German thrash metal outfit Destruction will be releasing their 15th studio album on August 9th via Nuclear Blast. Born To Perish will feature new additions Randy Black on drums and second guitarist Damir Eskic.

Randy Commented:

“I’ve recorded quite a few thrash records over the years but never have I laid down drum tracks this intense, brutal and dynamic. It will be a nice challenge indeed to play those new songs live! I am very happy I could also contribute to the songwriting of the record, as Mike and Schmier were really open for ideas!  This album is packed with amazing songs, rippin` riffs, blistering vocals and great lead solos shared by Mike and Damir. To be honest at first I was not thrilled about adding another guitar player cause I loved the trio but Damir has been such a great addition, both as a player and as a person –  he really is a perfect fit for Destruction!”

The group’s mastermind Schmier added:

“This is indeed a very important album for us. There is a certain positive strength in the new line up and it feels really great.  Whoever has seen us live lately maybe will understand what I mean and for sure that has an important influence on this record. Born to Perish  is more in your face, it is fast and furious, has more crazy guitars and a has a very groovy & punchy backbone with Mr. Randy Black! But for sure it features some of the best raging Destruction songs we’ve written in quite a while. I gotta quote what some die hard fans lately printed on a shirt: ‘DESTRUCTION 2019 – stronger than ever!’ Nothing to add – fuck yeah!“

The band released a video trailer for the record. Check it out below.