German thrashers Destruction have been doling out their brand of brutality with an astounding consistency for over 33 years. Such is their reputation as to be considered (along with Kreator and Sodom) one of the “Big 3” of German thrash metal. The band was pivotal not only in the creation of the thrash genre, but in the development of death metal and blackened thrash. To date, Destruction has released 13 studio albums and more EPs, Live albums, and splits to keep track of.

Check out Destruction performing “Nailed to the Cross” from their 2001 album The Antichrist here below. And be sure to check them out on tour supporting Sepultura on their 30th anniversary trek this Spring.