Destruction

Destruction is a German thrash metal band formed in Lörrach, in southern Germany in 1982. The band was originally formed under the "Knight of Demon" name. Destruction recorded a demo in 1984 ent

Destruction is a German thrash metal band formed in Lörrach, in southern Germany in 1982. The band was originally formed under the "Knight of Demon" name. Destruction recorded a demo in 1984 entitled Bestial Invasion of Hell. The band is one of the three big names of teutonic thrash metal; the others are Kreator and Sodom. A 2000 reunion was successful and the band released a new album in 2005.

The band have had a heavy influence on the American thrash metal genre.[citation needed]