DESTRUCTION - Live Attack

 

DESTRUCTION - Live Attack

Napalm Records

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Better than live sounding Destruction with the last release featuring Mike Sifringer on main guitar.  Mike left or was reported disconnected from Destruction this year.  So I bought this release capturing him on the guitar department.  It would've been nice had he stayed with the band since they'd become a 4-piece once again.  But oh well.  This release features a lot of the classics from early Destruction to 'Release From Agony' and 'Cracked Brain'.  Most of the songs are from the 80's and early 90's there weren't many modern ones maybe 3-4.  I guess since they may have felt that since touring has been a no-go since Covid-19 they'd play the classics.

I really enjoyed 'Live Without Sense' also, maybe even more than this live album.  And I favor Harry over Damir though I have the utmost respect for both guitarists.  These guys formed in '82 or '83 and remained together up until recently that two of the founding members they've had till Mike's departure.  This album features some of the classic songs such as "Mad Butcher" and "Bestial Invasion" to name a couple.  Like Schmier said they've covered a lot of history with this live show.  To longtime fans they are of no surprise but yes, this album newer listeners get to hear the classics which they've only changed up a little bit on the guitars, but not much.

Schmier sounds pretty much the same as he always have though his voice is a little bit deeper than featuring past stuff.  His work with Panzer (first two releases) has him sounding like this live release.  And both new musicians Randy on drums and Damir on lead guitar perform solos showing their strength on each instrument.  Olly (ex-Destruction) still favors the band and Harry (ex-Destruction) also is featured on many lead guitar appearances on their more current releases.  Olly is in mainly a support but Harry was guest up until recently.  Damir has filled that slot but I don't know who's taking Mike's place, I don't even think the band knows.

You can get this on the digital Spotify streaming release or buy the CD on 3 discs 2 Live Attack CD's and one Blue-ray all in one case.  I bought the physical copy to support the band.  And because I support bands that allow you to get their physical CD's.  This one was too good to pass up.  I think the production quality was good and the guitars/vocals were quality as well.  This album is almost 2 hours total and as I mentioned a lot of history and a lot of classics.  They really are strong on this.  The energy is all there and Schmier leads the way on vocals giving a great live performance.  I'm glad he re-joined the band back in 1999 and let's all say good-bye to Mike!  Get this album!

Ryan  “Death8699”  Fanucchi