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German/Finnish/French thrash metal veterans KREATOR have released the official music video for the title track of their sixteenth studio album, "Krushers Of The World". Set in a post-apocalyptic Berlin, the clip paints a grim yet striking vision of a world on the brink, capturing themes that feel more urgent and topical than ever.
The LP, which was made available today (Friday, January 16) via Nuclear Blast Records, was recorded at Fascination Street Studios in รrebro, Sweden with producer Jens Bogren. Bogren previously helmed KREATOR’s "Phantom Antichrist" (2012) and "Gods Of Violence" (2017) LPs. The "Krushers Of The World" cover artwork was created by Polish genius Zbigniew Bielak (GHOST).
In a recent interview with Sweden’s "Rockpodden" podcast, KREATOR guitarist/vocalist Mille Petrozza stated about "Krushers Of The World": " I’m happy. I’m happy with the way it came out. It took me a while to write it, but I think we have a nice variety of interesting music and nice poetry and lyrics. Hopefully people appreciate it."
When the interviewer noted that "Krushers Of The World" sounds sonically "amazing", Mille responded: "Oh, thank you. Yeah, that’s the band being very, very prepared. And the chemistry in the band, within the band is very positive. And also we worked with one of the best producers in the world, Jens. He really put his heart and soul into this production this time, and once we got into the studio, he got so involved in everything."
Mille confirmed that all of "Krushers Of The World" was recorded in Sweden. He said: "I think on ‘Gods Of Violence’, we went also to รrebro to record guitars, vocals and mix. And this time we did everything in [Jens’s] studio because he has a nice setup now. He has a drum room, so it wasn’t necessary to move studios for the drums. So, we were there for six weeks or seven weeks, and then he would go on a little vacation, and then he came back and took another three or four weeks to mix the album. [He did] really, really nice work this time."
Mille continued: "The way it’s set up [at Fascination Street], you have everything under one roof. You have the mastering, the mixing, the recording, and then you have all these people working there all day. They’re all metalheads. So it’s almost like Disneyland for metalheads. We stayed there the whole time. We all had our rooms there. So it’s very convenient, because you get up in the morning. Jens is already there. We start very early. And overall, it was a very, very focused experience, but also a very fun experience. We had a lot of laughs and really enjoyed the process of doing the album, and I think that really shows on the record. It sounds fresh."
Regarding how he and the rest of KREATOR manage to always come up with material that doesn’t sound like a rehash of what they have done in the past, Mille said: "What a lot of bands tend to forget is once it turns into a routine and you just record albums in order to go back on tour or to stay relevant or other reasons, it’s not natural. You have to question yourself all the time. You have to be very self-critical with your own art. You have to live with the music for a while."
Mille continued: "This time I went into pre-production on a very early stage. I did pre-production for over a year, and I wrote the songs for another year. I mean, I started writing in ’22 and up to ’25. And it was a process where I had time to have โ me and my friend Andy [Posdziech] from the band ANY GIVEN DAY, we would do demos that have a great quality already that people, if they would’ve listened to the demos, they would’ve already had heard a very good production. So the demos were very nice to listen to and gave me the opportunity to live with the songs for a while and rewrite stuff that I thought was weak or add stuff when I thought there was something missing. And that process really gave the album time to grow. And when I played it to the band, for me it was already old, but I was confident that these songs are great. And then the band came with their ideas and then Jens came with his ideas. So it’s a very, very nice pot-pourri of creativity and passion for the music. And everybody involved gave their 150 percent."
Asked how open he is to new ideas, particularly from an outsider like Jens, Mille said: "It depends. Sometimes [Jens] makes suggestions and they’re great. Sometimes we don’t like his suggestions. Everything we question is for the better. Nobody that’s involved wants the songs to suffer or push their ego. Like, ‘This is my idea, so it needs to be on the song.’ That sometimes can be a problem with producers or musicians that are thinking, ‘Oh, no. I need to put this song part in there. Otherwise the song is not good.’ And we were very open. And we discussed a lot. We talked a lot. And this is the third album that we did with Jens, so we kind of know each other well enough to know how we can actually take criticism or joke around if an idea’s not good. So we don’t get butthurt about things where we will go, like, ‘Yeah, but I want my idea there.’"
Asked if he is "a hundred percent sure" that there will be another KREATOR album after "Krushers Of The World", Mille said: "Yeah. I think yes. But it’s a nice trick. We could also do like this whole, ‘Okay, it might be our last album.’ THE CURE’s done it for many years, and now I think MEGADETH is putting out their last album. It’s a nice โ how do I put this? โ if they really feel that way, then it’s cool.
"I think that I have at least five more albums in me," Mille explained. "I mean, the end is coming eventually. The physical body will disappear. Seriously, I don’t really think in these categories. I think once you get on this journey, it ends when it ends. But I wouldn’t be surprised if there’s even more than five albums in me still, if I live long enough. Now that I’m getting to a certain age, of course, it’s not like when you’re 20 years old, you’re, like, ‘I have, a hundred percent, five more albums in me.’ But I do โ I think I do. But let’s see โ let’s see what the future brings. You never know. But I’m open for whatever happens. But we’ll see."
Petrozza added: "Those cryptic thoughts never come to me. I always think that, and also I think on ‘Krushers Of The World’, you can hear that I think music can be empowering and should be joyful. And this album, even though it has dark stuff on it, and it has like very heavy stuff on it, but it’s a very positive energy that we’re spreading."
KREATOR will promote "Krushers Of The World" with a monumental European tour across 20 countries, joining forces with fellow metal powerhouses CARCASS, EXODUS and NAILS. The trek will kick off on March 20, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal, at MEO Arena and wrap up on April 25, 2026 in Copenhagen, Denmark, at Poolen. Highlights include shows in London, Manchester, Glasgow, Paris, Milan, Berlin, Stockholm, and more.
KREATOR will also embark on a U.S. tour this spring. The band, which last conquered American audiences and venues in 2024, will make stops at key festivals, including Welcome To Rockville, Sonic Temple and Maryland Deathfest. The tour kicks off on May 7 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and runs through May 23 in Huntington, New York.
"Krushers Of The World" track listing:
01. Seven Serpents
02. Satanic Anarchy
03. Krushers Of The World
04. Trรคnenpalast
05. Barbarian
06. Blood Of Our Blood
07. Combatants
08. Psychotic Imperator
09. Deathscream
10. Loyal To The Grave
The "Krushers Of The World" cover sees Zbigniew Bielak, renowned for his work for GHOST, art and design, offer an interesting twist to KREATOR’s history. Transforming classic visual trademarks dedicated fans will recognize from "Coma Of Souls" (1990),"Out Of The Dark… Into The Light" (1988) and "Pleasure To Kill" (the font!) into a highly detailed tapestry garnered with occult symbolism, Bielak crafted an outstanding piece paying homage to a band he loves since his teenager days yet with a daring and unique flair. The cover of "Krushers Of The World" rewards everyone willing to analyze the grandiose sleeve design.
The official KREATOR documentary, "Hate & Hope", was shown in July 2025 at the 42nd Munich International Film Festival and received a theatrical premiere in September 2025. The 110-minute film was directed by Cordula Kablitz-Post.
Mille’s official German-language autobiography, which he wrote with journalist, author and presenter Torsten Groร, "Your Heaven, My Hell – Mein Leben, Heavy Metal Und Wie Das Alles Passieren Konnte", was published in August 2025 via Ullstein Verlag.
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KREATOR – Krushers Of The World (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)
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Official music video for @Kreatorofficial’s new single taken from the new album ‘Krushers Of The World’ out now: kreator.bfan.link/krushers-of-the-wo… ๐ฆ๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐น๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฉ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ผ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ: ๐ฉ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐ฅ๐๐จ๐ฆ – ๐๐๐ก๐๐๐ข๐ ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐ฆ๐ง๐ฅ๐ข๐ก๐
With โKingdom Of The Strongโ, power metal torchbearers VICTORIUS charge forward once again, delivering a blazing high-speed anthem packed with melody, grit, and heroic bombast. Galloping riffs, towering vocals, and relentless momentum make it clear: this is classic VICTORIUS, built for festival stages and fists in the air.
The single paves the way for the bandโs upcoming studio album "World War Dinosaur", set for release on April 17, 2026 via PERCEPTION – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. Visually and lyrically, the new song dives headfirst into the bandโs cinematic fantasy universe, where medieval warriors, dinosaurs, and over-the-top battles collide. The video matches the trackโs explosive spirit with colorful chaos and unapologetic excess: power metal with a grin and a sword raised high. Sharpen your swords and saddle your dinosaur – you now enter the "Kingdom of the Strong"!
Listen: victorius.rpm.link/kingdomPR
โWith Kingdom of the Strong, we wanted to explore a medieval world โ not musically, but thematically," the band comments. "Itโs the Middle Ages meeting dinosaurs! The result is a classic VICTORIUS high-speed anthem. We instantly felt how powerful it was, so releasing it as a single was an easy choice. And yes โ weโll play it live so all the noble knights can sing along!โ
โWorld War Dinosaurโ sees VICTORIUS unleash their most powerful and cinematic chapter yet. The holy war between dinosaurs and ninjas enters its next stage – louder, larger, and more explosive than ever before! Across twelve new tracks, forged in cosmic steel and powered by pure imagination, the band invites you into a universe where power metal meets Saturday-morning-cartoon chaos.
โWith World War Dinosaur, we went deeper into the theme of the holy dino war and added a stronger military edge," the band adds. โItโs the most epic and hymn-like album weโve ever written 100% Victorius, but bigger, tighter, and more intense. Weโve never worked this hard on an album before. โOnly more is moreโ and this time, we went all in!โ
Pre-Order โWorld War Dinosaurโ now at: victorius.rpm.link/wwdPR
About VICTORIUS:
VICTORIUS deliver the soundtrack for a world that never truly disappeared: A world of Saturday morning cartoons, action figures, and boundless imagination. What started as a childhood dream has long since evolved into its own universe, captivating audiences around the globe.
Germany, Europe, Japan, the USA – VICTORIUS tour across continents, bringing a show to the stage that takes sound, story, and attitude to a new level. Every song is part of a larger story – and you can feel it live: thoughtful show elements, a strong visual style, and a performance that excites rather than just functions. VICTORIUS live means: full energy, no facade. A show that stands out, and stays with you.
With each album, the band refines their very own genre: โPower Metal from Outer Space.โ Whether it’s cybernetic dinosaurs, galactic ninjas, or magical mammoths, VICTORIUS deliver power metal at maximum intensity – melodic, driving, unstoppable. Their discography reads like a cinematic adventure in multiple parts: from Dinosaur Warfare to Space Ninjas from Hell to The Great Ninja War.
With their upcoming studio album โWorld War Dinosaurโ (out April 17, 2026), VICTORIUS open the next chapter in their ever-expanding universe. This time, the battlefield spans the entire globe, a full-scale military conflict between cybernetic dinosaurs and spacefaring ninja legions. Itโs the most ambitious story the band has ever told: epic, explosive, and unapologetically over the top.
At the same time, the album marks a moment of transformation: a reinvention that is both bold and inevitable. VICTORIUS push their signature "Power Metal from Outer Space" to new heights; more cinematic, more intense, more fearless than ever before. With โWorld War Dinosaurโ, the band doesnโt just continue their saga: they level up, redefining what power metal can be in sound, scope, and spirit.
VICTORIUS arenโt a retro show, but a nostalgic leap into the future. For everyone who still feels the fire of those old days, when heroes were immortal, adventures limitless, and imagination knew no bounds.
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With โKingdom Of The Strongโ, power metal torchbearers VICTORIUS charge forward once again, delivering a blazing high-speed anthem packed with melody, grit, and heroic bombast. Galloping riffs, towering vocals, and relentless momentum make it clear: this is classic VICTORIUS, built for festival stages and fists in the air.
The single paves the way for the bandโs upcoming studio album "World War Dinosaur", set for release on April 17, 2026 via PERCEPTION – A Division Of Reigning Phoenix Music. Visually and lyrically, the new song dives headfirst into the bandโs cinematic fantasy universe, where medieval warriors, dinosaurs, and over-the-top battles collide. The video matches the trackโs explosive spirit with colorful chaos and unapologetic excess: power metal with a grin and a sword raised high. Sharpen your swords and saddle your dinosaur – you now enter the "Kingdom of the Strong"!
Listen: victorius.rpm.link/kingdomPR
โWith Kingdom of the Strong, we wanted to explore a medieval world โ not musically, but thematically," the band comments. "Itโs the Middle Ages meeting dinosaurs! The result is a classic VICTORIUS high-speed anthem. We instantly felt how powerful it was, so releasing it as a single was an easy choice. And yes โ weโll play it live so all the noble knights can sing along!โ
โWorld War Dinosaurโ sees VICTORIUS unleash their most powerful and cinematic chapter yet. The holy war between dinosaurs and ninjas enters its next stage – louder, larger, and more explosive than ever before! Across twelve new tracks, forged in cosmic steel and powered by pure imagination, the band invites you into a universe where power metal meets Saturday-morning-cartoon chaos.
โWith World War Dinosaur, we went deeper into the theme of the holy dino war and added a stronger military edge," the band adds. โItโs the most epic and hymn-like album weโve ever written 100% Victorius, but bigger, tighter, and more intense. Weโve never worked this hard on an album before. โOnly more is moreโ and this time, we went all in!โ
Pre-Order โWorld War Dinosaurโ now at: victorius.rpm.link/wwdPR
About VICTORIUS:
VICTORIUS deliver the soundtrack for a world that never truly disappeared: A world of Saturday morning cartoons, action figures, and boundless imagination. What started as a childhood dream has long since evolved into its own universe, captivating audiences around the globe.
Germany, Europe, Japan, the USA – VICTORIUS tour across continents, bringing a show to the stage that takes sound, story, and attitude to a new level. Every song is part of a larger story – and you can feel it live: thoughtful show elements, a strong visual style, and a performance that excites rather than just functions. VICTORIUS live means: full energy, no facade. A show that stands out, and stays with you.
With each album, the band refines their very own genre: โPower Metal from Outer Space.โ Whether it’s cybernetic dinosaurs, galactic ninjas, or magical mammoths, VICTORIUS deliver power metal at maximum intensity – melodic, driving, unstoppable. Their discography reads like a cinematic adventure in multiple parts: from Dinosaur Warfare to Space Ninjas from Hell to The Great Ninja War.
With their upcoming studio album โWorld War Dinosaurโ (out April 17, 2026), VICTORIUS open the next chapter in their ever-expanding universe. This time, the battlefield spans the entire globe, a full-scale military conflict between cybernetic dinosaurs and spacefaring ninja legions. Itโs the most ambitious story the band has ever told: epic, explosive, and unapologetically over the top.
At the same time, the album marks a moment of transformation: a reinvention that is both bold and inevitable. VICTORIUS push their signature "Power Metal from Outer Space" to new heights; more cinematic, more intense, more fearless than ever before. With โWorld War Dinosaurโ, the band doesnโt just continue their saga: they level up, redefining what power metal can be in sound, scope, and spirit.
VICTORIUS arenโt a retro show, but a nostalgic leap into the future. For everyone who still feels the fire of those old days, when heroes were immortal, adventures limitless, and imagination knew no bounds.
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VICTORIUS – Kingdom Of The Strong (Official Music Video)
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Taken from the album "World War Dinosaur" (April 17th, 2026)๐ง Stream, get it here: victorius.rpm.link/wwdYT"With ‘Kingdom Of The Strong,’ we wanted … ๐ฆ๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐น๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฉ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ผ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ: ๐๐ข๐ง๐ง๐๐๐ฅ๐ – ๐ฆ๐ ๐๐๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ก ๐ง๐๐ ๐ฃ๐ข๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ก๐ ๐ฅ๐๐๐ก
Switzerlandโs rock heavyweights, Gotthard, have released their new single and video, โSmiling In The Pouring Rainโ, featured on the upcoming mini-album More Stereo Crush, set for release on March 13 via RPM. Stream/download the single here, and watch the video below.
Guitarist Leo Leoni about โSmiling In The Pouring Rainโ: โThe idea was to give the song a positive vibe. Even if sometimes life could be sad, or sometimes even sadder. What you always have to keep in mind is that something good is always going to come sooner or later. So you have to keep believing in what you do, and especially in yourself. Weโre trying to give a little bit of hope. Thatโs the idea behind this song.โ
โThis song is basically about life and the unexpected great things that can come out of bad times. Life can feel like a never-ending roller coaster, and this track is kind of our take on โSinging in the Rain,’โ adds vocalist Nic Maeder.
Pre-order and pre-save More Stereo Crush here gotthard.rpm.link/morestereocrushPR
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Switzerlandโs rock heavyweights, Gotthard, have released their new single and video, โSmiling In The Pouring Rainโ, featured on the upcoming mini-album More Stereo Crush, set for release on March 13 via RPM. Stream/download the single here, and watch the video below.
Guitarist Leo Leoni about โSmiling In The Pouring Rainโ: โThe idea was to give the song a positive vibe. Even if sometimes life could be sad, or sometimes even sadder. What you always have to keep in mind is that something good is always going to come sooner or later. So you have to keep believing in what you do, and especially in yourself. Weโre trying to give a little bit of hope. Thatโs the idea behind this song.โ
โThis song is basically about life and the unexpected great things that can come out of bad times. Life can feel like a never-ending roller coaster, and this track is kind of our take on โSinging in the Rain,’โ adds vocalist Nic Maeder.
Pre-order and pre-save More Stereo Crush here gotthard.rpm.link/morestereocrushPR
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GOTTHARD – Smiling In The Pouring Rain (Official Music Video)
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Taken from the mini album "More Stereo Crush" (March 13th, 2026)๐ง Stream, get it here: gotthard.rpm.link/morestereocrushYTGuitarist Leo Leoni about … ๐ฆ๐ถ๐ป๐ด๐น๐ฒ ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ ๐ฉ๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฒ๐ผ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐น๐ฒ๐ฎ๐๐ฒ: ๐๐ข๐ฆ๐ง ๐ฆ๐ข๐๐๐๐ง๐ฌ – ๐๐๐ข๐ข๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ก๐
Finlandโs forward-thinking metal trailblazers LOST SOCIETY announce their brand-new album Hell Is A State Of Mind, set for release on March 6th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Four years after the critically acclaimed If the Sky Came Down, the band returns with their most fearless and defining statement yet – modern metal without equals and without apologies.
For vocalist-guitarist Samy Elbanna, guitarist Arttu Lesonen, bassist Mirko Lehtinen, and drummer Tapani Fagerstrรถm, Hell Is A State Of Mind marks a bold step into the metallic territory they were always meant to claim: unrestrained, unmistakable, and unapologetically their own. Reuniting with trusted collaborator Joonas Parkkonen (producer, co-writer, mixing engineer), the album took a decisive turn when the track ‘Blood Diamond’ reshaped the creative direction – evolving from a simple melody into cinematic, string-driven grandeur.
The albumโs first official single, ‘Blood Diamond’, follows last springโs โearly first tasteโ, ‘Dead People Scare Me (But the Living Make Me Sick)’, and arrives alongside a raw, high-energy video capturing Lost Societyโs untamed stage presence. From the very first notes, Hell Is A State Of Mind makes one thing clear: this is LOST SOCIETY at their most confident, confrontational, and uncompromising.
Frontman Samy Elbanna comments:
โIโm beyond excited to finally be able to announce our upcoming album and the new single off of it! Lost Society sounds HEAVY in the year 2026 – and you are all about to experience it first hand! I loved every moment of writing this album and especially preparing the story that iโm singing to you all – soon it will all be yours. Pre-order the album and blast out โBlood Diamondโ LOUD until your neighbours canโt take it anymore!โ
Check out the video for ‘Blood Diamond’ here: youtu.be/gedp9iH–Ug
Listen to ‘Blood Diamond’ here: lostsociety.bfan.link/blood-diamond
Pre-order Hell Is A State Of Mind: lostsociety.bfan.link/hell-is-a-state-of-mind
Kicking off in March 2026, right after the album release, LOST SOCIETY embark on a European tour, hitting cities throughout the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland and Scandinavia. Fans can expect a high-voltage set packed with fan favourites, ferocious riffs, and the bandโs unmistakable adrenaline-charged energy.
TOUR IS A STATE OF MIND
07.03.26 DE Cologne – Gebรคude 9
09.03.26 UK Bristol โ Exchange
10.03.26 UK Manchester โ The Star & Garter
11.03.26 UK London โ Underworld
13.03.26 NL Hoofdoorp โ Cpunt
15.03.26 CH Aarau โ Kiff
16.03.26 DE Wiesbaden โ Schlachthof
17.03.26 DE Munich โ Backstage
18.03.26 DE Berlin โ Cassiopeia
19.03.26 DE Hamburg โ Betty
21.03.26 NO Oslo – Sub Scene
22.03.26 SE Gothenburg – Monument
23.03.26 SE Stockholm – Debaser Nova
Ticketlink: lostsociety.fi/tour/
Line up:
Samy Elbanna | Vocals, Guitar
Arttu Lesonen | Guitar
Mirko Lehtinen | Bass
Taz Fagerstrรถm | Drums
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Finlandโs forward-thinking metal trailblazers LOST SOCIETY announce their brand-new album Hell Is A State Of Mind, set for release on March 6th, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Four years after the critically acclaimed If the Sky Came Down, the band returns with their most fearless and defining statement yet – modern metal without equals and without apologies.
For vocalist-guitarist Samy Elbanna, guitarist Arttu Lesonen, bassist Mirko Lehtinen, and drummer Tapani Fagerstrรถm, Hell Is A State Of Mind marks a bold step into the metallic territory they were always meant to claim: unrestrained, unmistakable, and unapologetically their own. Reuniting with trusted collaborator Joonas Parkkonen (producer, co-writer, mixing engineer), the album took a decisive turn when the track ‘Blood Diamond’ reshaped the creative direction – evolving from a simple melody into cinematic, string-driven grandeur.
The albumโs first official single, ‘Blood Diamond’, follows last springโs โearly first tasteโ, ‘Dead People Scare Me (But the Living Make Me Sick)’, and arrives alongside a raw, high-energy video capturing Lost Societyโs untamed stage presence. From the very first notes, Hell Is A State Of Mind makes one thing clear: this is LOST SOCIETY at their most confident, confrontational, and uncompromising.
Frontman Samy Elbanna comments:
โIโm beyond excited to finally be able to announce our upcoming album and the new single off of it! Lost Society sounds HEAVY in the year 2026 – and you are all about to experience it first hand! I loved every moment of writing this album and especially preparing the story that iโm singing to you all – soon it will all be yours. Pre-order the album and blast out โBlood Diamondโ LOUD until your neighbours canโt take it anymore!โ
Check out the video for ‘Blood Diamond’ here: youtu.be/gedp9iH–Ug
Listen to ‘Blood Diamond’ here: lostsociety.bfan.link/blood-diamond
Pre-order Hell Is A State Of Mind: lostsociety.bfan.link/hell-is-a-state-of-mind
Kicking off in March 2026, right after the album release, LOST SOCIETY embark on a European tour, hitting cities throughout the UK, Germany, Netherlands, Switzerland and Scandinavia. Fans can expect a high-voltage set packed with fan favourites, ferocious riffs, and the bandโs unmistakable adrenaline-charged energy.
TOUR IS A STATE OF MIND
07.03.26 DE Cologne – Gebรคude 9
09.03.26 UK Bristol โ Exchange
10.03.26 UK Manchester โ The Star & Garter
11.03.26 UK London โ Underworld
13.03.26 NL Hoofdoorp โ Cpunt
15.03.26 CH Aarau โ Kiff
16.03.26 DE Wiesbaden โ Schlachthof
17.03.26 DE Munich โ Backstage
18.03.26 DE Berlin โ Cassiopeia
19.03.26 DE Hamburg โ Betty
21.03.26 NO Oslo – Sub Scene
22.03.26 SE Gothenburg – Monument
23.03.26 SE Stockholm – Debaser Nova
Ticketlink: lostsociety.fi/tour/
Line up:
Samy Elbanna | Vocals, Guitar
Arttu Lesonen | Guitar
Mirko Lehtinen | Bass
Taz Fagerstrรถm | Drums
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LOST SOCIETY – Blood Diamond (OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO)
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Official video of โช@LostSociety ‘s new single ‘Blood Diamond’, out on January 15th.Pre-save now : lostsociety.bfan.link/blood-diamond.ydeFind LOST SO… ๐๐น๐ฏ๐๐บ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐: ๐ช๐ข๐กโ๐ง ๐ฆ๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ โ ๐ฉ๐๐ก๐๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ก
Chicagoโs Wonโt Stay Dead have released their latest album,Vindication, on Red Scare Industries. With lyrics that lean more personal, donโt be surprised if some of the songs on Vindication become anthems for overcoming heartbreak and finding strength within yourself. Also, Bassist Saffron Liar and Guitarist Violet Stanley have leaped forward in their musical composition. Together, these elements will make this record hold its own with classic horror-punk albums like The Misfitsโ Walk Among Us or Alkaline Trioโs Good Mourning.
Riverโs Edge sets the tone of the record by being short and to the point with a minute and eight-second run time. Named after the nineteen-eighty-six thriller, they use the theme of watching a murder victim suffer and be buried as an analogy for self-improvement and burying the older version of themselves.
Vindicationโs first single, Come By Tonight, continues the albumโs blend of horror imagery and personal storytelling. Musically, โCome By Tonightโ has a rawness that evokes the early 2000s sound of Alkaline Trio. In the chorus, Liar and Stanley sing, โHeโs quick to clean because he knows. What their investigation shows. Heโs quick to clean because he knows. What it shows.โ They use this imagery to compare the cover-up of a crime scene to the cover-up that happens after someone cheats in a relationship.
Another standout track is the ferocious โHack to the Bone.โ Liar starts the song with a bass riff thatโd make any hardcore bassist jealous. Clocking in at a minute and twenty seconds, Wonโt Stay Dead rips through this wonderfully morbid tune about the undead. Again, Wonโt Stay Dead brilliantly uses horror imagery to contribute to the personal story told throughout this album.
Vindication ends with the songs โโฆLet It Goโ and โDragโ โฆLet It Go, is a wonderfully sparse song with few lyrics that becomes more intense as it winds down and leads into Drag. This transition creates a moment of passion that will give you chills. Lyrically, Wonโt Stay Dead perfectly describes the evolution of dealing with the trauma of recovering from a relationship with a lying, cheating narcissist. Musically, Drag is the albumโs most robust song, with a multitude of tempo changes and a quiet yet fervent bridge. This bridge is where the storyteller rises up from the ashes of the narcissistโs destruction and realizes their strength. This is made clear as they sing, โBut the further away. From the mess that you made. It gets clearer. Its wasnโt my fault.โ
Vindication takes us on a dark horror filled journey through heartbreak and healing. This is all conveyed with fast and ferocious music composition and emotionally driven lyrics. Wonโt Stay Dead havenโt stamped their place into the upper echelon of horror punk bands with this masterpiece.
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#VindicationWon’t Stay Dead ยท album ยท 2025 ยท 13 songs
Chicagoโs Wonโt Stay Dead have released their latest album,Vindication, on Red Scare Industries. With lyrics that lean more personal, donโt be surprised if some of the songs on Vindication become anthems for overcoming heartbreak and finding strength within yourself. Also, Bassist Saffron Liar and Guitarist Violet Stanley have leaped forward in their musical composition. Together, these elements will make this record hold its own with classic horror-punk albums like The Misfitsโ Walk Among Us or Alkaline Trioโs Good Mourning.
Riverโs Edge sets the tone of the record by being short and to the point with a minute and eight-second run time. Named after the nineteen-eighty-six thriller, they use the theme of watching a murder victim suffer and be buried as an analogy for self-improvement and burying the older version of themselves.
Vindicationโs first single, Come By Tonight, continues the albumโs blend of horror imagery and personal storytelling. Musically, โCome By Tonightโ has a rawness that evokes the early 2000s sound of Alkaline Trio. In the chorus, Liar and Stanley sing, โHeโs quick to clean because he knows. What their investigation shows. Heโs quick to clean because he knows. What it shows.โ They use this imagery to compare the cover-up of a crime scene to the cover-up that happens after someone cheats in a relationship.
Another standout track is the ferocious โHack to the Bone.โ Liar starts the song with a bass riff thatโd make any hardcore bassist jealous. Clocking in at a minute and twenty seconds, Wonโt Stay Dead rips through this wonderfully morbid tune about the undead. Again, Wonโt Stay Dead brilliantly uses horror imagery to contribute to the personal story told throughout this album.
Vindication ends with the songs โโฆLet It Goโ and โDragโ โฆLet It Go, is a wonderfully sparse song with few lyrics that becomes more intense as it winds down and leads into Drag. This transition creates a moment of passion that will give you chills. Lyrically, Wonโt Stay Dead perfectly describes the evolution of dealing with the trauma of recovering from a relationship with a lying, cheating narcissist. Musically, Drag is the albumโs most robust song, with a multitude of tempo changes and a quiet yet fervent bridge. This bridge is where the storyteller rises up from the ashes of the narcissistโs destruction and realizes their strength. This is made clear as they sing, โBut the further away. From the mess that you made. It gets clearer. Its wasnโt my fault.โ
Vindication takes us on a dark horror filled journey through heartbreak and healing. This is all conveyed with fast and ferocious music composition and emotionally driven lyrics. Wonโt Stay Dead havenโt stamped their place into the upper echelon of horror punk bands with this masterpiece.
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newnoisemagazine.com/reviews/wont-stay-dead-vindication/
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#VindicationWon’t Stay Dead ยท album ยท 2025 ยท 13 songs
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A slim few could carry the weight of Van Halenโs innovation and legacy. In a historic move, the hallowed ground of EVHโs legendary studio, 5150, was opened to Alter Bridge, marking the first time a non-Van Halen was granted access to record in 5150. The privilege isnโt lost on the ever humble metal titans, as theyโve delivered a mammoth release (no pun intended).
Myles Kennedyโs haunting, arcane voice layered with bending, virtuoso guitar riffs and thundering drums creates a towering, otherworldly experience. After 22 years featuring six chart-topping records, Alter Bridge has perfected their formula. Their sonic footprint is remarkably distinct. Thereโs no mistaking an Alter Bridge song, but one of their greatest strengths can also serve as a detriment. Experimentalism isnโt their forte, and this record is no exception.
Alter Bridgeโs lyrical content is best described as morality metal. Their records tend to explore general societal themes in vague, relatable, radio-play friendly ways. Itโs rare to see personal tracks in their discography, as they are a band that focuses on the โweโ rather than โI.โ Even when they do drop a first-person song, itโs still presented as a moral fable.
However, though the lyrics havenโt strayed from their status quo, sonically the self-titled release features a few standouts. โDisregardโ holds a darker, crawling malevolence, while โScales Are Fallingโ paints an eerie atmosphere. Conversely, the entirety of โHang By A Threadโ and elements of โSlave To Masterโ are refreshingly soft ballads. Alter Bridge has a sound that is so full and polished, itโs actually quite pleasant when they strip back a few layers.
Whether it be in their lyrics, performances, or production, Alter Bridge is ultimately defined by their fidelity. To use words like โtitansโ and โmammothโ almost doesnโt do them justice. Through each release, theyโve cemented themselves as undefeated metal leviathans. Their self-titled record stands as a culmination of their integrity and identity.
Alter Bridge is out tomorrow and you can preorder it from Napalm Records napalmrecords.us/collections/alter-bridge
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newnoisemagazine.com/reviews/album-review-alter-bridge-alter-bridge/
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music.apple.com/id/album/alter-bridge/1831537883
open.spotify.com/album/1E2G7Qn23QEHJfO0Uh0A9J
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#AlterBridgeAlter Bridge ยท album ยท 2026 ยท 12 songs
A slim few could carry the weight of Van Halenโs innovation and legacy. In a historic move, the hallowed ground of EVHโs legendary studio, 5150, was opened to Alter Bridge, marking the first time a non-Van Halen was granted access to record in 5150. The privilege isnโt lost on the ever humble metal titans, as theyโve delivered a mammoth release (no pun intended).
Myles Kennedyโs haunting, arcane voice layered with bending, virtuoso guitar riffs and thundering drums creates a towering, otherworldly experience. After 22 years featuring six chart-topping records, Alter Bridge has perfected their formula. Their sonic footprint is remarkably distinct. Thereโs no mistaking an Alter Bridge song, but one of their greatest strengths can also serve as a detriment. Experimentalism isnโt their forte, and this record is no exception.
Alter Bridgeโs lyrical content is best described as morality metal. Their records tend to explore general societal themes in vague, relatable, radio-play friendly ways. Itโs rare to see personal tracks in their discography, as they are a band that focuses on the โweโ rather than โI.โ Even when they do drop a first-person song, itโs still presented as a moral fable.
However, though the lyrics havenโt strayed from their status quo, sonically the self-titled release features a few standouts. โDisregardโ holds a darker, crawling malevolence, while โScales Are Fallingโ paints an eerie atmosphere. Conversely, the entirety of โHang By A Threadโ and elements of โSlave To Masterโ are refreshingly soft ballads. Alter Bridge has a sound that is so full and polished, itโs actually quite pleasant when they strip back a few layers.
Whether it be in their lyrics, performances, or production, Alter Bridge is ultimately defined by their fidelity. To use words like โtitansโ and โmammothโ almost doesnโt do them justice. Through each release, theyโve cemented themselves as undefeated metal leviathans. Their self-titled record stands as a culmination of their integrity and identity.
Alter Bridge is out tomorrow and you can preorder it from Napalm Records napalmrecords.us/collections/alter-bridge
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newnoisemagazine.com/reviews/album-review-alter-bridge-alter-bridge/
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#AlterBridgeAlter Bridge ยท album ยท 2026 ยท 12 songs
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Life is Just a Phase is the debut LP of German metal band Seven Blood, and it’s an [โฆ]
Life is Just a Phase is the debut LP of German metal band Seven Blood, and it’s an album that blew me away personally. This album has it all; soaring, catchy choruses that make you wanna sing, meaningful, deep, and relatable lyrics, as well as heavy instrumentation. The album is heavy but it never gets too heavy. It’s the right balance between pop and metal. The vocals of Azaria are absolutely terrific here. Her voice soars to the stratosphere above the extremely excellent instrumentation which runs through this entire record. You can feel the energy exuding from this band as they perform very tightly knit songs.
My favorite track on the song is probably Cold Eyes. It begins with a couple of light strums from a guitar before the vocals kick in. The drumming adds another layer of dimension to this track with the vocals layered above the instrumentation. But everything melds together perfectly to create an excellent song. I enjoyed the screamed vocals which are hidden behind the clean singing and the instruments but it’s still there.
Monsters is an0ther stand out track. It begins with a loud, screaming riff before slowing down when the vocals kick on. Her voice is so melodic and dances along the melody and the beat of the song extremely well. The chorus of this song is probably the catchiest in the entire album. When she says, "I can’t stop the pain by myself" she’s pleading for help for whatever she’s going through. The Monsters being alluded to in the song title I’d say is depression and anxiety based on the lyrical content of the track itself. Rage and anger fills the last part of the song. Synths begin Not Your Misery with drums in the background and some riffs as well. The synths add a haunting element to the track that some of the rest of the songs lack. I just think her voice works extremely well for this band and this style of music. When she says, "Misery" a heavy breakdown kicks on and I could feel the energy and the pain and anger in just that one word. And again it’s another relatable song about mental health and about anxiety, and I appreciate that as well.
Songs like Fall from the sky, Strangers, and As we Bleed are also standouts, songs that are about anxiety, depression, and mental health which is what I gather the entire theme of the album is. I’m gonna say overall Seven Blood is a great band, and this debut album is absolutely terrific. The vocals are melodic, the riffs are blistering, the drums and loud and pummeling, and you can feel the emotions emanating from the music; you can feel the rage, frustration, and sadness coming from the vocalist like an aura. This band is going to do big things in the music scene for sure.
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metal-temple.com/review/seven-blood-life-is-just-a-phase/
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music.apple.com/id/album/life-is-just-a-phase/1833887690
open.spotify.com/album/5XSreN07bJoSorLtO7MJkZ
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#LifeisjustaphaseSeven Blood ยท album ยท 2025 ยท 11 songs
Life is Just a Phase is the debut LP of German metal band Seven Blood, and it’s an [โฆ]
Life is Just a Phase is the debut LP of German metal band Seven Blood, and it’s an album that blew me away personally. This album has it all; soaring, catchy choruses that make you wanna sing, meaningful, deep, and relatable lyrics, as well as heavy instrumentation. The album is heavy but it never gets too heavy. It’s the right balance between pop and metal. The vocals of Azaria are absolutely terrific here. Her voice soars to the stratosphere above the extremely excellent instrumentation which runs through this entire record. You can feel the energy exuding from this band as they perform very tightly knit songs.
My favorite track on the song is probably Cold Eyes. It begins with a couple of light strums from a guitar before the vocals kick in. The drumming adds another layer of dimension to this track with the vocals layered above the instrumentation. But everything melds together perfectly to create an excellent song. I enjoyed the screamed vocals which are hidden behind the clean singing and the instruments but it’s still there.
Monsters is an0ther stand out track. It begins with a loud, screaming riff before slowing down when the vocals kick on. Her voice is so melodic and dances along the melody and the beat of the song extremely well. The chorus of this song is probably the catchiest in the entire album. When she says, "I can’t stop the pain by myself" she’s pleading for help for whatever she’s going through. The Monsters being alluded to in the song title I’d say is depression and anxiety based on the lyrical content of the track itself. Rage and anger fills the last part of the song. Synths begin Not Your Misery with drums in the background and some riffs as well. The synths add a haunting element to the track that some of the rest of the songs lack. I just think her voice works extremely well for this band and this style of music. When she says, "Misery" a heavy breakdown kicks on and I could feel the energy and the pain and anger in just that one word. And again it’s another relatable song about mental health and about anxiety, and I appreciate that as well.
Songs like Fall from the sky, Strangers, and As we Bleed are also standouts, songs that are about anxiety, depression, and mental health which is what I gather the entire theme of the album is. I’m gonna say overall Seven Blood is a great band, and this debut album is absolutely terrific. The vocals are melodic, the riffs are blistering, the drums and loud and pummeling, and you can feel the emotions emanating from the music; you can feel the rage, frustration, and sadness coming from the vocalist like an aura. This band is going to do big things in the music scene for sure.
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metal-temple.com/review/seven-blood-life-is-just-a-phase/
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music.apple.com/id/album/life-is-just-a-phase/1833887690
open.spotify.com/album/5XSreN07bJoSorLtO7MJkZ
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#LifeisjustaphaseSeven Blood ยท album ยท 2025 ยท 11 songs
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Although the EP only had five studio tracks, you can chart the bandโs progress from earlier work to now, and they really hit their stride here on this album. Itโs catchy, fun, energetic, and they know how to deliver a chorus, fresh and ready.
Founded in 2019 at a party in the legendary Rockfabrik in Ludwigsburg, VIOLET is set to revive the colorful, extravagant ’80s, a decade full of great melodies, hits, and an unmistakable sound, in the here and now. With their debut album, "Illusions," released back in 2022, which fans and the press voted number one among time machines back to the ’80s, the young band from the Stuttgart region immediately played their way into the spotlight. It’s only fitting that VIOLET will follow up with their new EP "Silhouettes" on CD, vinyl, and digitally at the end of February 2026. If you like authentic 80s sound and count bands like STARSHIP, HEART, TOTO, or ROXETTE among your favorites, you definitely shouldn’t miss VIOLET.
The EP has five studio songs. "Set Me Free" is first. A steady and strong keyboard presence leads off the song, followed by Jamie’s emotionally laden vocals. The music is just a bit on the thin side at times, and tinged with sadness, but they do deliver a powerful, vocal harmony led chorus. "Dangerous You" has more energy and fire, and the sound immediately takes me back to the music I used to listen to in the 80’s. It’s sentimental, catchy, and quite pleasing, and you can easily sing along with the chorus. "Somewhere, Somehow" might be the anthem song on the album. It has a slow, big, melodic sound where the low and high sonority are toggled for maximum effect. Again, keyboards are a welcome addition to the song.
"Calling for You" is the "power ballad" on the album. Defined as "a slow, emotional rock song that builds from a soft intro to a loud, dramatic, guitar-heavy climax, featuring powerful vocals, intense lyrics about love or heartache," and that definitely fits the bill. The demo song "Fall in Love" is the final studio offering. You can tell it’s one of the earlier works, because the bones of their sound are there, but it just needs sharpening up a bit. I also prefer Jamie’s vocals to his. Although the EP only had five studio tracks, you can chart the band’s progress from earlier work to now, and they really hit their stride here on this album. It’s catchy, fun, energetic, and they know how to deliver a chorus, fresh and ready.
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metal-temple.com/review/violet-silhouettes/
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music.apple.com/us/album/silhouettes/1855888096
open.spotify.com/prerelease/146skTJ94uaicbfQj19zKv
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#SilhouettesViolet ยท Upcoming EP ยท Releases on Feb 27, 2026 ยท 8 songs
Although the EP only had five studio tracks, you can chart the bandโs progress from earlier work to now, and they really hit their stride here on this album. Itโs catchy, fun, energetic, and they know how to deliver a chorus, fresh and ready.
Founded in 2019 at a party in the legendary Rockfabrik in Ludwigsburg, VIOLET is set to revive the colorful, extravagant ’80s, a decade full of great melodies, hits, and an unmistakable sound, in the here and now. With their debut album, "Illusions," released back in 2022, which fans and the press voted number one among time machines back to the ’80s, the young band from the Stuttgart region immediately played their way into the spotlight. It’s only fitting that VIOLET will follow up with their new EP "Silhouettes" on CD, vinyl, and digitally at the end of February 2026. If you like authentic 80s sound and count bands like STARSHIP, HEART, TOTO, or ROXETTE among your favorites, you definitely shouldn’t miss VIOLET.
The EP has five studio songs. "Set Me Free" is first. A steady and strong keyboard presence leads off the song, followed by Jamie’s emotionally laden vocals. The music is just a bit on the thin side at times, and tinged with sadness, but they do deliver a powerful, vocal harmony led chorus. "Dangerous You" has more energy and fire, and the sound immediately takes me back to the music I used to listen to in the 80’s. It’s sentimental, catchy, and quite pleasing, and you can easily sing along with the chorus. "Somewhere, Somehow" might be the anthem song on the album. It has a slow, big, melodic sound where the low and high sonority are toggled for maximum effect. Again, keyboards are a welcome addition to the song.
"Calling for You" is the "power ballad" on the album. Defined as "a slow, emotional rock song that builds from a soft intro to a loud, dramatic, guitar-heavy climax, featuring powerful vocals, intense lyrics about love or heartache," and that definitely fits the bill. The demo song "Fall in Love" is the final studio offering. You can tell it’s one of the earlier works, because the bones of their sound are there, but it just needs sharpening up a bit. I also prefer Jamie’s vocals to his. Although the EP only had five studio tracks, you can chart the band’s progress from earlier work to now, and they really hit their stride here on this album. It’s catchy, fun, energetic, and they know how to deliver a chorus, fresh and ready.
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metal-temple.com/review/violet-silhouettes/
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music.apple.com/us/album/silhouettes/1855888096
open.spotify.com/prerelease/146skTJ94uaicbfQj19zKv
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#SilhouettesViolet ยท Upcoming EP ยท Releases on Feb 27, 2026 ยท 8 songs
๐๐น๐ฏ๐๐บ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ฒ๐: ๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ง๐ข๐ฅ โ ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฆ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฆ ๐ข๐ ๐ง๐๐ ๐ช๐ข๐ฅ๐๐
With longer touring itineraries now the norm for artists to remain relevant (beyond the financial impetus), listeners have grown accustomed to new studio albums taking 3 to 5 years or more, especially when it comes to a sizeable discography like the 41-year plus run from Kreator. Aware of their status in thrash, the quartet confidently stride into this late part of their legendary career aiming to not only appease themselves โ but prove to the legions that current significance has as much importance as previous accomplishments. Krushers of the World is the newest album from these German stalwarts โ a document of 10 songs poured over through a deeper affinity for the cause, loyal to deliver a set of tracks people will enjoy for decades if not hundreds of years.
Mille Petrozza and Ventor remain from the original lineup โ the symbiotic work as vocalist/guitarist and drummer respectively enmeshed as this undeniable force, be it at speedier or controlled paces. Guest vocalist Britta Gรถrtz possesses that evil female contrast to ratchet up the haunting factor for โTrรคnenpalastโ, the lead harmony guitar sequences very addictive. The triplet snare hits during the chorus of โBarbarianโ provide dynamic energy next to the racing verses, while the slower transition before the frantic lead tradeoffs probable to achieve universal chanting in time status. The intricate nature of guitar work by Mille and his compatriot Sami Yli-Sirniรถ lands on multiple fronts โ sharing rhythms as well as filling in space with supplemental melodic tidbits, itโs a smorgasbord to enjoy through successive playbacks. Patriotic musical elements for example take โCombatantsโ into that Celtic/Viking atmosphere, only channeled into a mid-tempo metal anthem platform as the background choir/gang voices push Mille into some of his fiercest screams on the record.
We all are aware that the Kreator circa Endless Pain and Pleasure to Kill was all about ripping off bodies through speed and intensity. Well, the current lineup knows that for every adrenaline-oriented offering like โSatanic Anarchyโ you also need a varied effort such as โPsychotic Imperatorโ where female chants and slower jackhammer parts make hairs stand on edge next to the otherwise tribal-like thrash festivities. Producer Jens Bogren returns (his last record for the band Gods of Violence in 2017), giving the group a robust sound, making sure bassist Frรฉdรฉric Leclercq also receives proper highlight status during songs like โDeath Screamโ and the darker title track. Polish artist Zbigniew M. Bielak (Ghost, Vader) creates a cover that followers will study in detail โ much like the older generation would do for Derek Riggs or Dan Seagrave works.
Where will Krushers of the World stand next to the pinnacle records of Kreator? It probably depends on your entry point for the group. This scribe believes that there hasnโt been a weak record in the bunch following the experimental Endorama effort from 1999. As such, the quality has not been sacrificed in any capacity here, memorable riffs and hooks abound into killer songs โ thatโs all one could ask for from the leaders of Teutonic thrash, right?
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๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ:
deadrhetoric.com/reviews/kreator-krushers-of-the-world-nuclear-blast/
๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ผ๐๐:
www.metal-archives.com/albums/Kreator/Krushers_of_the_World/1371828
kreator.bandcamp.com/album/krushers-of-the-world
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With longer touring itineraries now the norm for artists to remain relevant (beyond the financial impetus), listeners have grown accustomed to new studio albums taking 3 to 5 years or more, especially when it comes to a sizeable discography like the 41-year plus run from Kreator. Aware of their status in thrash, the quartet confidently stride into this late part of their legendary career aiming to not only appease themselves โ but prove to the legions that current significance has as much importance as previous accomplishments. Krushers of the World is the newest album from these German stalwarts โ a document of 10 songs poured over through a deeper affinity for the cause, loyal to deliver a set of tracks people will enjoy for decades if not hundreds of years.
Mille Petrozza and Ventor remain from the original lineup โ the symbiotic work as vocalist/guitarist and drummer respectively enmeshed as this undeniable force, be it at speedier or controlled paces. Guest vocalist Britta Gรถrtz possesses that evil female contrast to ratchet up the haunting factor for โTrรคnenpalastโ, the lead harmony guitar sequences very addictive. The triplet snare hits during the chorus of โBarbarianโ provide dynamic energy next to the racing verses, while the slower transition before the frantic lead tradeoffs probable to achieve universal chanting in time status. The intricate nature of guitar work by Mille and his compatriot Sami Yli-Sirniรถ lands on multiple fronts โ sharing rhythms as well as filling in space with supplemental melodic tidbits, itโs a smorgasbord to enjoy through successive playbacks. Patriotic musical elements for example take โCombatantsโ into that Celtic/Viking atmosphere, only channeled into a mid-tempo metal anthem platform as the background choir/gang voices push Mille into some of his fiercest screams on the record.
We all are aware that the Kreator circa Endless Pain and Pleasure to Kill was all about ripping off bodies through speed and intensity. Well, the current lineup knows that for every adrenaline-oriented offering like โSatanic Anarchyโ you also need a varied effort such as โPsychotic Imperatorโ where female chants and slower jackhammer parts make hairs stand on edge next to the otherwise tribal-like thrash festivities. Producer Jens Bogren returns (his last record for the band Gods of Violence in 2017), giving the group a robust sound, making sure bassist Frรฉdรฉric Leclercq also receives proper highlight status during songs like โDeath Screamโ and the darker title track. Polish artist Zbigniew M. Bielak (Ghost, Vader) creates a cover that followers will study in detail โ much like the older generation would do for Derek Riggs or Dan Seagrave works.
Where will Krushers of the World stand next to the pinnacle records of Kreator? It probably depends on your entry point for the group. This scribe believes that there hasnโt been a weak record in the bunch following the experimental Endorama effort from 1999. As such, the quality has not been sacrificed in any capacity here, memorable riffs and hooks abound into killer songs โ thatโs all one could ask for from the leaders of Teutonic thrash, right?
———
๐๐ฟ๐ผ๐บ:
deadrhetoric.com/reviews/kreator-krushers-of-the-world-nuclear-blast/
๐๐ต๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ธ ๐๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐ผ๐๐:
www.metal-archives.com/albums/Kreator/Krushers_of_the_World/1371828
kreator.bandcamp.com/album/krushers-of-the-world
———
#Colderra
#ColderraMusic
#MusicReview
#ThrashMetal
#Kreator
#KrushersoftheWorld10 track album
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METAL OPERA Chapter 1: The Melodic Metallers [CD Album]
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METAL OPERA & GERBANG IX, collaborated to release a compilation album, with the title “METAL OPERA Chapter 1: The Melodic Metallers”
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