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Destruction to Release 16th Album, "Birth Of Malice," in 2025

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Summary

Story summary

German thrash metal icons Destruction are set to unleash their 16th studio album, "Birth Of Malice," on March 7, 2025. The powerful single "A.N.G.S.T." dives deep into the shadows of inner fears and mental battles, complemented by a chilling music video. This release promises to amplify their fierce legacy in thrash metal, now spanning four decades.

History

Historical Context

Destruction's upcoming album "Birth Of Malice" continues a legacy rooted in the thrash metal movement that began in the early 1980s. This genre emerged as a reaction against glam metal and mainstream rock, blending hardcore punk's aggression with heavy metal's complexity. The "Big Four" of thrash, including Metallica and Slayer, shaped its popularity, while Destruction helped define the German scene, known as Teutonic thrash.

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Story summary

German thrash metal icons Destruction are set to unleash their 16th studio album, "Birth Of Malice," on March 7, 2025. The powerful single "A.N.G.S.T." dives deep into the shadows of inner fears and mental battles, complemented by a chilling music video. This release promises to amplify their fierce legacy in thrash metal, now spanning four decades.

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