What makes Sentence of Death by Destruction notable?

This album is often regarded as a cornerstone of the thrash metal genre, influencing countless bands within the scene. It received critical acclaim, particularly for tracks like 'Total Desaster,' which have become staples in live performances and helped solidify Destruction's reputation alongside contemporaries like Kreator and Sodom. Released in January 1984, 'Sentence of Death' was Destruction's debut EP, establishing them as key players in the burgeoning German thrash metal scene. This record came just after their formation in 1982 and laid the groundwork for their signature sound, which they would continue to develop in subsequent releases.

Who is Sentence of Death for?

Sentence of Death works well if you're into short bursts of raw energy, front-loaded adrenaline rush and intense headbanging moments.

How many songs are on Sentence of Death?

Sentence of Death has 6 tracks, running approximately 19 minutes.

Sentence of Death

Destruction · 1984

19 min · 6 tracks · thrash metal

A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and raw energy that defines early thrash metal.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

short bursts of raw energy
front-loaded adrenaline rush
intense headbanging moments
for quick workouts

Maybe skip if you want

prefer longer, detailed albums
seek mellow background music

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in January 1984, 'Sentence of Death' was Destruction's debut EP, establishing them as key players in the burgeoning German thrash metal scene. This record came just after their formation in 1982 and laid the groundwork for their signature sound, which they would continue to develop in subsequent releases.
Stylistic neighbors: Kreator· Sodom· Exodus

Tracklist

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

1 Intro 1:14
2 Total Desaster 4:06
3 Black Mass 4:00
4 Mad Butcher 3:31
5 Satan’s Vengeance 3:16
6 Devil’s Soldiers 3:26

What to play next

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