Destruction

Sad news just in from the Destruction camp. Drummer Marc Reign has decided to part ways from the trio. In an official statement, Marc thanks all the fans and hopes that latest DVD 'A Savage Symphony' is a fitting farewell gift to them all. Citing tour stress which caused personal and musical differences, both parties have decided to go their separate ways, but Mike and Schmier both wish Marc all the best and much success for his future projects.

German thrashers Destruction have uploaded a trailer for their forthcoming live DVD, 'A Savage Symphony - The History Of Annihilation', which is out February through AFM. Filmed live at Wacken Open Air 2007, it also includes what looks like a pretty comprehensive history of the band. Read more »

German thrash titans Destruction will dedicate their set at Damnation Festival in Leeds, UK to Evile bassist Mike Alexander, who tragically passed away on October 5th, 2009 while on tour in Sweden.  The festival will take place at Leeds University Union this Saturday, 24th October.  Evile lead guitarist Ol Drake will make a guest appearance on guitar with Destruction, to play some of Mike's favourite Destruction tracks with the band.  Ol Drake also recently filled in on guitar for Destruction at Portugal's Caos Emergente festival.

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Evile guitarist Ol Drake was recently asked to fill in for Destruction guitarist Mike Sifringer for the band's September 13th performance at Portugal's Caos Emergente festival. Drake writes: "So the other week I sent Schmier an e-mail for him to check "Nosophoros" out on our myspace.