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DESTRUCTION Unveil Cover Artwork For “Born To Perish”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on May 17, 2019
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Legendary German thrashers, DESTRUCTION, have revealed the cover artwork to their upcoming 17th studio album, »Born To Perish«. This stunning visualization was created by acclaimed artist Gyula from Hungary, who has also created artwork for ANNIHILATOR, GRAVE DIGGER, STRATOVARIUS, TANKARD and many more.

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Gyula has also produced a trailer where you can follow the creation of the artwork. Check it out here:

The album will be released on August 9th, 2019 via Nuclear Blast.

Gyula states
“Schmier wanted to get a simple and different image than my previous DESTRUCTION covers. When we discussed the new concept, I was happy with this approach because I had the chance to use a different tool, no painting but ink-drawing style.
When the band mentioned the album title, I got the idea of a crest composition without the typical brave lion or eagle but vultures with two heads and we filled the image with several symbols. I love this DESTRUCTION cover – maybe my fave I did for them so far!”

Mastermind Schmier adds:
„We wanted something basic this time. I had something like an emblem in mind, a stamp, a DESTRUCTION coat of arms.
We had so many great colorful graphical covers in the past, this dark album title needed something different. This record marks the debut of the four piece DESTRUCTION again, I am very happy with the result and that the great Gyula understood right away what direction we wanna go – the album is vicious, dark and hard hitting, the cover-art is the perfect prelude for that!“

»Born To Perish« was recorded in January & February 2019 with VO Pulver (PRO-PAIN, BURNING WITCHES, NERVOSA etc.) at Little Creek Studios in Switzerland and is the first DESTRUCTION album featuring Randy Black on the drums and new 2nd guitar shredder Damir Eskic!

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DESTRUCTION To Release “Born To Perish” On August 9th

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 25, 2019
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Today, legendary German thrashers, DESTRUCTION, have announced their upcoming 17th studio album, »Born To Perish«.  The album will be released on August 9th, 2019 via Nuclear Blast.

»Born To Perish« was recorded in January & February 2019 with VO Pulver (PRO-PAIN, BURNING WITCHES, NERVOSA etc.)  at Little Creek Studios in Switzerland and is the first DESTRUCTION album featuring Randy Black on the drums and new 2nd  guitar  shredder Damir Eskic!

Check out this short teaser and listen to the very first snippets of the upcoming album:

Randy comments:
“I’ve recorded quite a few thrash records over the years but never have I laid down drum tracks this intense, brutal and dynamic. It will be a nice challenge indeed to play those new songs live! I am very happy I could also contribute to the songwriting of the record, as Mike and Schmier were really open for ideas! 

This album is packed with amazing songs, rippin` riffs, blistering vocals and great lead solos shared by Mike and Damir. To be honest at first I was not thrilled about adding another guitar player cause I loved the trio but Damir has been such a great addition, both as a player and as a person –  he really is a perfect fit for Destruction!”

Mastermind Schmier adds:
„This is indeed a very important album for us. There is a certain positive strength in the new line up and it feels really great.  Whoever has seen us live lately maybe will understand what I mean and for sure that has an important influence on this record. 

BORN TO PERISH is more in your face, it is fast and furious, has more crazy guitars and a has a very groovy & punchy backbone with Mr. Randy Black! But for sure it features some of the best raging DESTRUCTION songs we’ve written in quite a while. 
I gotta quote what some die hard fans lately printed on a shirt:
DESTRUCTION 2019 – stronger than ever!” 

“Nothing to add – fuck yeah!“

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DESTRUCTION Re-Sign To Nuclear Blast Records

Posted by tarjavirmakari on April 20, 2019
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Nuclear Blast Records is proud to announce that the German thrash-legends DESTRUCTION have signed a new record deal with the label.

Founded in 1982, DESTRUCTION soared to the top of the national thrash metal movement, with albums like »Infernal Overkill« and »Eternal Devastation« tucked away in their impressive heavy metal arsenal. Even the band’s later work such as or »The Antichrist« are glorious moments in thrash, highlighting why DESTRUCTION are part of the “Big Teutonic 4”…and still touring the world with great success.

After the latest successful Nuclear Blast releases “Day of Reckoning” (2011), “Spiritual Genocide” (2012), “Under Attack” (2016) and the newly recorded Best-Of “Thrash Anthems II”, the band have decided to sign a new deal with the label so that the formidable pairing can continue to produce even more greatness.

Mastermind Schmier states: “Somehow this came by surprise and I know that sounds weird but we were so focused and excited about finishing the new album, that the paperwork did not really matter to us at that time! When we did realize that our contract with the label is due, it took us only some minutes to negotiate a new deal!

We are a part of the NUCLEAR BLAST family now since more than 15 years, we feel at home here, we trust each other in this monkey business and also many people that work for the label we call our friends.

So this re-signing is something that came very easy and natural. Working with the best label in METAL is still an honor cause they supported us thru the good and the bad times!
DESTRUCTION 2019 are stronger than ever, the new line up is killing & we will have more news about the upcoming record very soon – please stay tuned dear metalheads!”

Nuclear Blast Head-Of-A&R Andy Siry adds: “We are really happy and proud, that the almighty DESTRUCTION re-sign with Nuclear Blast. It is a honour for us to work with these guys. The whole band became very good friends over the years. So we are looking forward to release the upcoming new thrash metal classic – stay tuned!”

More info about the upcoming new studio album will be released next week. Stay tuned!

DESTRUCTION Introduce New Guitarist Damir Eskic

Posted by tarjavirmakari on March 1, 2019
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German thrash-legends DESTRUCTION are proud to welcome Damir Eskic as their second guitarist alongside with original guitar slinger Mike.

Damir is a Swiss guitar player with Bosnian decent and works as a guitar teacher, himself being a former pupil of Tommy Vetterli (CORONER). He also plays in a Heavy Metal band called GOMORRA and already contributed to 3 solos on DESTRUCTION‘s 2016 album “Under Attack”. DESTRUCTION are currently working on their upcoming studio album, which will be released in August 2019 via Nuclear Blast. The new songs were written and are already recorded with two guitars. More information about the new record will follow soon.

The band prepared a short video clip, in which they properly introduce their new member. Watch the video here:

Frontman Schmier comments:
“Yes – we finally did it again! For many years we’ve been talking about this but we needed the RIGHT guy! Damir Eskic is now that dude! He is a super-skilled player and also a good friend of the band. He will surely make some jaws drop and pay tribute to the history of DESTRUCTION, as he is also a fan of our music! To be a trio, was a special thing for us, that we did with pride for many years but also DESTRUCTION had a period where we were a four piece with a second guitar. Now it was the RIGHT time to get that option back! We know there are many fans out there that have been waiting a long time for this. We have composed and recorded the whole new album with two guitars and of course this will make us an even more intense live act and give us the chance to play songs again that we’ve not been able to play for many years…exciting times ahead! Let´s call this a reinvention! With Randy Black on the drums and Damir Eskic on the lead guitar, we have the fresh blood in the band that is sometimes needed to reach new goals, it will keep the THRASHMACHINE strong and ready for new adventures! See you all on the road soon – the new record is coming in August via Nuclear Blast!”

Damir adds:
“I am of course very happy to be a part of this Thrash Metal family and to join one of the best bands of the genre. To record three guest solos on the UNDER ATTACK album was already a big deal for me, now some years later, we’ve become close friends and I am really excited to be a part of this! I am looking forward to meeting the fans all over the globe and to thrash the stage with the boys!”

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DESTRUCTION: Introduce New Drummer Randy Black

Posted by aliblackdiamond on July 20, 2018
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German thrash metal legends DESTRUCTION are pleased to officially welcome Randy Black (Annihilator, Primal Fear) into the fold, after a gruelling probation that involved an extensive  tour and many shows around the globe.

Randy will make his official debut as the band’s new drummer at the Wacken-Open-Air on August 3rd, 2018.

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Mastermind Schmier states:
“Many years ago, when Randy was still with PRIMAL FEAR and we were looking for a drummer, it was the first time we talked about DESTRUCTIONs open drummer seat. But we did not wanna approach them at that time because of his obligation with good friends. Some years later he filled in for VAAVER on the American Tour with SEPULTURA because Vaaver became a father again at that time. So it was obvious for me, to pass the baton to Randy first this time. And he blew us all away with his tight, groovy and over the top drumming. He’s also a very cool Canadian lad that lives in Germany for many years now – so it was a perfect match right away! Hell-come on board buddy!”

Guitar player Mike adds:
“It´s  surely not easy to replace an outstanding drummer like VAAVER !!!
But the Show must go on, and RANDY kicks in like a motherfucker…
solid , groovy, heavy, humble….He´s on fire !!!
Get prepared my friends …”

And the new DESTRUCTION drummer Randy commented:
“After a recent successful tour of Asia, Australia and a handful of great festival shows I’m very happy to announce my position as the new drummer for the Thrash Metal Legends DESTRUCTION!
35 years running! Try to wrap your head around that!
I’m looking forward to continuing the Destruction legacy together with Schmier and Mike including plans of recording a kick ass new CD and touring the planet.
I’m chomping at the bit to get out there and Thrash for all you crazy Metal heads on the road soon!“

DESTRUCTION live:

03.08.              D         Wacken – Wacken Open Air
08.09.              RL        Beirut – Metal Fest
09.09.              TR        Istanbul – IF Performance Hall Beşiktaş
16.09.              BR       Limeira – Bar da Montanha
20.09.              BR       Belo Horizonte – Mister Rock
21.09.              BR       Brasília – Toinha Brasil Show
22.09.              BR       Manaus – Teatro Manauara
23.09.              BR       São Paulo- Espaço 555
26.09.              RCH     Santiago – Teatro Caupolicán (w/ CANNIBAL CORPSE, NAPALM DEATH)
27.09.              RCH     Puerto Montt – Kroovy Club
29.09.              RA       Buenos Aires – Teatro Vorterix
30.09.              RA       Neuquén – Social Club
02.10.              CO       Bogotá – Ace of spades-club
03.10.              CO       Cali – Green Bird Club
04.10.              CO       Medellín – Cinema
06.10.              MEX    Monterrey – Tecate México Metal Fest
07.10.              MEX    Tijuana – BlackBox (w/ INFINITUM OBSCURE)
09.10.              CR       San José – Pepper’s Club (w/ DARK FUNERAL)
20.10.              B          Roeselare – Evil or Die Fest

2019:
w/ OVERKILL
08.03. IT  Bologna – Zona Roveri
09.03. IT  Bergamo Palosco – Arcadia
10.03. DE München – Backstage
14.03. DE Berlin – Columbia Theater
16.03. DE Osnabrück – Hyde Park
17.03. DE Frankfurt – Batschkapp
20.03. FR Paris – Trabendo
21.03. UK London – O2 Academy
22.03. UK Hammerfest
23.03. IR Dublin – O2 Academy
24.03. UK Glasgow – SWG3

More info:
www.destruction.de
www.facebook.com/destruction
www.nuclearblast.de/destruction

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OVERKILL: Announce KILLFEST TOUR 2019

Posted by aliblackdiamond on June 29, 2018
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Legendary New Jersey thrashers, OVERKILL, released their latest live album titled “Live In Overhausen”, on May 18th, 2018 through Nuclear Blast.

Today, the band are pleased to announce an extended European tour for March 2019 in support of their upcoming, untitled new studio album. OVERKILL will be joining forces with the German cult thrash metal band and label mates DESTRUCTION, legendary thrash metallers FLOTSAM & JETSAM and up and coming Australian thrash squad MESHIAAK for the “KILLFEST TOUR 2019” .

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Commented OVERKILL vocalist Bobby Blitz:
“ONE MORE FUCKING TIME! Let the the shit fall away and the metal rule the day. Overkill comes to Europe in march 2019 on the release of the new album. So get your necks ready boys and girls, it’s going to be dangerous!”

Schmier from DESTRUCTION adds:
“Touring with some of the most influential American Thrash icons is always a pleasure. We became good friends over all those years, I’m happy we are ALL still around and we can thrash Europe together. Also some of the Australian boys from MESHIAAK have toured with us Down Under before with their predecessor band 4 ARM. What an intense family-reunion…hahaha!
This is undoubtedly a killer package for the enthusiastic European metal fans for sure – we will present DESTRUCTION in fantastic form and with a terrific new drummer! “

KILLFEST TOUR 2019
OVERKILL
DESTRUCTION
FLOTSAM & JETSAM
MESHIAAK

08.03. IT  Bologna – Zona Roveri
09.03. IT  Bergamo Palosco – Arcadia
10.03. DE München – Backstage
14.03. DE Berlin – Columbia Theater
16.03. DE Osnabrück – Hyde Park
17.03. DE Frankfurt – Batschkapp
20.03. FR Paris – Trabendo
21.03. UK London – O2 Academy
22.03. UK Hammerfest
23.03. IR Dublin – O2 Academy
24.03. UK Glasgow – SWG3

More info:
www.wreckingcrew.com
www.facebook.com/overkillwreckingcrew
www.nuclearblast.de/overkill

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