German thrash legends DESTRUCTION have issued the following official statement regarding previously announced new drummer, Vaaver:

"Finally it's official: the new drummer is called Vaaver (INDUKTI, ex-UNSUN), some of you may have seen him already with the band on this years summer festivals. He is a studied musician (McGill University of Montreal) and is a Polish-Canadian citizen!"

Says singer Schmier, "The Destruction fans can look forward to an explosive drum massacre on the upcoming record, Day Of Reckoning. Vaaver delightens our sound with a unbelieable tightness, technic and speed! A true rejuvenation for the band! And most important... he fits really good on the human level - a fortunate choice! It feels great to be a real band again!"

Destruction recently officially announced both cover artworks for the slipcase and booklet (the first limited edition of their forthcoming Day Of Reckoning album will not feature the bands logo on the booklet – the vinyl version and second pressing of the CD will show a red band logo on it).

Commented Schmier: “First of all, cause I hear the hardcore fans already complaining, the Destruction skull and the Butcher, can be found in the illustrated booklet of Day Of Reckoning!

The last man on earth, that faces the end of the world, the concept of the album had to have the most evil base with a striking eye-catching look! We decided to not use the classical Butcher-theme on the cover front this time, cause this album needed a malicious look with symbols that express this strong title in the most bold and simple way!

The story line will continue thru the whole coverart and booklet. Gyula a fantastic artist and metalfan from Hungary, was a great help for us with nailing down this concept. It's not the first time we worked with him, he illustrated all our latest releases! Like the band, he breathes, lives and understands the concept of a rather socially critical band like Destruction to the bone!”

Day Of Reckoning tracklisting:

'The Price'

'Hate Is My Fuel'

'Armageddonizer'

'Devil’s Advocate'

'Day Of Reckoning'

'Sorcerer Of Black Magic'

'Misfit'

'The Demon Is God'

'Church Of Disgust'

'Destroyer Or Creator'

'Sheep Of The Regime'

'Stand Up And Shout' (Ltd Edition Bonus Track)

Day Of Reckoning will be unleashed in Europe on February 18th, 2011 via Nuclear Blast. A North American release in March is expected.

Limited slipcase edition artwork:

Limited slipcase edition booklet: