Biography
Inspired by Iron Maiden, Mercyful Fate, Motörhead and Venom, Destruction were formed as Knight of Demon in 1982. The original line-up featured vocalist and bassist Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer, drummer Tommy Sandmann, and guitarist Mike Sifringer. They soon changed their name to Destruction and released a demo titled Bestial Invasion of Hell in 1984. After this the group signed with Steamhammer Records and released an EP titled Sentence of Death later that year.
Destruction released their first full-length album titled Infernal Overkill in 1985, followed by Eternal Devastation in 1986. The trio then added a second guitarist, Harry Wilkens, and released the EP Mad Butcher in 1987, followed by the full-length album Release from Agony (also released in 1987), then a live recording Live Without Sense in 1989, and Cracked Brain in 1990. In 1989, Schmier left the band and Mike Sifringer continued to release albums under the moniker of "Neo-Destruction".
In 1999, Schmier rejoined, and things began to look up for the band as they signed a record deal with Nuclear Blast. They then released three more albums: All Hell Breaks Loose in 2000, The Antichrist in 2001, and Metal Discharge in 2003. The band would then sign with AFM Records and release Inventor of Evil in 2005. That album was followed two years later by the compilation of re-recorded songs Thrash Anthems (2007), and then a year later by D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N. (2008). In February 2011, Destruction released Day of Reckoning.
A European tour with Overkill was scheduled for March 2011. Headlining dates in South America and North America were being planned for April and May.
The band's thirteenth studio album, Spiritual Genocide, was released in November 23, 2012. Their next album, Under Attack, was released on May 13, 2016.
Studio albums
Infernal Overkill (1985)
Eternal Devastation (1986)
Release from Agony (1987)
Cracked Brain (1990)
The Least Successful Human Cannonball (1998)
All Hell Breaks Loose (2000)
The Antichrist (2001)
Metal Discharge (2003)
Inventor of Evil (2005)
Thrash Anthems (2007)
D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N. (2008)
Day of Reckoning (2011)
Spiritual Genocide (2012)
Under Attack (2016)
Historical Force Feed
Destruction Lyrics
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Till the day I have to die
To overcome the legacy
And asked my self - why?
Seeking for the truth that hides in the shady past
Our frightful past tense leads to the typecast
Fucking bleed - historical force feed
I've been accused - without a deed
Sickening - historical force feed
Damned a before I could say knife
'Cause of my breed
Statue - bared infamous action
By the dead and buried
Banning my tribe's past isn't a solution
We all know the bloody truth, e pay our contribution
Could I blame you for a committed crime of your kinship?
Do you think the son of a criminal deserves to get the whip?
We don't want to wash off the bloodon our nations hands
But don't sentence someone for his roots
Take a chance!
In the song "Historical Force Feed" by Destruction, the lyrics address the issue of historical biases and prejudices towards certain groups of people based on past events. The singer of the song acknowledges the fact that biases exist within them and will continue to exist until the end of their life. They desire to overcome these biases and seek the truth behind the past, acknowledging the wrongdoings that have occurred.
The singer also refers to the idea of a "typecast" that comes from a past that is full of fear and terror. They have spoken out against these biases and have been accused without reason or justification. The idea of a "historical force feed" is used to describe how the generational transfer of historical biases can be harmful and wrong. The singer acknowledges that they have been accused without a deed and this is sickening to them.
The song addresses the issue of punishing someone for the wrongdoing of their ancestors, which is unfair and unjust. The singer asks if they should be blamed for the crimes committed by their kinship, or if the son of a criminal deserves to be punished. They argue that banning the past of a particular tribe or group is not a solution, but rather, acknowledging the truth and paying a contribution is essential. Ultimately, the song encourages taking a chance and being free from biases and prejudices.
Line by Line Meaning
Biased till the last day
I have always been prejudiced and this will continue until I die
Till the day I have to die
My prejudice will only end with my death
To overcome the legacy
I want to rise above the oppressive history that plagues us
And asked my self - why?
I question why there must be such a divide and pain caused by history
Seeking for the truth that hides in the shady past
I am searching for the honest and complete history that has been hidden or overlooked
Our frightful past tense leads to the typecast
The way we view ourselves and others is shaped by the scary and unjust history of the past
I've spoken out - accused and worried
I have raised my voice to express my concern and have been accused of being overly worried
Fucking bleed - historical force feed
The damaging effects of the constant reminders of history hurts like wounds that keep being reopened
I've been accused - without a deed
I have been unfairly blamed for something I did not do based on my background or heritage
Sickening - historical force feed
The relentless and suffocating reminders of history make me feel disgusted and unwell
Damned a before I could say knife
I have been condemned and punished before even being given a chance
'Cause of my breed
Because of my ancestry or ethnicity
Statue - bared infamous action
A statue has been erected to commemorate and glorify a dishonorable act
By the dead and buried
The people who committed the dishonorable act are no longer alive
Banning my tribe's past isn't a solution
The erasure or denial of my heritage and ancestry does not solve anything
We all know the bloody truth, e pay our contribution
We are all aware of the violent and brutal history, and we must take responsibility for the consequences of that history
Could I blame you for a committed crime of your kinship?
Should I hold you accountable for the wrongdoing of your ancestors?
Do you think the son of a criminal deserves to get the whip?
Is it fair to punish someone for the actions of their parent or ancestor?
We don't want to wash off the bloodon our nations hands
We cannot absolve ourselves of the guilt and responsibility of our nation's dark history
But don't sentence someone for his roots
However, we must not punish someone solely based on their heritage or ancestry
Take a chance!
Let us create an opportunity for progress and reconciliation instead of repeating past mistakes
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARCEL SCHIRMER, MICHAEL SIFRINGER
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