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Infernal Overkill

Destruction · 1985

39 min · 8 tracks · thrash metal

Frenetic riffs and aggressive rhythms drive this relentless thrash metal masterpiece, defining the genre's raw energy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady aggressive rhythms throughout
  • frenetic riffs for headbanging
  • short bursts of intensity
  • invigorating energy for workouts

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer slow, melodic pieces
  • seek soft background music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released as Destruction's debut album in 1985, 'Infernal Overkill' marked the band’s entry into the thrash metal scene. By this point, they had already established a local following in Germany but aimed to reach a wider audience with their intense sound and lyrical themes.
Stylistic neighbors
Kreator· Sodom· Exodus

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Invincible Force 4:19
  • 2 Death Trap 5:49
  • 3 The Ritual 5:10
  • 4 Tormentor 5:06
  • 5 Bestial Invasion 4:36
  • 6 Thrash Attack 2:55
  • 7 Antichrist 3:44
  • 8 Black Death 7:41

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata