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Triple Threat

Jeff Waters may be a mega fan of Eddie Van Halen, but his career indicates he is, to certain effects, the Prince of metal. Other than from the bottom of a finished bottle of Buffalo Trace bourbon downed by yours truly in the midst of this review, where does that ridiculous claim come from, you ...

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Former SISTER SIN Singer LIV SIN Releases 'Killing Ourselves To Live' Song Featuring DESTRUCTION Frontman

The song "Killing Ourselves To Live" from former SISTER SIN vocalist Liv "Sin" Jagrell, can be streamed below. The track, which features a guest appearance by DESTRUCTION frontman Schmier, was produced by longtime U.D.O. bassist Fitty Wienhold and will be featured on Liv's debut solo album, "Follow...

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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER Joined By HAMMERFALL, G.U.R.D., Ex-ACCEPT Members In New PÄNZER Lineup

After their debut attack titled "Send Them All To Hell" in 2014, it became a little too quiet around the heavy metal super group PÄNZER. But the soldiers led by DESTRUCTION frontman Schmier never sleep, and now they have announced that they are working on new songs again — with a new lineup! After t...

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DESTRUCTION: Drum-Cam Footage Of BRUTAL ASSAULT Performance

Drummers From Hell has uploaded drum-cam footage of DESTRUCTION drummer Wawrzyniec "Vaaver" Dramowicz performing the song "Curse The Gods" at the Brutal Assault festival in Josefov, Czech Republic. Check out the clip below. DESTRUCTION's latest album, "Under Attack", was released on May 13 via Nucle...

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DESTRUCTION Frontman: 'Where's The Honesty And The Pride Of Rock And Roll Nowadays?'

DESTRUCTION frontman Schmier has slammed dishonest artists who use backing tapes during their live performances, explaining that his band is one of very few acts left who still play their instruments in concert without the aid of extra tracks. Speaking to From Hero To Zero, Schmier said (see video b...

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DESTRUCTION: Lyric Video For 'Generation Nevermore' Song

The official lyric video for the song "Generation Nevermore" from German thrashers DESTRUCTION can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's latest album, "Under Attack", which was released on May 13 via Nuclear Blast. DESTRUCTION frontman Schmier states: "Did you ever ask yourself how is it...

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DESTRUCTION: Second Part Of Video Interview With SCHMIER About 'Under Attack' Album

The second part of a new video interview with DESTRUCTION bassist/vocalist Schmier about the German thrash band's new album, "Under Attack", can be seen below. The CD was released on May 13 via Nuclear Blast. DESTRUCTION started recording "Under Attack" after the summer festivals last year and track...

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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER Says Heavy Metal Bands Using Backing Tracks In Concert Are 'Lying' To Fans

Anthony Morgan of Metal Forces recently conducted an interview with DESTRUCTION vocalist/bassist Schmier. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On making of DESTRUCTION's new album, "Under Attack": Schmier: "It's the biggest time off that we had between albums — four years — so we had eno...

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Under Attack

Lemmy is dead and it still hurts, but what a year 2016 is shaping up to be for classic thrash. MEGADETH and ANTHRAX already dropping two respective highlights this year, right behind them comes the mighty DESTRUCTION with "Under Attack", a glorious thrash monster that might be near impossible to bea...

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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER Says TRUMP Presidency Would Be Even 'Bigger Disaster' For U.S.

Matt Coe of Dead Rhetoric recently conducted an interview with DESTRUCTION vocalist/bassist Schmier. A few excerpts from the chat follow below. Dead Rhetoric: "Second To None" contains your views on Internet hate and the various scams that exist online. Is some of the content based on personal exper...

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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER: You Can't Make Thrash Metal If You're Rich

Banger TV has uploaded an interview with vocalist/bassist Schmier of German thrash metal veterans DESTRUCTION. You can now watch the chat below. Asked what still motivates him to write aggressive music thirty years into DESTRUCTION's career, Schmier said: "I think it's either in you or it's not in y...

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Video Premiere: DESTRUCTION's 'Under Attack'

"Under Attack", the official video for the title track of the new album from German thrashers DESTRUCTION, can be seen below. The CD will be released on May 13 via Nuclear Blast. DESTRUCTION started recording "Under Attack" after the summer festivals last year and tracked segments in various studios...

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DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER Talks State Of The World, Rise Of DONALD TRUMP (Audio)

Skullbanger Media recently conducted an interview with bassist/vocalist Schmier of German thrashers DESTRUCTION. You can now listen to the chat using the SoundCloud widget below. On the state of the world today: Schmier: "Of course, the biggest issues now, at the moment, are the lack of education th...

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DESTRUCTION To Tour Europe With FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, ENFORCER, NERVOSA

German thrash metal veterans DESTRUCTION will embark on a European headlining tour this fall. Support on the trek will come from FLOTSAM AND JETSAM, Swedish metal maniacs ENFORCER and Brazil's NERVOSA. DESTRUCTION frontman Schmier states: "I'm totally thrilled that we got this amazing package togeth...

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DESTRUCTION: Teaser For 'Under Attack' Video

A teaser for "Under Attack", the official video for the title track of the new album from German thrashers DESTRUCTION, is available below. The full clip will be made available next week. DESTRUCTION started recording "Under Attack" after the summer festivals last year and tracked segments in variou...