German thrashers DESTRUCTION played their first concert after the coronavirus pandemic closures on Saturday (July 4) in Pratteln, Switzerland. In response to COVID-19 restrictions, only 300 tickets were made available at the 1,600-capacity Z7 club, and it “it was not sold out,” according to YouTube user Heike M.666, who attended…
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Best of 2019: Marko Syrjälä
BEST ALBUMS OF 2019 WHITESNAKE FLESH & BLOOD David Coverdale and his snakes return with FLESH AND BLOOD. The album is the band’s most fresh and vital album since SLIP OF THE TONGUE (1989). The renewed line-up sounds just fantastic together. Reb Beach and Joel Hoekstra make a great guitar…
RANDY BLACK discusses joining Destruction, and his past work with Annihilator, Primal Fear, W.A.S.P, and more
Randy Black is a Canadian drummer, who currently plays with the German thrash metal legend Destruction. Randy officially joined the band in August of 2018, and his debut album with the group, “Born to Perish,” came out one year later. Randy has been living in Berlin, Germany since 1998. There…
Destruction – Born To Perish
Reviewed: September 2019 Released: 2019, Nuclear Blast Records Rating: 3/5 Reviewer: Pete Mutant Destruction are back with their 16th full length album, which is impressive in itself. Their last release two years ago saw the band once again revisit and re-record some of the best of their earlier work. They…
Out Now! CONSTANTINE Returns With His Newest Solo Record Entitled “Aftermath” ft. Guests From Primal Fear, Soilwork, Destruction
“Aftermath” Out May 31, 2019, via Rockshots Records After almost 7 years of absence, renowned Greek guitar hero CONSTANTINE has released his most promising work to date, his second solo album “Aftermath” is now available as of on May 31, 2019 via Rockshots Records. ”Aftermath” itself is a modern metal masterpiece with CONSTANTINE delivering…
Destruction-Live Discharge (DVD Review)
Artist: Destruction Title: Live Discharge-20 Years Of Total Destruction Publisher: Nuclear Blast Released: 2004 Reviewed: June 2019 Rating: 4 / 5 Reviewer: JP There has been a bit of activity in the Destruction camp lately with the announcement of new members, Eskic (guitar) and Black (drums). In addition the band announced…
Destruction at Rage against Racism Festival
Rage against Racism Open Air Festival ADMISSION IS FREE!!! Free entry !!! When? When? Friday, 21.06.2019 (Friday, June, 21st, 2019) from / from 16:00 to / 22:00 Saturday, 22.06.2019 (Saturday, June, 22nd, 2019) from / from 12:00 to 23:00 Where? Where? Municipal Children and Youth Center The mill Clare Bachstraße…
Overkill + Destruction + Flotsam and Jetsam @ SWG3, Glasgow
Overkill + Destruction + Flotsam and Jetsam @ SWG3, Glasgow Sunday, 24th March 2019 Review By: Pete Mutant Photography By: Gavin Lowrey Overkill were back in Glasgow, almost three years after their last visit to these parts where some stuff happened which messed with the supporting acts, and what could…
Destruction recruits Damir Eskic as second guitarist
This might be a little surpise to many of you. We proudly hell-come Damir Eskic as our new lead guitarist alongside 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…
Randy Black is the new DESTRUCTION drummer!
We are very 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. Mastermind Schmier…
SCHMIER – DESTRUCTION
INTERVIEW WITH SCHMIER OF DESTRUCTION The German thrash metal is an institution in the metal world. The thrash metal scene has had a huge impact on bands and their sounds and of course, imagery. The thrash metal icons Destruction have been thrashing since the 80’s and since then kept pounding…
SWEDEN ROCK 2018 Festival
The Finnish Metal-Rules.com made their annual visit to Sweden Rock. Metal-Rules.com has covered Sweden Rock since 2001. The 2018 line up once again presented a wide range of metal and hard rock. Over 70 bands offered one hell of an experience for the attendees during the four day festival. Sweden Rock has been successful during…
Destruction – Thrash Anthems II
Reviewed: February 2018 Released: 2107 , Nuclear Blast Ranking: 4/5 Reviewer: John Haseltine What does a great thrash band need to do these days to keep their audiences engaged? Write and record great music and put on a punishing live set that makes everyone want more. This is something that…
Destruction drummer leaves the band in March
Drummer VAAVER to leave DESTRUCTION in March – here is his statement! After joining the band back in 2010, drummer Vaaver announces that he will be parting ways with the group in March after 8 years. His departure from the band is due to family reasons. Here is his explanation:…
Destruction – Schmier
Interview conducted by Robert Williams Video & Editing courtesy of Sandra Torres German teutonic-thrash metal legends recently returned to the U.S. for an early spring tour with supporting acts Krisiun and Exmortus. Although they are still technically touring in support of “Spiritual Genocide” released in late 2012, Destruction frontman Schmier…