Sixteen albums in, and Kreator still hit harder than most bands manage on their first. ‘Krushers Of The World’ is out now, produced by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios, the same partnership that delivered ‘Phantom Antichrist’ and ‘Gods Of Violence’, and the result is the most massive-sounding record of their catalog.
The ten-track album opens with the rabid aggression of “Seven Serpents” and never lets up. “Barbarian,” “Deathscream,” and “Psychotic Imperator” showcase Sami Yli-Sirniö’s majestic lead work alongside some of Ventor’s fastest drumming on record. The title track and “Satanic Anarchy” bring monumental mid-tempo groove, giving bassist Frédéric Leclercq room to dominate. “Tränenpalast” pays tribute to Dario Argento’s Suspiria, with Britta Görtz of Hiraes adding a vicious vocal layer over dark, hook-driven melodies.
The album cover, created by Zbigniew Bielak (Ghost), weaves classic Kreator visual trademarks from ‘Coma Of Souls’, ‘Out of the Dark… into the Light’, and ‘Pleasure To Kill’ into a richly detailed, occult-laden tapestry. It’s one of the most striking pieces of metal art in recent memory, and it rewards a long look.
The official music video for “Krushers Of The World” is out now, set in a post-apocalyptic Berlin with themes that feel as urgent as anything the band has put to film. “Hordes! Krushers Of The World is yours now,” says frontman Mille Petrozza. “We hope you will enjoy it as much as we do. See you on tour.”
The Krushers Of The USA Tour runs through May with Carcass and Cold Steel, hitting 13 dates including Welcome to Rockville, Sonic Temple, Maryland Deathfest, and First Avenue in Minneapolis.
‘Krushers Of The World’ Tracklist:
- Seven Serpents
- Satanic Anarchy
- Krushers Of The World
- Tränenpalast
- Barbarian
- Blood Of Our Blood
- Combatants
- Psychotic Imperator
- Deathscream
- Loyal To The Grave
Krushers Of The USA Tour 2026 (with Carcass and Cold Steel):
May 7: Revolution Live, Fort Lauderdale, FL
May 8: Welcome to Rockville, Daytona Beach, FL
May 10: The Masquerade, Atlanta, GA
May 11: The Mill & Mine, Knoxville, TN
May 12: The Ritz, Raleigh, NC
May 14: Palladium, Worcester, MA
May 15: Roxian Theatre, McKees Rocks, PA
May 16: Sonic Temple, Columbus, OH
May 18: Capitol Theatre, Davenport, IA
May 19: First Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
May 20: Romova Theatre, Chicago, IL
May 22: Paramount, Huntington, NY
May 23: Maryland Deathfest, Baltimore, MD