German thrash legends, Destruction, released their 16th studio album, Birth Of Malice, on March 7 via Napalm Records. Frontman Schmier spoke with Finland’s Chaoszine about the record, and reflected on the band’s 40+ year career. check out the interview below.
Schmier: “Hopefully people will always still hear the punk rock vibe in Destruction songs because that’s what we started with. All my friends were punks at the time when I was the only metalhead. I listened to GBH and The Exploited but I liked metal, too, so the punk rock rebellious thing will always be there with Destruction. A song like ‘No Kings, No Masters’, as a German I could never imagine myself obeying a person like what’s happening in America with Trump. For me, art has to deliver a message and that’s what Destruction does.”
On Birth Of Malice, scene-legend and original member Schmier once again combines his dual vocal/bass attack with crashing riffs from battle axe masters Martin Furia and Damir Eskić, while Randy Black blasts pummeling 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 from the butchers hit with a direct, clean sound – resulting in addictive metal anthems for a new generation of thrashers.
The album 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.” 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.” Destruction also shifts to futuristic topics on the album, 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!
Birth Of Malice is available in the following formats:
1 LP Liquid Vinyl Green/Red (with booklet and certificate)
1 LP Black Vinyl Bundle (with leather bracelet and bandana)
1 LP Splatter Vinyl Red / Black
1 LP Splatter Green / Black
1 LP Translucent Verde
1 LP Gatefold Black
CD Bundle (with leather bracelet and bandana)
1 Digipak CD (with square patch)
1 Digipak CD
Pre-order here.
Birth Of Malice tracklisting:
“Birth Of Malice”
“Destruction”
“Cyber Warfare”
“No Kings – No Masters”
“Scumbag Human Race”
“God Of Gore”
“A.N.G.S.T.”
“Dealer Of Death”
“Evil Never Sleeps”
“Chains Of Sorrow”
“Greed”
“Fast As A Shark”
“A.N.G.S.T.” video:
“Destruction” video:
Find Destruction’s tour itinerary here.
Destruction are:
Schmier – Bass, Vocals
Martin Furia – Guitars
Randy Black – Drums
Damir Eskić – Guitars
(Photo – Elena Vasilaki)
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Schmier: “Hopefully people will always still hear the punk rock vibe in Destruction songs because that’s what we started with. All my friends were punks at the time when I was the only metalhead. I listened to GBH and The Exploited but I liked metal, too, so the punk rock rebellious thing will always be there with Destruction. A song like ‘No Kings, No Masters’, as a German I could never imagine myself obeying a person like what’s happening in America with Trump. For me, art has to deliver a message and that’s what Destruction does.”
On Birth Of Malice, scene-legend and original member Schmier once again combines his dual vocal/bass attack with crashing riffs from battle axe masters Martin Furia and Damir Eskić, while Randy Black blasts pummeling 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 from the butchers hit with a direct, clean sound – resulting in addictive metal anthems for a new generation of thrashers.
The album 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.” 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.” Destruction also shifts to futuristic topics on the album, 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!
Birth Of Malice is available in the following formats:
1 LP Liquid Vinyl Green/Red (with booklet and certificate)
1 LP Black Vinyl Bundle (with leather bracelet and bandana)
1 LP Splatter Vinyl Red / Black
1 LP Splatter Green / Black
1 LP Translucent Verde
1 LP Gatefold Black
CD Bundle (with leather bracelet and bandana)
1 Digipak CD (with square patch)
1 Digipak CD
Pre-order here.
Birth Of Malice tracklisting:
“Birth Of Malice”
“Destruction”
“Cyber Warfare”
“No Kings – No Masters”
“Scumbag Human Race”
“God Of Gore”
“A.N.G.S.T.”
“Dealer Of Death”
“Evil Never Sleeps”
“Chains Of Sorrow”
“Greed”
“Fast As A Shark”
“A.N.G.S.T.” video:
“Destruction” video:
Find Destruction’s tour itinerary here.
Destruction are:
Schmier – Bass, Vocals
Martin Furia – Guitars
Randy Black – Drums
Damir Eskić – Guitars
(Photo – Elena Vasilaki)
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