NotesGerman thrash titans Kreator return on Nuclear Blast Records with their fourteenth full-length slab Gods Of Violence. Produced and mixed at Fascination Street Studios by Jens Bogren and featuring 11 new savage tracks, Kreator mastermind Mille Petrozza commentdd that, "Gods Of Violence... contains everything that Kreator is known for and it will blow your minds. I promise!" The intimidating cover artwork was created by renowned artist Jan Meininghaus, who also worked on the band's last album, Phantom Antichrist (2012) and has lent his talents to bands like Bolt Thrower, Accept and Overkill in the past. Regarding the artwork Petrozza adds, "The cover of is a perfect reflection of my lyrical vision. I think this is Jan Meininghaus' best work so far."
Gods Of Violence delivers a faultless collection of songs played with wanton glee and irresistible punch by KREATOR at the top of its game. Totalitarian Terror and Lion With Eagle Wings boast irresistible twin leads, while the title track and epic closer Death Becomes My Light take in all manner of melodic turns and ever-evolving structures to add to the sonic glory. Thrash diehards may baulk at a visceral edge that was still being displayed to wonderful effect on Enemy Of God largely replaced by trad regality more reminiscent of GRAND MAGUS and AMON AMARTH, but when the vicious riff of World War Now moves into colossal six-string harmonies it’s hard not to be swept up in its grandeur. And after Mille’s damning indictments of the world, the brothers-in-arms calls of Hail To The Hordes awakens the spirit of camaraderie and unity that the metal community is so rightly proud of. This is an excellent album.
New fan of Kreator and this is my debut copy. I have heard of these guys before and they're fantastic musicians.
Looking forward for some more Kreator titles, etc. Absolutely love it! What an awesome title/songs. I am not disappointed. 🆒💿💕😎🍺🍺👍💯