Hate über alles

Released in 2022, Hate über alles marks Kreator's fifteenth studio album and their first to feature bassist Frédéric Leclercq (formerly of DragonForce). Recorded at Hansa Studios in Berlin with producer Arthur Rizk, the album represents a synthesis of the band's various eras: the raw aggression of their 80s teutonic thrash roots, the experimentalism of the 90s, and the melodic sophistication of their 21st-century output. Critics from AllMusic and laut.de praised the album for its high-octane energy and the seamless integration of melodic death metal elements. Notably, the track 'Midnight Sun' features Sofia Portanet, marking a rare use of clean female vocals in the band's discography. The album's lyrical themes continue Petrozza's tradition of sharp social critique, targeting digital polarization and political tyranny. It solidified Kreator's position as the most commercially successful and creatively restless member of the 'Teutonic Big Four.'