Thrash metal is enjoying great popularity right now which is never a bad thing as far as I am concerned, a lot of the more recent metal bands will no doubt have been influenced by such acts as OVERKILL, KREATOR, METAL CHURCH and of course DESTRUCTION - and it just so happens that 1980`s German thrash legends DESTRUCTION have recorded a new 10 track studio album called D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N.

Their classic 'Sentence Of Death' and 'Infernal Overkill' albums were raw, aggressive and what I`d describe as early examples of Hate/Thrash metal and very good ones too. What we get with the new album is more thrash metal with accomplished musicianship and songwriting, 'Elevator of Evil' is a good example of this with nice slow menacing guitar riffs.

'Urge (The Greed Of Gain)' is again very nice riffing but a faster tempo and 'Odyssey Of Frustration' moves up another gear in the speed and ferocity department. 'No One Shall Survive' is also very noteworthy with some skillful guitar work and of course Schmier's vocal work, which is as solid as ever the whole way through the album.

The drumming fits the songs very well,not over fast and ultra technical which is fine and suits thrash metal just right. The production quality is clean clear and powerful so you`ll be sure to be blown away if you crank up the sound!

Overall tthis is a sound and solid thrash album which will undoubtedly keep DESTRUCTION's rabid following more than satisfied.

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Charlie Moody

Release Date: 1st September 2008