![]() Although many listeners consider that "Sentence of Death" is simply a speed metal release, what is true is that the album goes far beyond in terms of darkness and rawness. And although it would not be as harsh as the albums mentioned above, it is a release that those who want a real lesson on violence will enjoy. With no doubts, this German band provided a lesson on how to kill a horse with the help of the drums. That said, the debut EP remains alongside Sodom's EP and Kreator's debut as the best black metal releases that Germany provided during the '80s. Furthermore, the version featured in this release would be the best and the rawest. But besides the crazy lyrics that accompany this number, the frantic pace in which it runs and the menacing intro riff made this song the perfect black metal piece and a song that would provide some basis for their next releases. While "Satan's Vengeance" and "Devil Soldier's" seem to be the perfect source of inspiration for Bathory (please refer to their third release "Under the Sign of the Black Mark"), the third track is precisely what black metal started to lack since the early 90's: an insane butcher who kills his victims unmercifully. While it begins in a mid-pace, it then grows into a faster number with an incredible intro that precisely resembles Mercyful Fate's guitar playing (i.e., something trickly melodic that seems to move far beyond). "Total Disaster" is a perfect title for the next piece, since itself is a pure lay of insane speed, while "Black Mass" is more of a Venom meets Mercyful Fate thing. Afterwards, the release would continue with five of the rawest tracks that the black metal scene has ever offered thus far. Black metal during the 80's consisted of thrashy or speedy numbers dealing with Satanism, plus other components, such as a raw and dirty production, tremendously distorted guitars, shrieky vocals, and an unbearably tense atmosphere and this is what best describes Destruction's debut EP.Ĭomprised of six tracks, the EP kicks in with a spoken intro, which being something made up by Schmier, sounds like a speech from Satan himself. Building on the blueprint of Venom, Motörhead (just look at the cover, three guys who look like the members of this band playing speedish music) and Celtic Frost, this release would address the band's obsessions with Satanism and deprivation that would best characterize black metal music. First time listeners, prepare to be possessed by an "invincible force," as this album will leave you banging your heads non-stop for almost 40 minutes.Similarly to what their country fellows Sodom and Kreator made in the early 80's, these German metallers brought out a release that would be part of the earliest wave in the black metal scene. The lyrical motives on the album are exactly what you would expect from this kind of record: Themes like Antichrists, rituals, death and torment are dominating.Īll in all, Infernal Overkill is a classic example of an old school thrash masterpiece. First five songs attack the listener so quickly, leaving him in shock, being followed by the amazing instrumental called "Thrash Attack." The seventh track is yet another breathtaking thrash song, and the last one, the epic seven-and-a-half minute "Black Death," is the icing on a cake. All in all, the product of these three musicians is this evil, fast, non-stop thunder of an album. ![]() The very first track, entitled "Invincible Force," which to this day remains one of the fan-favorites, showcases all the main features of this band: Raw vocals of Marcel Schirmer (Known as "Schmier"), whose German-accented English singing fits the fast riffs of Mike Sifringer just perfectly all this being accompanied by the furious drumming performed by "Tommy" Sandmann. However, it hits you like a tornado, as Infernal Overkill is a package of mind-blowing thrash songs. It has eight tracks on it, and spans a little less than 40 minutes. Compared to American thrash albums of the same time, Infernal Overkill sounds more evil and sinister. This being said, Destruction's debut was pretty heavy and innovative for its time. Kreator also released their very first album in the same year, whereas Sodom were still into their blackened-thrash period. Other Teutonic thrash bands were also in the starting stages of their careers. ![]() ![]() During this time in Germany, thrash metal was still an infant. When talking about Infernal Overkill, the fact that it was released in 1985 must be mentioned. Yes, they had released an EP the previous year, entitled Sentence Of Death, but Infernal Overkill is the release that really showcases what this band would eventually become: A top-tier driving force in the Teutonic thrash metal scene. Infernal Overkill is the first full-length and a defining album by the German thrash titans, Destruction. ![]()
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