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DESTRUCTION Recruit Drummer Randy Black
July 19th, 2018


Destruction (l-r): Mike Sifringer, Marcel “Schmier” Schirmer and Randy Black


German thrash metal group Destruction have recruited former Annihilator and Primal Fear drummer Randy Black, revealing this development on July 19th, 2018.

Destruction vocalist / bassist Marcel ‘Schmier’ Schirmer: “Many years ago, when Randy was still with Primal Fear and we were looking for a drummer, it was the first time we talked about Destruction’s open drummer seat. But we did not wanna approach them at that time because of his obligation with good friends. Some years later he filled in for Vaaver on the American tour with Sepultura because Vaaver became a father again at that time. So it was obvious for me to pass the baton to Randy first this time. And he blew us all away with his tight, groovy and over-the-top drumming. He’s also a very cool Canadian lad that lives in Germany for many years now – so it was a perfect match right away! Hell-come on board buddy!”

Guitarist Mike Sifringer added: “It’s surely not easy to replace an outstanding drummer like Vaaver! But the show must go on, and Randy kicks in like a motherfucker… solid, groovy, heavy, humble… He’s on fire! Get prepared, my friends…”

Randy Black said: “After a recent successful tour of Asia, Australia and a handful of great festival shows, I’m very happy to announce my position as the new drummer for the thrash metal legends Destruction!

“35 years running! Try to wrap your head around that!

“I’m looking forward to continuing the Destruction legacy together with Schmier and Mike, including plans of recording a kick-ass new CD and touring the planet. I’m chomping at the bit to get out there and thrash for all you crazy metalheads on the road soon!”

Destruction’s line-up is as follows;

Marcel “Schmier” Schirmer (vocals and bass)
Mike Sifringer (guitars)
Randy Black (drums)

On January 23rd, 2018, it was revealed that Wawrzyniec ‘Vaaver’ Dramowicz had parted ways with Destruction following an eight-year tenure, for family reasons.

Fourteenth studio record Under Attack was released in May 2016 via Nuclear Blast.

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