Germany’s Kreator remains one of the few true pioneers of thrash metal music still operating at a high level today. A truly dominate force that has maintained and prospered for an incredible 25 years, Kreator exudes the essence of thrash metal in its purest form. Having had 25 years to hone their craft, Kreator’s sound has arguably had as much or more influence on the thrash metal bands of today as Metallica or Slayer.
In the late 80’s and early 90’s Kreator was at the top of their game, releasing decisive records such as Terrible Certainty (1987), Extreme Aggression (1989), and Coma of Souls (1990). Thrash metal’s fall from grace in the 90’s left the band scrambling to adapt, though they persevered save guyliner and with their long locks intact. By 2001, Kreator was back to a familiar and unrelenting thrash metal attack which spawned a classic in Violent Revolution (2001). Since then Kreator has been full “speed metal” ahead, releasing back to back triumphs in Enemy of God (2005) and Hordes of Chaos (2009). In present times, Kreator churns out ripping thrash metal without effort using their time honored recipe of lighting fast riffs, punishing double kick drum, and Mille Petrozza’s metal war cry.
Kreator stopped by Seattle last week as part of their 25th Anniversary Tour. Crushing thrash metal ensued, and hair whips were a plenty. All of Kreator’s legendary title tracks were on the set list – Flag of Hate, Coma of Souls, Violent Revolution, Enemy of God and the most recently, Hordes of Chaos. It was a celebration of a true genre defining band, one whom is still as vibrant and relevant as ever. To have been in the presence of such greatness once again was indeed an honor. 25 more years!
In the late 80’s and early 90’s Kreator was at the top of their game, releasing decisive records such as Terrible Certainty (1987), Extreme Aggression (1989), and Coma of Souls (1990). Thrash metal’s fall from grace in the 90’s left the band scrambling to adapt, though they persevered save guyliner and with their long locks intact. By 2001, Kreator was back to a familiar and unrelenting thrash metal attack which spawned a classic in Violent Revolution (2001). Since then Kreator has been full “speed metal” ahead, releasing back to back triumphs in Enemy of God (2005) and Hordes of Chaos (2009). In present times, Kreator churns out ripping thrash metal without effort using their time honored recipe of lighting fast riffs, punishing double kick drum, and Mille Petrozza’s metal war cry.
Kreator stopped by Seattle last week as part of their 25th Anniversary Tour. Crushing thrash metal ensued, and hair whips were a plenty. All of Kreator’s legendary title tracks were on the set list – Flag of Hate, Coma of Souls, Violent Revolution, Enemy of God and the most recently, Hordes of Chaos. It was a celebration of a true genre defining band, one whom is still as vibrant and relevant as ever. To have been in the presence of such greatness once again was indeed an honor. 25 more years!
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