Legendary German thrash band Destruction is now streaming their destructively destructive new single "Destruction". The single is from Destruction's upcoming (sadly not self-titled) new record Birth Of Malice, due out March 7, 2024.
"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!" said the band of the single. "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!"
On the video, Destruction mastermind Schmier offered: "We filmed this clip in Sao Paulo Brazil, one of the top-notch capitals of Metal around the globe and a city that means a lot to us as a band. We played here for the first time in 1989 and have returned countless times for amazing concerts, festivals, visits… I feel at home here. Many friends live in this crazy town. I got my first tattoo, the Release From Agony album cover, in São Paulo. We met Sepultura here the first time and the fans are simply mind-blowing!
"We wanted to catch the energy of a Destruction show and appreciate the faithful fans that breathe thrash metal to the core. Without them we are nothing, the lyrics of this song honor and acknowledge our supporters, they are our backbone, they are Destruction!"
Birth Of Malice was recorded Switzerland's Little Creek Studio by V.O. Pulver, mixed and mastered by guitarist Martin Furia at The Black Mancave, and given artwork by Gyula Havancsák (Accept, Kreator, Blind Guardian). Pre-orders are available here.
