Destruction is a German thrash metal band formed in Lörrach, Germany in 1982. They originally started under the name Knight of Demon. They soon changed their name to Destruction and released two demos.
They are also known as one of the three big names of Teutonic thrash metal; the others are Kreator and Sodom.

They recorded their first demo in 1984 entitled "Bestial Invasion of Hell". The original line-up consisted of vocalist/bassist Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer, drummer Tommy Sandmann, and guitarist Mike Sifinger.

In 2000, a reunion has been consistently successful, with 2001's album "The Antichrist" being regarded by many as a modern thrash classic. The band followed up with "Metal Discharge" in 2003 and, most recently, "Inventor of Evil" in 2005 by Nuclear Blast Records.

Discography:

Sentence of Death EP, 1984
Bestial Invasion of Hell Demo, 1984
Infernal Overkill Full-length, 1985
Eternal Devastation Full-length, 1986
Mad Butcher EP, 1987
Release From Agony Full-length, 1988
Live Without Sense Live album, 1989
Super Best Destruction Collection Best of/Compilation, 1990
Cracked Brain Full-length, 1990
Best of Best of/Compilation, 1992
The Butcher Strikes Back Demo, 1999
All Hell Breaks Loose Full-length, 2000
Nuclear Blast Festivals 2000 Split, 2001
Nuclear Blast Festivals 2000 DVD, 2001
Live promo EP, 2001
Whiplash Single, 2001
The Antichrist Full-length, 2001
Alive Devastation Live album, 2002
Metal Discharge Demo, 2003
Metal Discharge Full-length, 2003
Live Discharge - 20 Years Of Total Destruction DVD, 2004
Inventor of Evil Full-length, 2005
Thrash Anthems Best of/Compilation, 2007
D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N. Full-length, 2008