What makes Coma of Souls by Kreator notable?

This album is notable for its critical acclaim, often regarded as one of the best thrash metal albums of the era. It helped cement Kreator's influence in heavy music, with tracks like 'People of the Lie' becoming staples in their live performances. Additionally, it contributed to the band's legacy, impacting future generations of thrash and extreme metal artists. Coma of Souls marked Kreator's fifth studio album, following their breakthrough record Extreme Aggression in 1989. At this point, they were solidifying their status as one of the leading bands in the thrash metal scene, expanding their sound while maintaining a raw intensity. The late '80s and early '90s saw them embracing more complex songwriting and lyrical depth.

Who is Coma of Souls for?

Coma of Souls works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing experience.

How many songs are on Coma of Souls?

Coma of Souls has 10 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

Coma of Souls

Kreator · 1990

44 min · 10 tracks · thrash metal

A relentless barrage of aggressive riffs and fierce vocals that encapsulate the dystopian themes of thrash metal.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

dynamic emotional journeys
long, immersive listening sessions
wave-like pacing experience
intense focus on themes

Where this album fits

Career context: Coma of Souls marked Kreator's fifth studio album, following their breakthrough record Extreme Aggression in 1989. At this point, they were solidifying their status as one of the leading bands in the thrash metal scene, expanding their sound while maintaining a raw intensity. The late '80s and early '90s saw them embracing more complex songwriting and lyrical depth.
Stylistic neighbors: Sodom· Destruction· Overkill

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 When the Sun Burns Red 5:31
2 Coma of Souls 4:18
3 People of the Lie 3:15
4 World Beyond 2:03
5 Terror Zone 5:57
6 Agents of Brutality 5:17
7 Material World Paranoia 5:01
8 Twisted Urges 2:46
9 Hidden Dictator 4:50
10 Mental Slavery 5:43

What to play next

Listen next

Renewal

1992

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Extreme Aggression

1989

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