🎬 Music documentary “The Art of Destruction” about the thrash metal band Destruction in cinemas from March 6, 2025

Formed in 1982 in the German town of Weil am Rhein, the thrash metal band Destruction is one of the “Big Four” of German thrash metal, along with Kreator, Sodom and Tankard. With their uncompromising music and energetic live performances, they have won millions of fans worldwide and released numerous albums that are considered classics of the genre.

The documentary “The Art of Destruction” by Ili Jelusic and Denise Dörner offers a unique insight behind the scenes of this influential band. Singer Schmier and guitarist Mike, both in their mid-50s, are at the transition to a new phase in their lives and dream of a joint world tour with Sodom and Kreator. But unexpected events call their plans into question and threaten the existence of the band.

Over a period of five years, the filmmakers accompanied the band and collected exclusive material that stands out from traditional, interview-heavy documentaries. In reportage-like scenes, the viewer dives deep into the world of Destruction and experiences the highs and lows of life as a heavy metal musician at first hand – from gigs in small, sweaty clubs to huge open-air stages. Schmier always remains true to his convictions and leads the band through every challenge. “The Art of Destruction” uncompromisingly shows what it means to live a life for heavy metal, providing intimate insights into the passion and fighting spirit of one of thrash metal’s most influential bands.

The film will celebrate its world premiere on March 6, 2025 in the CineStar – CUBIX cinema at Alexanderplatz in Berlin with the filmmakers and representatives of the band and will also be released on the NONFY Documentaries film label by UCM.ONE in selected cinemas from that day on.

More information about the band: Destruction

More information about the music label: Napalm Records