DESTRUCTION Drummer Quits

Drummer Marc Reign has left German thrashers DESTRUCTION due to "personal and musical differences" caused by "tour stress," according to a statement released by the band. The group adds, "Marc will concentrate on his rock project VOLCANO and wants to keep himself open for other musical styles. He wants to thank all the DESTRUCTION maniacs worldwide and the band for all the great fun and support over all those years!"

All previously announced shows will go ahead with a replacement drummer.

DESTRUCTION is currently writing new material that will "go more back to the roots," according to bassist/vocalist Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer.

"A Savage Symphony - The History Of Annihilation", the new DVD from DESTRUCTION, will be released in North America on April 13. The disc was produced by Berlin, Germany's Roax Films and will include footage of the group 25th-anniversary concert at the 2007 edition of the Wacken Open Air festival in Wacken, Germany (featuring many special guests, including former bandmembers), a band documentary and tons of bonus live material.

"A Savage Symphony - The History Of Annihilation" DVD track listing:

Live At Wacken Open Air - 2007:

01. Intro
02. The Butcher Strikes Back
03. Curse The Gods
04. Nailed To The Cross
04. Mad Butcher
06. Alliance Of Hellhoundz
07. Soul Collector
08. Deathtrap / Unconscious Ruins / Life Without Sense
09. The Antichrist
10. Reject Emotions
11. Thrash Till Death
12. Total Desaster
13. Eternal Ban
14. Bestial Invasion

Chapter II:

* The History Of Annihilation

Bonus Stuff:

* Video Clips
* Nailed To The Road
* Fans Till Death

"A Savage Symphony - The History Of Annihilation" Bonus CD

01. The Butcher Strikes Back
02. Curse The Gods
03. Nailed To The Cross
04. Mad Butcher
05. The Alliance Of Hellhoundz
06. D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N.
07. Urge The Greed Of Gain
08. Metal Discharge
09. The Damned
10. Cracked Brain
11. Soul Collector
12. The 7 Deadly Sins
13. Antichrist
14. Reject Emotions
15. Thrash Till Death (3 Drumkits Wacken Inferno)
16. Total Desaster
17. Bestial Invasion

"The Curse Of The Antichrist - Live In Agony", the most recent double live album from DESTRUCTION, was released in North America on October 13, 2009 and in Europe on September 25, 2009 via AFM Records.

(via Blabbermouth)