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Destruction

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Destruction is a German thrash metal band formed in Lörrach in the early 1980s by Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer and Mike Sifringer. They are considered key figures in the Teutonic thrash scene, known for influential early releases such as Sentence Of Death, Infernal Overkill and Eternal Devastation.

Founders Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer and Mike Sifringer are repeatedly mentioned in the reviews. Early releases (Sentence Of Death, Infernal Overkill, Eternal Devastation) are cited as influential. Later-era releases and labels mentioned in reviews include Nuclear Blast and AFM. Drummers cited in reviews include Marc Reign and Vaaver. Reviews note lineup changes and a long-running stylistic consistency.

DeBaser's reviews portray Destruction as a foundational German thrash band whose early 1980s work is highly influential. Many reviews praise albums like Eternal Devastation, Infernal Overkill and The Antichrist. Later-era releases receive mixed reactions — solid production but repeated criticism for lack of stylistic change. Opinions range from enthusiastic celebration to sharp critique.

For:Fans of thrash metal, metal historians, listeners of German/Teutonic thrash.

 If there’s a band that has never changed its sound by a fraction over the years, it’s Destruction.

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 the baptism of fire for the entire German thrash scene.

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 Schmier’s voice is simply unique in its genre: abrasive like acid and recognizable among a thousand, an indispensable means to spread Destruction’s wicked and polemical verb.

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 "All Hell Breaks Loose" is simply the sound of hell.

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