German thrash metal veterans KREATOR are set to unleash their sixteenth studio album, “Krushers Of The World”, on January 16, 2026, through Nuclear Blast Records.
KREATOR tracked their upcoming album “Krushers Of The World” at Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, Sweden, once again teaming up with renowned producer Jens Bogren, who previously worked with the band on “Phantom Antichrist” (2012) and “Gods Of Violence” (2017).
Coming hot on the heels of the recent documentary “Hate & Hope” and Mille Petrozza’s autobiography “Your Heaven, My Hell”, this new record marks the next chapter in KREATOR’s unstoppable evolution. More than four decades into their career, the band remains at full strength, still pushing boundaries and commanding global stages.
The title “Krushers Of The World” is bold and unapologetic — a declaration of pride, resilience, and the unbreakable spirit forged through decades of heavy metal triumphs and struggles. Following the excitement stirred by the film and book, it’s now time for Mille and company to let the riffs, screams, and pounding drums speak louder than words.
In addition, KREATOR announced an epic European tour spanning 20 countries, where they’ll join forces with metal titans CARCASS, EXODUS, and NAILS for a crushing package of pure sonic destruction.
The tour begins on March 20, 2026, at Lisbon’s MEO Arena in Portugal and concludes on April 25, 2026, at Poolen in Copenhagen, Denmark. Along the way, KREATOR and company will hit major cities including London, Manchester, Glasgow, Paris, Milan, Berlin, Stockholm, and many more.
Tour dates
March 20 – Lisbon, Portugal – MEO Arena
March 22 – Madrid, Spain – Palacio Vistalegre
March 24 – Paris, France – Zenith Paris
March 25 – Brussels, Belgium – Ancienne Belgique
March 27 – London, UK – O2 Academy Brixton
March 28 – Manchester, UK – O2 Apollo Manchester
March 29 – Glasgow, UK – O2 Academy Glasgow
March 31 – Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg – Rockhal
April 01 – Zürich, Switzerland – Halle 622
April 03 – ‘s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands – Mainstage Brabanthallen
April 04 – Essen, Germany – Grugahalle
April 05 – Frankfurt, Germany – Jahrhunderthalle
April 07 – Milan, Italy – Alcatraz
April 08 – Ljubljana, Slovenia – Media Center
April 09 – Vienna, Austria – Gasometer
April 10 – Ludwigsburg, Germany – MHP Arena
April 11 – Munich, Germany – Zenith
April 12 – Karlín, Czechia – Forum Karlín
April 13 – Budapest, Hungary – Barba Negra
April 15 – Warsaw, Poland – COS Torwar
April 17 – Hamburg, Germany – Inselparkhalle
April 18 – Berlin, Germany – Uber Eats Music Hall
April 20 – Riga, Latvia – Palladium Riga
April 21 – Helsinki, Finland – Black Box Finland Oy
April 23 – Stockholm, Sweden – Annexet
April 24 – Oslo, Norway – Sentrum Scene
April 25 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Poolen
