Kreator - Gods Of Violence

8.4 | 698 votes |

Release date:	27 January 2017
Style:	Teutonic thrash metal
Owners:	409 have it 56 want it

Disc I [CD]
01. Apocalypticon
02. World War Now
03. Satan Is Real
04. Totalitarian Terror
05. Gods Of Violence
06. Army Of Storms
07. Hail To The Hordes
08. Lion With Eagle Wings
09. Fallen Brother
10. Side By Side
11. Death Becomes My Light

Disc II [Digibook bonus DVD/Blu-Ray - Live @ Wacken 2014]
01. Mars Mantra
02. Phantom Antichrist
03. From Flood Into Fire
04. Warcurse
05. Endless Pain
06. Pleasure To Kill
07. Hordes Of Chaos
08. Phobia
09. Enemy Of God
10. Civilization Collapse
11. The Patriarch
12. Violent Revolution
13. United In Hate
14. Flag Of Hate / Tormentor

The Best Thrash Metal Album Of 2017
Top 20 albums of 2017: 10

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Additional info
Produced, recorded and mixed by Jens Bogren at Fascination Street Studios, Sweden.
Mastered by Tony Lindgren at Fascination Street Studios.
Additional engineering by David Castillo and Erik Mjörnell.
Mixing assistance and editing by Linus Corneliusson.
Drum techs: Ludwig Näsvall and Urban Näsvall.

Choirs recorded by Ronny Milianowicz at Studio Seven, Örebro.
Orchestral arrangements by Francesco Paoli and Francesco Ferrini for Midas Productions.
Harp engineered by Christoffer Wadensten.

Art and layout by Jan Meininghaus.

Pre-production recorded at Nemesis Studios and Level 3 by Marc Görtz and Dominic Paraskevopoulos.

Staff review by
ScreamingSteelUS

Rating:
8.6

Over the last decade or so, Kreator has embraced a much fuller, more melodic style that, paired with remarkably consistent material, has kept the band at the forefront of the thrash scene with such veteran grace and wisdom that it's almost impossible not to appreciate Kreator from a professional standpoint as well as a musical one.

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published 14.03.2017 | Comments (11)

Guest review by
nikarg

Rating:
8.5

If, during the last five years, you have been anticipating a return-to-brutal-thrash-roots Kreator album, stop reading now and don't even bother listening to Gods Of Violence. If, on the other hand, you have welcomed and enjoyed the new direction and approach that the band has taken since 2001, proceed with reading this review, my fellow metalhead. Don't be fooled by the high rating though, because this is not an encomium.

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published 06.05.2017 | Comments (3)

Staff pick by
Daniell

31.01.2017

The year 2016 showed us that some old American thrash bands still have it in them. Kreator shows us that 2017 in Europe will not be worse. "Gods of Violence" is simply excellent.

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3rdWorld China was a neat Posts: 4367 From: India	Permalink 29.10.2016 - 16:52 3rdWorld China was a neat Posts: 4367 From: India Hoping for good things. It's been half a fucking decade since the last. ---- २०१८ - Non Habeo Aures. Et Ego Oportet Audire Loading...
Lord_Agony Posts: 89 From: Jordan	Permalink 05.11.2016 - 20:47 Lord_Agony Posts: 89 From: Jordan Can expect nothing bu greatness from those guys Loading...
Ball Fondlers Posts: 511 From: Australia	Permalink 16.12.2016 - 23:53 Rating: 8 Ball Fondlers Posts: 511 From: Australia Super excited for this. Kreator consistently produce good albums, so I hope they can continue with this. Long live Teutonic Thrash!!! Loading...
TerrorZone Posts: 36 From: New Zealand	Permalink 17.12.2016 - 09:50 Rating: 9 TerrorZone Posts: 36 From: New Zealand Can't wait for this to be released. Loading...
Necromutant Posts: 53 From: Finland	Permalink +1 27.12.2016 - 22:12 Rating: 8 Necromutant Posts: 53 From: Finland The two video tracks are very good. So will be the whole album, I hope. Loading...
Ball Fondlers Posts: 511 From: Australia	Permalink 20.01.2017 - 16:58 Rating: 8 Ball Fondlers Posts: 511 From: Australia Written by Necromutant on 27.12.2016 at 22:12 The two video tracks are very good. So will be the whole album, I hope. I thought Satan is Real was a bit meh. Gods Of Violence is good though Loading...
Rulatore Posts: 1107 From: Brazil	Permalink 26.01.2017 - 08:01 Rating: 7 Rulatore Posts: 1107 From: Brazil World War now is pure savagery. Really hoping the other tracks are as good (the singles arent, but let's see) Loading...
Deadmeat Necrobutcher Posts: 2437 From: Greece	Permalink 26.01.2017 - 13:24 Rating: 9 Deadmeat Necrobutcher Posts: 2437 From: Greece Written by Rulatore on 26.01.2017 at 08:01 World War now is pure savagery. Really hoping the other tracks are as good (the singles arent, but let's see) thank god most of them are! army of storms and side by side are for example savagery too! the first one can be found on youtube... ---- Υou've sold your human essence to the cold world of dead and empty things... You're SOLD! Loading...
Blindearth Posts: 64 From: Greece	Permalink +1 26.01.2017 - 17:20 Rating: 10 Blindearth Posts: 64 From: Greece Best Kreator album of 2001 and after era!!! Loading...
Ball Fondlers Posts: 511 From: Australia	Permalink 26.01.2017 - 18:47 Rating: 8 Ball Fondlers Posts: 511 From: Australia It came in the mail a day early! German efficiency. I just had my first listen and it's really good imo. The songs are good and the production is fantastic. Typical Kreator really. Let's see how it is after a few spins Loading...
nikarg Posts: 7037 From: Greece	Permalink +6 27.01.2017 - 11:17 nikarg Posts: 7037 From: Greece Sami has transformed Kreator from a great thrash band to one of the best metal bands in the world. Neck breaking riffs, razorblade solos, epic choruses, very enjoyable album overall. Melodic with quite a few heavy and power influences and top notch production without any fillers in my opinion. If you like the path they have taken since 2001, you will love this album. Loading...
BlackMetalDay Posts: 95 From: France	Permalink 27.01.2017 - 14:27 Rating: 8 BlackMetalDay Posts: 95 From: France Very very good, as usual. Thanks Kreator for this! Loading...
Necromutant Posts: 53 From: Finland	Permalink 27.01.2017 - 22:52 Rating: 8 Necromutant Posts: 53 From: Finland Very melodic, very bombastic, but also very good. Thrash or not, I like this album. Loading...
Fearmeister Account deleted	Permalink 28.01.2017 - 00:44 Fearmeister Account deleted Written by 3rdWorld on 29.10.2016 at 16:52 Hoping for good things. It's been half a fucking decade since the last. Holy crap, I feel old. I honestly thought it came out 2 or 3 years ago Loading...
Pelcu Posts: 79 From: Poland	Permalink 28.01.2017 - 06:45 Rating: 8 Pelcu Posts: 79 From: Poland As for now it's my first listening to full album I can only sat it good. But I have a feeling that it's more Iron Maiden than before... Less Trash more heavy. But still sounds great! ---- Don't look for solution - look for EXIT! Loading...
joshsteph Posts: 133 From: UK	Permalink +1 28.01.2017 - 12:16 Rating: 9 joshsteph Posts: 133 From: UK Since Violent Revolution Kreator is on fire, great albums following each other, so I had high hopes for this one either. It sure didn't disappoint at all. Aggressive, melodic, sometimes even bombastic, all the elements we could get used to since the VR period. Kreator delivered again! Maybe their best release of the "new" era. Loading...
lemme Posts: 166 From: Poland	Permalink +1 28.01.2017 - 14:22 Rating: 9 lemme Posts: 166 From: Poland Written by joshsteph on 28.01.2017 at 12:16 Since Violent Revolution Kreator is on fire Yes, but since 2001 albums are written in quite same form. Very catchy and melodeathic style. It's not bad at all, but you know, it's not level of Extreme Aggression or Coma of souls. Oh, and new outcome is spinning in my player everyday Nice work! Loading...
Stunning Cactus Posts: 319 From: USA	Permalink 28.01.2017 - 21:09 Stunning Cactus Posts: 319 From: USA This is the same pure, unadulterated thrash Kreator have been putting out since 2001. Fuck yeah! Loading...
TizMH00 Posts: 21 From: Italy	Permalink +2 28.01.2017 - 22:23 Rating: 8 TizMH00 Posts: 21 From: Italy For me, this is the best album of 2017 now Loading...
ManiacBlasphemer Black Knight Posts: 1085 From: Romania	Permalink 28.01.2017 - 23:54 ManiacBlasphemer Black Knight Posts: 1085 From: Romania Good album. But a step down compared to Phantom Antichrist. Nevertheless, it is a miracle that an 80s thrash band remains so consistent nowadays. Loading...
Dangerboner Lactation Cnslt Posts: 7261 From: USA	Permalink +3 29.01.2017 - 04:59 Rating: 3 Dangerboner Lactation Cnslt Posts: 7261 From: USA Melodic singalong poser thrash. It was a chore to get through this one Loading...
Apolyon666 Posts: 70 From: USA	Permalink +3 29.01.2017 - 13:52 Rating: 10 Apolyon666 Posts: 70 From: USA How could anyone hate this album... it gets better with every listen ... I just wish they change one title to "Hail to the Whores" Loading...
Sword_Chant Posts: 714 From: UK	Permalink +2 30.01.2017 - 15:00 Rating: 9 Sword_Chant Posts: 714 From: UK Wow.... the riffs and solos in this album are fucking awesome! \m/ \m/ Loading...
LuboSchSch Posts: 2	Permalink +1 31.01.2017 - 23:04 Rating: 10 LuboSchSch Posts: 2 The Era of Big 4 is over... ...TESTAMENT, EXODUS, SODOM, OVERKILL have released since 2000 far more bether Albums. But only one band has released albums in 21.century in such level of quality... ...MIGHTY KREATOOOR!!! Production, Aggresion, Melody [in border of Thrash of course, if one can say that...] put together in one fantastic record from the beginning till the end. Keep thrashing for ever and for always...:banger: Loading...
LuboSchSch Posts: 2	Permalink 31.01.2017 - 23:31 Rating: 10 LuboSchSch Posts: 2 Written by LuboSchSch on 31.01.2017 at 23:04 The Era of Big 4 is over... ...TESTAMENT, EXODUS, SODOM, OVERKILL have released since 2000 far more bether Albums. But only one band has released albums in 21.century in such level of quality... ...MIGHTY KREATOOOR!!! Production, Aggresion, Melody [in border of Thrash of course, if one can say that...] put together in one fantastic record from the beginning till the end. Keep thrashing for ever and for always...:banger: 10 Loading...
TerrorZone Posts: 36 From: New Zealand	Permalink 01.02.2017 - 11:08 Rating: 9 TerrorZone Posts: 36 From: New Zealand Satan is Real, Totalitarian Terror, Gods of Violence, Army of Storms and Lion with Eagle Wings are my favourites. This album is excellent. Right up there with Enemy of God, Phantom Antichrist and Extreme Aggression! Loading...
Daniell _爱情_ Posts: 6058 From: Poland	Permalink +3 01.02.2017 - 12:24 Rating: 8 Daniell _爱情_ Posts: 6058 From: Poland Written by lemme on 28.01.2017 at 14:22 Yes, but since 2001 albums are written in quite same form. Very catchy and melodeathic style. It's not bad at all, but you know, it's not level of Extreme Aggression or Coma of souls. It's not that level and it will never be. Comparing albums that are 30 years apart is totally pointless. Loading...
lemme Posts: 166 From: Poland	Permalink 01.02.2017 - 13:06 Rating: 9 lemme Posts: 166 From: Poland Yes, but some of fans still waiting for that version of Kreator Loading...
Malignar Posts: 284 From: USA	Permalink +1 01.02.2017 - 17:03 Rating: 6 Malignar Posts: 284 From: USA Written by Dangerboner on 29.01.2017 at 04:59 Melodic singalong poser thrash. It was a chore to get through this one I'm having the same issues with this. Huge overuse of melody throughout. A bunch sing along choruses with noodley melodic guitarwork in the background. I do think it is ok, just not my tastes. For some reason people in general love melodic crap, this should do well. I'm happy for them, even though I don't like it. This should rope in some non thrash fans and grow their fanbase. Losing a few brutal thrash/extreme metal fans shouldn't hurt them. Loading...
Nicko's Nose Posts: 486 From: Canada	Permalink 03.02.2017 - 02:30 Rating: 7 Nicko's Nose Posts: 486 From: Canada This has a few cool riffs and melodies, but it's very generic. My rating is pretty generous. Loading...