Following the announcement of the upcoming “Ravaged by Hurakaan” vinyl demo (out May 20th) and remix cassette (out May 30th), extreme metal entity Kratornas has unveiled the official artwork for the highly anticipated full-length album “God of the Tribes” (mastered by Dan Swanö (Edge of Sanity)) set for release on August 20th, 2025, through Grathila Records. In a dramatic departure from previous works, “God of the Tribes” represents a significant shift in Kratornas‘ approach. The mastermind behind the project explains:
“This album marks a turning point for KRATORNAS. Not because it tries to be “different” but because it couldn’t have come out any other way. Every part of this release came together naturally. The sound, the pacing, the tension… it wrote itself, shaped by instinct and intention. This album is unlike the usual Kratornas so to anyone expecting it to sound like “early Kratornas” will be disappointed.”
The striking album artwork perfectly complements the thematic elements of the record, which draws heavily from apocalyptic imagery and ritualistic concepts. Along with the artwork reveal, Kratornas has released an album teaser, giving fans their first glimpse into the sonic evolution that defines “God of the Tribes”.
Kratornas, formed in 1995, stands as the pioneering one-man extreme metal act originally from the Philippines and now based in Saskatoon, Canada. With roots tracing back to the underground tape trading scene of the late 1980s, Kratornas has forged its own path through extreme metal, evolving from its early Satanic themes to apocalyptic visions and now to a more nuanced, ritualistic approach with this upcoming release that is recommended for fans of all sorts of black metal.
Album Teaser – “God of the Tribes” – https://youtu.be/iQ6Z8VeWakQ
 Album Artwork (non-explicit) – Kratornas – God of the Tribes |
 Official Artwork – Kratornas – God of the Tribes |
Track Listing:
1. Cursed Sky Serpent (15:00)
2. Evil and Plunder (3:00)
3. Ravaged by Hurakaan (7:00)
4. Novena para Guerra (11:00)
Kratornas’ 7″ vinyl demo (out May 20th) features “Ravaged by Hurakaan” on Side A, with Side B containing an instrumental “Drum and Bass” version of the same track. This vinyl-exclusive release will not be available in digital format, making it a true collector’s item for dedicated fans. Kratornas will release a remix of the track on cassette (out May 30th). Both the vinyl and the upcoming album were mastered by Dan Swanö (Edge of Sanity).
“Ravaged by Hurakaan” serves as track #3 on the upcoming full-length album “God of the Tribes,” giving fans an early taste of what to expect from the new material. Unlike previous Kratornas releases known for their “superfast brutality,” this new material focuses on build-up and atmosphere, showcasing a significant evolution in sound.
Vinyl and cassette pre-orders are available at https://kratornas.bandcamp.
Vinyl – HURAKAN 7″ turntable-direct-to-cam – https://youtu.be/gnNNPniwPF8
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Vinyl Track Listing :
Side A: “Ravaged by Hurakaan” – demo/rough mix of track #3 from the upcoming album “God of the Tribes”
Side B: “Drum and Bass” Instrumental of track #3 from the upcoming album “God of the Tribes”
The cassette – KRATORNAS – Ravaged by Hurakaan (QUE DIABLO Remix) featuring DJ Aromaz
Track Listing:
Cassette Side A: (28 Minutes)
1. Ravaged by Hurakaan (Que Diablo remix featuring DJ Amoraz) [2025]
2. Ravaged by Hurakaan (Demo/Rough Mix from 7″ vinyl) [2025]
3. Spit on God (2016/Sub Mix) *
4. Human Livestock (2019/Bulldozer Version) *
5. Three Unclean Spirits (2009) *
* = additional tracks to fill a C60. Mixed “exclusively” for this Cassette.
Cassette Side B: (29 Minutes)
6. Swarm of Rattlesnakes (2015/Meditative Ambient)
Vinyl / Cassette Credits:
Performed, Produced, Recorded, and Mixed by Bruno Zamora
All Lyrics and Music written by Bruno Zamora
Layout and Cover Artwork by Bruno Zamora
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“I think it’s a good thing that it is a bit darker for music this intense and with so much “action” in the upper midrange – Dan Swano (on mastering God of the Tribes)
“Kratornas has returned and have taken large steps in progression with their musical maelstrom of violence.” – Canadian Assault (2017 – Human Livestock 7″ EP)
“What’s even better is that the music doesn’t just move in the sense that a rocket moves. The songs are more than sheer exultations in the thrill of speed and violence. They also change course. They veer into hammering grooves; they bolt into bursts of blood-pumping thrash riffing; they pulse like some kind of laser weapon being triggered. Yes, the songs are often deranged — when Kratornas is in full grind mode, you can imagine oceans of blood spray ejected from a fire hose and bodies being atomized in a frenzied butchery — but there’s impressive intricacy and dynamism in the songs, as well as jaw-dropping technical skill and manifest blood lust.” – No Clean Singing (2016 – Devoured by Damnation LP)
“If you like chaotic, blasting Black Metal, then this is a good bet.” (2016 – Devoured by Damnation LP)
“This album is intense. From start to finish Kratornas is absolutely relentless and have put together one hell of an album with a whole lot of everything in the mix without sounding repetitive.” – Metal At The Gates (2016 – Devoured by Damnation LP)
“While its – drum and guitar/voice – format might suggest similarities with the Inquisition, in sound terms are two quite distinct entities. Here there is a greater degree of chaos and a greater departure from the traditional scene (second wave of black metal) than the one we can find ourselves in Inquisition. Basically it is what would happen if we join powerviolence with black metal. It is something that impresses, without a doubt, but that may have a tendency to tire. Fortunately this does not happen much here because all the themes end up having healthy dynamics, mainly a healthy rib of primitive death metal ( plus an element to join the party) and mainly a solo guitar taken from the breca that looks like a bouncing diabolite. Awesome and surprising album.” – World of Metal Mag (2016 – Devoured by Damnation LP)
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