On this day November 10 1984, German thrash metal band Destruction released their debut EP Sentence of Death, a fierce and unrelenting record that helped define the sound of early European thrash. With its raw production, lightning fast riffs, and aggressive vocals, the release marked the arrival of one of Germany’s most important metal acts. Alongside Kreator and Sodom, Destruction became part of the legendary trio that shaped the foundation of German thrash throughout the decade.
Sentence of Death featured tracks such as Total Desaster, Mad Butcher, and Black Mass, each filled with relentless speed and dark atmosphere. The EP showcased the band’s technical skill and intensity, earning them a dedicated following across the underground metal scene. Its combination of raw power and precision helped pave the way for the band’s full length albums that would follow, influencing countless thrash and death metal artists around the world.
80s insight: Sentence of Death captured the untamed spirit of 80s metal, when young bands around the globe pushed boundaries and transformed raw energy into a movement that would last for generations.
Sentence of Death featured tracks such as Total Desaster, Mad Butcher, and Black Mass, each filled with relentless speed and dark atmosphere. The EP showcased the band’s technical skill and intensity, earning them a dedicated following across the underground metal scene. Its combination of raw power and precision helped pave the way for the band’s full length albums that would follow, influencing countless thrash and death metal artists around the world.
80s insight: Sentence of Death captured the untamed spirit of 80s metal, when young bands around the globe pushed boundaries and transformed raw energy into a movement that would last for generations.
