Tracks from Latest EP 'Je Suis Radio'

Speaking of split CDs, the band has compiled a ton of tracks off past split CDs on their new POW! THAT'S WHAT I CALL KILLMUSIK VOL. 2 collection (and added an Easybeats and a Killing Joke cover to appease their clamoring Notting Hill and Sydney fans). While a few themes emerge (the expected anti-US government stuff and some unexpected anti-immigrant stuff) this is mostly just a bushel full of kickass, refreshing, low down, awesome punk.

Roctober Jan 2012

Review
Roctober Zine
www.roctober.com
The Destructors "Media Studies," "11-11-11 In Memorium" Destructors/Don't look Down "Je Suis Radio" Destructors/Dun2Def "Wohlgeful"
Roctober Magazine (USA)
Here's the latest batch of releases from the Destructors, a 70s/80s UK punk band that reformed this century and have since been unleashing a Jandek-esque flood of releases, including lots of split CDs with younger bands, theme albums, and annual one-day-only releases. The latest of these one day ownders is "11-11-11" which is themed to correspond with Remembrance Day (WWI had its armistice signed at 11 o' clock on 11/11/18). Thus, rather than their Satanically festive "6/6/6" release or as digitally comprehensive "101010," this is a depressing depiction of war as a futile, dark death orgy. Despite having the same pub rock/Clash-attitude as always, the darkness gives this a metal edge. Certainly one of their best efforts yet. "Media Studies" is also, solid, a theme record taking the press to task, with contemptuous lyrics about NME and Jonathan Ross and other references us Yanks don't quite understand, but we dig the sounds! Don't Look Down are one of the best bands to split with Destructors, making music that is anthemic and rousing, but definitely not Oi (because Oi bands can't cover Tears for Fears). On the other hand, the Destructors covering Modern Lovers doesn't mean they ain't Oi-ish...there's lots of skins in Massachusetts! The split with Dun2Def makes the younger band look silly for celebrating their 10th anniversary compared to the haggard vets who respectfully let the youngsters put a little pub punk chocolate into modern punk peanut better. Then the Destructors show them how it's done with a sizzlin; set that even includes an anti-Obama song ("Yes we can...but we don't!").
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Review
Toxic Flyer Zine
November 2011
10:10:10 EP
Well Destructors just give you 10 songs of pure punk from the streets with a classic 80's feel. Well on this CD the band will hit you like one of those classic 70's / 80's punk bands that made you love the stuff so mucjh. But fans of bands like 999, Chelsea, GBH, The UK Subs and The Boys will enjoy the nband as well. (Very Good).
(BW)

Review
Hard Rock Info
www.hardrockinfo.com
THE DESTRUCTORS: 11.11.11 (In Memoriam) - CD
This is actually the sixth year that these British punks release a CD for 1 day only (but it's still available as a download after that date). A fun idea that no other band has achieved. There's also a theme every time they do this. This year's theme is Remembrance Day.
Most songs are new THE DESTRUCTORS compositions, but as always there's also some covers. This time it's GBH's "Generals" and "War Hero" by TOXIC REASON. There's also a re-recording of "Soldier Boy".
Too bad that I diden't menage to get this review up on the actual release date, but there wasen't enough time as I got so many other records to review right now. It's a damned good album though, so it's too bad that you can't get the CD anymore (but as I wrote earlier, it's still available as a download).
And don't you worry, THE DESTRUCTORS will soon have a new record out..
www.destructors.co.uk 2011-11-27 12:40:55 (Jimmy Blom)

Review
Suspect Device Fanzine - August 2011
THE DESTRUCTORS / DUN2DEF “Wohlgefuhl” Split CD Rowdy Farrago
I think I’m at the point now that as much as I like them I’m almost dreading a copy of a Destructors release arriving for review! I’m not sure what there is left that I can say about them? Tuneful punk rock with something to say, often based on a theme if you look at some of their past releases! This split with Milton Keynes punks Dun2Def is just one of many a CD that The Destructors have filled with some great songs of their own and covers of many a great band – punk or otherwise. It could be argued that this is their first split album as many have been split EPs but that’s not making it any easier on this reviewer! The criteria for this spilt is mainly original songs with each band having to cover one of the others and a cover besides. Anyways, The Destructors on this outing give a great account of themselves and as ever combine good ideas with music. Dun2Def keep their half of the bargain too, tuneful and meaningful punk rock that’s easy to listen to and at the end cover one of my favourite Destructors songs “Forces Of Law” with their acoustic 2011 version! A quality booklet that covers most of the lyrics over the eighteen tracks with some smart artwork that makes punk the visual experience it should be comes with the CD too. (Gaz)
 
Review
Maximum Rock & Roll - August 2011
Media Studies
Talk about old school. In one form or another the Destructors have been going almost incessantly since 1976, and this latest album makes it clear that they aren'r ready to throw in the towel just quite yet. Not even close in fact. This suprisingly infectious melodic street punk channels sentiments of cynicism and discontent from living in the mindless society for many years. The tunes have slightly evolved since the classic Brit punk years as they have now a tad more harmony and rock variation thrown in, but it's only enough to keep them from sounding generic. And yeah, the sound is definitely a bit more polished than the Armageddon In Action EP style that most MRR readers are likely fmiliar with, but again not so much that it ruins things.Aside from the catchy tunes that often remind me of The Drones (who also stayed good past the normal expiration date), the album's subject matter conceptually centers on media related issues, particularly drooling celebrity and ratings worship. Although the polished rock influence brings this down just a notch for me, I still can't believe how dynamic and relevant these guys still sound. Shouldn't there be a reward for this type of longevity somewhere? (BG)

Review
Big Cheese - July 2011
Media Studies
The Destructors are an extremely productive scuzzy punk rock band from Peterborough with this themed EP being nearly the 30th release from the band since their debut release in 1982. The context is similar to their latest album 'Politika' and with catchy numbers like 'who gives a toss about Jonathan Ross' this musical lecture is a pleasure to attend. The lyrics offer substance that is much absent from the contemporary media. Amonng the neatly varied dozen cuts are three cvers, most notably the title track by The Casualties, which blend in well with their own material making the release primetime listening. (Jyrki 'Spider' Hamalainen)

Review
Suspect Device Zine
January 2011 #52
The totally prolific Destructors are here again with another split CD! First up are the four tracks from New Zealand’s Gripper! As the write up says that came with this CD, “Gripper are ugly punk rock” and fronted by ex-Destructors singer Neil Singleton from their (1980-83) incarnation! I can’t capture the band with much else really; this is four ugly tracks and no doubt ugly lyrics if the song “Cunty Nose” is anything to go by! The Destructors provide their usual mix of old, new and covers amongst their four offerings. First up is “Neutron Bomb” an oldie and faster than I remember the original, second is “Reality” a cover by old fave’s here at SD, Chron Gen. Next comes a new one “Third World War” which is a fair track and lastly “Bombs are Mental” which is another Destructors oldie re-worked and delivered in fine style. It’s hard to know where to go with Destructors reviews as they can be a mix of so many things, as they always say about themselves, The Destructors are a scuzz garage punk rock band from Peterborough in the UK. It’s all Punk to me though (Gaz).

Review
Big Cheese Magazine
December 2010 / January 2011
Having reformed in 2005, scuzzy punk veterans The Destructors have been occasionally dipping into horror songs for a while but this year they decided to unleash an album of horror punk anthems on Halloween. Although they seem to release an EP every other week, this material seems a cut (or should that be a slash to the throat) above, with ten storming new original tracks and covers of The Dead Kennedy's ("Halloween") the Ramones ("Pinhead") and the Misfits ("All Hell Breaks Loose") that hold their own. They're hinting that there may be more horror to come so hide behind your sofas and turn the volume up. The Destructors are a scream. (John Damon) 4/5

Review
Art & Soul
December 2010
Peterborough's very own punk legends triumph with horror punk shenanigans! Incredibly this 13 track collection of horror themed punk songs from Peterborough's The Destructors is their 27th oficial release since they reformed in 2006 - and an amazing statistic that proves the DIY ethic is still alive, kicking and as relevant today in the underground scene as it ever was. The Destructors have stuck to their tried and tested formula of recent times of mixing up some cracking original material with select covers of their favourite artists and with "Helloween" they have nailed the potential equilibrium perfectly. Taking a breather from their overtly political and social rhetoric that has dominated their recent offerings, the overriding you will get from listening to this album is that horror is both fun and melodically infectious! The bands original tracks sit seamlessly along side the great cover versions of classic tunes by the Ramones, Dead Kennedy's and Misfits and they are executed with horrifying perfection! My personal favourite is the awesome Happy Deathday (....Happy Deathday To You.... we Loved you, We Loved You.... Till You Turned Blue)! Essential listening for zombies, vampires and punk rock fans alike! Bloody fanf-tastic! 5/5 (Danny Sambuca).

Review
Suspect Device #52
December 2010
Helloween
The unrelenting Destructors with another release just for "Helloween". How do they do it? Thirteen songs in all, ten of them are brand new ones and the others are covers. First up is Pinhead by the Ramones, Then Halloween by the Dead Kennedys, which I have to say they've done very well and lastly The Misfits, All Hell Breaks Loose! This is also another Destructors review where I don't know how to stop repeating myself as they keep releasing stuff. This is good though. As ever the artwork is up to scratch and all the lyrics are supplied which helps if you want to sing along to such gems as "(I Wanna) Dig Up Elvis" and "Happy Deathday" (Gaz)

Review
Hard Rock Info.com (Sweden) October 2010
Helloween
So, this was supposed to be horror punk? It sound just like they use to, which means damned good punk from the streets of Peterborough in UK, but with horror lyrics instead of the political lyrics they use to have. There's "nice" titles like "Happy Death Day", "Dig Up Elvis" and "Zombie Takeaway" to name a few. For once I have heared all their covers before, which is nice. This time they "Destructorize" (is there such a word in English?) "Pinhead" by RAMONES, DEAD KENNEDYS' "Halloween" and (of course) a MISFITS cover - "All Hell Breaks Loose". They haven't changed the songs too much, so they are just as good as their own songs. Well, worth checking out as usual.

Hard Rock Info.com (Sweden) October 2010
101010 The Meaning Of Life EP - MCD
The most productive band in the punk scene has done another EP. This time (as the title says) about the meaning of life, and it's not worse than anything else I have heared with them. So in other words it's worth checking out as usual.
Almost half the album are covers - "Birth School Work Death" by THE GODFATHERS, "Right To Work" by CHELSEA, "Saturday Night in the City of the Dead" by (John Foxx's) ULTRAVOX and BAD RELIGION's "Before You Die".
Their next project is a Halloween CD, which means that you will soon hear from them again. Nice with a band you can trust on, both when it comes to good music and speed of releases.
www.destructors.co.uk 2010-10-26 23:18:49

Hard Rock Info.com (Sweden) September 2010
"Dead Beat To White Heat"
This is a very productive band indeed. They use to release MCD's (EP's), but this time they've taken the step to a full-lenght filled with 18 tracks, and that's actually a little too much to swallow at once. This is their first proper album since they reformed in 2005 - 16 new songs by themselves and 2 covers (THE STOOGES' "TV Eye" and "Stop The World" by ELECTRIC PRUNES). This is the true street punk, forget about the '90s when they called Oi! street punk. Their version of THE STOOGES' "TV Eye" is way too fast and not as raw and energetic as the original version. They use to do good versions of covers though. Most of the songs are good and it's a good variation of faster and more melodic songs, so it's worth checking out! (Jimmy Blom)

Suspect Device Zine - #51 - September 2010
“Politika”
They may have dropped the ‘666’ from their name but The Destructors have not dropped off the pace when it comes to releasing their stuff! Twelve tracks here giving the politicians ‘what for’ and supported with good, hard hitting music. This release was timed to come out at start of the recent General Election campaign and The Destructors lyrics leave you in no doubt as to what they think of it all; pretty much the same as most people reading this I suspect! That’s right, total and utter bollocks! Get this CD and play it loud to relieve the misery that is the public schoolboy alliance of Cameron and his fellow cock sucker from the dorms of Eaton ‘Cleggy’! Enough said! Actually not quite enough said; this CD comes with some pretty neat artwork too! (Gaz)

Suspect Device Zine - #51 - September 2010
“Dead Beat to White Heat”
Ironically if The Destructors of the early 1980’s had kept going this album is probably where they would have arrived at I think. A more full on sound and knocking out better lyrics on the whole but that’s not to ‘dis’ the songs I liked by them all those years ago. Even they think it’s a better album than “Exercise the Demons of Youth” though! If your old enough or wise enough to have followed this band in any way then you will know the history probably but here’s a reminder. They reformed about four or five years ago as the Destructors 666 but in recent times the 666 has gone and they are now just The Destructors again. There are sixteen brand new songs on this album and two covers “Stop the World” (Electric Prunes) and The Stooges “TV Eye”. Their releases have come thick and fast since they reformed but this new album of songs is good on the whole and certainly keeps the old guard like me happy. Some great artwork accompanies the lyrics in the booklet too! Punk is a very visual thing and not for downloads! (Gaz)

Suspect Device Zine - #51 - September 2010
“Zengakuren”
Another split for The Destructors, this time with the excellent Black Marias and their brand of up tempo, zippy Punk! Their three tracks left me wanting more especially after the last song “Pussy Power”; great stuff from them! The Destructors kick off their contribution with an old one from the 1980’s “Religion”; I liked this song back then and I like the revamped version now. Next up is the Dead Boys’ “Sonic Reducer”, has there ever been a much better punk song to cover? The last credited track is a new one I think called “Crash & Burn”. I say credited because as ever with their split CDs The Destructors always add a mystery oldie! This time I think its “Bomb”, but I’m not sure if that was its full title from way back? My memory escapes me as I too am an ‘oldie’! Check it out if you get chance. (Gaz)

Roctober Zine - October 2010 - Dead Beat to White Heat + Politika + Zengakuren + Tormentum Insomnia
Before getting into their new proper album let's check out three (!) more theme CDs for this veteran English punk band whose sound falls somewhere between catchy Oi and driving trash rock. They make the coppers, society and electoral politics (respectively) take it up the arse, and I am moshing all over my room right now even if I don't know the difference between Tory and Labour or exactly why to be mad at those cute-helmeted bobbies. Back to their old tricks of releasing split CDs, Destructors also team up with the potty mouthed, modern guitar sound-marred Sick On The Bus ("Whores Not Wars" - really?), but the Destructors tracks are pretty great, including a Saints cover and a bouncing bass tribute to modern art and Art Garfunkel (has any lyric captured Art's sadness better than "what looks happy from the outside never is when you're looking in"?) which includes a Gilbert and George shout-out. Better still is the split with The Black Marias who actually have the Oi-dacity to be sonically akin to the Destructors (who then match that by covering "Sonic Reducer"). But the real treasure is "Dead Beat to White Heat," 46 minutes of pub stomping pleasure that makes me want to fight and think and protest and drink warm beer! People often ask why do we labor over doing this zine and the real answer is that we do it because nothing makes us happier than receiving 10 Destructors CDs in the mail every year!

The Trouble With Normal zine - September 2010 - Issue 101 - Politika
This came out around the time of the British elections that ended up with a joint government a few months back but due to a mix of backlog, looking for work, and dealing with some personal issues, I wasn’t able to get to – only to put it here just as we’re undergoing another midterm election cycle. On their latest (second non split release) since reverting back to their original name, the Destructors tear into a loud and fast batch of HC punk anthems based around the theme of politics with songs about elections, the EU, revolution, the UK political system and the like. Dished out with snide vocals and more hooks than the meat locker in the average mob film, these guys take a somewhat cynical view of the process, noticing how revolutions tend to fall down to luck and stating disillusionment with electoral politics. Add covers of songs by Aggressive Behaviour Disorder, Alice Cooper, and the Now on the topic and you have an idea what’s going down here. They might not have all the answers but the music is in your face with enough energy to power a small town and enough edge that punks will love this. I wonder how they would react to the American political process with far fewer choices and way hella longer campaign seasons. (BOONE)

Mass Movement Magazine http://www.massmovement.co.uk/wordpress/ - Black Marias /The Destructors – Zengukeren Split
I’ve previously stated my fondness for the Peterborough scene, a diverse and eclectic bunch of misfits; so I was looking forward to this split EP by two of the towns’ punkier elements; and it doesn’t disappoint. Black Marias treat us to 3 tracks of catchy Oi which tip a nod to the mighty Argy Bargy, while The Destructors belt out 4 originals (sounding rather like the 4 Skins on their first track ‘Religion’ despite their claims to be a scuzz garage punk rock band), and a rather rocking cover of the Dead Boys classic ‘Sonic Reducer’. Good solid punk rock. Ian Pickens

Peterborough ET - 20th August 2010 - Dead Beat To White Heat - Reviewer: Paul Benton - Rating 5/5
You can call it Scuzz Rock, Punk Rock, Garage Rock or just Rock, I just call it good.At the end of the day whatever they turn their hands to it still sounds like The Destructors, and that's no bad thing.

Big Cheese Magazine - Issue 125 - August 2010 - Zengakuren - Reviewer: Tom Williams - Rating3/5
The Destructors return with another knucle-happy split EP to add to their rap sheet. A definite pick up for the fans of the D Boys or of street punk in general.

Rocktober Zine - May 2010 - 999 / Politika / Tormentum Insomniae / Quisnam Vigilo Vigilo
(Rowdy Farrago) Three (!) more theme CDs for this veteran English punk band whose sound falls somewhere between catchy Oi and driving trash rock. They make the coppers, society and electoral politics (respectively) take it up the arse, and I am moshing all over my room right now even if I don't know the difference between Tory and Labour or exactly why to be mad at those cute-helmeted bobbies. Back to their old tricks of releasing split CDs, Destructors also team up with the potty mouthed, modern guitar sound-marred Sick On The Bus ("Whores Not Wars" - really?), but their tracks are pretty great, including a Saints cover and a bouncing bass tribute to modern art and Art Garfunkel (has any lyric captured Art's sadness better than "what looks happy from the outside never is when you're looking in"?) which includes a Gilbert and George shout-out. People often ask why do we labor over doing this zine and the real answer is that we do it because nothing makes us happier than receiving 10 Destructors CDs in the mail every year!

Powerplay Magazine - Issue 121 - June 2010 - Politika - Reviewer: Glenn Butler - Rating: 7/10 Powerpoints
In true punk rock fashion The Destructors' latest offering is served up purely for the UK election and is aptly titled 'Politika. This Peterborough Punk Outfit pulls out all the stops and really let you know what they think about the whole affair right from the off with "To Vote Or Not To Vote" and the lyric "whoever wins... you lose" repeated over and over. "Downfall" is a more musical and catchier track before the venom soaked lyrics of "Fuck EU". No suprise what the band are saying here but the music is quite rocky and palatable. The album is very anti establishment and displays typical punk rock values. I admire punk bands that are true to their roots and it has to be said that The Destructors fall into that category. The punk community should be happy to mark an 'X' in this albums box.

Razorcake Fanzine #55 - May 2010 - Quisnam Vigilo Vigilo - Reviewer: Rev Norb.
Well produced and well played UK punk. All in all I can't say I have heard anything better in the genre in years, and they cover Vindictives and X Ray Spex. So if thats your kettle of cod then buy with confidence and wave to the eye in the sky on your way out of the shop.Best song: Spy In The Sky, Best Title: Rule Nanny Brittania

Maximum Rock 'n' Roll #325 June 2010 - Politika
The latest release features some more modern flourishes, notably a clean production and some metal in the guitars. The bottom line is that this is a very enjoyable record. Pity it's CD only right now.

Apr 10 - Quisnam Vigilo Vigilo
Trying their damnedest to stay under the radar, Peterborough punks, Destructors 666 (who keep flipping and flopping back from their original moniker, “The Destructors”) are doin’ it quick and dirty with Quisnam Viglio Viglio. An eight-song EP that cycles through in less time than a sitcom sans commercials, the album takes a critical view of television as an insidious media tool. Prolific in their approach, the band releases a new split disc or album every three months or so. It’s one thing to kick out four new albums every year, but to do it and do it well is another. The Destructors’ particular brand of punk serves up angry, socially conscious punk, hearkening back to a more old school, British punk style.
The two-front guitar attack waged by Dave Colton and Steve Rolls elevates the sound on Quisnam Viglio Viglio from standardized three-chord punk, giving it a fuller sound that gets creative with melodic, chugging riffs and metal-influenced solos on each of the disc’s concise tracks. Straight-forward punk treatises like “Rules and Regulations” and “Control Me” take a whiz on societal conventions with lead singer Allen Adams’ cockney sneer hoisting a verbal middle finger. While still thoroughly punk with his wails, there’s a touch of Lemmy lurking in his metal-tinged yowls and gravel-throated intonations. By the disc’s conclusion—the ska-flavored “Identity”—the Destructors raise the bar on new school punk, blaring out that the genre is not, in fact, dead nor completely buried beneath the veneer of “radio punk”, barking out their message loud and clear.
Lana Cooper
Pop Matters
7/10

Mar 10 - Tormentum Insomniae.
Punk As Fuck
Eugene Big Cheese
Big Cheese Magazine

Nov 09 - Pow! That's Kill Musik 666. This is a big big 22 track effort which summarises all if The Destructors (666) EP's etc. released so far and there have been lot's. Difference here is that they are remixed with new band members and.... they are better! Way better. One after the other they sound grea! The band have pulled in some subs that are better than the original 1st teammers so to speak,So this album is a real mixture and collects all their (or most of it) material in one place. Therefore it is a fine specimen for anyone new to the band or wanting a comprehensive collection on 1 slab of plastic. Recommended. Best release by far from the scuzz garagepunk band from Peterborough. Barbies Dead Fanzine #28

Nov 09 - 999 (The Nein Nein Nein EP). The next is the 999 album or could be called the anti copper album. Some covers, but all anti police. Great titles abound such as PC PC Plod, Truncheon Tattoo, Roger The Rozzer and so on. I really liked the inlay card as well which had a big donut picture too. Barbies Dead Fanzine #28

Nov 09 - Quisnam Vigilo Vigilo. 8 Tracks of political content. More like it with a bit of hammering punk with better lyrics. Barbies Dead Fanzine #28

Nov 09 - Scheikunde. The early U.K. band The Destructors keep releasing new material as Destructors 666 (now The Destructors) and all of their output is well worth checking out. The distinct, heavily accented, growly vocals are impossible to replicate without stuffing potatoes in your mouth. I tried and couldn’t do it sans potato. They have a mid-to-late ‘80s crossover vibe brewing under the surface, but with lessons learned from that putrid, dark era. – Art Ettinger Razorcake Fanzine / Webzine .