Destruction - 'Destruction' (official music video)

Τιτλοφορείται "Birth of Malice", αναμένεται το νέο έτος και αποτελεί το καινούριο δισκογραφικό πόνημα των Destruction. Το έδαφος προετοιμάζει το μουσικό βίντεο του τραγουδιού που φέρει ως τίτλο το όνομα της μπάντας, με τους Destruction να μας λένε σχετικά:

«The crushing song ‘Destruction’ is the perfect opener for this album: it builds a bridge between our old school sound and riffing, including song title phrases from classic Destruction tracks and more shredding & melodic twin lead guitars, that will pinch your brain with its razorsharp leads!

The message ‘we are Destruction’ unites us with our fans worldwide and manifests the bond we have together! I see this track in the tradition of a cult song like ‘Curse the Gods’ in the way it is composed - a thrash metal rollercoaster ride galore!»

Πρόκειται για το 18ο full length των Γερμανών thrashers στην (μεγαλύτερη των τεσσάρων δεκαετιών) καριέρα τους. Το μόνο μέλος στους Destruction που έχει απομείνει από τα ξεκινήματα της μπάντας είναι ο Marcel Schirmer...

Δελτίο τύπου: «After their 40-year-anniversary tour through South America and Europe German Thrash-Teutons Destruction take no rest and strike again with their new album Birth Of Malice - out March 7, 2024 via Napalm Records!

Founder Schmier once again combines his dual vocal/bass attack with crashing riffs from dual battle axe masters Martin Furia and Damir Eskić, while Randy Black blasts his drums to new heights. As witnessed on their previous thrash-fest Diabolical (2022), Destruction return with their uniquely raw and brutal sound, delivering merciless songs with a touch more variety and groove this time.

All twelve songs straight from the butchers hit with a direct and clean sound - resulting in addictive metal anthems for the next generation of thrashers! Their newest onslaught is opened by the brutal “Destruction” with a luring intro transforming into a true thrashing hymn with razor sharp guitars honoring the band’s 40+ year legacy, where mastermind Schmier reflects on the old days.

Like the title Birth Of Malice suggests, lyrically Schmier delves deep in human errors - like selfish behavior on “Greed” and “Evil Never Sleeps”, while stomping “A.N.G.S.T.” delivers shredding guitar solos and flirts with our paranoid instinct, criticizing evil forces who prey on the weaknesses of others.

A clear statement is made with carnage on “Scumbag Human Race”, exploring the mistakes mankind makes and pushing authorities in its memorable chorus “I will count your days!”. The same rebellious attitude can be witnessed on the banging “No Kings - No Masters”.

On the album, Destruction also shift to futuristic topics, like the unconscious influence of technology and new forms of war on “Cyber Warfare”. To close this brutal tour de force on a positive note, the thrashing legends celebrate their strong allyship with metal colleagues Accept, by presenting their own version of classic neck breaker “Fast As A Shark”.

All of these heavy topics are combined in the brutal cover artwork, designed by talented Hungarian artist Gyula Havancsák, known for his works for bands like Accept, Kreator and Blind Guardian.

Birth Of Malice was recorded at Switzerland’s Little Creek Studio by V.O.Pulver and guitarist Martin Furia mixed and mastered the masterpiece at The Black Mancave in Hannover, Germany.

Destruction mark themselves once again as a tight metal-machine, switching between ruthless thrash and pounding melodic moments, proving they are more than ready to slaughter again on this new album, and at their upcoming shows all over the world!»

Band: Destruction
Country of origin: Germany
Location: Weil am Rhein, Baden-Württemberg
Formed in: 1983
Genre: Thrash Metal
Lyrical themes: Anti-religion, Death, Politics, Metal, Psychology, Social
Current label: Napalm Records
Years active: 1983 (as Knight of Demon), 1983-present

Video: "Destruction"
Directed and edited by: Leo Liberti
Cams: Leo and Renan Pacheco
Drone: Mateus Fontes
Post production: R.O.D.

Album: "Birth of Malice"
Type: Full length
Release date: March 7th, 2025
Label: Napalm Records
Format: CD, 12" vinyl, Digital

Track listing:
01. Birth Of Malice
02. Destruction
03. Cyber Warfare
04. No Kings - No Masters
05. Scumbag Human Race
06. God Of Gore
07. A.N.G.S.T.
08. Dealer Of Death
09. Evil Never Sleeps
10. Chains Of Sorrow
11. Greed
12. Fast As A Shark (Accept Cover)

Band members:
Schmier - Bass, Vocals
Randy Black - Drums
Damir Eskić - Guitars
Martin Furia - Guitars

Miscellaneous staff:
Schmier - Producer
Martin Furia - Producer, Recording (drums, percussion), Mixing, Mastering
Randy Black - Recording (drums, percussion)
V.O. Pulver - Producer, Recording
Gyula Havancsák - Cover art