Today, Shadow Kingdom Records announces November 24 as the international release date for the highly anticipated fifth album of America's Destructor, Blood, Bone, and Fire, on CD, vinyl LP, and cassette tape formats. In lieu of this announcement, the first track "Heroic Age" has been revealed. Hear Destructor's "Heroic Age" (and also see a video for it) HERE at Shadow Kingdom's Bandcamp.
Destructor formed in 1984, hailing from the steel town of Cleveland, Ohio. The original lineup consisted of guitarist Pat Rabid, drummer Matt Flammable, bassist Paul Warhead, and vocalist/guitarist Dave Overkill. Paul Warhead was soon replaced by Dave Holocaust. With this lineup intact, Destructor would find themselves taking Cleveland by storm, playing legendary shows with bands such as Megadeth, Slayer, Nasty Savage, Anthrax, and more.
Now, at long last, that album is ready, bearing the true-as-steel title Blood, Bone, and Fire. Destructor's first new recording is six years, Blood, Bone, and Fire is a timeless slab of PURE METAL, taking in speed metal, thrash, power metal, and traditional styles alike - in essence, same as it's always been for these enduring cult legends. What's more, it's been nearly 40 years since the original release of Maximum Destruction, and one could easily slot this new Destructor album next to it: sinister, surging riffs not without (mean) melody, varied but utterly propulsive rhythms, and the tough 'n' commanding vocals of founder Dave Overkill. Classy and classic in equal measure, recorded and mixed powerfully but thankfully not lacking grit, Blood, Bone, and Fire is simply a great record no matter what year you place it in. That Destructor have managed to keep intact their original '80s spirit but not lazily rehash past glories is something to celebrate; that they arguably sound fiercer and more fiery than ever is almost astonishing - and obviously something to also celebrate.
No signs of slowing down or weakening or giving in to trends, Destructor are ready to spread Blood, Bone, and Fire across the world. Join their crusade or get crushed!
In the meantime, hear the brand-new track "Heroic Age" (and also see a video for it) HERE at Shadow Kingdom Records' Bandcamp, where the album can also be preordered. Cover and tracklisting are as follows:
Tracklisting for Destructor (U.S.)'s Blood, Bone, and Fire
1. Blood, Bone, and Fire
2. Iron Clad
3. Storm Upon the World
4. Never Surrender
5. Depths of Insanity
6. The Calling
7. Heroic Age
8. Hammering the Steel
9. Dominate
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