Diabolical (album)
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| Released | 8 April 2022 | |||
| Genre | Thrash metal | |||
| Length | 47:16 | |||
| Label | Napalm Records | |||
| Producer | Schmier | |||
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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 feature Martin Furia on guitar.
Background
[edit]On 16 July 2021, Destruction performed at the Area 53 Festival in Leoben without rhythm guitarist Mike Sifringer.[1] 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.[2] 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.[3] On 16 December, a music video of the title track from the sixteenth studio album Diabolical was released.[4]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Under the Spell" | 1:13 |
| 2. | "Diabolical" | 4:09 |
| 3. | "No Faith in Humanity" | 4:17 |
| 4. | "Repent Your Sins" | 4:08 |
| 5. | "Hope Dies Last" | 3:34 |
| 6. | "The Last of a Dying Breed" | 4:09 |
| 7. | "State of Apathy" | 3:46 |
| 8. | "Tormented Soul" | 4:45 |
| 9. | "Servant of the Beast" | 3:49 |
| 10. | "The Lonely Wolf" | 3:54 |
| 11. | "Ghost from the Past" | 3:04 |
| 12. | "Whorefication" | 3:59 |
| 13. | "City Baby Attacked by Rats" (GBH cover) | 2:29 |
| Total length: | 47:16 | |
Personnel
[edit]Destruction
[edit]- Schmier – bass, vocals
- Damir Eskic – guitars, backing vocals
- Martin Furia – guitars, backing vocals
- Randy Black – drums
Additional personnel
[edit]- Gyula Havancsák – artwork, photography, layout, design
- Schmier – production
- Martin Buchwalter – recording (backing vocals)
- V.O. Pulver – recording, mixing, mastering
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2015) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[5] | 180 |
| German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[6] | 12 |
| Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[7] | 19 |
References
[edit]- ^ "DESTRUCTION Performs Without Founding Guitarist MIKE SIFRINGER At Austrian Festival; Frontman SCHMIER Explains". Blabbermouth.net. 30 July 2021. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ "DESTRUCTION's SCHMIER Says Founding Guitarist MIKE SIFRINGER Has 'Disconnected From The Band'". Blabbermouth.net. 4 August 2021. Retrieved 4 August 2021.
- ^ "DESTRUCTION Officially Parts Ways With Founding Guitarist MIKE SIFRINGER, Announces Replacement". Blabbermouth.net. 19 August 2021. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
- ^ Blabbermouth (16 December 2021). "DESTRUCTION Announces New Album 'Diabolical', Unveils Music Video For Title Track". BLABBERMOUTH.NET. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ "Ultratop.be – Destruction – Diabolical" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
- ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Destruction – Diabolical" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 20 February 2025.
- ^ "Swisscharts.com – Destruction – Diabolical". Hung Medien. Retrieved 20 February 2025.