Top 10 Best Kreator Albums
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Coma of Souls
Terrific first half, from When the Sun Burns Red, the title track of Coma of Souls, People of the Lie, and the amazing Terror Zone. The second half isn't too bad, although the last two songs are a bit filler.
First Kreator album I ever listened to at the age of 15, and it's just incredible. People of the Lie is a masterpiece.
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Pleasure to Kill
Best Kreator album in my opinion and joint best thrash album of all time with Slayer's 'Reign in Blood.' Issued 7 months ahead of 'Reign in Blood,' it gave Slayer time to fine-tune their speed and brutality after hearing 'Pleasure to Kill,' perhaps?!
Nothing is as fast as that without being garbage. I could not believe it the first time I heard it. Listen to the three songs that Ventor sings on. He should have continued singing a few songs on every album! Very good raw speed metal.
'Pleasure to Kill' is hands down the greatest Kreator album. Its theme of sadism, fast riffs, deep bass, and shredding solos all together formed this masterpiece.
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Extreme Aggression
This is arguably one of the top albums for Kreator fans. However, I beg to differ.
There are good tracks, e.g., Extreme Aggressions, Betrayer, and Love Us or Hate Us.
But this album feels like a letdown compared to Terrible Certainty. It is almost like Kreator trying to do their Black Album.
My favorite Kreator album. It should be in the top 3. If you don't believe me, just listen to songs like Betrayer, Extreme Aggression, Love Us or Hate Us, and Bringer of Torture. Classic!
(Sigh), I'm honestly not surprised to see this and 'Terrible Certainty' far down the list. But I mean really, it's just as good as 'Pleasure' or 'Coma.' 'Coma' is way too overrated, and 'Pleasure,' well... is the best. But 'Extreme Aggression' is just as good.
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Phantom Antichrist
Possibly my favorite Kreator album. Amazing from start to finish with more progressive metal influences. It sounds original. Strong songs are Phantom Antichrist, Civilisation Collapse, United in Hate, The Few, the Proud, the Broken, and Victory Will Come.
This is a good album, but hit-or-miss. I love it, but not everybody likes the melodic death metal influence. Amazing songwriting skill, though.
A masterpiece in the history of Kreator. With this album, they got higher in my personal top 4 of thrash metal bands!
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Enemy of God
Killer start from Enemy of God, Impossible Brutality, Suicide Terrorist, to World Anarchy. Some hidden gems in the second half, e.g., When Death Takes Dominion and Under a Total Blackened Sky.
This album is more intense than that lame Rings of Saturn crap.
Amazing riffs, amazing lyrics, excellent band.
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Gods of Violence
Strong songwriting, but it felt a bit lacking compared to Phantom. Recommend checking out the title track and Totalitarian Terror.
This is Groove Metal at its best! Straight outta Pantera's playbook! Every single song on this record is headbangable! Awesome album! Yeah, most Thrash purist fans will argue because of the notable change in style from thrash to groove thrash, but hey, that doesn't matter! It is a formidable record! 10 out of 10!
Best album of 2016, next to Insomnium's 'Winter's Gate.' Kreator are getting better and better over the years, and I think in the future this will be considered a classic.
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Terrible Certainty
Most intense Kreator album. No filler, all killer! They took the American route for the next LP, 'Extreme Aggression,' with the recording and production. In my opinion, it is the last truly great Kreator album. Everything else that came after pales in comparison, from the derivative 'Coma of Souls' to the current 'Enemy of God.' Those albums do not represent the Kreator I love, but the first five albums are legendary!
Intense riffing, awesome drumming, best vocal delivery - still harsh and not weakened like it later became - and most importantly, more variation as Ventor still sings on a track here. This was the album that made me a fan of this great band for life!
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Endless Pain
Why is this so low? It's by far their best, so underrated.
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Hordes of Chaos
Last of the brutal Kreator albums in the 2000s. I thought this was a killer album from the title track, War Curse, Escalation, Destroy What Destroys You, and Demon Prince.
Although Absolute Misanthropy and Radical Resistance are not that strong and are a bit cheesy.
This album is sick from start to finish. Warcurse is definitely in their top 3 greatest songs. The album starts off with an awesome intro. I have to rate this album 10/10.
All songs on this album are very good, super. I think it should be top 3.
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Violent Revolution
Very strong comeback after the 1990s experiments. Solid tracks and strong songwriting.
Recommend the title track, Reconquering the Throne, Ghetto War, System Decay, and Bitter Sweet Revenge.
It's okay, but come on, it's basically a re-master of 'Coma of Souls.' 'Endless Pain' and 'Terrible Certainty' are far better.
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Krushers of the World
Took a bit of time to get into this album - it's a strong album with good song writing. Has the vibe of Enemy of God/Phantom Antichrist rather than Hate Uber Alles.
Recommend Seven Serpents, Satanic Anarchy, Barbarian, Blood of our Blood, Loyal to the Grave and Deathscream.
The title track isn't your usual Kreator title track - this is more mid-paced song.
Tranenpalast isn't too bad either.
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Hate Über Alles
It's probably the weakest Kreator album since their Violent Revolution comeback. Of course, there are strong tracks: the title track, Strongest of the Strong, Conquer and Destroy, Demonic Future and Midnight Sun.
The weaker tracks are Killer of Jesus, Crush the Tyrants, Become Immortal, and Dying Planet.
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Renewal
The best, most artistic, bold, and varied of all Kreator albums.
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Endorama
Underrated, but not the best, far from it, but cool that they experiment a little.
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Outcast
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Cause for Conflict
