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Spiritual Genocide

Destruction · 2012

52 min · 14 tracks · thrash metal

Aggressive riffs and relentless drumming drive a fierce exploration of chaos and decay.

Why this album works

Best for
steady energetic flow throughout aggressive riffs for catharsis intense listening for focus
Context
Released in 2012, 'Spiritual Genocide' marked Destruction's return to form as their eleventh studio album. This release came after a brief hiatus following the band's earlier works, showcasing their resilience and commitment to the thrash metal genre. With a lineup solidified since the early 2000s, this album was pivotal in re-establishing their presence in the modern metal scene.
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Spiritual Genocide is an album by Destruction, released in 2012. Aggressive riffs and relentless drumming drive a fierce exploration of chaos and decay. 'Spiritual Genocide' received positive reviews from critics, highlighting its energy and composition, which helped reignite interest in thrash metal during a time when other genres were dominating. The album's strong performance on charts in Europe reflected Destruction's enduring legacy within the metal community. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Spiritual Genocide sound like?

Aggressive riffs and relentless drumming drive a fierce exploration of chaos and decay. Rooted in thrash metal.

What makes Spiritual Genocide by Destruction notable?

'Spiritual Genocide' received positive reviews from critics, highlighting its energy and composition, which helped reignite interest in thrash metal during a time when other genres were dominating. The album's strong performance on charts in Europe reflected Destruction's enduring legacy within the metal community. Released in 2012, 'Spiritual Genocide' marked Destruction's return to form as their eleventh studio album. This release came after a brief hiatus following the band's earlier works, showcasing their resilience and commitment to the thrash metal genre. With a lineup solidified since the early 2000s, this album was pivotal in re-establishing their presence in the modern metal scene.

Who is Spiritual Genocide for?

Spiritual Genocide works well if you're into steady energetic flow throughout, aggressive riffs for catharsis and intense listening for focus.

How many songs are on Spiritual Genocide?

Spiritual Genocide has 14 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.

Tracklist

14 tracks·52:24

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

  • 1 Exordium 1:02
  • 2 Cyanide Standout 3:23
  • 3 Spiritual Genocide Standout 3:39
  • 4 Renegades Standout 4:01
  • 5 City of Doom 4:01
  • 6 No Signs of Repentance 3:24
  • 7 To Dust You Will Decay 4:21
  • 8 Legacy of the Past 4:50
  • 9 Carnivore 4:28
  • 10 Riot Squad 4:12
  • 11 Under Violent Sledge 4:09
  • 12 Princess of the Night 3:51
  • 13 Carnivore 4:28
  • 14 The Hammer 2:35

Release Date

January 1, 2012

Genre

thrash metal

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Artist Origin

Germany

Runtime

52 min 24 sec