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Destruction

Country of origin:
Germany
Location:
Weil am Rhein, Baden-Württemberg
Status:
Active
Formed in:
1982
Genre:
Thrash Metal
Lyrical themes:
Anti-Religion, Politics, Metal
Current label:
Nuclear Blast
Years active:
1982 (as Knight of Demon), 1982-present
Their original name was Knight of Demon, but that was changed after a few weeks. They went from an Iron Maiden-esque sound to one heavily influenced by Venom in a matter of weeks.

In the early 90's Flemming Rönsdorf (Artillery) was asked to join Destruction as new vocalist. He rehearsed with the band, but didn't join because the label didn't want to send him money in advance before the ...
Current
Schmier Bass (1982-1989, 1999-present), Vocals (1984-1989, 1999-present)
See also: Bassinvaders, Headhunter
Mike Guitars (1982-present)
Vaaver Drums (2010-present)
See also: Indukti, Lunatic Soul, ex-UnSun
Past
Tommy Sandmann Drums (1982-1986)
Ulf Vocals (1982-1984)
Olly Kaiser Drums (1987-1999)
Harry Guitars (1987-1990)
See also: ex-Uppercut
André Grieder Vocals (1989-1990)
See also: ex-Poltergeist
Michael Piranio Guitars (1993-1998)
See also: Ephemera's Party, ex-Jesus Chrysler Superskunk
Thomas Rosenmerkel Vocals (1993-1998)
See also: Ephemera's Party, ex-Jesus Chrysler Superskunk
Christian Engler Bass (1994-1998)
See also: Ephemera's Party, ex-Necronomicon
Sven Vormann Drums (1999-2001)
See also: Megora, ex-Cryonix, ex-Jesus Chrysler Superskunk, ex-The Lie, ex-Abandoned
Marc "Speedy" Reign Drums (2002-2010)
See also: Morgoth, ex-Graaf, ex-Orth, ex-Volcano, ex-Lord Brummell, ex-Mystic Circle
Past (Live)
Chris Witchhunter Drums (1987)
(R.I.P. 2008) See also: ex-Sodom
Hoest Vocals (2004)
See also: Deathcult, Taake, Gorgoroth (live), Gaahlskagg, ex-Ofryskje, ex-Ravengod, ex-Thule, ex-Ragnarok, ex-Carpathian Forest (live), ex-Nattefrost (live), ex-Urgehal (live), ex-Slavia, ex-Vendigeit
Ol Drake Guitars (2009)
See also: Evile, The Senseless
Schmier Bass (1982-1989, 1999-present), Vocals (1984-1989, 1999-present)
See also: Bassinvaders, Headhunter
Mike Guitars (1982-present)
Vaaver Drums (2010-present)
See also: Indukti, Lunatic Soul, ex-UnSun
Tommy Sandmann Drums (1982-1986)
Ulf Vocals (1982-1984)
Olly Kaiser Drums (1987-1999)
Harry Guitars (1987-1990)
See also: ex-Uppercut
André Grieder Vocals (1989-1990)
See also: ex-Poltergeist
Michael Piranio Guitars (1993-1998)
See also: Ephemera's Party, ex-Jesus Chrysler Superskunk
Thomas Rosenmerkel Vocals (1993-1998)
See also: Ephemera's Party, ex-Jesus Chrysler Superskunk
Christian Engler Bass (1994-1998)
See also: Ephemera's Party, ex-Necronomicon
Sven Vormann Drums (1999-2001)
See also: Megora, ex-Cryonix, ex-Jesus Chrysler Superskunk, ex-The Lie, ex-Abandoned
Marc "Speedy" Reign Drums (2002-2010)
See also: Morgoth, ex-Graaf, ex-Orth, ex-Volcano, ex-Lord Brummell, ex-Mystic Circle
Past
Chris Witchhunter Drums (1987)
(R.I.P. 2008) See also: ex-Sodom
Hoest Vocals (2004)
See also: Deathcult, Taake, Gorgoroth (live), Gaahlskagg, ex-Ofryskje, ex-Ravengod, ex-Thule, ex-Ragnarok, ex-Carpathian Forest (live), ex-Nattefrost (live), ex-Urgehal (live), ex-Slavia, ex-Vendigeit
Ol Drake Guitars (2009)
See also: Evile, The Senseless
Added by: SomberOracle Modified by: Doomsday
Added on: 2002-07-17 21:54:58 Last modified on: 2013-05-17 12:17:27
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