DESTRUCTION — Infernal Overkill (review)

DESTRUCTION — Infernal Overkill album cover Album · 1985 · Thrash Metal Buy this album from MMA partners
3/5 ·
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"Infernal Overkill" is the debut full-length studio album by German thrash metal act Destruction. The album was released through Steamhammer in May 1985. Destruction was formed as Knight of Demon in 1982, but soon changed their name to the current monicker. They released the "Bestial Invasion of Hell" demo in early 1984, and the "Sentence of Death" EP in November the same year. "Infernal Overkill" features the same trio lineup who recorded "Sentence of Death (1984)". Schmier (Vocals, Bass), Mike Sifringer (Guitars), Tommy Sandmann (Drums).

Stylistically there haven´t been many changes since the preceding EP release. We´re still treated to a relatively simple form of early thrash metal with speed/traditional metal leanings. The material aren´t the most memorable in the world, and the early releases by contemporaries like Sodom and Kreator were generally a bit more catchy, but Destruction take points when it comes to the savage and convincing delivery of their music, and compared to the quality of the compositions and the playing on "Sentence of Death (1984)", Destruction have taken giant steps.

"Infernal Overkill" also features a raw yet relatively well sounding and detailed production, so upon conclusion the band show positive development and for fans of early raw German thrash this is of course a mandatory listen. A 3 star (60%) rating is warranted.
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