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DESTRUCTION Release Limited Edition 12-inch Vinyl Single ‘State Of Apathy’
September 10th, 2021

German thrash metal band Destruction issued limited edition 12-inch vinyl slipcase single ‘State Of Apathy’ on September 10th, 2021 through Napalm Records. The outing, which features etching in neon green or purple on the B-side, also includes a live rendition of ‘Sign Of Fear’ (taken from the band’s Live Attack album). ‘State Of Apathy’ had previously been released as a digital single on August 19th.

A music video for ‘State Of Apathy’ can be viewed below.

‘State Of Apathy’ is the first Destruction release to feature new guitarist Martin Furia, who has replaced founding member Mike Sifringer.

Destruction mainman Marcel “Schmier” Schirmer (vocals and bass) commented: “The last two years have been testing times for all of us. We are all sad to announce that Mike has left Destruction. It all was a shock and hit us hard but nevertheless there was never any doubt that we will continue as a band. We are a strong unit and are proud to welcome our new guitarist, Martin Furia, to the band! Our chemistry is great since Martin has been a part of the Destruction family for many years now. He is the perfect new man on the axe – the first shows have been a fucking blast!

“‘State Of Apathy’ shows the direction Destruction will go with the new record: more ‘back-to-the-roots’, more guitars, more in your face! This band is my life and we will always give 100% to keep the spirit alive. I hope you love the new single as much as we do – thanks for all the support! We are wishing Mike the best for his future, for us there is only one way to go THRASH TILL DEATH!”

Regarding parting ways with Destruction, Mike Sifringer said: “It’s hard to leave a band after 39 years. Destruction is my life and something like my baby. But somtimes you have to take decisions that hurt. I’m very sad at the moment, but if something doesn’t feel right anymore, better stop doing it. Thanks to all former bandmates. I’m very proud about the music we have created together. Cheers to all thrashers out there. Without your support and your passion, Destruction would not exist. Peace.”

On joining the band, Destruction’s new guitarist Martin Furia stated: “The news is finally out and I have mixed emotions. I’m extremely proud to be part of this legendary band since 2016 as sound technician and tour manager. I’ve been all over the world with the Destruction family and they have always treated me like another member of the band.

“I’m sad to see Mike go because I love him and respect him as a person and guitarist, but when I was asked if I would like to be the new guitarist of Destruction I didn’t hesitate for a second. I feel ready to honour Mike’s legacy, to add my own touch and I will give my best to keep the flame of Destruction burning strong forever, with deep respect and devotion for the past and with full energy and commitment for the future. THRASH TILL DEATH!”

The track listing is as follows:

01. ‘State Of Apathy’
02. ‘Sign Of Fear (Live)’

Destruction’s line-up is as follows:

Marcel “Schmier” Schirmer (vocals and bass, Headhunter / ex-Pänzer)
Martin Furia (guitar, Bark / Furia / ex-JesusMartyr)
Damir Eskić (guitar, Gonorea)
Randy Black (drums, ex-Annihilator / ex-Primal Fear)

Fifteenth studio record Born To Perish was released in August 2019 via Nuclear Blast Records.

Promotional photograph by Hexphotography / edited by Gyula Havancsák.

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