German thrash metal band KREATOR have announced their sixteenth studio album, Krushers of the World, set for release on January 16, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to 2022’s Hate Über Alles arrives at a milestone moment in the band’s history, coming on the heels of their documentary Hate & Hope and frontman Mille Petrozza’s autobiography Your Heaven, My Hell.
The new album sees KREATOR doubling down on their relentless energy and four-decade legacy, promising a furious yet forward-looking record that underscores their continued dominance in global metal. Produced by Jens Bogren (Opeth, Amon Amarth, At the Gates) at Fascination Street Studios, Krushers of the World is as massive as it is uncompromising. The striking artwork was crafted by acclaimed Polish artist Zbigniew Bielak (Ghost, Mayhem), who infused the design with occult symbolism and visual callbacks to KREATOR’s classic era.
Mille Petrozza on Krushers of the World
“We are beyond excited to kick off the new year with the release of our brand-new album Krushers of the World. But that’s not all — in March we’ll hit the road with Carcass, Exodus, and Nails for our biggest tour production ever. This will be a night of unrelenting metal mayhem and a new chapter for KREATOR. We can’t wait for you to experience the new music live alongside some of our classics. Hail to the hordes!”
Alongside the announcement, KREATOR have unleashed their crushing new single Seven Serpents, complete with a cinematic music video now streaming via Nuclear Blast.
Stream Seven Serpents here.
Watch the official music video here:
Pre-order / Pre-save Krushers of the World here.
Tracklist – Krushers of the World
- Seven Serpents
- Satanic Anarchy
- Krushers of the World
- Tränenpalast
- Barbarian
- Blood Of Our Blood
- Combatants
- Psychotic Imperator
- Deathscream
- Loyal To The Grave
Krushers of the World will be available in a wide array of editions, including limited vinyl box sets, colored LP variants, deluxe 2CD editions with bonus live material (Krushing Classics 1985–1990), and digital formats.
KREATOR will bring Krushers of the World to life on a massive European and UK headline tour in March and April 2026, with support from Carcass, Exodus, and Nails. For German dates, exclusive ticket + album bundles will be available through the Nuclear Blast store.
Festivals:
- May 21, 2026 — Baltimore, MD — Maryland Deathfest
With Krushers of the World, KREATOR prove once again why they remain leaders in the genre — fusing their history of unrelenting aggression with a modern ferocity that refuses to wane.