Video Roundup: Destruction / Satanic Overdrive / Alestorm / Excuses Excuses / Helsott / Beriedir

Halfway through the first holiday week and it's about time for some noise and flickery pictures... Destruction This Friday, April 8, the world finally gets to celebrate Destruction' 40th anniversary with their hard-hitting full-length, Diabolical! On the new single "Repent Your Sins", the German thrash metal icons sound better than ever, fully displaying their unbeatable … Continue reading Video Roundup: Destruction / Satanic Overdrive / Alestorm / Excuses Excuses / Helsott / Beriedir

Album Review: Destruction – Diabolical

Few bands can match the consistency of German thrash machine Destruction. From their early beginnings back in the early 80s the band led ruthlessly by Schmier (Marcel Schirmer) have delivered 14 albums of Teutonic thrash metal and apart from a dodgy spell mid-career, most of their records have been worthy of their place in the … Continue reading Album Review: Destruction – Diabolical

Album Review: Destruction – Born to Perish

Two decades since their return to form following the "Neo" years, Teutonic thrash terrors Destruction have been churning out a largely consistent thrash attack. The latest album, Born to Perish, marks the return to a 4-person band with the addition of guitarist Damir Eskic. Recently added drummer Randy Black also makes his studio debut with … Continue reading Album Review: Destruction – Born to Perish

Gig Review: Overkill / Destruction / Flotsam and Jetsam – SWG3, Glasgow (24th March 2019)

A lineup featuring three thrash legends is bound to bring the battle jacket headbangers out to mosh. Descending upon the fitting industrial backdrop of SWG3 is Overkill bringing their Killfest tour featuring fellow thrash heroes Destruction & Flotsam and Jetsam. Unfortunately I arrive a lot later than expected and only catch the last song from … Continue reading Gig Review: Overkill / Destruction / Flotsam and Jetsam – SWG3, Glasgow (24th March 2019)

Review: Destruction – Thrash Anthems II

Over their 36-year history, saying Teutonic thrash terrors Destruction have a fair few headbanging tunes is definitely an understatement - especially regarding their classic material. The band released Thrash Anthems, a re-recording of some their 1981-1990 era bangers (mostly fan favourites), in 2007. Fast forward a decade and after a successful crowdfunding campaign, Destruction are … Continue reading Review: Destruction – Thrash Anthems II

Destruction, Flotsam and Jetsam and Enforcer – Audio, Glasgow (4/10/16)

[avatar user="Sean" size="50" align="left" /] As far as speed and thrash metal goes, this gig was set to be one of the best in Glasgow this year. The opening band was Brazilian thrashers Nervosa, however I unfortunately missed their performance due to my interview with Destruction’s Schmier starting late and running over time. I definitely … Continue reading Destruction, Flotsam and Jetsam and Enforcer – Audio, Glasgow (4/10/16)