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Pleasure to Kill

Kreator - Pleasure to Kill Audio CD

A fair review of the Kreator "Pleasure to Kill" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all Kreator reviews here, or go back to the Kreator tabs.

Band: Kreator
Title: Pleasure to Kill
Rating:

Release Date: 2001-02-20
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: Choir of the Damned 2: Ripping Corpse 3: Death Is Your Saviour 4: Pleasure to Kill 5: Riot of Violence 6: Pestilence 7: Carrion 8: Command of the Blade 9: Under the Guillotine 10: Flag of Hate [*] 11: Take Their Lives [*] 12: Awakening of the Gods [*]

Intensity Redefined

This album has it all. Ah, Kreator, how your chilling songs of death, pain and torment can warm my heart! This album is by far their best (in your humble correspondent's opinion); it is also one of the top five thrash albums ever made. Fast, twisting guitar riffs, complex and highly unique-sounding drumming - and Mille Petrozza's voice. A style somewhat lacking today, Petrozza's voice epitomizes sheer venom and lingual cruelty, especially on this album. But the most notable aspect of the album is its solos. Now, to clarify, I am the type of metalhead who concentrates on riffs or frenetic tempos as opposed to the solos. To be wowed by anything short of a Dimebag Darrel or Ol Drake solo is rare indeed, and even those two astounding lead guitarists don't always pass my tests. On this album, however, I am literally astounded at each and every one of the solos. They fit perfectly with each song, often transitioning into a killer riff at the end. Truly astounding.

Intro (10/10) - I hear it's called "Choir of the Damned", but for the sake of surety it will be called "intro" in this review. A mood-setting intro, it sets the tone perfectly. Not necessarily a song or even an instrumental, it's a musical melody interspersed with ominous sounds of crows and vultures. For what it is intended to be, it is completely flawless.

Ripping Corpse (10/10) - What a song to start the album off! From the instant the - forgive the pun - ripping riff pounds into your skull to the moment it lets off, you are treated to an astounding metal performance the likes of which is simply not seen in this day and age. It is very nearly the crown-jewel of the album. The solo is very good.

Death Is Your Savior (7/10) - One of the weaker songs, it is a simple Kreator song. Towards the end, its uninspired riff takes off with a brutal punching riff punctuated by Mille Petrozza's gruesome voice. The solo is very good.

Pleasure to Kill (10/10) - This is the best song on the album, one of the best songs ever made and vies for Raining Blood as the best metal song ever conceived. This song is perfect in every way imaginable. Its initial, main riff is incredible, punctuated by a rhythmic and complex drum pattern, interspersed with Mille Petrozza's frightening tale of the vampiric night life. The solo is, again, one of the best in metal, but most importantly it segues perfectly into the sickest, most awesome riff ever made. Like the Raining Blood riff, it is kept in reserve, almost like a cavalry charge or an ace of spades, waiting to be unleashed on the unsuspecting ears of the hapless metalhead who is without doubt already headbanging and devil horning to kingdom-come. When it is finally unveiled, the pounding riff drives a stake into your skull while Petrozza's voice mocks you from above. Vocals, lyrics, guitars, drums, riffs, it's all top-notch on this song. They pulled out all the stops; now sit back and enjoy.

Pestilence (8/10) - The chorus wasn't my favorite, but the rest of the song is solid. Towards the end it starts to shine. This is the closest thing to an epic on this song, at nearly seven minutes. The riff is interesting and appealing. The solo is very good.

Carrion (8/10) - Hard to place, it'd be something like an eight-and-a-half out of ten if I were fair. A wandering riff helps keep things interesting. The solos (plural) are very good and highly creative.

Command of the Blade (9/10) - A fun little guitar-wail as an intro, and this song takes off with a gusto. The chorus makes up for the lacking chorus in Pestilence, featuring a brand new riff and great double bass drumming. The solo is very good.

Under the Guillotine (9/10) - Shredding guitar intro, and a shockingly venomous chorus. The riff isn't as inspired as it could be, but the chorus makes up for it. The solo is very good.

In closing, this album is as close to perfect as you're likely to get. Second only to Dark Angel's Darkness Descends in my personal favorite album list, and that's likely due to me hearing Darkness Descends first. A great album; a must have for any thrash metalhead, worth a shot for any modern metalhead, and probably not a smart move if you're into pop or country. If you're looking to get into decent metal, this probably isn't the best place to start. If you're wanting to ease into good metal, check out Metallica or Megadeth; this is the big leagues of extreme metal, and is quite the acquired taste. Keep a note, buy Master of Puppets, and come back later.

european answer to early slayer-pure german thrash metal
their are hints of all great thrash bands before them especially slayer and sodom and venom but no rip off band they are very much of their own style and talent. strait forward in your face german speed/thrash metal.

Under the guill-o-tiiiiiiine!!!!.
This was definitely an eighties thrash metal masterpiece! you cannot consider your metal collection complete without owning Pleasure To Kill. This is without a doubt one of the best thrash/speed metal albums I've ever heard. With not-so-good production, growling vocals, frantic drumming and intense riffing, Kreator had all the trade-marks of the new breed of extreme metal bands of the late eighties. But in spite of technical shortcomings and average musicianship Pleasure to kill today ranks as one of my favorite thrash-albums, I mean sure the production wasn't particularly that good but I think it enhances the overall music and it sounds raw and brutal as hell. The song structures are traditional but with frequent riff changes which alternates between staccato and more groovy melody. it also has memorable riffs, horrendously violent lyrics and all this coming from a young band full of enthusiasm and talent. Every track is astounding but my favorite has to be Riot of Violence, Ripping Corpse, the highly underrated Under The Guillotine (Under Tha Guill-o-tiiiiiiine!!!!) and Pleasure To Kill. Buy this now if you are a fan of Slayer, old-style Sepultura or Morbid Angel, and get headbanging to some vintage ferocious German thrash!!!. .

Brutal
Coma of souls was my fav Kreator disc for years but then I heard Pleasure to kill. I have been a Kreator fan for awhile now and just got Pleasure to kill believe it or not. The disc came out in 1986 and the only disc I think can rival this is Slayer's Reign in blood, thats a bold statement for a hardcore Slayer fan. my fav tracks are Pleasure to kill and Riot of Violence, a good head banging album! Kreator rules.

German Thrash ist Krieg

This is not a bad thing at all though. For those of you who learned of Kreator late in the game as myself, this is not Enemy of God in the slightest. Just pointing out the different vibe this cd gives off.

Basically if you combined Slayer, but actually knew how to continually come up with anthemic thrash songs, along with an ability to have fitting solos too, youd have Kreator's early material.

Pleasure to Kill is a must have for any Kreator fan. .

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