Full dates have been revealed for KREATOR's "Krushers of the World" European tour with CARCASS, EXODUS, and NAILS — one of the heaviest and most anticipated touring packages assembled for 2026. The trek kicks off March 20 at MEO Arena in Lisbon, Portugal and wraps April 25 in Copenhagen, Denmark, spanning over five weeks of relentless extreme metal across the European continent. Highlights include London, Manchester, Glasgow, Paris, Milan, Berlin, Stockholm, and Warsaw among many other cities.
The four-band bill represents a staggering concentration of extreme metal royalty. KREATOR, the German thrash titans headlining in support of their sixteenth album, are joined by CARCASS — the Liverpool grindcore-turned-melodic-death-metal legends who remain one of the most creatively vital bands in extreme music. EXODUS bring Bay Area thrash credibility and a live reputation for absolute chaos, with frontman Steve "Zetro" Souza's manic energy ensuring every show becomes a controlled demolition. NAILS, the California hardcore-grind trio, provide the most extreme opening slot imaginable, their sets a concentrated blast of violence that sets the tone for the evening.
The tour supports KREATOR's sixteenth album dropping January 16 via Nuclear Blast. Ticket pre-sales are generating tremendously strong demand across all European markets, with multiple dates selling out within hours of going on sale. The routing is comprehensive, ensuring fans across Southern, Western, Northern, and Eastern Europe all have access to what promises to be a benchmark touring event. For extreme metal fans, this package represents a rare opportunity to see four distinct approaches to heavy music — thrash, death metal, grindcore, and hardcore — united on a single bill.