KRATER
Phrenesis

2024 REISSUE

Digipak CD edition.

A 50-minute work broken into nine songs but unified as one winding, widescreen composition, Venenare shows KRATER at the height of their all-too-considerable powers, a blinding and windswept vortex of sumptuous songcraft and passionate execution. Motifs slice and dice, blast and race with a grace that's simply stunning, as melodic counterplay runs riot with a proud 'n' powerful assertion of classic metal sensibility. KRATER's contours here undeniably exude a sleek and urban quality, but with abstracted hints of their pagan past subtly woven in to the soundfield, the result is staunchly second-wave black metal bravely recast for the 21st century. Venenare is thus timeless, yet forward-thinking all the same.

180g, smoked amber

Prepare for an infernal journey into the depths of madness with Krater's latest masterpiece, "Phrenesis." Eisenwald proudly presents the fifth full-length album by the German black metal juggernaut, set to unleash its fury in various editions at the end of May via Eisenwald. The vinyl edition is set to be released in collaboration with Eternity Records around the end of June 2024.

Since its inception in 2003, Krater has been a relentless force in the metal underground, forging a path with a raw and modern take on black metal. Paying homage to the genre's wild origins while pushing boundaries with aggressive riffing, haunting melodies, and introspective lyrics, Krater has secured their status as a prominent figure in the European black metal landscape. Their evolution, showcased in albums like "Nocebo" (2011), "Urere" (2016), and "Venenare" (2019), has captivated audiences worldwide.

"Phrenesis" is a concept album delving fearlessly into the descent into madness and frenzy, as its title suggests. Lyrically and musically, the album explores the darkest corners of the human psyche, unraveling the mind and the chaos that ensues. With a thematic exploration of existential themes and a sonic blend of aggression and melancholic melodies, "Phrenesis" is a haunting representation of the chaotic journey toward insanity. Prepare for a deep listening experience that captures the harrowing descent into madness with fearful precision.

180g, black vinyl

Prepare for an infernal journey into the depths of madness with Krater's latest masterpiece, "Phrenesis." Eisenwald proudly presents the fifth full-length album by the German black metal juggernaut, set to unleash its fury in various editions at the end of May via Eisenwald. The vinyl edition is set to be released in collaboration with Eternity Records around the end of June 2024.

Since its inception in 2003, Krater has been a relentless force in the metal underground, forging a path with a raw and modern take on black metal. Paying homage to the genre's wild origins while pushing boundaries with aggressive riffing, haunting melodies, and introspective lyrics, Krater has secured their status as a prominent figure in the European black metal landscape. Their evolution, showcased in albums like "Nocebo" (2011), "Urere" (2016), and "Venenare" (2019), has captivated audiences worldwide.

"Phrenesis" is a concept album delving fearlessly into the descent into madness and frenzy, as its title suggests. Lyrically and musically, the album explores the darkest corners of the human psyche, unraveling the mind and the chaos that ensues. With a thematic exploration of existential themes and a sonic blend of aggression and melancholic melodies, "Phrenesis" is a haunting representation of the chaotic journey toward insanity. Prepare for a deep listening experience that captures the harrowing descent into madness with fearful precision.