The above tagline has been attached to recent works by bands such as Killswitch Engage, Atreyu, Trivium, etc., when it really deserves to go to Kreator's "Enemy of God". After spending the last few years in an experimental phase, Kreator return with a brutal and crushing real thrash album that recalls the glory days of Slayer and Megadeth. Kreator has never sounded better than they do here, with the songs themselves more complex in their structure and the lyrics providing actual insight instead of constant screaming. The opening title track is an instant classic, while "World Anarchy", "Dystopia", "Voices of the Dead", and "Dying Race Apocalypse" are some of the best material this band has ever created. Forget the pretenders flooding the metal market today, Kreator is the real deal, and "Enemy of God" is the true metal masterpiece of the new milennium.

As other reviewers have illuded to, this album may be better than earlier Kreator albums because with the exception of "Ventor" all the instruments have gotten better over the years. Most importantly, Kreator has learned to write a really good, well put together song.

After spending almost a decade in non-Thrash, experimental areas of metal, Kreator have returned with a Thrash album that amazingly doesn't sound rehashed. All the riffs are really amazing and most importantly, they're memorable. Former albums like Endless Pain and Pleasure to Kill, Terrible Certainty, and Extreme Aggression all sounded good and had a lot of fury at the time, but all of them except for Pleasure to Kill were just run-of-the-mill Thrash songs.

This is rare but I don't think there is a song that I don't like. You know how there is always that one song on the album that you think is really lame? It's not here...And even though the music is Thrash it never ceases to be interesting, always being creative.

The production is really good for this album and it shows that they spent a lot of time on the editing. The guitars are definitely the highlighted instrument of the album. Great guitar work, complicated but furious with tons of aggression. The vocalist, Mille Petrozza, sounds more possessed than ever screaming the ideological lyrics. The best thing is that his voice hasn't changed much if at all. The bass is non-existent for most of the album (if there even is one) and all the better. (I mean come on, this ain't Forced Entry here!) The drumming is good, especially the opening fill on "Impossible Brutality" and the break in "Enemy of God". As a drummer, I can listen and appreciate all the beats.

If you loved stuff like Nuclear Assault, Slayer, Megadeth, Sodom, Destruction, Coroner, Exodus, Heathen, Sadus, D.R.I., Hirax, Anthrax, Whiplash etc. prepare to get you #ss kicked. The old days may be over but in the same way this CD sounds "so old" yet "so new". Yes, this album is that good. Better than any of the other Thrash bands that came out with albums in 2004. Get IT NOW!

Enemy of God is by far the best cd ever released by Kreator. Not a single sub-par, filler, or even slightly weak track on the album. The songs are more or less a combination of all the different Kreator sounds from their entire career. Everything from the aggression and technical aspects of the early work, to the more experimental sounds of Outcast and Endorama. I bought this cd after I heard the title track, and although it is still my favorite, the others are just as good.

Enemy of God (12/10) - In my opinion, the best song on the cd. A fantastic opener that never lets up. Great song to sing along with. It feels like it has three choruses, but really only one. A very epic sound, and great solos and lyrics.

Impossible Brutality (10/10) - This song reminds me alot of the Violent Revolution album. Mid-paced song with a great chorus and intelligent lyrics.

Suicide Terrorist (9/10) - This one will grow on you quickly. Direct and to the point. No fat whatsoever.

World Anarchy (9/10) - I would give this 10/10, but it reminds me a bit too much of the title track. A great, fast song with, again, very good lyrics.

Dystopia (10/10) - A perfect example of why Kreator is the greatest thrash band around. The chorus reminds me of the work on Outcast. One of my favorites on the cd.

Voices of the Dead (11/10) - Mille tries something a little different on this song and it sounds great. Extremely catchy. Not poppy, mind you, by any means, just catchy. "Tonight I hear you whisper deep inside my head!" Just a great song...

Murder Fantasies (10/10) - Sounds like Extreme Aggression! Features a guest guitar solo from Michael Ammott (Arch Enemy, Carcass). Enough said.

When Death Makes It's Dominion (8/10) - Another mid-paced thrasher similar to Impossible Brutality. I love the breakdown before the chorus.

One Evil Comes, A Million Follow (9/10) - Again, very much reminds me of Outcast. Think Phobia, but more melodic.

Dying Race Apocalypse (12/10) - Just a hair behind Enemy of God as my favorite song on the album. Awsome acoustic guitar intro followed by the heaviest, most lyrically intense song on the cd.

Under a Total Blackened Sky (10/10) - Save some of the best for last. An amazing piece of thrash brutality.

The Ancient Plague (11/10) - This song also has a very epic feel to it. Great lyrics, leads, riffs...everything perfect. There are spoken word parts that add an infinite amount of depth to the song. "A savior appears, in a red mask in front of me... And Satan is his name!"

Overall, this is one of the most amazing albums I've heard in a really long time. Great musicianship, lyrics, structure and perfect production (Andy Sneap). Get the digipak version with the bonus DVD. It includes making of footage and interviews for both the album and the Impossible Brutality video, as well as live footage of Phobia, Violent Revolution and the video clip for Impossible Brutality. Oh, the packaging and artwork are both great as well. With this release, Kreator has just crushed all the pathetic bands that are trying to market their watered-down MtV metal to unsuspecting victims (Slipknot, LoG, KsE, etc.) Kreator once again shows everyone how real metal is done. If anyone surpases this release in 2005, better yet in the next 5 years, I'll be extremely impressed.

I love Thrash, but living here in the US I was knowledgable only about the bands spawned by the bay-area..my favourite being MegadetH. Since thrash isn't played as it used to in the early days, I kinda got used to the idea it had evolved..until I stumbled across ENEMY OF GOD at best buy. "Thrash Metal at its Best" says the label and boy was I blown away. I have gotten kinda bored of Megadeth's "The System has failed" but this one has me hooked.

These guys are relentless. What is spectacular about the music is the way it is executed..no holds barred, just the right amount of guitar solos and double bass, awesome vocals and atmosphere. I think Mille has a great voice..right up there with Zetro and Angelripper. The riffs are like Iron Maiden with a twist...very memorable.

Stand out songs..Enemy of God..The best song on the album.

Other personal favourites include Voices of the Dead (great great bass intro), Murder Fantasies (guest solo by Michael Amott), When Death Takes its Dominion (the chugging main riff) and Dying race apocalypse.

If you like this album you should also try listening to Sodom's "Tapping the Vein" and Destruction's "Cracked Brain"

Also be on the lookout for new Sodom and Destruction albums later this year.

Have fun. Thrash Rules!!

I've been a metal fan since 1986, but I was never really into Kreator back in the day, preferring the Bay Area thrash scene, along with Anthrax and Overkill.

But this resurgence in metal has me digging around to see what's being put out lately, and this album blows the doors off of most of the albums from even my favorite acts. Don't get me wrong, the latest Exodus album (Atrocity Exhibition: Exhibit A) is some of their best stuff (same for Testament's Formation of Damnation), but neither one of them instantly had me banging my head from the get-go and feeling the intensity throughout.

I am so happy to be thrashing again to some really superb metal.