03/16/2026
On This Day, March 15, 1976, Destroyer Elevated Kiss to a New Level
On March 15, 1976, Destroyer showed Kiss evolving into a more ambitious and theatrical force.
Working with producer Bob Ezrin, the band pushed their sound further than ever before. The album introduced layered production, dramatic arrangements and a broader musical palette that expanded the group’s identity.
Songs like “Detroit Rock City,” “Shout It Out Loud,” and the unexpected ballad “Beth” helped the album reach a massive audience and become one of the defining records of 1970s hard rock.
