One of the `big four’ of Teutonic thrash metal along with Destruction, Sodom and Tankard, Essen’s Kreator helped pioneer death metal and black metal but are best known and loved for their classic thrash metal style. The band were one of the first to sign to a major label and have sold over 2 million albums to date making them one of the best-selling German thrash metal bands of all time. They are touring Europe throughout 2016 and are working on a new album for release in 2017.
- ‘Love Us Or Hate Us (The Very Best Of The Noise Years 1985–1992)’ features tracks from the band’s 6 acclaimed Noise albums including Endless Pain, Pleasure To Kill and Extreme Aggression.
- ‘Love Us Or Hate’ is one of 8 new 2CD and digital compilations released as part of the Noise Lebt reissue series.
- Features striking packaging in a stylish digipack with new sleeve-notes featuring band interviews, photos and memorabilia.