Inventor of Evil
Destruction · 2005
50 min · 12 tracks · thrash metal
Furious thrash metal riffs collide with dark lyrical themes, creating an unrelenting sonic assault.
Why this album works
'Inventor of Evil' received positive reviews and helped re-establish Destruction as leaders in the thrash metal movement, reaching significant chart positions in Germany. The album's aggressive sound and themes resonated with fans, contributing to the renewed interest in classic thrash bands in the mid-2000s.
- Best for
- steady energy for headbanging unrelenting sonic intensity dark themes for cathartic release
- Context
- Released in 2005, 'Inventor of Evil' marked Destruction’s comeback following a five-year hiatus after their previous album, 'The Antichrist.' This album solidified their presence in the thrash metal scene during a period of resurgence for the genre, showcasing their ability to evolve while maintaining their classic sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Angel Dust· Hatesphere· Massacration
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Soul Collector Standout 4:46
- 2 The Defiance Will Remain Standout 4:16
- 3 The Alliance of Hellhoundz 5:21
- 4 No Mans Land 4:31
- 5 The Calm Before the Storm 4:59
- 6 The Chosen Ones 5:06
- 7 Dealer of Hostility Standout 4:17
- 8 Under Surveillance 3:39
- 9 Seeds of Hate 6:11
- 10 Twist of Fate 2:56
- 11 Killing Machine 3:31
- 12 Memories of Nothingness 1:01
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