Description
Originally released in 1987, Terrible Certainty is Kreator at full velocity — a razor‑sharp, technically elevated leap from Pleasure to Kill and one of the defining statements of European thrash. Mille Petrozza’s riffing is more intricate, Ventor’s drumming more precise, and the songwriting more dynamic without losing the ferocity that made the band a cornerstone of the Teutonic Big Four.
This era cemented Kreator as Germany’s answer to the Bay Area giants, and Terrible Certainty remains a benchmark for aggressive, high‑speed metal.
Why This Record Is in the Crimson Vinyl Collection
This album is a must‑have for any serious thrash collector — not just because of its historical weight, but because it captures Kreator at the moment they evolved from raw brutality into disciplined, world‑class precision.
For Crimson Vinyl, it’s an essential inclusion:
• A cornerstone of late‑’80s thrash
• A fan‑favourite with enduring influence
• A record that still sounds urgent, violent, and relevant
Whether you’re building a Kreator run or expanding your classic thrash shelf, Terrible Certainty is one of those albums that belongs in every collection.
Track Listing:
Side A
Blind Faith
Storming with Menace
Terrible Certainty
As The World Burns
Side B
Toxic Trace
No Escape
One of Us
Behind the Mirror
Side C – Out of the Dark…
Impossible to Cure
Lamb to the Slaughter
Terrible Certainty (Live)
Riot of Violence (Live)
Side D – …Into the Light EP
Awakening of the Gods (Live)
Flag of Hate (Live)
Love Us or Hate Us (Live)
Behind the Mirror (Live)
