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Released 40 years ago

Pleasure to Kill

Kreator · 1986

37 min · 9 tracks · thrash metal

Relentless thrash aggression fuses with dark lyrical themes, creating an intense sonic onslaught that defines the genre.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • relentless aggression throughout album
  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • dark themes with intense energy
  • short bursts of sonic intensity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer softer, melodic sounds
  • seek long, immersive tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Pleasure to Kill' was released in November 1986, Kreator had already established themselves in the thrash metal scene with their debut album, 'Endless Pain.' This sophomore effort marked a significant evolution in their sound, showcasing tighter compositions and a more refined production approach that would set them apart from their peers.
Stylistic neighbors
Sodom· Destruction· Overkill

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Choir of the Damned 0:46
  • 2 Ripping Corpse 3:35
  • 3 Death Is Your Saviour 3:57
  • 4 Pleasure to Kill 4:09
  • 5 Riot of Violence 4:53
  • 6 The Pestilence 6:56
  • 7 Carrion 4:47
  • 8 Command of the Blade 3:56
  • 9 Under the Guillotine 4:35

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