BLOOD OF ANGELS Release New Single ‘The Last Rites’ + Announce Upcoming Album “Les Agnst ov Thanatou”

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 22, 2026
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BLOOD OF ANGELS have unveiled their new single “The Last Rites”, offering a powerful first look into their forthcoming full-length album Les Agnst ov Thanatou, scheduled for release on June 21, 2026. Accompanied by an official lyric video, the single marks a pivotal chapter in the band’s most ambitious and emotionally driven work to date.

“The Last Rites” serves as a thematic cornerstone of Les Agnst ov Thanatou, a concept album centered on mortality, grief, ritual, and the psychological weight of loss. The song captures the moment where struggle gives way to ceremony, reflecting the human need for closure when confronting death. Musically, BLOOD OF ANGELS balance crushing aggression with deliberate structure, blending rhythmic groove, high-speed intensity, and melodic precision to create a track that is both forceful and reflective.

Lyrically, “The Last Rites” explores the stillness that follows life’s final breath. It examines fear, release, and remembrance, presenting death not as chaos, but as a passage shaped by ritual and reflection. The track stands as a transition point within the album’s narrative, preparing the listener for deeper psychological and emotional confrontations ahead.

Les Agnst ov Thanatou represents a significant evolution for BLOOD OF ANGELS. Written during a period marked by widespread uncertainty and personal loss, the album presents a unified narrative that traces humanity’s response to death through resistance, ritual, memory, and acceptance. Recorded at Underground Studios in Tampa, Florida, the album was produced by Bob Noxious, Preston DiCarlo, and BLOOD OF ANGELS, with mixing by Preston DiCarlo and mastering at Soundlab in New York City.

Since forming in 2017, BLOOD OF ANGELS have earned international recognition for their songwriting, musicianship, and uncompromising vision. Their accolades include the 2023 Hollywood Independent Music Award for “Best Rock/Metal Song” and multiple Akademia Music Awards. In 2025, the band completed a sold-out headlining European tour, further establishing their presence on the global metal stage.

With “The Last Rites,” BLOOD OF ANGELS begin the descent into Les Agnst ov Thanatou, inviting listeners to confront mortality through sound, story, and emotion.

Les Angst Ov Thanatou Tracklist: 

  1. “Transitional Portal”
  2. “Beating You”
  3. “The Last Rites”
  4. “Red River Death”
  5. “The Pain Inside”
  6. “Spillage”
  7. “Minds of the Broken”
  8. “Nevermore”
  9. “Eulogy”

BLOOD OF ANGELS is an extreme metal band based in Tampa, Florida, known for blending melodic death metal, blackened atmospheres, and aggressive modern metal into a unified and emotionally charged sound. Since forming in 2017, the band has developed a reputation for confronting dark subject matter through disciplined songwriting, cinematic structure, and uncompromising intensity.

The band’s music draws influence from across the metal spectrum, incorporating elements of death metal, black metal, thrash, and groove while maintaining a strong melodic foundation. Rather than adhering to a single subgenre, BLOOD OF ANGELS focuses on emotional impact and narrative cohesion, using heavy music as a vehicle for catharsis, reflection, and confrontation.

Lyrically, BLOOD OF ANGELS explores themes of mortality, loss, conflict, and psychological struggle. These ideas are often presented through concept-driven releases that encourage immersive listening rather than isolated tracks. The band’s forthcoming album, Les Agnst ov Thanatou, continues this approach with a focused examination of grief and the human response to death.

BLOOD OF ANGELS has earned multiple industry awards for songwriting and performance, including honors from the Hollywood Independent Music Awards and Akademia Music Awards. In 2025, the band completed a sold-out headlining European tour, further establishing their presence on the international metal stage.

With a commitment to artistic growth and respect for metal’s legacy, BLOOD OF ANGELS continues to push forward with music that is heavy, deliberate, and emotionally resonant.

BLOOD OF ANGELS is: 

Randy Reyes – Vocals, Acoustic Guitar
Aaron Robinson – Guitar
Jonathan Rushford – Drums, Keyboards
The Maggot – Bass, Background Vocals

Connect with BLOOD OF ANGELS:

Official Website: http://www.bloodofangels.net
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0kq6q6hYYdNgk0ZSvgQPzF
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bloodofangels1
Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/bloodofangels
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/bloodofangels
ReverbNation: http://www.reverbnation.com/bloodofangels1
Merch / E-Shop: https://merchbooth.com/pages/blood-of-angels-battle-gear
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/blood-of-angels/1195719891

UADA Honor New Moon with Haunting Acoustic Version of ‘The Purging Fire’

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 22, 2026
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Enigmatic black metal masters UADA are honoring the first new moon of 2026 with a very special track. The band is now unveiling a haunting neo-folk acoustic version of their seminal song, “The Purging Fire,” from the band’s critically-acclaimed 2018 full-length, ‘Cult of a Dying Sun.’ The moving version of the song can now be found along with a music video HERE.

The video was filmed and edited by Karl Whinnery and directed by Jake Superchi, with Evan Gandy serving as the co-director of photography.

UADA comments, “Following the first New Moon of the year, in the heart of the Wolf Moon cycle, it feels like an exceptional moment to present an unprecedented rendition from the UADA catalog.

“To re-create something in such a radically different and unique way was nothing short of a challenge—a challenge that had been calling for some time. One that demanded to be answered.

“Although the structural foundation of the piece was already in place, the execution itself unfolded as an impromptu session, allowing the natural essence to emerge freely and significantly.

“While we may have had preconceptions about how the musical and vocal interpretation might sound leading up to its (re)creation, everything transformed in the moment of realization, embracing a liberated state of “come what may.”

“Folk music and art have always been a profound influence, and even though this piece was recorded two and a half years ago, the presence of folk elements in our lives and writing feels more prominent today than ever before.

“Though we assume most may not fully grasp our necessity for this adaptation, we hope it will ignite a primal awakening within listeners—to seek the ancient ways and venture into a past that feels increasingly forgotten in the current state of the world.”

Stream/download the single HERE.

In addition, UADA has joined forces with industrial metal artist MORTIIS for a very special co-headliner, featuring exclusive anniversary sets and supporting performances by Jerome Reuter’s ROME and WRAITH KNIGHT. UADA will be performing their seminal 2016 debut album ‘Devoid of Light’ in its entirety + a special CERMONIAL CASTINGS 30-year anniversary set featuring Wraith Knight. In addition, MORTIIS shall be performing songs from his groundbreaking 2001 full-length, ‘The Smell Of Rain,’ along with other volumes of dystopian despair. The full itinerary can be found below while tickets are now available HERE.

Moreover, after much demand from fans, UADA will be returning to Milwaukee Metal Fest for the second time since leaving their mark during the 2024 edition. The festival will take place at The Rave/Eagle’s Club from June 4 – 7, with UADA performing on the 7th. More info and tickets can be found HERE.

THE WITCHES OF DYSTOPIA TOUR MMXXVI
(UADA + MORTIIS w/ Jerome Reuter’s ROME + WRAITH KNIGHT):

04/10/26: Portland, OR @ Dante’s
04/11/26: Vancouver, BC @ Rickshaw
04/13/26: Calgary, AB @ Dickens
04/14/26: Edmonton, AB @ Starlite
04/16/26: Winnipeg, MB @ Sidestage
04/17/26: Minneapolis, MN @ Skyway at Studio B
04/18/26: Madison, WI @ Annex
04/19/26: Chicago, IL @ Reggies
04/20/26: Detroit, MI @ Sanctuary
04/21/26: Indianapolis, IN @ Black Circle
04/22/26: Covington, KY @ Madison Live
04/23/26: Pittsburgh, PA @ Preserving Underground
04/24/26: Toronto, ON @ Lee’s Palace
04/25/26: Montreal, QC @ Cafe Campus
04/26/26: Quebec City, QC @ La Source
04/27/26: Boston, MA @ Brighton Music Hall
04/28/26: Brooklyn, NY @ Meadows
04/29/26: Bensalem, PA @ Broken Goblet
04/30/26: Baltimore, MD @ Metro
05/01/26: Raleigh, NC @ Chapel Of Bones
05/02/26: Atlanta, GA @ 529 EAV
05/03/26: Orlando, FL @ Conduit
05/05/26: Houston, TX @ Warehouse Live
05/06/26: Austin, TX @ Come And Take It Live
05/07/26: Dallas, TX @ Club Dada
05/08/26: Albuquerque, NM @ Launchpad
05/09/26: Denver, CO @ HQ
05/10/26: Salt Lake City, UT @ Urban Lounge
05/11/26: Las Vegas, NV @ Swan Dive
05/12/26: San Diego, CA @ Brick By Brick
05/13/26: Los Angeles, CA @ The Echo
05/14/26: San Jose, CA @ The Ritz
05/15/26: Eugene, OR @ John Henry’s
05/16/26: Seattle, WA @ El Corazon

Additional UADA Tour Dates:

06/07: Milwaukee, WI @ Milwaukee Metal Fest

Ever since the cloaked Pacific Northwest band appeared on the music radar, UADA has always been electrified by both polar worlds. Their echelon was stark and meaningful. Within the stretch of four albums as well as dense and triumphant live shows across the globe, they have not only spiked the map of extreme metal music but their unrelenting touring schedule and unbridled will to push forward into new horizons has also earned them a reception in all the extremes imaginable, be it worship or spite.

Kindled from Uada’s second record, ‘Cult of a Dying Sun,’ this reimagined torch song wields orchestral grandeur, weaving through the dreamlike forests of inner vision and stirring the primordial cauldron of sonic magick.

Recording lineup:
Jake Superchi – All Vocals, Guitars, and Percussion
Nate Verschoor – Bass
Special Guest:
C.E. Brown – Cello

–Engineered and mixed at Obsidian Spells between Summer 2023 and Spring 2024 by Jake Superchi
–Mastered by Arthur Rizk

Follow/Stream UADA: BANDCAMP – OFFICIAL WEBSITE – FACEBOOK – INSTAGRAM – SPOTIFY – APPLE MUSIC – YOUTUBE – WEBSTORE

RIFFS & REALMS – Nuclear Blast Records Launches a New Actual Play Tabletop RPG Series

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 21, 2026
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Nuclear Blast Records is proud to announce the launch of RIFFS & REALMS, a brand new Actual Play Tabletop RPG series drenched in chaos, blood and destruction.

The first season titled Vaults Of Unfaith is produced in direct collaboration with MÖRK BORG and brings together the worlds of extreme music and tabletop role-playing like never before.

Watch the first episode here:

The series is helmed by Johan Nohr (MÖRK BORG) as Game Master, with story and graphic design also by Nohr. Commenting on the series Johan says, “It was an absolute riot running Vaults with these guys, all at their characters’ expense, of course. Depraved, violent and grim in a pretty spectacular way”.

RIFFS & REALMS players include:
Brady Deeprose (Conjurer)
Joseph Ghast (Green Lung)
Yannis Papadopoulos (Beast In Black)

Together they descend into the apocalyptic hellscape of MÖRK BORG, where faith rots, kingdoms crumble and survival is never guaranteed.

“A hilarious and horrid crawl through the dankest of dungeons thanks to NB and Johan at MÖRK BORG. I can only hope it’s as fun to watch as it was to roll dice with my fellow reprobates!” – Joseph Ghast, Green Lung

Each episode is underscored by a crushing soundtrack featuring music from Nuclear Blast bands including: Kreator, Oranssi Pazuzu, Green Lung and Conjurer.

With a blend of doom-laden storytelling, live tabletop play and an uncompromising metal soundtrack, RIFFS & REALMS is a ritual invocation for fans of role-playing games, extreme music and utter devastation.

ABOUT MÖRK BORG
MÖRK BORG is a pitch-black apocalyptic fantasy RPG about lost souls and fools seeking redemption, forgiveness or the last remaining riches in a bleak and dying world. “A doom metal album of a game”, they are the perfect first collaborator for the Riffs & Realms series. Vaults of Unfaith was written by Johan and published shortly after the release of MÖRK BORG. It was part of a zine called Dissident Whispers, made by a collective of game designers, where all the proceeds went to bail funds during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests. The version played in Riffs & Realms is an expanded upon version that may see a release in the future, along with the updated art that Johan made for the series. 

MÖRK BORG is constructed by Pelle Nilsson (Ockult Örtmästare Games) and Johan Nohr (Stockholm Kartell). The game is published by Free League Publishing.

ABOUT NUCLEAR BLAST
For 39 years and counting, Nuclear Blast Records is synonymous with the worldwide advancement of heavy music. Founded in Germany in 1987, Nuclear Blast‘s deep-rooted passion for the scene and culture, combined with an international presence, have helped build the label’s trusted global reputation with numerous album chart entries, high-profile tours, and continual signings of new and heritage acts.

SEPULTURA Announce Final North American Tour with Exodus, Biohazard & Tribal Gaze

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 21, 2026
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Legendary metal pioneers SEPULTURA have announced their final ‘Celebrating Life Through Death‘ North American tour, marking the end of an era. After more than 4 decades, 14 gold records, and tours across 80 countries and diverse cultures, SEPULTURA has become one of the most influential metal bands of our time, serving as Brazil’s emissary to the rest of the world.

Hailing from Belo Horizonte, the quartet will spread Brazil’s colours and rhythms for a final time. This farewell run will feature an explosive lineup, including special guests, Thrash legends EXODUS, hardcore heavyweights BIOHAZARD, and newcomers TRIBAL GAZE, promising a powerful celebration across North America.

Kicking off on April 29 in Montclair, NJ, the ‘Celebrating Life Through Death‘ tour will visit major cities across the U.S. and Canada, including Montreal, Detroit, Chicago, Denver, and Los Angeles, before concluding on May 29 at The Wiltern in Los Angeles. Along the way, Sepultura will also perform at major festivals, including Welcome to Rockville and Sonic Temple.

Tickets will go on sale on January 23rd at 10:00 local time and  VIP packages are on sale now from www.sepultura.com.br/tour

SEPULTURA – Celebrating Life Through Death North American Tour 2026 
With EXODUS, BIOHAZARD, TRIBAL GAZE

04.29  US   Montclair, NJ @ The Wellmont Theater
05.01  CAN Montreal, QC @ MTELUS
05.02  CAN London, ON @ London Music Hall
05.04  US   Detroit, MI @ Royal Oak Music Theatre
05.05  US   Louisville, KY @ Old Forester’s Paristown Hall
05.06  US   Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl 
05.07  US   Atlanta, GA @ The Masquarade 
05.08  US   New Orleans, LA @ The Civic Theatre
05.10  US   Daytona Beach, FL @ Welcome To Rockville*
05.11  US   Charleston, SC @ Music Farm
05.12  US   Greensboro, NC @ Piedmont Hall
05.13  US   Reading, PA @ Reverb
05.15  US   Chicago, IL @ Ramova Theatre
05.16  US   Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple*
05.17  US   Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave  
05.19  US   Des Moines, IA @ Val Air Ballroom
05.21  US   Denver, CO @ The Ogden Theatre
05.22  US   Salt Lake City, UT @ The Depot 
05.23  US   Boise, ID @ Shrine Social Club
05.25  US   Las Vegas, NV @ House Of Blues 
05.26  US   San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park 
05.28  US   Berkeley, CA @ UC Theatre
05.29  US   Los Angeles, CA @ The Wiltern
*Festival Date

IMMOLATION to Release New Album “Descent” on April 10th + Video for New Single ‘Adversary’ Out Now

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 21, 2026
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New York death metal titans IMMOLATION are charging into 2026 at full throttle with two massive tours and the announcement of their highly anticipated twelfth studio album, Descent, arriving April 10th via Nuclear Blast Records.

Ever since their landmark 1991 debut, Dawn of Possession, the band has set an unwavering standard for innovation, influencing generations of extreme metal worldwide. Their sound remains singular, driven by Bob Vigna’s signature fretwork—a masterclass of soaring leads and haunting, atmospheric dirges.

Experience the first taste of the devastation with their new single “Adversary”—a crushing blend of blast beats, intimidating leads, and cavernous vocals. Defined by merciless percussion, dissonant riffing, and Ross Dolan’s commanding growls, the track is a monumental display of the band’s enduring power.

Watch the music video for ‘Adversary’ directed by the band’s own Bob Vigna, here: 

IMMOLATION comments: “We are really excited to release ‘Descent’ this year. The vibe and feel of this new one is almost addictive. We couldn’t be happier with how it came out and we can’t wait for everyone to hear it! This album takes what we’ve done on the last couple of records and truly brings it to a new level. The material stays true to our roots, but also goes into some new territory at times, being somewhat ambitious, but taking nods from even our earliest moments. We always strive to create interesting songs, and I believe we have achieved that on every track here.  It’s truly one of the best records we’ve done, with an amazing production, atmosphere and flow. We look forward to playing it all live for you soon! Enjoy the ‘Descent’!”

Listen to ‘Adversary‘ here: https://immolation.bfan.link/adversary

Pre-order | pre-save Descent: https://immolation.bfan.link/descent

Descent was captured across two locations: Justin Passamonte tracked guitars, bass, and vocals at Jpass Music, while drums were recorded at Mercinary Studios with Noah Buchanan. The production was a collaborative effort between the band and long-time engineer Zack Ohren, who also handled the mixing and mastering. The result is a muscular, high-fidelity production that captures the band’s most fiery and brooding moments with equal clarity. To call Descent “heavy” or “brutal” is an understatement; this is death metal with a unique, elevated voice that stands entirely alone.

Visually, the band has once again tapped Eliran Kantor to craft a haunting cover masterpiece—a true hallmark of the Immolation aesthetic— complemented by Santiago Jaramillo’s (Triple Seis Design) internal booklet illustrations. With this release, IMMOLATION reinforces their status as one of the most enduring and vital forces in the genre.

01.  These Vengeful Winds
02.  The Ephemeral Curse
03.  God’s Last Breath
04.  Adversary
05.  Attrition
06.  Bend Towards The Dark
07.  Host
08.  False Ascent
09.  Banished
10.  Descent

This February, IMMOLATION will join MAYHEM on their ‘Death Over Europe Tour’ with MARDUK.

02.05.2026  NL  Groningen    @ SPOT Groningen     
02.06.2026  NL  Utrecht @ Tivoli     
02.08.2026  DE  Herford @ Kulturwerk     
02.09.2026  BE  Seraing @ OM     
02.10.2026  GB  London @ Electric Brixton     
02.11.2026  FR  Paris @ Elysee Montmartre     
02.12.2026. FR  Ramonville Saint-Agne @ Le Bikini     
02.14.2026. PT  Lisboa @ LAV – Lisboa Ao Vivo     
02.15.2026  ES  Madrid @ Sala Riviera     
02.17.2026  IT  Milan @ Alcatraz     
02.18.2026  CH  Solothurn @ Kulturfabrik Kofmehl     
02.19.2026  AT  Vienna @ Simm City     
02.20.2026  DE  Obertraubling @ Airport-Eventhall     
02.21.2026  CZ  Prague @ Křižíkův pavilon E     
02.22.2026  DE  Berlin @ Huxleys Neue Welt     
02.24.2026  PL  Gdansk @ B90     
02.25.2026  LV  Riga @ Spelet     
02.26.2026  FI  Helsinki @ Kulttuuritalo     
02.28.2026  SE  Gothenburg @ Eriksbergshallen

Following the European tour, IMMOLATION will join headliners and label mates BEHEMOTH on their ‘The Godless IV 2026 Tour‘ with DEICIDE and ROTTING CHRIST.

04.14.2026  US  San Diego, CA @ The Observatory North Park
04.15.2026  US  San Francisco, CA @ The Regency Ballroom
04.17.2026  US  Portland, OR @ Roseland Theater
04.18.2026  CAN Vancouver, BC @ The Vogue Theatre
04.19.2026  US  Seattle, WA @ Showbox Sodo
04.21.2026  US  Salt Lake City, UT @ Union Event Center
04.22.2026  US  Denver, CO @ The Fillmore
04.24.2026  US  Milwaukee, WI @ The Rave
04.25.2026  US  Chicago, IL @ The Vic Theatre
04.26.2026  US  St. Louis, MO @ The Pageant
04.28.2026  US  Norfolk, VA @ The Norva
04.30.2026  US  Silver Spring, MD @ The Fillmore ~
05.01.2026  US  Worcester, MA @ The Palladium ^
05.02.2026  US  New York City, NY @ The Palladium
05.04.2026  US  Buffalo, NY @ Buffalo Riverworks
05.05.2026  US  McKees Rock, PA @ The Roxian
05.09.2026  US  Charlotte, NC @ The Fillmore
05.11.2026. CAN Toronto, ON @ History
05.12.2026  CAN Montreal, QC @ L’Olympia
05.14.2026  US  Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple*
05.15.2026  US  Nashville, TN @ Brooklyn Bowl
05.16.2026  US  Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade
05.18.2026  US  Dallas, TX @ The Bomb Factory
05.20.2026  US  Phoenix, AZ @ The Van Buren
05.21.2026  US  Los Angeles, CA @ Hollywood Palladium

~ – No ROTTING CHRIST
^ – No DEICIDE
* – Festival date

FESTIVAL DATES
07.27-31.2026. RO. Brasov @ Rockstadt Extreme Fest
08.05-08.2026 CZ. Josefov @ Brutal Assault

KREATOR Celebrate Release of “Krushers Of The World” Album with Video for Title Track

Posted by tarjavirmakari on January 21, 2026
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The wait is finally over! The mighty KREATOR have unleashed their highly anticipated 16th studio album Krushers Of The World! 

Featuring ten hard-hitting anthems, the album enhances the band’s unmistakable classic thrash metal sound by boldly embracing modern elements wrapped in an uncompromising, massive production by acclaimed producer Jens Bogren.

Krushers Of The World showcases KREATOR at the peak of their creative force – furious, precise, and more relevant than ever. The album bridges decades of thrash metal legacy with a contemporary edge that pushes the genre forward.

Coinciding with the album release, KREATOR have premiered the official music video for the title track ‘Krushers Of The World.’ Set in a post-apocalyptic Berlin, the video paints a grim yet striking vision of a world on the brink, capturing themes that feel more urgent and topical than ever.

With Krushers Of The World, KREATOR once again prove why they remain one of the most influential and vital forces in metal.

Mille Petrozza commented:
“Hordes! Krushers Of The World is yours now! We hope you will enjoy it as much as we do. See you on tour!“

PURCHASE/STREAM KRUSHERS OF THE WORLD: https://kreator.bfan.link/krushers-of-the-world

Krushers Of the World

01.Seven Serpents
02.Satanic Anarchy
03.Krushers Of The World
04.Tränenpalast
05.Barbarian
06.Blood Of Our Blood
07.Combatants
08.Psychotic Imperator
09.Deathscream
10.Loyal To The Grave

KREATOR LIVE:

EU & UK Headline Tour
w/ special guests Carcass, Exodus and Nails

  1. Mar 26 PT Lisbon Sala Tejo
  2. Mar 26 ES Madrid Vistalegre
  3. Mar 26 FR Paris Zenith
  4. Mar 26 BE Brussels Ancienne Belgique
  5. Mar 26 UK London O2 Brixton Academy
  6. Mar 26 UK Manchester O2 Apollo
  7. Mar 26 UK Glasgow O2 Academy Glasgow
  8. Mar 26 LU Esch sur Alzette Rockhall
  9. Apr 26 CH Zurich Halle 622
  10. Apr 26 NL Den Bosch Mainstage
  11. Apr 26 DE Essen Grugahalle
  12. Apr 26 DE Frankfurt am Main Jahrhunderthalle
  13. Apr 26 IT Milan Alcatraz
  14. Apr 26 SI Ljubljana Media Center
  15. Apr 26 AT Vienna Gasometer
  16. Apr 26 DE Ludwigsburg MHP Arena
  17. Apr 26 DE Munich Zenith
  18. Apr 26 CZ Prague Forum Karlin
  19. Apr 26 HU Budapest Barba Negra
  20. Apr 26 PL Warsaw Arena Torwar
  21. Apr 26 DE Hamburg Inselpark Arena
  22. Apr 26 DE Berlin Uber Eats Music Hall
  23. Apr 26 LV Riga Palladium Riga
  24. Apr 26 FI Helsinki Black Box
  25. Apr 26 SE Stockholm Annexet
  26. Apr 26 NO Oslo Sentrum Scene
  27. Apr 26 DK Copenhagen Poolen

EU FESTIVALS

  1. July 26 DE Rock Harz Rock Harz

KRUSHERS OF THE USA TOUR 2026

KREATOR
w/ guests Carcass & Cold Steel

07 May 26 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live
08 May 26 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville
10 May 26 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
11 May 26 – Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine
12 May 26 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
14 May 26 – Worcester, MA – Palladium
15 May 26 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
16 May 26 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple
18 May 26 – Davenport, IA – Capitol Theatre
19 May 26 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
20 May 26 – Chicago, IL – Romova Theatre
22 May 26 – Huntington, NY – Paramount
23 May 26 – Baltimore, MD – Maryland Deathfest

TICKETS: http://www.kreator-terrorzone.de

ABOUT KREATOR:

When KREATOR’s earliest incarnation formed under the influence of Kiss and Judas Priest in the early 80’s none of the above was thinkable. For young adults, Essen, back then a 600k plus city in the Ruhr area, was a grim place. Unemployment rates were surging, houses had been blackened by smoke from factories and coal mines, for some alcohol and drug abuse were the only escape route from this dismal, post-industrialized backdrop.

Whereas Birmingham spawned Black Sabbath and undoubtedly became the legitimate birthplace of heavy metal, the bands associated with the New Wave Of British Heavy Metal like Iron Maiden, Venom, Saxon pushed the genre with a street-fighting attitude, US artists such as Metallica, Exodus, Slayer, and Swedes Bathory intensified the style even more, and altogether concocted a dangerous brew KREATOR poured down their throats in gallons. For today’s remaining founding members Mille and drummer Jürgen “Ventor” Reil, music was the way out from these dire surroundings, and provided an outlet for the frustration and contempt boiling in their guts. And KREATOR went all in. Naive, chaotic yet utterly determined.

And they left their own mark on heavy metal history, radicalizing thrash and inspiring legions of musicians including Arch Enemy, Cannibal Corpse, Behemoth and Ghost, with Papa Emeritus joining a TV performance of ‘Satan Is Real’ in 2017.

Their newest studio album, Krushers Of The World, shows a band that has lost none of its bite kicking off with the rabid aggression of ‘Seven Serpents’. It also tackles Petrozza’s love for horror flicks by paying tribute to Dario Argento’s Suspiria in ‘Tränenpalast’ with extreme metal vocal coach Britta Görtz (Hiraes) adding her own vicious tone over dark yet catchy melodies. And of course, you shall have hefty doses of pure, thrashing aggression as well! ‘Barbarian’, ‘Deathscream’ or ‘Psychotic Imperator’ deliver your fix of merciless riffs, majestic leads by Sami Yli-Sirniö and some of Ventor’s fastest parts ever. Are you looking for powerful mid-tempo sections allowing bassist Frédéric Leclercq to shine? Then the monumental groove of the title track and stunning chorus of ‘Satanic Anarchy’ will have you covered. Rounded off by a triumphant and – no pun intended – krushing production courtesy of Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios, who previously worked with the group on Phantom Antichrist (2012) and Gods Of Violence (2017), KREATOR return in perfect shape.

A novelty to Krushers Of The World is immediately obvious when staring at its cover. With 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 recognise 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.

In essence, Krushers Of The World is of course not a throwback to KREATOR’s past, it is furious, massive sounding and creative in its own right, gifted with a songwriting quality honed over years. It displays a band which earned its spot among the giants of the genre, and developed its youthful anger further into a professional, internationally successful, nonetheless intimidating creature. Krushers Of The World underlines the fact that fueled by the reflective look at their own legacy sparked by 2025’s Hate & Hope movie, KREATOR nowadays appear more mindful of their early days while simultaneously progressing uncompromisingly, unstoppable in their search for new realms to conquer and new worlds to krush.