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DESTRUCTION: Oulu, Oslo Shows Cancelled
Veteran German thrashers DESTRUCTION have been forced to cancel their previously announced shows in Oulu, Finland and Oslo, Norway. The group have issued the following statement via their official web site: "A storm on the north and east sea and the cancellation of several ferries from Tallin, Eston...November 16, 2005
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Inventor Of Evil
Fourth post-reunion album from these German thrash heroes, and all eyes are on the "We Are the World"-esque "The Alliance of Hellhoundz" — the track (yet another paean to how much metal rocks) boasts a slew of guest vocalists. Doro Pesch, Paul Di'Anno, "Speed" Strid" of SOILWORK, Peter Tägtgren, Bif...November 14, 2005
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DESTRUCTION, ANVIL In Talks To Tour Canada
German thrashers DESTRUCTION and Canadian metallers ANVIL are in talks about playing some dates together in Canada in early 2006, according to DESTRUCTION bassist/vocalist Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer. A DESTRUCTION North American tour is also planned for early 2006, although nothing has yet been confi...October 16, 2005
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ELVENKING: New Album To Feature Guest Appearance By DESTRUCTION Frontman
Italian folk/power metal band ELVENKING have set "The Winter Wake" as the title of their third album, due on January 27, 2006 via AFM Records. The follow-up to 2004's "Wyrd" was recorded at Sherpa Studios (Italy),mixed at Sonic Pump Studios by Nino Laurenne and mastered at Finnvox Studios by Mika J...October 4, 2005
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DESTRUCTION: South American Tour Postponed To Early 2006
German thrashers DESTRUCTION will return to South America in early 2006 for a more extensive tour following a one-off appearance at the Live 'N' Louder Rock Fest on October 15 at Gigantinho in Porto Alegre, Brazil. Also scheduled to appear at the event are SCORPIONS, NIGHTWISH, SHAAMAN, RAGE, THE 69...September 29, 2005
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DESTRUCTION: 'The Alliance Of Hellhoundz' Video Available Online
Veteran German thrashers DESTRUCTION have uploaded their video for the track "The Alliance of Hellhoundz" at their official web site. Check it out at Destruction.de. "The Alliance of Hellhoundz" comes off the group's latest CD, "Inventor of Evil", available now in Europe on AFM Records. The CD will...September 20, 2005
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DESTRUCTION Frontman Slams BLABBERMOUTH.NET, Says ANNIHILATOR Was '99% Confirmed' For Tour
DESTRUCTION bassist/vocalist Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer has slammed BLABBERMOUTH.NET and ANNIHILATOR mainman Jeff Waters over ANNIHILATOR's alleged cancellation of the two groups' plans to embark on a joint European tour (ANNIHILATOR has since been "replaced" on the billing by Swedish doomsters CANDL...September 6, 2005
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ANNIHILATOR Mainman: We Were Never Confirmed For DESTRUCTION Tour
ANNIHILATOR guitarist Jeff Waters has posted a letter on the band's web site that he sent to DESTRUCTION bassist/vocalist Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer regarding Schmier's claim that Waters "let [DESTRUCTION] down" in connection with the two groups' plans to embark on a European tour together (ANNIHILAT...September 6, 2005
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DESTRUCTION Frontman: ANNIHILATOR's WATERS Let Us Down
The tentative dates have been released for the upcoming European tour featuring German thrashers DESTRUCTION, Swedish doom legends CANDLEMASS and Finnish deathrashers DEATHCHAIN. Commented DESTRUCTION bassist/vocalist Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer, "After Mr. Waters [Jeff Waters of ANNIHILATOR, DESTRUCT...September 5, 2005
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DESTRUCTION Frontman: PIGGY 'Will Stay In My Metal Heart Forever'
DESTRUCTION bassist/vocalist Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer has issued the following statement regarding the passing of VOIVOD guitarist Denis "Piggy" D'Amour: "I feel really sad, empty and distraught about the too early loss of VOIVOD guitar player Denis 'Piggy' D'Amour! "Another pioneer of metal has le...August 29, 2005
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DESTRUCTION: 'The Alliance Of Hellhoundz' Video Preview Posted Online
Veteran German thrashers DESTRUCTION have uploaded exclusive preview pictures from their video for the track "The Alliance of Hellhoundz" at their official web site. Check them out at Destruction.de. "The Alliance of Hellhoundz" comes off the group's latest CD, "Inventor of Evil", available now in E...August 28, 2005
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DESTRUCTION: 'Inventor Of Evil' Worldwide Release Dates Confirmed
Long-running German thrashers DESTRUCTION have announced the following worldwide release dates for their new album, "Inventor of Evil": Europe – August 22 via AFM Records Japan – August 24 via King Records South America – September 30 via Laser North America – October 25 via Candlelight Records DEST...August 12, 2005
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DESTRUCTION: 'Inventor Of Evil' Details Revealed
Long-running German thrashers DESTRUCTION have revealed the track listing for their new album, "Inventor of Evil", due on August 22 via AFM Records. DESTRUCTION recorded "Inventor of Evil" with producer Peter Tätgtren (HYPOCRISY, PAIN),V.O. Pulver (GURD) and their live engineer Franky Winkelmann at...July 29, 2005
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ROUGH SILK Frontman To Guest On New DESTRUCTION Album
Singer Ferdy Doernberg of the German epic/melodic metallers ROUGH SILK has posted the following message on the group's official web site: "I'll appear on the new CD by the German thrash legends DESTRUCTION playing a slide-guitar solo on an all-star-song ('The Alliance of the Hellhoundz') featuring b...July 18, 2005
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DESTRUCTION Replace OVERKILL AT Germany's EARTHSHAKER FEST
German thrashers DESTRUCTION have replaced OVERKILL on the billing of this year's Earthshaker Fest, a three-day event (including the opening-night party) set to take place July 21-23 in Geiselwind, Germany. DESTRUCTION will perform at the event on Saturday, July 23. Other acts scheduled to appear at...July 15, 2005
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