The fifth live album Born to Thrash was released on 8 May 2020. On 16 July 2021, Destruction performed at the Area 53 Festival in Leoben without rhythm guitarist Mike Sifringer. Schmier explained in a Facebook post that Sifringer had not answered his emails and questioned his status, and that there was a problem that led to the decision to continue without him and would release a statement planned for 19 August. Sifringer's departure was confirmed that day and was replaced by new guitarist Martin Furia, followed by the release of a new single titled "State of Apathy", featuring the band's first recording appearance with Furia. On 13 August, the sixth live album Live Attack was released. On 16 December, a music video of the title track from the sixteenth studio album Diabolical was released. The album was released on 8 April 2022 in celebration of the band's 40th anniversary. Members Current Marcel "Schmier" Schirmer – bass (1982–1989, 1999–present), lead vocals (1984–1989, 1999–present) Randy Black – drums (2018–present) Damir Eskic – lead guitar, backing vocals (2019–present) Martin Furia – rhythm guitar, backing vocals (2021–present) Former Mike Sifringer – rhythm guitar (1982–1989, 1990–2021), lead guitar (1982–1987, 1990–1993, 1999–2019), bass (1989–1993) Tommy Sandmann – drums (1982–1987) Ulf – vocals (1982–1984) Oliver "Olly" Kaiser – drums (1987–1999) Harry Wilkens – lead guitar (1987–1990), rhythm guitar (1989–1990) André Grieder – lead vocals (1989–1990) Thomas Rosenmerkel – vocals (1993–1999) Michael "Ano" Piranio – lead guitar (1993–1999) Christian Engler – bass (1993–1999) Sven Vormann – drums (1999–2001) Marc Reign – drums, backing vocals (2001–2010) Wawrzyniec "Vaaver" Dramowicz – drums, backing vocals (2010–2018) Timeline Discography 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) D.E.V.O.L.U.T.I.O.N. (2008) Day of Reckoning (2011) Spiritual Genocide (2012) Under Attack (2016) Born to Perish (2019) Diabolical (2022) References External links Destruction at Nuclear Blast 1982 establishments in Germany German thrash metal musical groups Political music groups Musical groups established in 1982 Musical quartets Napalm Records artists