German thrash metal legends Kreator are set to conquer American audiences once again. The band has officially announced a headline tour of the United States for the spring of 2026, marking their first run of shows in the country since 2024. Joining them for this aggressive trek will be British extreme metal pioneers Carcass and rising thrash outfit Cold Steel.
The tour is scheduled to launch on May 7 at Revolution Live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and will conclude on May 23 at The Paramount in Huntington, New York. In addition to the club dates, Kreator will make high-profile appearances at major U.S. festivals, including Welcome to Rockville, Sonic Temple, and the Maryland Deathfest.
In a statement to their fans, the band expressed excitement about showcasing material from their forthcoming sixteenth studio album.
“Hordes! Kreator return to the U.S. next year to celebrate our brand new record Krushers Of The World,” the band stated. “We’ll be bringing the mighty Carcass and Cold Steel for a run of headline shows, as well as making a few festival appearances.”
Tickets for the tour will be available starting with an artist pre-sale on Thursday, December 11, at 10:00 a.m. local time. The general on-sale follows on Friday, December 12, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
The tour announcement adds to an already massive year for the band. Kreator is gearing up to release Krushers Of The World on January 16, 2026, via Nuclear Blast Records. The album has already generated significant buzz with its latest single, “Satanic Anarchy,” which was released earlier this month accompanied by a music video paying homage to the horror classic “Hellraiser.”
Frontman Mille Petrozza has described the new material as a “divine revolt of the mind,” promising fans a collection of fast-paced thrash riffs and anthemic choruses. The album also features the track “Tränenpalast,” further cementing the band’s current fascination with 1980s horror aesthetics.
Before hitting the U.S., Kreator will be busy across the Atlantic. The band is scheduled for a major European and UK headline tour earlier in the year, where they will be supported by Exodus and Nails, ensuring that the “Krushers” era begins with global domination.
Kreator Spring 2026 U.S. Tour Dates:
- May 07 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – Revolution Live
- May 08 – Daytona Beach, FL – Welcome to Rockville (Festival)
- May 10 – Atlanta, GA – The Masquerade
- May 11 – Knoxville, TN – The Mill & Mine
- May 12 – Raleigh, NC – The Ritz
- May 14 – Worcester, MA – Palladium
- May 15 – McKees Rocks, PA – Roxian Theatre
- May 16 – Columbus, OH – Sonic Temple (Festival)
- May 18 – Davenport, IA – Capitol Theatre
- May 19 – Minneapolis, MN – First Avenue
- May 20 – Chicago, IL – Romova Theatre
- May 22 – Baltimore, MD – Maryland Deathfest (Festival)
- May 23 – Huntington, NY – Paramount
