Search results for 'schmier'

News

DESTRUCTION Frontman On CHRIS CORNELL's Death: 'I Was Totally Shocked When I Heard It'

Alex Stojanovic of Metal Master Kingdom conducted an interview with DESTRUCTION bassist/vocalist Schmier when the band played at the Mod Club in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on May 30. You can now watch the chat below. Speaking about the recent passing of SOUNDGARDEN singer Chris Cornell, Schmier said:...

News

Swiss All-Female Heavy Metal Band BURNING WITCHES Is Ready To Release Debut Album

The self-titled debut album from the Swiss all-girl heavy metal outfit BURNING WITCHES can be ordered on PledgeMusic. The disc was recorded at the Little Creek Studios in Switzerland with producers V.O. Pulver and Schmier (DESTRUCTION). Says the band: "If you are a real heavy metal fan, this kick-as...

News

KREATOR Frontman Says He Is Not Keeping 'German Big Four' Tour From Happening

Metal Wani's Jackie Mtz conducted an interview with guitarist/vocalist Mille Petrozza of German thrash metal veterans KREATOR before the band's March 24 concert at Club Red in Mesa, Arizona. You can now watch the chat below. Asked about DESTRUCTION frontman Schmier's recent comment that it was up to...

News

DESTRUCTION Frontman Says Internet 'Keyboard Warriors' Are 'A Bit Ridiculous'

Metal Wani's Carla Morton conducted an interview with DESTRUCTION vocalist/bassist Schmier prior to the band's January 31 show at Fabrica in Bucharest, Romania. You can listen to the full chat below. A few excerpts follow (transcribed by BLABBERMOUTH.NET). On how crowds have been responding to the b...

News

DESTRUCTION To Tour North America With WARBRINGER, JUNGLE ROT

German thrash metal veteras DESTRUCTION have announced the "North America Under Attack" tour. The trek will begin in Oakland, California on May 22 and hit nineteen cities, including Chicago, New York, and Atlanta, before concluding in Los Angeles at the Regent Theater on June 11. Direct support will...

News

DESTRUCTION To Release 'Thrash Anthems II' Collection Of Re-Recorded Classics

German thrashers DESTRUCTION have launched a PledgeMusic pre-order campaign in support of their upcoming album, "Thrash Anthems II". A leader in direct-to-fan platforms, PledgeMusic allows artists to get more personal with their fans, offering pledgers updates straight from the band and items not av...

Review

Triple Threat

Jeff Waters may be a mega fan of Eddie Van Halen, but his career indicates he is, to certain effects, the Prince of metal. Other than from the bottom of a finished bottle of Buffalo Trace bourbon downed by yours truly in the midst of this review, where does that ridiculous claim come from, you ...

News

Former SISTER SIN Singer LIV SIN Releases 'Killing Ourselves To Live' Song Featuring DESTRUCTION Frontman

The song "Killing Ourselves To Live" from former SISTER SIN vocalist Liv "Sin" Jagrell, can be streamed below. The track, which features a guest appearance by DESTRUCTION frontman Schmier, was produced by longtime U.D.O. bassist Fitty Wienhold and will be featured on Liv's debut solo album, "Follow...

News

DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER Joined By HAMMERFALL, G.U.R.D., Ex-ACCEPT Members In New PÄNZER Lineup

After their debut attack titled "Send Them All To Hell" in 2014, it became a little too quiet around the heavy metal super group PÄNZER. But the soldiers led by DESTRUCTION frontman Schmier never sleep, and now they have announced that they are working on new songs again — with a new lineup! After t...

News

DESTRUCTION: Drum-Cam Footage Of BRUTAL ASSAULT Performance

Drummers From Hell has uploaded drum-cam footage of DESTRUCTION drummer Wawrzyniec "Vaaver" Dramowicz performing the song "Curse The Gods" at the Brutal Assault festival in Josefov, Czech Republic. Check out the clip below. DESTRUCTION's latest album, "Under Attack", was released on May 13 via Nucle...

News

DESTRUCTION Frontman: 'Where's The Honesty And The Pride Of Rock And Roll Nowadays?'

DESTRUCTION frontman Schmier has slammed dishonest artists who use backing tapes during their live performances, explaining that his band is one of very few acts left who still play their instruments in concert without the aid of extra tracks. Speaking to From Hero To Zero, Schmier said (see video b...

News

DESTRUCTION: Lyric Video For 'Generation Nevermore' Song

The official lyric video for the song "Generation Nevermore" from German thrashers DESTRUCTION can be seen below. The track is taken from the band's latest album, "Under Attack", which was released on May 13 via Nuclear Blast. DESTRUCTION frontman Schmier states: "Did you ever ask yourself how is it...

News

DESTRUCTION: Second Part Of Video Interview With SCHMIER About 'Under Attack' Album

The second part of a new video interview with DESTRUCTION bassist/vocalist Schmier about the German thrash band's new album, "Under Attack", can be seen below. The CD was released on May 13 via Nuclear Blast. DESTRUCTION started recording "Under Attack" after the summer festivals last year and track...

News

DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER Says Heavy Metal Bands Using Backing Tracks In Concert Are 'Lying' To Fans

Anthony Morgan of Metal Forces recently conducted an interview with DESTRUCTION vocalist/bassist Schmier. A couple of excerpts from the chat follow below. On making of DESTRUCTION's new album, "Under Attack": Schmier: "It's the biggest time off that we had between albums — four years — so we had eno...

Review

Under Attack

Lemmy is dead and it still hurts, but what a year 2016 is shaping up to be for classic thrash. MEGADETH and ANTHRAX already dropping two respective highlights this year, right behind them comes the mighty DESTRUCTION with "Under Attack", a glorious thrash monster that might be near impossible to bea...