Hordes of Chaos explained

Hordes of Chaos
Type:studio
Artist:Kreator
Cover:Kreator-hoc.jpg
Caption:Cover art by Joachim Luetke
Released:13 January 2009
Recorded:July–August 2008 at Titonus Studios in Germany
Genre:Thrash metal
Length:38:27
Label:SPV/Steamhammer
Producer:Moses Schneider
Prev Title:Enemy of God
Prev Year:2005
Next Title:Phantom Antichrist
Next Year:2012

Hordes of Chaos is the twelfth studio album by German thrash metal band Kreator, released in 2009.

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 had recorded an album this way since Pleasure to Kill in 1986.[1]

He described the album as "it combines the best moments of our back catalogue with the intensity and experience of 2009".[2] Hordes of Chaos also marked the first time since its inception that Kreator had not changed their lineup after at least two albums.

The album was released in three different formats. The standard edition was issued in a jewel case and featured 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 from the other versions.[3] [4]

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.[5]

Re-release

The album was re-released as the 'Ultra Riot' box set edition in mid-2010. It featured new artwork, extended liner notes by Joel McIver, 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).[6] [7]

Credits

Kreator
Production

Charts

ChartPeak
position
US Billboard 200[8]
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[9]
US Heatseekers Albums (Billboard)[10]
US Top Tastemaker Albums (Billboard)[11]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Blabbermouth . KREATOR Begins Recording New Album . 28 July 2008 . 8 October 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20080827215259/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=101720 . 27 August 2008 .
  2. Jones. Tim. March 2009. Kaos Theory. Record Collector. 360. 18.
  3. Web site: Blabbermouth . KREATOR: New Album Artwork Revealed . 8 October 2008 . 8 October 2008 . https://web.archive.org/web/20081015222022/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=106419 . 15 October 2008 .
  4. Web site: http://www.faceculture.tv/index.php?cnti_key=11759506 . Faceculture . 22 February 2012 . 20 February 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120220080937/http://www.faceculture.tv/index.php?cnti_key=11759506 . dead .
  5. Web site: Blabbermouth . KREATOR's 'Hordes Of Chaos' Lands On BILLBOARD Chart . https://archive.today/20120909144633/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=112893 . 9 September 2012 . 21 January 2009 . 22 January 2009 .
  6. Web site: Blabbermouth . KREATOR: 'Hordes of Chaos - Ultra Riot' Box Set Details Revealed . https://archive.today/20120910182427/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=141987 . 10 September 2012 . 23 June 2010 . 20 July 2010 .
  7. Web site: Brave Words. KREATOR - Hordes of Chaos - Ultra Riot Box Set Detailed. 23 June 2010. 20 July 2010.
  8. Web site: Kreator Chart History (Billboard 200). https://web.archive.org/web/20211117205027/https://www.billboard.com/artist/kreator/chart-history/tlp/. Billboard. 17 November 2021. 7 September 2024.
  9. Web site: Kreator Chart History (Independent Albums). https://web.archive.org/web/20211118024707/https://www.billboard.com/artist/kreator/chart-history/ind/. Billboard. 18 November 2021. 8 September 2024.
  10. Web site: Kreator Chart History (Heatseekers Albums). https://web.archive.org/web/20211118005518/https://www.billboard.com/artist/kreator/chart-history/tln/. Billboard. 18 November 2021. 8 September 2024.
  11. Web site: Kreator Chart History (Top Tastemakers Albums). https://web.archive.org/web/20220609005350/https://www.billboard.com/artist/kreator/chart-history/tas/. Billboard. 9 June 2022. 8 September 2024.

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