Skip to main content

Destruction: Spiritual Genocide

DESTRUCTION
Spiritual Genocide
   How can a band who has reached its 30th anniversary really make it something to remember? Do they put on an anniversary gig with more special guests than people in the crowd? Or do they throw in the towel after 30 years and call it a day? The answer is No. Metallica have already done the salivation inducing  anniversary show, and throwing in the towel or giving up is just not the Metal way. So what is it that Destruction have done to celebrate 30 years of thrashing? They made the biggest, best and most brutal album of their entire 30 year career. 
   Germany has been producing amazing bands for decades. From legends such as Kreator, Helloween and Sodom to more recent defenders of the faith such as Caliban and Heaven Shall Burn. Destruction are another one of Germany's national treasures, but what is it that makes them so special? Well their unique breed of thrash Metal puts them at the more extreme end of the thrash scale. Their sound on Spiritual Genocide puts them somewhere between more recent Kreator and Slayer. The album also boasts special appearances from Sodom's vocalist Tom Angelripper and a face melting guitar solo from Evile's Ol Drake. 
   Overall, there is not a bad track on the album. Catchy choruses and lightening solo's are in no short supply here. 'Carnivore', 'Riot Squad' and 'Renegades' are the stand out tracks and boast truly amazing thrash breakdowns. 'Legacy Of The Past' is almost the story of thrash Metal making references to "hell awaits", "British steel", "kill em all" and "metal blade". 'Under Violent Sledge' and 'City Of Doom' meanwhile are just 100% fast pace brutality. The special edition album contains an amazing bonus track, 'Princess Of The Night'  and a special extended guest version of 'Carnivore', not to mention a 30th anniversary Destruction patch.  There is no slow or quiet tracks, no filler and no deep emotional songs. Nothing but pure German thrash Metal. 
  • Destruction songs to listen to: -'Carnivore', 'Renegades' and 'Thrash Till Death'
  • For fans of: 'Testament', 'Kreator', 'Megadeth' and 'Sodom'

    Thank you for reading and feel free to comment or ask any questions.

   

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

No Nonsense Metal: Top 10 Albums Of 2013!

No Nonsense Metal  Top 10 Albums Of 2013!    2013 has proven to be a monumental year for extreme music. We have witnessed the return of some of the greatest pioneering acts Metal music has ever seen, as well as a succession of future legends solidifying their place within our realms. It is fair to say that 2013 holds some of the best Metal releases of all time, but within it also resides some of the most spectacular misfires ever to insult mortal eardrums. Focusing on the positive aspects of the years releases, here is a round up of 10 albums that 2013 shall truly be remembered for. Undoubtedly, this list of albums will (and should) be fairly predictable, reminding you of the incredible strides extreme music has made within the last year. However, it should also highlight just how much can change within a 365 day stretch, and just how much Metal music can terraform within that time. So lets hope 2014 lives up to the achievements of 2013. Bring on the...
8 comments
Read more

BEAST IN BLACK: DARK CONNECTION

  BEAST IN BLACK:  DARK CONNECTION     Bombastic, heavy, wild and fun, Dark Connection is everything that any obliging listener can expect to hear from Finnish whippersnappers Beast In Black.      Saturated with synths, electronics and plenty of twiddling guitars, the album has a very European (or more specifically Scandinavian) Pop vibe, more prevalent here than on Beast In Black's previous efforts. That said, there is no shortage of cracking riffs, slamming drums and impressive vocals.     Kicking off in dramatic fashion, " Blade Runner " offers up an seizure inducing blur of riffs and crazed keys. Sounding like a disco injected Judas Priest, " Bella Donna " is bizzare yet undeniably infectious and catchy. With a great sing-along chorus, crunchy Metallic riffs and an abundance of synths and keys, " Highway To Mars " is another groovy staple. Offering a little more heaviness, " Hardcore " pounds and thunders along like a softer Sab...
Post a Comment
Read more

HAMMERFALL: RENEGADE 2.0 - 20th ANNIVERSARY EDITION

  HAMMERFALL: RENEGADE 2.0     Commemorating the 20th anniversary of their seminal 3rd album, Sweden's Power Metal kings  Hammerfall have given Renegade a face-lift, remixed and repackaged as Renegade 2.0. This is a special anniversary presentation that is certain to satisfy the hammer wielding masses, complete with stunning new artwork and tonnes of bonus content.     The beautifully presented triple disc boxset edition includes the 2020 remix edition of Renegade, along with a second CD which contains the original 2000 version of the album as well as bonus tracks taken from the Renegade single and The Templar Renegade Crusades EP. It doesn't stop there though, as the third disc is a DVD of The Templar Renegade Crusades which compiles live footage from around the world, along with other footage and clips essential to any die-hard fans collection.     The 2020 remix of Renegade by the legendary Fredrik Nordström does this fine album ...
Post a Comment
Read more