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Destruction
German thrash metal band
Formed in 1983
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Destruction tour dates 2026
Destruction has one upcoming show: Friday, November 27, 2026, in Weissenhäuser Strand, Germany (Metal Hammer Paradise).
- Weissenhäuser Strand, Germany · Metal Hammer ParadiseMetal Hammer Paradise 2026 · with Kreator, Rage, Lacrimas Profundere, The Halo Effect, Seven Blood Details
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About
Destruction is a German thrash metal band formed in 1982. They have been credited as one of the "Big Four" of the German thrash metal scene, alongside Kreator, Sodom and Tankard.
In addition to pioneering black metal, Destruction was part of the second wave of thrash metal in the mid-to-late-1980s, along with US bands Testament, Sacred Reich, Death Angel and Dark Angel. Eduardo Rivadavia of AllMusic stated that the band "fell under the spell of the emergent New Wave of British Heavy Metal as classic metal met the D.I.Y. ethos of punk rock, then evolved into thrash metal."
For most of the 1990s, the band was not signed to a record label and self-produced their albums until they signing with Nuclear Blast in the early 2000s.
Destruction's early releases are considered thrash metal classics. Some journalists consider them to be among the greatest thrash metal bands of all time.
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Also in Français
Destruction est un groupe allemand de thrash metal, originaire de Lörrach. Formé en 1982, il s'agit de l'un des quatre grands noms du thrash allemand, avec Kreator, Tankard et Sodom. Il est généralement considéré comme le premier groupe de thrash allemand et il eut une grande influence sur le thrash.
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Past shows
- Hirschaid · jahnhalle
Discography
Albums
- 1985 Infernal Overkill
- 1986 Eternal Devastation
- 1987 Release From Agony
- 1990 Cracked Brain
- 1998 The Least Successful Human Cannonball
- 2000 All Hell Breaks Loose
- 2001 The Antichrist
- 2003 Metal Discharge
- 2005 Inventor of Evil
- 2006 Thrash Anthems
- 2008 D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N.
- 2011 Day of Reckoning
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- 2012 Spiritual Genocide
- 2016 Under Attack
- 2017 Thrash Anthems II
- 2019 Born to Perish
- 2022 Diabolical
- 2025 Birth of Malice
EPs
- 1984 Sentence of Death
- 1986 Mad Butcher
- 1989 A Black Metal Night
- 1994 Destruction
- 1995 Them Not Me
- 2004 The Art of Dying / Tempo of the Damned
- 2012 The Big Teutonic 4
- 2015 The Big Teutonic 4 – Part II
- 2021 Diabolical - EP
- 2024 Birth of Malice EP
Singles
- 1990 Cracked Brain
- 2001 Whiplash
- 2014 Thrash United 2014
- 2014 Wildstyle - Immortality / Fooled by Your Guts
- 2016 The Devil Strikes Again / Second to None
- 2017 Black Death
- 2017 United by Hatred
- 2019 Born to Perish
- 2019 Betrayal
- 2021 State of Apathy
- 2021 Diabolical
- 2021 Antichrist / Tormentor
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- 2021 Bestial Invasion / The Ritual
- 2021 Curse the Gods / United by Hatred
- 2021 Total Desaster/ Satan‘s Vengeance
- 2022 Mad Butcher / Reject Emotions
- 2022 No Faith in Humanity
- 2022 Repent You Sins
- 2023 Diabolical
- 2024 No Kings - No Masters
- 2024 Fast as a Shark
- 2024 Destruction
- 2025 A.N.G.S.T
- 2025 Scumbag Human Race
Questions about Destruction’s tour
When is Destruction’s next show?
Destruction’s next show is on Friday, November 27, 2026, in Weissenhäuser Strand, Germany (Metal Hammer Paradise).
When does Destruction play in Weissenhäuser Strand?
Destruction plays in Weissenhäuser Strand on Friday, November 27, 2026 at Metal Hammer Paradise.
Where can I buy tickets for Destruction?
Each date in the list above links to its details page.
Where can I listen to Destruction?
Destruction is on Apple Music, Bandcamp, Deezer, Qobuz, SoundCloud. The links are at the top of this page.
How do I keep up with new Destruction dates?
Add the dates to your calendar (iCal) or subscribe to the RSS feed, both linked under the list of shows. You can also follow Destruction to get an email as soon as a show is announced near you.
Who is Destruction?
Destruction is a band from Germany. Formed in 1983. Genres: thrash metal, metal, alemanha. Next show: Friday, November 27, 2026, Weissenhäuser Strand, Germany.
