DESTRUCTOR – blood, bone and fire – CD

Heavy Metal, Speed Metal – Shadow Kingdom Records

In the year 2012, original member Pat Rabid and Jamie Boulder would depart the band’s camp, opening the door for Nick Annihilator and Tim Hammer (Wretch). This lineup would continue the tradition of pounding evil for the next 10 years. Nick Annihilator would decide to leave the band but helped in writing two new songs and open the door once again for guitarist Mark Hellhound. With this lineup now set, the band would start recording a new record for new label home SHADOW KINGDOM RECORDS in 2022.

Now, at long last, that album is ready, bearing the true-as-steel title Blood, Bone, and Fire. DESTRUCTOR’s first new recording is six years, Blood, Bone, and Fire is a timeless slab of PURE METAL, taking in speed metal, thrash, power metal, and traditional styles alike – in essence, same as it’s always been for these enduring cult legends. What’s more, it’s been nearly 40 years since the original release of Maximum Destruction, and one could easily slot this new DESTRUCTOR album next to it: sinister, surging riffs not without (mean) melody, varied but utterly propulsive rhythms, and the tough ‘n’ commanding vocals of founder Dave Overkill. Classy and classic in equal measure, recorded and mixed powerfully but thankfully not lacking grit, Blood, Bone, and Fire is simply a great record no matter what year you place it in. That DESTRUCTOR have managed to keep intact their original ’80s spirit but not lazily rehash past glories is something to celebrate; that they arguably sound fiercer and more fiery than ever is almost astonishing – and obviously something to also celebrate.

No signs of slowing down or weakening or giving in to trends, DESTRUCTOR are ready to spread Blood, Bone, and Fire across the world. Join their crusade or get crushed!