DESTRUCTION “Day Of Reckoning” /CD/

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Limited Edition of the tenth full-length album by the legendary German Thrash Metal band.
The Mad Butcher is back - and still can make the Thrash aficionado happy with his implements of Horror! Celebrating 25 years of Destruction is, of course, an additional motivation to record a new classic!!
"D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N." not only represents the Thrash Metal classic from the highly regarded veteran German Metal icon, it additionally celebrates 25 years of commitment from this no-holds-barred bevy that continues to prove there is no slowing down. Album unveils a hurricane of technically skilled, energetic Thrash Metal. Angry, aggressive and melodic in delivery, it is undeniably Destruction!
The band has never before been so well prepared for a recording, and the new material is very dynamic crashing straight in your face. All Thrash maniacs can now look forward to a merciless and varied album which will put its predecessors in the shade.
The album features three guitarists as guest appearances - Gary Holt of Exodus/Slayer and Jeff Waters of Annihilator, both playing solos in the song "Urge (The Greed of Gain)", in addition of Vinnie Moore from UFO.
Beware! Total destruction, total fun, total Thrash Metal!!
Limited Edition enhanced CD features: multimedia player with video, slideshow, wallpapers and exclusive access to the Destruction Online-Lounge!!!
AFM Records, 2008 (AFM 223-9). Made in Germany. Pressed in Austria. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Devolution 5:29 
2. Elevator To Hell 5:38 
3. Vicious Circle - The 7 Deadly Sins 4:42 
4. Offenders Of The Throne 4:16 
5. Last Desperate Scream 3:59 
6. Urge (The Greed Of Gain) 4:41 
7. The Violation Of Morality 4:36 
8. Inner Indulgence 4:46 
9. Odyssey Of Frustration 5:28 
10. None Shall Survive 4:28
Total playing time: 48:03 min.

Re-release of the thirteenth full-length studio album by legendary German Thrash Metal band.
Another collection of razor-sharp riffs, rasping vocals and relentless rhythms!
If the last Megadeth and Anthrax albums provide hope American Thrash is far from dead, Destruction proudly barks their case from Deutschland as decisive victors!!
"Under Attack" is an instant classic, possibly one of Thrash Metal's greatest genre pieces ever!!!
Limited Edition Double Clear Orange-Red Splatter Vinyl in gatefold cover.
Nuclear Blast GmbH/Back on Black, 2016/2019 (BOBV575LPLTD). Made in UK.


Tracklist:

Side A
1. Under Attack 6:14
2. Generation Nevermore 4:04
3. Dethroned 4:50

Side B
1. Getting Used To the Evil 6:09
2. Pathogenic 4:28
3. Elegant Pigs 3:40
Running time: 29:25 min.

Side C
1. Second To None 5:11
2. Stand Up For What You Deliver 4:20
3. Conductor of the Void 4:33

Side D
1. Stigmatized 4:12
Bonus Tracks:
2. Black Metal (feat. Alex [Krisiun] / Venom cover) 3:14
3. Thrash Attack (Re-recorded) 2:58
Running time: 24:28 min.

Total playing time: 53:53 min.

The fourth compilation album by legendary German Thrash Metal band.
Back in the beginning of the nineties, things weren’t that rosy in the already then legendary Destruction. It ended up with bassist/vocalist Schmier being kicked out of the band and replaced with Poltergeist screamer André Greider, who did a great job on the quite rocking “Cracked Brain” album. Then André was replaced by Ephemera’s Party vocalist Thomas Rosenmerkel on the quite off the wall album “The Least Successful Human Cannonball”. That didn’t really work out in any way… When Schmier returned to Destruciton in 1999, together with drummer Sven Vormann, 3 demo tracks were recorded under the slashing name "The Butcher Strikes Back", giving the band a new label deal. The demo paid off, the band got signed by Nuclear Blast, which marked Destruction back on track as the one of the kings of the Teutonic Four. And Destruction was finally back!
These demo tracks, together with some Japan bonus tracks, and Wacken live tracks were released in autumn 2022 on CD, LP and MC.
Tracks 1-3: "The Butcher Strikes Back" promotional demo 1999.
Track 4: Japanese bonus track on the "D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N." CD, 2008.
Track 5: limited digibook edition bonus track on the "Inventor Of Evil" CD, 2005).
Track 6: Schmier only version (limited digibook edition bonus track on the "Inventor Of Evil" CD, 2005).
Tracks 7-12: taken from the "Alive Devastation" Live CD, 2003 (Japanese only release; recorded live at Wacken Open Air in Germany, 2002).
VIC Records, 2022 (VIC240CD). Made in Netherlands. Pressed in Poland. First press.


Tracklist:
1. Bestial Invasion 4:52
2. The Butcher Strikes Back 3:18
3. World Domination Of Pain 4:09
4. Shellschock (Tank cover) 2:15
5. We Are The Roadcrew (Motörhead cover) 2:28
6. The Alliance Of Hellhoundz 5:21
7. Machinery Of Lies (Live) 3:59
8. Bullets From Hell (Live) 4:58
9. Tears Of Blood (Live) 4:18
10. Invincible Force (Live) 4:24
11. Bestial Wacken Incident (Live) 3:11
12. Bestial Invasion (Live) 5:59
Total playing time: 49:12 min.

The sixth EP by legendary German Thrash Metal band.
Destruction has become an international thrash metal quartet with members from Germany, Switzerland, Canada and Argentina that has been going through ups and downs for forty-two remarkable years.
Released with the Legacy Magazine #154 (01/2025), this is an EP for the forthcoming “Birth Of Malice” album. The EP includes one track from an album, three cover songs, and one live track.
Opening song "No Kings - No Masters" is a ferocious Thrash Metal song with energetic guitar riffs, dominant bass guitar sounds and versatile drum play that offer a solid backbone for the rough lead vocals that still give this legendary band a unique charm from the Underground. This energetic tune is so infectious that genre fans should already be convinced to listen to the upcoming full-length record.
What follows, are three cover songs of German Heavy Metal legends Accept, American Thrash Metal icons Metallica and British Rock 'n' Roll sensation Motörhead. Destruction has managed to make all three songs sound like their very own. They are aggressive, fast, rough and best enjoyed in concert. Despite all the anger, frustration and liberation felt in these performances, Destruction still oozes with great fun as it becomes obvious to listeners that the chemistry in this band is excellent and that its four members really enjoy playing together as well.
Closing tune, "Nailed To The Cross", has been recorded live and underlines the quartet's excellent quality at concerts and festivals. The great thing about Destruction is that its live performances convincingly equal the quality of the studio efforts and at times even outclass them. This particular song is performed with grit, joy and relentlessness. If you ever have the chance to attend one of the band's shows, don't hesitate to buy a ticket.
Musthave for every Thrash Metal classic collector!
Napalm Records Handels GmbH/Devil Inc. Presseverlag/Legacy Magazine, 2025 (DEVIL #154). Made in Germany. Pressed in Poland. First press.


Tracklist:
1. No Kings - No Masters 4:16
2. Fast As A Shark (Accept Cover) 3:30
3. Whiplash (Metallica Cover) 3:35
4. (We Are) The Road Crew (Motörhead Cover) 2:30
5. Nailed To The Cross (Live) 3:48
Total playing time: 17:39 min.