Destruction have introduced their sixteenth studio album, Beginning of Malice, arriving March seventh by way of Nuclear Blast Information. The video for the second single, the eponymous observe “Destruction,” could be streamed now.
Releasing a self-titled track this deep into their profession is a daring transfer, however the German thrash vets pull it off, delivering a correct anthem that captures the essence of the band, its followers, and its legacy: “We’re Destruction!” That is full-bore thrash with a punkish snarl and a uncooked, live-sound manufacturing — complemented by some glorious live performance footage of the band and its rabid fanbase within the accompanying video.
“The crushing track ‘Destruction’ is the proper opener for this album: It builds a bridge between our old-school sound and riffing, together with track title phrases from traditional Destruction tracks and extra shredding and melodic twin lead guitars that may pinch your mind with its razorsharp leads!” enthused the band by way of a press launch. “The message ‘we’re Destruction’ unites us with our followers worldwide and manifests the bond we’ve collectively!”
Concerning the video, frontman Schmier defined that the clip was recorded in São Paulo, Brazil — “one of many top-notch capitals of metallic across the globe and a metropolis meaning lots to us as a band.”
“We performed right here for the primary time in 1989 and have returned numerous occasions for superb live shows, festivals, visits… I really feel at dwelling right here,” he stated. “Many buddies reside on this loopy city. I acquired my first tattoo, the Launch from Agony album cowl, in São Paulo. We met Sepultura right here the primary time and the followers are merely mind-blowing!”
He added, “We needed to catch the power of a Destruction present and admire the trustworthy followers that breathe thrash metallic to the core. With out them we’re nothing, the lyrics of this track honor and acknowledge our supporters, they’re our spine, they’re Destruction!”
The “eponymous battle hymn” is the second single from Beginning of Malice following “No Kings – No Masters,” which was initially launched in June and seems on the LP’s tracklist. The report was recorded at Switzerland’s Little Creek Studio by V.O. Pulver, and guitarist Martin Furia blended and mastered it at The Black Mancave in Hannover, Germany.
You’ll be able to pre-order Beginning of Malice on vinyl and CD by way of Nuclear Blast. Stream the video for “Destruction” and see the album artwork and tracklist under.
Beginning of Malice Paintings:
Beginning of Malice Tracklist:
01. Beginning of Malice
02. Destruction
03. Cyber Warfare
04. No Kings – No Masters
05. Scumbag Human Race
06. God Of Gore
07. A.N.G.S.T.
08. Vendor of Loss of life
09. Evil By no means Sleeps
10. Chains of Sorrow
11. Greed
12. Quick as a Shark