German thrash metal titans KREATOR have wrapped the European leg of their massive "Hate Über Alles" World Tour 2026, completing 47 dates across 23 countries between December 2025 and March 7, 2026. The tour, supporting their critically acclaimed 2022 album of the same name, was hailed by fans and press alike as one of the finest touring productions in thrash metal history — combining KREATOR's legendary on-stage intensity with a sophisticated light and video show designed by longstanding collaborator Jochen Böttcher.
Frontman Mille Petrozza confirmed in a post-tour statement that the European leg surpassed all expectations, with every arena date selling out in advance and several shows being upgraded to larger venues mid-cycle. Total attendance across the 47 European dates exceeded 350,000 — a new milestone for the band. Standout shows included two sold-out nights at the Lanxess Arena in Cologne (KREATOR's hometown of Essen is nearby), a legendary night at the Wembley Arena in London, and an emotional homecoming show at the Zenith in Munich.
Support acts TRIVIUM and WAKE provided excellent opening sets throughout the tour, with TRIVIUM's own headline status ensuring that fan crossover was significant. The setlist drew from the entire KREATOR catalog, with particular emphasis on "Pleasure to Kill" (1986) and "Coma of Souls" (1990) alongside the newer material. KREATOR will now take a short break before embarking on the North American leg of the tour, which begins April 15 in Toronto and runs through June 12 in Seattle. A special South American leg is also planned for October–November 2026.