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German thrash metal veterans DESTRUCTION will not only will celebrate their 40th anniversary by dropping their mind-blowing grenade of a new album, “Diabolical” that was released April 8, 2022 via Napalm Records, they will also hit the road in North America on a 26-date headline tour this spring.
The tour starts April 28 in Brooklyn, New York and hit a slew of cities before ending with a DESTRUCTION-only performance at Maryland Deathfest in Baltimore, Maryland on May 29. Tickets are on sale now via individual venues.
DESTRUCTION features drummer Randy Black, he is a Canadian-born rock drummer and recording artist known best for his stints as the drummer for Bif Naked, Annihilator, and Primal Fear. Although Black’s actual acoustic drum configuration is not unique to the field of drumming, his playing style is notable for his ability to play ambidextrously with a symmetrical set of cymbals, specifically a dual set of remote hi-hats and ride cymbals to his right and to his left respectively.
In late 2015, Black officially joined American heavy metal band W.A.S.P. as their touring drummer after the departure of their previous drummer Mike Dupke. In 2017, Black left W.A.S.P. Later in 2018, he joined German thrash metalers Destruction.
Often Randy gives lessons in the town the tour stops in. Make sure to check out his Facebook to see if he is offering lessons in your town.
“Diabolical” North American tour dates:
Apr. 28 – Brooklyn, NY @ Elsewhere
Apr. 29 – Boston, MA @ Middle East / Downstairs
Apr. 30 – Montréal, QC @ Les Foufounes Électriques
May 01 – Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace
May 03 – Millersville, PA @ Phantom Power
May 04 – Cleveland, OH @ Grog Shop
May 05 – Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary
May 06 – Chicago, IL @ Reggies
May 07 – St Paul, MN @ Turf Club
May 08 – Iowa City, IA @ Wildwood
May 09 – Lawrence, KS @ Bottleneck
May 10 – Denver, CO @ The Oriental Theater
May 12 – Salt Lake City, UT @ Metro Music Hall
May 14 – Seattle, WA @ El Corazon
May 15 – Portland, OR @ Hawthorne Theater
May 17 – San Francisco, CA @ Great American Music Hall
May 18 – Los Angeles, CA @ 1720
May 19 – Garden Grove, CA @ Garden Amp
May 20 – San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick
May 22 – Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
May 23 – El Paso, TX @ Rockhouse
May 24 – Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
May 25 – Houston, TX @ White Oak
May 27 – Atlanta, GA @ Center Stage (The Vinyl)
May 28 – Spartanburg, SC @ Ground Zero
May 29 – Baltimore, MD @ Maryland Deathfest
