by Sebastian Kluth
Par kluseba
Destruction has become an international thrash metal quartet with members from Germany, Switzerland, Canada and Argentina that has been going through ups and downs for forty-two remarkable years. Birth of Malice EP is an extended play being released by legendary German metal magazine Legacy. Its aim is to promote the quartet's upcoming eighteenth full length effort. It's obvious to me that the quartet has confidently achieved its goal with this release.
Opening song "No Kings - No Masters" is a ferocious thrash metal song with energetic guitar riffs, dominant bass guitar sounds and versatile drum play that offer a solid backbone for the rough lead vocals that still give this legendary band a unique charm from the underground. This energetic tune is so infectious that genre fans should already be convinced to listen to the upcoming full length record.
What follows are three cover songs of German heavy metal legends Accept, American thrash metal icons Metallica and British rock 'n' roll sensation Motörhead. Destruction has managed to make all three songs sound like their very own. They are aggressive, fast, rough and best enjoyed in concert. Despite all the anger, frustration and liberation felt in these performances, Destruction still oozes with great fun as it becomes obvious to listeners that the chemistry in this band is excellent and that its four members really enjoy playing together as well.
Closing tune "Nailed to the Cross" has been recorded live and underlines the quartet's excellent quality at concerts and festivals. The great thing about Destruction is that its live performances convincingly equal the quality of the studio efforts and at times even outclass them. This particular song is performed with grit, joy and relentlessness. If you ever have the chance to attend one of the band's shows, don't hesitate to buy a ticket.
At the end of the day, Destruction's Birth of Malice EP might not be an essential purchase for new or occasional fans. However, the thrash metal veterans cleverly promote their upcoming full length effort with one excellent new song, three very good cover tunes and an excellent live track. In addition to this, you even get an excellent magazine and an additional compilation with this output, so don't hesitate to pick it up while you still can.
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