Released 13 January 2009 Artist Kreator Producer Moses Schneider Genre Thrash metal | Length 38:27 Release date 13 January 2009 Label Steamhammer | |
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Recorded July–August 2008 at Titonus Studios in Germany Hordes of Chaos
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Hordes of Chaos is the twelfth studio album by German thrash metal band Kreator. It has been described as their most organic album to date because, barring vocals, guitar solos and some melodies, the album was recorded in a live setting on an analog tape recorder with few overdubs. Frontman Mille Petrozza noted that this was the first time they have recorded an album this way since Pleasure to Kill in 1986.
Contents
The album was released in three different formats. The standard edition was issued in a jewel case and features the 10 album tracks. A deluxe edition features a bonus DVD with a making of the album documentary. The LP version of the album has different artwork to the other versions.
This was the first Kreator album to chart in the United States, debuting at number 165 on the Billboard 200 chart in the US, with first week sales of approximately 2,800 copies.
The album was re-released as the 'Ultra Riot' box set edition in mid-2010. It featured new artwork, extended liner notes, promo videos, a bonus disc with demo tracks and cover songs and various pieces of memorabilia (such as a photobook, sticker, poster and photo card).
Track listing
All tracks written by Mille Petrozza.
Credits
Songs
1Hordes of Chaos (A Necrologue for the Elite)5:04
2Warcurse4:10
3Escalation3:24