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Dying Alive
Metal · 2013

Dying Alive

Kreator

A massive 24-track live document of German thrash royalty. High-velocity riffs, militant crowd chants, and a wall of sound recorded in the heart of the Ruhr area.

August 30, 2013 · Back On Black

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Dying Alive is the sonic equivalent of a controlled explosion. Recorded in the band's home region at the Turbinehalle in Oberhausen, it captures Kreator at a modern peak, where their 80s aggression has been refined into a high-precision weapon. The sound is massive, benefiting from a modern Nuclear Blast production that ensures every snare hit and guitar lick is felt in the chest. It is not just a live album; it is a testament to the endurance of Teutonic thrash, sounding cleaner and more powerful than many studio efforts.

Moments Worth Listening For
The transition from the haunting intro of Mars Mantra into the explosive opening riff of Phantom Antichrist.
The deafening roar of the Oberhausen crowd during the call-and-response section of Pleasure to Kill.
The blistering speed of Enemy of God where the double-bass drumming reaches a near-mechanical velocity.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Dying Alive sound next to the rest of Kreator's catalogue?

Live Recording+2.6σ

The production is built around live recording than this artist usually allows.

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