German thrash metal legends Kreator have released their scorching new single “Satanic Anarchy,” taken from the band’s highly anticipated sixteenth studio album Krushers Of The World, due out January 16, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records. More metal news: News hub.
The song races forward with high speed thrash riffs, a massive, chant along chorus and a searing guitar solo, packing everything fans love about modern Kreator into just three and a half minutes of pure metal aggression.
The official “Satanic Anarchy” music video dives deep into frontman Mille Petrozza’s passion for classic horror cinema, paying tribute to Clive Barker’s 1987 cult favorite Hellraiser. Following on from previous single “Tränenpalast” and its Suspiria inspired visuals, the new clip reinforces Krushers Of The World as a dark, cinematic and horror driven chapter in Kreator’s discography.
Fans can pre order and pre save Krushers Of The World now and stream or download “Satanic Anarchy” on all major digital platforms.
“A divine revolt of the mind” — Mille Petrozza on “Satanic Anarchy”
Speaking about the new single, Kreator mastermind Mille Petrozza describes “Satanic Anarchy” as both a call to arms and a tribute to the raw imagination of eighties horror.
“Hordes! I hope you will like our brand new video for the song ‘Satanic Anarchy’ off our new album Krushers Of The World. The lyrics speak about a divine revolt of the mind, breaking the spell of obedience, standing together against tyranny and igniting change where fear once ruled. The narrative part of the video takes us back to the cinematic masterpiece Hellraiser by the great Clive Barker. This is not a remake or a sequel, it is an echo, a tribute to the raw imagination of eighties horror where pleasure, pain and chaos shared the same key. Enjoy!”
Between the track’s militant, shout along chorus and the video’s hellbound imagery, “Satanic Anarchy” is positioned as a centerpiece of Krushers Of The World and essential listening for fans of classic and contemporary thrash metal.
Krushers Of The World: track listing
Krushers Of The World showcases Kreator’s continued evolution, balancing high velocity thrash assaults with dark melody, horror influenced atmosphere and massive, festival ready hooks.
Seven Serpents
Satanic Anarchy
Krushers Of The World
Tränenpalast
Barbarian
Blood Of Our Blood
Combatants
Psychotic Imperator
Deathscream
Loyal To The Grave
From the rabid aggression of opener “Seven Serpents” to the monumental title track and the sinister, hook heavy chorus of “Satanic Anarchy,” Kreator look set to deliver one of their most powerful and cinematic records yet.
Album formats and collector editions
Krushers Of The World will be released in a wide range of formats for vinyl collectors and die hard Kreator fans, with many editions including the bonus live album Krushing Classics 1985–1990.
Deluxe vinyl box sets
Limited 3LP + 2CD Digipak Deluxe Box Set (black, white and red splatter LP plus transparent red 2LP) with demon figurine and pin by Cave Toys, LP sized 24 page photo booklet, beer coaster, patch, poster and alternate box artwork. CD2 and LP2+3 feature the bonus live album Krushing Classics 1985–1990.
Limited 3LP + 2CD Digipak box set (gold and red ink spot LP plus transparent orange 2LP) with LP sized 24 page photo booklet, beer coaster and poster. CD2 and LP2+3 feature the bonus live album Krushing Classics 1985–1990.
Standard vinyl editions
Black LP
Red LP
Transparent red and black marbled LP
Orange, black and white splatter LP
Dark red and white corona LP
Red gold LP
Gold and black marbled LP
CD and digital
Limited edition 2CD Digipak including bonus live album Krushing Classics 1985–1990
Jewelcase CD
Digital album
Kreator bring Krushers Of The World to the stage
EU and UK headline tour with Carcass, Exodus and Nails
To support the new album, Kreator will embark on a major EU and UK headline tour with special guests Carcass, Exodus and Nails. Full dates, cities and venues are available via the band’s official channels and ticket outlets.
For the German shows on this tour, a strictly limited run of album and ticket bundles is available exclusively through the Nuclear Blast store, giving fans the chance to secure Krushers Of The World and a ticket to the show in one package.
US festival appearances
Kreator will also bring Krushers Of The World to US fans in 2026 with several high profile festival performances.
May 8 – Daytona Beach, Florida – Rockville 2026
May 16 – Columbus, Ohio – Sonic Temple
May 21 – Baltimore, Maryland – Maryland Deathfest 2026
Expect explosive sets packed with new material such as “Satanic Anarchy,” “Seven Serpents” and the title track, alongside classic Kreator anthems from across their four decade career.
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For fans of German thrash metal, extreme metal and horror inspired music videos, “Satanic Anarchy” and Krushers Of The World mark another essential chapter in Kreator’s legacy.
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