German thrash metal veterans KREATOR paid homage to their iconic "Pleasure To Kill" era with a special "deep cuts" set on Saturday, May 23, at the Maryland Deathfest XXI in Baltimore.
The fan-filmed video of the entire concert can be seen below.
The band's setlist was carefully curated from three classic albums: "Pleasure To Kill", "Terrible Certainty", and "Extreme Aggression".
This exclusive performance showcased KREATOR's unique blend of melodic hooks, harsh riffs, and intense energy.
Fan-filmed footage offers a glimpse into the band's high-octane live show.
KREATOR has been busy promoting their 16th studio album, "Krushers Of The World", released on January 16, 2026 via Nuclear Blast Records.
Produced by Jens Bogren, the album was recorded at Fascination Street Studios in Örebro, Sweden.
The LP's cover artwork was created by Polish visionary Zbigniew Bielak.
Before the album's arrival, KREATOR released several singles from "Krushers Of The World", including "Seven Serpents", "Tränenpalast", and "Satanic Anarchy".
The single "Tränenpalast" features guest vocals by extreme metal vocalist Britta Görtz of the band HIRAES.
In support of their album, KREATOR embarked on an extensive European tour with over 20 countries visited.
The trek kicked off on March 20, 2026 in Lisbon, Portugal, and concluded on April 25, 2026 in Copenhagen, Denmark.
This massive effort brought together fellow metal titans CARCASS, EXODUS, and NAILS for a triumphant live experience.
Most recently, KREATOR completed a U.S.
headline tour, with stops at key festivals like Welcome To Rockville, Sonic Temple, and Maryland Deathfest.
The tour began on May 7 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and concluded on May 23 in Baltimore.
The band's history has been documented in an official KREATOR documentary, "Hate & Hope", premiered in July 2025 at the Munich International Film Festival and given a theatrical release in September of that year.
Directed by Cordula Kablitz-Post, the film offers an intimate look into the band's world.
Additionally, frontman Mille Petrozza released his official German-language autobiography, "Your Heaven, My Hell - Mein Leben, Heavy Metal Und Wie Das Alles Passieren Konnte", written with journalist Torsten Groß and published in August 2025 via Ullstein Verlag.