Infernal Overkill/Sentence of Death [Import]

Infernal Overkill/Sentence of Death [Import]

Track Listings

1. Intro

2. Total Desaster

3. Black Mass

4. Mad Butcher

5. Satan's Vengeance

6. Devil's Soldiers

7. Invincible Force

8. Death Trap

9. Ritual

10. Tormentor

11. Bestial Invasion

12. Thrash Attack

13. Antichrist

14. Black Death

Tracks:

Intro/Total Desaster
Black Mass
Mad Butcher
Satan's Vengeance
Devil's Soldiers
Invincible Force
Death Trap
The Ritual
Tormentor
Bestial Invasion
Trash Attack
Antichrist
Black Death

Customer Reviews:

Legendary European thrash album.......2006-06-18

You may skip the first 5 tracks on this CD, which appeared on Destruction's first release, the "Sentence of Death" EP (see also my review on an earlier edition of this CD). Although at the time of release (1984) these tracks showed some potential (i.e. "Total Desaster" (sic) and an early version of "Mad Butcher"), they did in no way prepare the listener for the breathtaking thrash metal masterpiece that was to follow.

This masterpiece was titled "Infernal Overkill", a tight collection of uncompromising, razor sharp yet quite complex and intelligent compositions. Everything about them was perfect: the frantic drum patterns, the raging guitars, Schmiers ultra cool voice and a terrific, very progressive sound.

When the album came out, the "Bestial Invasion" track was an instant live hit, and the album catapulted Destruction to the top league of European thrash metal, acquiring them a large cult following.

In sum, the album goes way beyond the likes of other great German bands of that time like Sodom, Kreator, Living Death and Iron Angel, and is only to be compared to the other defining classics of the genre, Exodus' "Bonded By Blood" and Slayer's "Reign in Blood". And although the follow-up "Eternal Devastation" was also a fine album, Destruction never did any better than this.

TWO REVIEWS?!.......2005-09-24

Another underrated album, along with Kreator and Sodom, these germans know how to make killer thrash, these guys have been around for like 23 years, and never made a bad album, they managed to stay true, came out around the same time as Kreators "Endless Pain" bad production, but it fits it well, this album is a metal onslaught, plus Schmiers cool vocals add to it, although at times, you wonder "what the hell were they playing?" it still rules, the band was young, so you have to give them a break, the cover rules too, hair, bulletbelts, leather...Metal!, probably one of the heaviest albums in it's time, full of cool catchy fast riffs, insane vocals, loud and fast, with muddy production which can be compared to Exodus' "Bonded By Blood" production wise, the lyrics are kind of immature, but who cares, this album should be a part of any Metal collection, best songs "Total Desaster" "Mad Butcher" which are both on the "Sentence of Death" part of the CD, then on the Infernal Overkill part, "Invincible Force" "Death Trap" "Tormentor" "Bestial Invasion" and the instrumental "Thrash Attack", reccomended for fans of Kreator, Exodus, Sodom ECT...buy it

Inspiration from below.......2002-12-07

RH Gazley is Totally right. I am not that much a power metal fan but this album is really inspired. Most of its number could be pieces of classical music.

Incredible German thrash metal.......2001-03-19

Destruction was one of the best thrash metal bands to come out of the 80's and probably *the* best German thrash band. There is an incredible improvement in the musicianship between their first album, Sentence of Death, and their second, Infernal Overkill. Sentence of Death, while fun and good in parts, sounds like the band were kicked awake and given 20 minutes of studio time to do the recording. Infernal Overkill though, is incredible. The difference in quality is astounding, with the band showing its appreciation of classical music in some of the song structures. The best songs are probably Bestial Invasion and Black Death and the seriously impressive instrumental Thrash Attack (which sounds like it could have been written after channeling Beethoven during a seance).

If you like thrash or even death metal, give these guys a try, you will not be disappointed.

Infernal Overkill/Sentence of Death
Average customer rating:

TOTAL DESTRUCTION!!!!!!!!!!!! FUKKIN! 80'S!!!!!!

ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL CHAPTER IN METAL HISTORY

YES!!!!

Essential!

An incredible album by an incredible band

Infernal Overkill/Sentence of Death
Destruction
Manufacturer: Spv Germany
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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Tracks:

Intro
Total Desaster
Black Mass
Mad Butcher
Satan's Vengeance
Devil's Soldiers
Invincible Force
Death Trap
Ritual
Tormentor
Bestial Invasion
Thrash Attack
Antichrist
Black Death

Customer Reviews:

TOTAL DESTRUCTION!!!!!!!!!!!! FUKKIN! 80'S!!!!!!.......2005-10-17

THE 80's!!!!!! STRIKE AGAIN!!!!!!!!

DESTRUCTION ..like their other german peer's are some of the most influential in EXTREME METAL!!!

This a TWOFER as well..so buy it!!!!!

DESTRUCTION..is some of the most classic sounding EXTREME METAL you can buy!!!!THIS IS WHAT SO MANY 90's BAND STRIVED FOR!!

Everey thing about these two album's is CLASSIC!!!!! INFLUCENCED TON's UPON TON's!!!

DONT BUY ANY OTHER DESTURCTION ALBUM's BESIDES THIS THOUGH..I cant stand anything else they did!!

Just check out the band photo on this album cover..HOW COULD YOU NOT BUY IT???!!!

MONUMENTAL STUFF!!!!!!! THE WORLD WILL END SOON!!

ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL CHAPTER IN METAL HISTORY.......2005-05-06

Destruction are indeed one of the most important metal albums of all time.birthed at the genesis of the thrash metal explosion,these Germans where a cut-above most of their peers.
Sentence of death was a decent introduction,but somewhat cheesy in their lyrical attempts at evil(a trait most like-minded bands from that era shared).the music also shows a band with promise,but ultimately from its "time"
all things change with their follow-up "infernal overkill" -
this is classic,timeless metal.ne0-classical arrangements coupled with an unrelentless thrash attack.very,very catchy - you will not be able to get these tunes out of your head for days.a promise!!!

YES!!!!.......2003-03-06

... One of the finest thrash bands ever!! And some people are saying that the Sentence of Death ep is not good?? I bought it when it was released, and was absolutley floored by their unique sound. Sure, on Infernal Overkill they took it to the next level, but both are indeed classics. THis should be on your shelf right next to Slayer's Reign in Blood. Great job re-issuing both of these on 1!!!

Essential!.......2003-02-01

Classic, classic, classic. Those are the three words that best describe this excellent thrash release. Although the production is rough, this album shines with some of the greatest thrash songs ever created. Some of Destruction's most memorable songs are here, including "Invincible Force" and "Bestial Invasion". This is some of Destruction's earliest and best material, showcasing their unique style of energetic thrash with raspy vocals, and the exceptional guitar work that Destruction became known for. In my opinion, Destruction's music was always a notch above all the other German thrash bands. If you are into old school thrash, you MUST add Destruction to your collection!

An incredible album by an incredible band.......2002-08-07

This album would have definitly recieved a 5 from me if not for the poor songs on the Sentence of Death. C'mon just look at the cover, they look like Motley Crue! But man, these guys can play (unlike the despised Crue)! Satan's Vengeance and Devil's Soldiers are both decent tracks, but when you get to Invincible Force, there's an obvious change in music quality as well as production and from there it just gets better. Thrash Attack is one of the best instrumental's I've ever heard. The Ritual, Bestial Invasion, and Black Death are all just plain amazing. This album is fantastic, and should be in every thrash fan's collection!