Malicious Intent With SCHMIER From DESTRUCTION

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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