Destruction couldn’t think of truer statement than the title of this new live record. Born to Thrash is a combination of live CD and a DVD. You get it both ways, and it’s an absolute win-win situation. Recorded at a festival in Germany back in 2019, this set is just delivers the maximum energy. Destruction is primarily a live band, and hell breaks loose when they hit the stage.
It’s a festival set of 10 songs, so they go for the most effective and proven tracks. The only exceptions are the two new tracks from the recent Born To Perish album. Also, this marks a live debut of the current Destruction line up, and it’s very powerful. Drummer, Randy Black, and guitarist, Damir are a great fit for the band, and instantly add energy to already a live powerhouse.
Destruction revolves around the two key members, bass player/vocalist, Schmier, and guitarist, Mike. Both initial founders of the band, and the men responsible for the artistic output of Destruction. Mike is perhaps the most precise guitar player of the thrash metal genre. His riffing is unlike anyone else’s, and he simply shines on this release. Schmier is a very intense frontman who not only delivers his parts perfectly and with conviction, and gets the crowd going wild! His stage presence is a statement in itself, for further details simply view the DVD
Destruction is very energetic on stage, you can hear it and see it. Either way you chose it, the effect is the same; they kill! Very few classic thrash bands can maintain that type of intensity and enthusiasm. And this isn’t just for the sake of live record. It happens every time I see this band. Watching them go at it on stage makes me sweat. The band is not holding back one bit.
The group still continues to release great studio records, and tours the world regularly. There is a very youthful feel about Destruction, despite some criticisms. I’ve known Schmier, since 1989, and I can assure you that we’re both crazy motherfuckers who never want to get old. This attitude reflects in the band’s music and live performances.
Born To Thrash is an awesome set of classic thrash metal that will melt your face. It is beautifully packaged with a painted cover, and band’s logo filled with flames. The DVD includes some behind the scenes interviews, and the overall look at how Destruction operates. What you see is what you get. Destruction forever!!!!
Mark Kadzielawa
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