The German Thrash-Teutons, Destructionthey have released a trailer video of their documentary, «The Art of Destruction«. Look at it below.

A message from the band states:

«This expected film portrays some of the most difficult years in our history. It all starts with a great dream, but soon becomes a wild trip around the world, from Germany to Mexico, and back! The shooting team worked on this documentary with us for almost five years, to approach Schmier and the band. ‘The Art of Destruction“It is an inspiring story about perseverance, the dream of a lifetime and the magic of music.”

The film will reach German cinemas in March, and its international premiere and projection is being prepared.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pugxq4yfbzu

Destruction He will publish his 16th study album, «Birth of Malice«, On March 7 through Napalm Records.

Fans around the world love Destruction along with other German Thrash icons such as Sodom and KREATORcelebrating its influence on generations of bands around the world. In “Birth of Malice«, The legend of the original scene and member Schmier Combine once again its double vocal/low attack with demolving riffs of the battle ax teachers Martin Furia and Damir Eskićwhile Randy Black Makes the battery at new heights. As seen at his previous Thrash Festival «Diabolical»(2022), Destruction They return with their unique raw and brutal sound, delivering ruthless songs with a more variety touch and Groove this time. The twelve songs of the butchers hit with a direct and clean sound – resulting in addictive metal hymns for a new generation of thrashers!

The new onslaught of Destruction It opens with the brutal «Destruction«, With an attractive introduction that transforms into a true Hymn Thrasher with sharp guitars in honor of the legacy of more than 40 years of the band, where the master mind Schmier reflects on the old days. As the title “suggestsBirth of Malice«Lyrically, Schmier deepens human errors, such as selfish behavior in «Greed” and “Evil Never Sleeps«, While the forceful«Angst»It offers destroying guitar alone and flirts with our paranoid instinct, criticizing the forces of evil that take advantage of the weaknesses of others. A clear statement is made with butcher shop in «Scumbag Human Race«, Exploring the mistakes made by humanity and pushing the authorities in their memorable chorus«I Will Count Your Days«. The same rebel attitude can be seen in the Machacona «No Kings – No Masters«. Destruction It also moves towards futuristic songs in the album, such as the unconscious influence of technology and new forms of war in «Cyber Warfare«. To close this Brutal Tour de Force with a positive note, Thrashing’s legends celebrate their strong alliance with their metal colleagues ACCEPT presenting its own version of the classic Rompellos «FAST AS A SHARK«.

All these heavy themes are combined on the brutal cover, designed by the talented Hungarian artist Gyula Havancsákknown for your work for bands like ACCEPT, KREATOR and Blind Guardian. «Birth of Malice»He was recorded in the Swiss study Little Creek by VOPULVERand the guitarist Martin Furia mixed and master the masterpiece in The Black Mancave In Hannover, Germany. Destruction are marked once again as a metal machine, changing between the ruthless Thrash and the melodic moments, demonstrating that they are more than ready to massacrate again in this new album, and in their next concerts worldwide.

«Birth of Malice»Tracklisting:

“Birth of Malice”
“Destruction”
“Cyber Warfare”
“No Kings – No Masters”
“Scumbag Human Race”
“God of Gore”
“Angst”
“Dealer of Death”
“Evil Never Sleeps”
“Chains of Sorrow”
“Greed”
“FAST AS A SHARK”

«Birth of Malice»It will be available in the following formats:

1 LP LIQUID VINYL GREEN/RED (with libretto and certificate)
1 LP Black Vinyl Bundle (with leather and bandana bracelet)
1 LP Splatter Red / Black Vinyl
1 LP Splatter Green / Black
1 LP Translucent Green
1 LP Black Gatefold
CD Bundle (with leather and bandana bracelet)
1 CD Digipak (with square patch)
1 CD Digipak

Make your order here.