Malicious Intent With SCHMIER From DESTRUCTION

Malicious Intent With SCHMIER From DESTRUCTION

Author: HEAVY Magazine March 9, 2025 Duration: 21:54
Interview by Kris Peters
Fans all over the world worship DESTRUCTION as one of the biggest names in thrash metal with a 40+ year career. As part of the legendary Teutonic 4 alongside German thrash icons Sodom, Tankard and Kreator, DESTRUCTION have forged a legacy that will cement their place in metal history long after many of the bands of today have flown the coop.
One of the most undisputedly important, influential and genre-defying bands in thrash metal, Destruction refuse to rest on their reputation or laurels, attacking each new album cycle with renewed vigour and dedication to their craft. Such is their influence, Destruction is one of the few bands in the world who could simply rehash each new album in the sonic image of its predecessor but despite the obvious appeal of thrash metal remaining within the confines of its own boundaries, Destruction continue to expand on their musical output while allowing the DNA that is their music to run free in their veins.
Speaking of album cycles, Destruction have just unleashed their 16th beast, a raging slab of metal titled Birth Of Malice.
On Birth Of Malice, scene-legend and original member Schmier once again combines his dual vocal/bass attack with crashing riffs from battleaxe masters Martin Furia and Damir Eskić, while Randy Black blasts pummelling drums to new heights. As witnessed on their previous thrash-fest Diabolical (2022), DESTRUCTION return with their uniquely raw and brutal sound, delivering merciless songs with a touch more variety and groove this time. All twelve songs from the butcher's hit with a direct, clean sound – resulting in addictive metal anthems for a new generation of thrashers.
HEAVY had the honour of spending some time with founding member Schmier to find out more.


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