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Kreator – Endless Pain – Compact Disc

Endless Pain is the debut studio album by German thrash metal band Kreator, released in 1985. This album marked the beginning of Kreator’s influential career in the thrash metal scene, showcasing their raw and aggressive style that would become a significant force in the genre.

Endless Pain is characterized by its fast-paced, aggressive guitar riffs, rapid drumming, and harsh vocals, which collectively create a relentless sonic assault typical of early thrash metal. The album’s production is notably raw and unpolished, which adds to the intensity and grittiness of the music. This raw sound was emblematic of the thrash metal movement during the mid-1980s, reflecting the genre’s underground roots and rebellious spirit.

Tracks like ‘Total Death,’ ‘Storm of the Beast,’ and the title track ‘Endless Pain’ demonstrate Kreator’s ability to combine speed and aggression with tight musicianship. The lyrics often explore themes of destruction, conflict, and the darker aspects of human nature, mirroring the intensity of the music.

Endless Pain was crucial in establishing Kreator’s reputation as one of the pioneers of German thrash metal, alongside other bands like Destruction and Sodom. The album is celebrated for its raw energy and has been influential in shaping the sound of European thrash metal. For fans of the genre, ‘Endless Pain’ represents the nascent stage of Kreator’s evolution and a significant piece of thrash metal history, highlighting the band’s contribution to the metal scene at large.

Track Listing
1. Endless Pain
2. Total Death
3. Storm of the Beast
4. Tormentor
5. Son of Evil
6. Flag of Hate
7. Cry War
8. Bonebreaker
9. Living in Fear
10. Dying Victims
Bonus Tracks:
11. Armies of Hell
12. Tormentor
13. Cry War
14. Bonebreaker