Within Destruction, Slovenia’s most awesomely audacious, genre defying metal pioneers are headed down under this week in support of their new album ‘ANIMETAL‘ set for release on April 11th, 2025, via Sumerian Records.
The band dropped by ahead of their tour to give us their Australian bucket list of things to do down under!
- Pet more kangaroos. Just kangaroos, no koalas please.
- Try rugby or cricket for the first time. I kinda have an idea of how rugby works, but cricket is a complete mystery to me. Is it similar to baseball?
- Swim at Bondi Beach or any other beach that looks cool. Just no shark beaches please.
- Not get bitten by snakes or spiders. In our two visits to Australia we haven’t had any dangerous encounters yet so let’s please keep it that way.
- Have a romantic dinner with Hugh Jackman. I think that sentence speaks for itself.
Having truly transcended their deathcore origins, the band’s once relentlessly brutal sound has flourished into a cyberized, anime inspired, and unpredictable concoction. Fans of sheer guttural force fear not however – as fellow Europeans Distant will be tagging along to bring their downtempo slams to Australia for the first time ever. With Melbourne’s Gravemind rounding out the bill, this is a psychotic trio of modern metal sure to dazzle and pulverise. Full Tour details below.
“ANIMETAL is a culmination of all the stylistic experimentations that preceded it. These tracks are unapologetically authentic to the band’s identity. With each album released after the band’s deathcore era, we have gradually pushed the boundaries of electronics, clean hooks, and pop sensibility. Each song has a unique identity within the tracklist while retaining the band’s signature heavy-core sound. In previous albums, we experimented with melodic choruses, but with ANIMETAL, they have become a defining feature of our music. Every song has its own hook and appeal, and we hope it resonates deeply with listeners.
“Thematically, ANIMETAL explores a wide range of subjects, shifting between fictional, larger-than-life characters and situations, and motifs that are deeply relatable to everyday life. Heavily inspired by anime plots and protagonists, the lyrics often take on a first-person perspective, portraying the struggles these characters face. From the grim battles within one’s own mind to the delusions we sometimes find ourselves lost in, and the crushing weight of the external world, we aim to create a connection with listeners through the storytelling in these tracks.”
Building on the momentum of their previous singles “ DEMON CHILD” and “KANASHIBARI,” Within Destruction’s fifth studio album, ‘ANIMETAL‘ pushes their sonic experimentation to new heights. Combining their trademark brutality with anime-inspired electronic flourishes, the album reflects their fearless creativity and relentless drive to challenge genre boundaries. Pre-order merch bundles are available now HERE
Destroy All Lines and Slamman Bookings presents:
Within Destruction (SVN) ‘ANIMETAL’ World Tour
w/ guest Distant (NDL) and Gravemind
Thursday April 3 – Stay Gold, Melbourne
Friday April 4 – The Lansdowne, Sydney
Saturday April 5 – The Valley Loft, Brisbane
Tickets On Sale 12pm Friday Feb 7
For More Information and Tickets: HERE
