Metal Titans Kreator have announced that their sixteenth studio album, “Krushers of the World”, will be released on January 16th, 2026, via Nuclear Blast Records.
Following the recent releases of the Kreator documentary film Hate & Hope as well as Your Heaven, My Hell, the autobiography of front man Mille Petrozza, “Krushers of the World” will be the next step in the evolution of Kreator – a band that is still at its peak more than forty years into their career.
“Krushers of the World” is not a shy title, it is a statement, an expression of pride and self-awareness knowing how long and hard the band’s path has been and knowing what they still have to say and share with their ever growing following. After the buzz around the movie and book, it is time for Kreator to let the riffs, the roaring vocals, and thunderous drums do the talking.
Rounded off by a triumphant 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. The stunning cover artwork was created by none other than Polish genius Zbigniew Bielak (Ghost).
Mille Petrozza commented:
“We are beyond excited to kick off the new year with the release of our brand-new album ‘Krushers of the World’, dropping 16th January 2026! But that’s not all! On 20th March, we’re hitting the road to bring you our biggest tour production ever. This will be a night of unrelenting metal mayhem, featuring our brothers-in-arms Carcass, Exodus, and the mighty Nails. This marks an exciting new chapter for the band, and we can’t wait for you to experience the new music live plus a selection of classic Kreator, old and new. Hail to the hordes”! \m/
Kreator have also unleashed a krushing new single called “Seven Serpents”, accompanied by a cinematic music video, which you can watch below.
“Krushers of the World” will be available in the following formats:
• Limited 3LP + 2CD Digipak Deluxe Box Set (Black/White/Red Splatter LP + transp. Red 2LP) w/ demon figurine & pin by Cave Toys, LP-sized 24-page photo booklet, beer coaster, patch, poster and alternate box artwork (CD2 and LP2+3 contain bonus live album “Krushing Classics 1985-1990”)
• Limited 3LP + 2CD Digipak Ltd. Box Set (Gold/Red ink spot LP + transp. Orange 2LP) w/ LP-sized 24-page photo booklet, beer coaster& poster (CD2 and LP2+3 contain bonus live album “Krushing Classics 1985-1990”)
• Black LP
• Red LP
• Transparent Red / Black Marbled LP
• Orange(Black White Splatter LP
• Dark Red / White Corona LP
• Red Gold LP
• Gold / Black Marbled LP
• Limited Edition 2CD Digipak (CD2 contains bonus live album “Krushing Classics 1985-1990”)
• Jewelcase CD
• Digital Album
Pre-order & pre-save “Krushers of the World” here.
Tracklist:
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
Furthermore, Kreator have announced a massive EU and UK headline tour with Carcass, Exodus and Nails for March and April 2026. Tickets are on sale now! You can find all confirmed dates below. Please be aware that strictly limited ticket and album bundles for the German live dates are exclusively available via the Nuclear Blast online store.
EU & UK Tour Dates 2026:
Fri 20th Mar – PT – Lisbon, Sala Tejo
Sun 22nd Mar – ES – Madrid, Vistalegre
Tues 24th Mar – FR – Paris, Zenith
Wed 25th Mar – BE – Brussels, Ancienne Belgique
Fri 27th Mar – UK – London, O2 Brixton Academy
Sat 28th Mar – UK – Manchester, O2 Apollo
Sun 29th Mar – UK – Glasgow, O2 Academy Glasgow
Tues 31st Mar – LU – Esch sur Alzette, Rockhall
Weds 1st Apr – CH – Zurich, Halle 622
Fri 3rd Apr – NL – Den Bosch Mainstage
Sat 4th Apr – DE – Essen, Grugahalle
Sun 5th Apr – DE – Frankfurt am Main, Jahrhunderthalle
Tues 7th Apr – IT – Milan, Alcatraz
Wed 8th Apr – SI – Ljubljana, Media Center
Thurs 9th Apr – AT – Vienna, Gasometer
Fri 10th Apr – DE – Ludwigsburg, MHP Arena
Sat 11th Apr – DE – Munich, Zenith
Sun 12th Apr – CZ – Prague, Forum Karlin
Mon 13th Apr – HU – Budapest, Barba Negra
Wed 15th Apr – PL – Warsaw, Arena Torwar
Fri 17th Apr – DE – Hamburg, Inselpark Arena
Sat 18th Apr – DE – Berlin, Uber Eats Music Hall
Mon 20th Apr – LV – Riga, Palladium Riga
Tues 21st Apr – FI – Helsinki, Black Box
Thu 23rd Apr – SE – Stockholm, Annexet
Fri 24th Apr – NO – Oslo, Sentrum Scene
Sat 25th Apr – DK – Copenhagen, Poolen
Thur 21st May – US – Baltimore, Maryland Deathfest 2026
For the German shows of this tour, a strictly limited amount of album plus ticket bundles is exclusively available through the Nuclear Blast store. Tickets available here.
Weblinks:
www.kreator-terrorzone.de
www.facebook.com/KreatorOfficial
