Cries from the Quiet World

domingo, 8 de febrero de 2026

Destruction "Cracked Brain (Japan, Metal Mania, TECP-25301)"

Cracked Brain is the fourth full-length studio album by German thrash metal band Destruction, released on May 1, 1990. It is the band's only album to feature André Grieder of Poltergeist, replacing Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer, who was fired after the initial sessions for the album. Also featured is a cover of The Knack song "My Sharona".

Recording for Cracked Brain first started in 1989 but came to a halt when Destruction fired their vocalist and bassist Schmier. Guitarist Mike Sifringer recalled, "We recorded the basic tracks – drums and riff-guitars – at Union-Studios in Munich, a very expensive place. But Schmier was not happy with the music anymore, so what to do? We had to stop the recording session and went back home, everybody was pissed. In hindsight I know we made a wrong decision, we didn't talk enough. We did not meet for years after the split."

On the album's recording process, Sifringer said, "To save a bit of money we recorded bass and vocals in Berlin at Sky Track. A funny bloke named Gerdy, that's all I remember, was behind the desk there. Finally, the producer Guy Bidmead, Oli, Harry and I mixed the whole thing back in Munich." Destruction began re-recording Cracked Brain shortly after hiring André Grieder of Poltergeist as Schmier's replacement. Drummer Oliver Kaiser recalled, "André had been a long-time friend of ours – and still is. We asked him if he would like to finish Cracked Brain with us because we liked his melodious approach to thrash, his style was a bit Testament-influenced you might say. We knew there would never be another Schmier so we thought it'd be better to go into a different direction with the vocals. André really did a great job on Cracked Brain." He added, "When André flew up to Berlin for the recording sessions, I had everything already laid out for him. I sang the songs to him and he nailed them just like that."

Track listing

All songs by Sifringer, Wilkens and Kaiser, except track 5 written by Doug Fieger and Berton Averre

"Cracked Brain" 3:36
"Frustrated" 3:32
"S.E.D." 3:31
"Time Must End" 5:56
"My Sharona (The Knack cover)" 3:09
"Rippin' You off Blind" 5:28
"Die a Day Before You're Born" 4:20
"No Need to Justify" 4:48
"When Your Mind Was Free" 4:38

Total length: 39:01

- Comes with Obi strip.

Recording information:

- Recorded at Union Studios, Munich, Germany.

- Recorded at Sky Track, Berlin, Germany.

- Co-produced by Destruction & Guy Bidmead

Destruction "Diabolical (Germany, Napalm Records, NPR1082)"

Diabolical is the fifteenth studio album by the German thrash metal band Destruction. It was released on 8 April 2022 through Napalm Records in celebration of the band's 40th anniversary. It is the first album to not have founding member Mike Sifringer as he left the band in 2021 after nearly 40 years, he was replaced by Martin Furia on guitar.

On 16 July 2021, Destruction performed at the Area 53 Festival in Leoben without rhythm guitarist Mike Sifringer. Schmier explained in a Facebook post that Sifringer had not answered his emails and questioned his status, and that there was a problem that led to the decision to continue without him and would release a statement planned for 19 August. Sifringer's departure was confirmed that day and was replaced by new guitarist Martin Furia, followed by the release of a new single titled "State of Apathy", featuring the band's first recording appearance with Furia. On 16 December, a music video of the title track from the sixteenth studio album Diabolical was released.

Track listing

"Under the Spell" 1:13
"Diabolical" 4:09
"No Faith in Humanity" 4:17
"Repent Your Sins" 4:08
"Hope Dies Last" 3:34
"The Last of a Dying Breed" 4:09
"State of Apathy" 3:46
"Tormented Soul" 4:45
"Servant of the Beast" 3:49
"The Lonely Wolf" 3:54
"Ghost from the Past" 3:04
"Whorefication" 3:59
"City Baby Attacked by Rats" (GBH cover) 2:29

Total length: 47:16

Recording information:

Recorded at Little Creek Studio, Gelterkinden, Switzerland, early 2021.

Backing vocals recorded at Gernhart Studios, Troisdorf, Germany.

Mixed and mastered at Little Creek Studio, Gelterkinden, Switzerland, August 2021.

Gyula Havancsák – artwork, photography, layout, design

Schmier – production

Martin Buchwalter – recording (backing vocals)

V.O. Pulver – recording, mixing, mastering

Deströyer 666 "Phoenix Rising (Russia, CD-Maximum, CDM 1201-775)"

Deströyer 666 is an Australian Black/Thrash Metal band formed in 1994 by vocalist and guitarist K. K. Warslut. The group originated in Melbourne and by 2001 had relocated to Europe. They have released six studio albums.

K. K. Warslut formed Deströyer 666 following his departure from the black metal band Bestial Warlust. Initially, the project was a solo venture but eventually a black-death-thrash metal band was formed in 1994 in Melbourne.

Tracklist:

Rise of the Predator 04:05
The Last Revelation 02:25
Phoenix Rising 03:57
I Am the Wargod (Ode to the Battle Slain) 07:33
The Eternal Glory of War 05:20
Lone Wolf Winter 06:37
Ride the Solar Winds 04:52
The Birth of Tragedy 05:19

Time: 40:08

Licensed from Season of Mist.

"Phoenix Rising" is a reworked version of Corpse Molestation song titled "Sudden Combustion".

Cover design by Simon Turner and Keith.

Sleeve design, layout and "Phoenix" / "Serpent Bearer" illustrations by Simon Turner.

Band photos by Robert Prezioso except K.K. by Tanya.

Recording information:

Recorded at Back Beach Studios, May 9th-14th, 19th-25th, June 21st-24th, 1999.

All arrangements by D666.

Deströyer 666 "Phoenix Rising (France, Season Of Mist, SOM 032)"

Deströyer 666's lyrical themes deal with blasphemy, nihilism, Nietzsche and warlike subjects.

During 2000, Deströyer 666 toured Europe extensively. Dutch drummer Erich de Windt of Sinister and Prostitute Disfigurement joined the band after the recording of the EP King of Kings. Gresik left to be replaced by Simon Berserker. Phoenix Rising was released by Season of Mist in November. De Windt was replaced by German drummer Mersus in 2001 and Deströyer 666 toured through Europe again with Immolation and Deranged, after which the band left Australia to relocate to Europe. Warslut settled in Eindhoven in the Netherlands and Shrapnel began living in London.

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