Shadow Kingdom Records has reissued the first issue of Snakepit Magazine (originally published in 1997 but long out-of-print). Included exclusively with the magazine is a limited edition DESTRUCTOR 7" vinyl single entitled 'Metal Spike Deep'. The single features two live songs, 'Pounding Evil' and 'Overdose', recorded in 2008 from Cleveland, Ohio. The live tracks were recorded and engineered by Tony Alberts of Spectrum Sound in Cleveland, Ohio. The gatefold sleeve art, which includes lyrics, was designed by Germany's Claudia von Bihl.

Snakepit Magazine is an underground heavy metal magazine founded by Germany's Frank Stöver in the late 90s. The magazine is known for its in-depth band features and reviews. The first issue featured Destructor, EXCITER, THE RODS, HEAVY LOAD, RIGOR MORTIS, NASTY SAVAGE, ARMORED SAINT, TYGERS OF PAN TANG, and more.

Laurent Ramadier from France is the current editor-in-chief and publishes a new issue annually.

"Laurent approached me with the idea of including a free Destructor single with the first issue of the reissue series", says Auburn Records president Bill Peters. "Destructor were featured in the first issue with a full story. "I wanted to give him something special for the single so I asked Laurent what his two favorite Destructor songs were. He said 'Pounding Evil' and 'Overdose'. I was able to find some recent 24-track live versions we had recorded and booked time in the studio for mixing. I had the gatefold sleeve art designed by one of my label's top designers."

Peters adds, "I was more than happy to support Snakepit with this project by donating my time and money to help. It was an honor for me. As an underground metal fan myself, Snakepit is one of my favorite magazines to read. You can spend hours with an issue because the stories are so long and detailed. There have been very few publications like it over the years. It's always been a magazine for the fans, from the fans. I have a lot of respect for both Frank and Laurent."

The Snakepit Magazine Issue #1 reissue (plus Destructor single) can be ordered directly from Shadow Kingdom Records for $9.