German thrash metal veterans DESTRUCTION will celebrate “30 years of total destruction” with a special headlining show on November 15 at Helvete in Oberhausen, Germany. Support at the gig will come from Polish thrash outfit WAR-SAW and Swedish retro rockers YEAR OF THE GOAT.
Commented DESTRUCTION vocalist/bassist Marcel “Schmier” Schirmer: “2013 was a very busy year for DESTRUCTION. We have played the biggest festivals around the globe and we headlined in the venues and clubs of this round earth.
“Unfortunately, we couldn’t do this earlier, but now at the end of our 30th anniversary, we are most happy to announce that there will be a ‘Best Of 30 Years’ show in Germany as well.
“After so many years and records, it is still a challenge to put up a setlist.
“For our headliner shows, we have a special song selection and an extended concert for all of you that will blow the fans’ minds for decades to come.
“I love playing festivals, but thrash metal and DESTRUCTION work out best in a sweaty club!
“It has been a while since we have been in the Ruhr Area and we are really looking forward to the gig at Helvete!”
DESTRUCTION’s 30th-anniversary album, Spiritual Genocide, was released on November 23, 2012 via Nuclear Blast Records.