Kreator

Kreator stands as one of the undisputed pioneers and architects of German thrash metal, whose uncompromising brutality and technical perfection have defined the extreme metal scene for over four decades. Founded in 1982 by Mille Petrozza in Essen, the formation evolved from raw beginnings as Tormentor into one of the most influential and enduring institutions in German metal.

The early classics Endless Pain (1985) and Pleasure to Kill (1986) established Kreator as one of the "Big Four" of the German thrash metal movement alongside Destruction, Sodom, and Tankard. Milos "Mille" Petrozza's characteristic razor-sharp riff architecture and distinctive vocal delivery fundamentally shaped the sound of an entire generation. Progressive development through works like Terrible Certainty (1987) and the monumental Coma of Souls (1990) demonstrated the continuous evolution of their compositional abilities. After more experimental phases in the 90s, Kreator returned to their thrash roots with Violent Revolution (2001), initiating a renaissance that continues to this day.

With the upcoming sixteenth studio album Krushers Of The World (January 2026) via Nuclear Blast Records, Kreator continues their unparalleled career, characterized by constant willingness to innovate while maintaining their artistic integrity.

Discography

1985 - Endless Pain (Noise Records)
1986 - Pleasure to Kill (Noise Records)
1987 - Terrible Certainty (Noise Records)
1989 - Extreme Aggression (Noise Records)
1990 - Coma of Souls (Noise Records)
1992 - Renewal (Noise Records)
1995 - Cause for Conflict (Gun Records)
1997 - Outcast (Gun Records)
1999 - Endorama (Gun Records)
2001 - Violent Revolution (SPV Records)
2005 - Enemy of God (SPV Records)
2009 - Hordes of Chaos (SPV Records)
2012 - Phantom Antichrist (Nuclear Blast Records)
2017 - Gods of Violence (Nuclear Blast Records)
2022 - Hate Über Alles (Nuclear Blast Records)
2026 - Krushers Of The World (Nuclear Blast Records)

EPs
1986 - Flag of Hate (Noise Records)
1987 - Out of the Dark... Into the Light (Noise Records)
1988 - Blitzkrieg (Noise Records)

Products with “Kreator”

KREATOR · Krushers Of The World | BLACK LP

Black vinyl in standard sleeve with embossed logo and 4 page booklet in LP format. Nuclear Blast Records, order now.

€29.99

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KREATOR · Krushers Of The World | CD

CD in standard jewelcase packaging. The German thrash metal titans Kreator return with a vengeance on "Krushers Of The… Nuclear Blast Records, order now.

€18.99

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KREATOR · Krushers Of The World | RED LP

Red vinyl in standard sleeve with embossed logo and 4 page booklet in LP format. Nuclear Blast Records, order now.

€32.99

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KREATOR · Enemy Of God (Remastered) | CD

Jewelcase CD. There are albums that simply refuse to age, and Kreator's "Enemy Of God" is one of them. Nuclear Blast Records, order now.

€18.99

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KREATOR · Enemy Of God (Remastered) | TRANSPARENT YELLOW 2LP

Transparent yellow double-vinyl in gatefold sleeve. Kreator's "Enemy Of God" stands as one of the German thrash titans' most… Nuclear Blast Records, order now.

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KREATOR · Hordes Of Chaos (Remastered) | CD

Jewelcase CD. When German thrash legends Kreator unleashed "Hordes of Chaos" back in 2009, they delivered a masterclass in… Nuclear Blast Records, order now.

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KREATOR · Hordes Of Chaos (Remastered) | TRANSPARENT YELLOW LP

Transparent yellow vinyl. Kreator's 'Hordes of Chaos' is a relentless thrash metal assault that captures the raw energy and… Nuclear Blast Records, order now.

€28.99

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KREATOR · Violent Revolution | TRANSPARENT YELLOW 2P

Transparent yellow double-vinyl in gatefold sleeve. Released in 2001, "Violent Revolution" marked a triumphant return to… Nuclear Blast Records, order now.

€39.99

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KREATOR · Live At Dynamo Open Air 1997 | BLACK LP

Black vinyl in gatefold sleeve. Dr. Wagner, Part 3 Terrorzone Lost Leave This World Behind Phobia Black Sunrise Choir of the… Dynamo Concerts, order now.

€29.99

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KREATOR · Live At Dynamo Open Air 1997 | CD

Jewelcase CD. There are live albums that capture a band at their peak, and then there are recordings that practically sear… Dynamo Concerts, order now.

€16.99

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KREATOR · Live At Dynamo Open Air 1998 | ORANGE/BROWN LP

Orange/brown marbled vinyl in gatefold cover. What a phenomenal capture of Kreator at their absolute peak! Dynamo Concerts, order now.

€32.99

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KREATOR · Bonecrushing Rehearsals '85 | BLACK LP

Black vinyl with 4 page insert, poster. Fully remastered by Patrick W. Engel. High Roller Records, order now.

€20.69 €22.99 (-10%)

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KREATOR · Bonecrushing Rehearsals '85 | WHITE LP

White vinyl, limited to 500 copies. Before Kreator became the undisputed kings of Teutonic thrash metal, they were a hungry… High Roller Records, order now.

€35.99

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KREATOR / TORMENTOR · Bonecrushing Demos & Rehearsals '84-'85 | CD+DVD

Slipcase, 2 booklets (8 pages & 24 pages), bonus DVD "Heavy Metal Battle 1986". High Roller Records, order now.

€11.99

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TORMENTOR / KREATOR · Bonecrushing Demos & Rehearsals '84-'85 | CD

CD with slipcase. Raw, unfiltered, and absolutely devastating – this collection captures the embryonic fury of German thrash… High Roller Records, order now.

€10.99

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KREATOR · Hate Über Alles | WHITE BLACK MARBLED DLP

Limited White Black Marbled Vinyl 2LP. A 01 Sergio Corbucci Is Dead 02 Hate Über Alles 03 Killer Of Jesus 04 Crush The… Nuclear Blast Records, order now.

€38.99

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KREATOR · Hate Über Alles | RED/WHITE 2LP

Red/white marbled double vinyl in gatefold cover. Kreator delivers another devastating blow to the metal world with "Hate… Nuclear Blast Records, order now.

€52.99

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KREATOR · Hate Über Alles | DIGIBOOK CD

Digibook CD. Sergio Corbucci Is Dead Hate Über Alles Killer Of Jesus Crush The Tyrants Strongest Of The Strong Become… Nuclear Blast Records, order now.

€19.99

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KREATOR · Violent Revolution | BLACK 2LP

Black double vinyl in gatefold cover with insert. Kreator had already carved their name into the pantheon of thrash metal… Nuclear Blast Records, order now.

€25.99

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KREATOR · Terrible Certainty (Remastered) | BLACK 2LP

Black double vinyl in deluxe gatefold cover with two inserts. 180g vinyl. Remastered edition. Noise Records, order now.

€33.99

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KREATOR · Gods Of Violence | BLACK/RED DLP

Limited red/black split-coloured double 180g vinyl in gatefold cover, 500 copies only Apocalypticon 1:06 World War Now 4:28… Nuclear Blast Records, order now.

€39.99

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KREATOR · Phantom Antichrist | CD

Jewelcase CD. Few bands have managed to stay as ferociously relevant as KREATOR. Nuclear Blast Records, order now.

€19.99

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KREATOR · Logo Cut-Out | PATCH

100% Polyester Thrash Metal. Razamataz, order now.

€4.99

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