One man extreme metal act Kratornas is unleashing the next single “Evil and Plunder” off the forthcoming full-length album “God of the Tribes”, mastered by Dan Swanö (Dissection, Bloodbath, Marduk, Incantation), and is set for release on August 22, 2025, through Grathila Records.
The track is a blistering 3-minute descent into ritualistic chaos and psychological warfare. Unlike the band’s earlier hyperfast brutality, this song embraces a slower, more instinctual pacing that feels like a ceremonial march through scorched earth. It trades blast beats for hypnotic grooves, creating tension through repetition and raw texture. Its lyrical themes evoke sacrificial rites, spiritual rebellion, and the collapse of false idols. Recorded without compression or metronome, the track pulses with primal energy and is meant to feel “alive” in the listener’s head.
Kratornas comments on the single:
“This is about the world falling apart, with endless creeping war and violence. “Demons” rise, plague spreads, and the idea of peace is nonexistent. The lyrics talk about secret societies and symbols of ownership hidden in plain sight, with people turned into slaves (as seen on the album cover). It depicts a world ruled by greed and cruelty, where religion and authority become tools for mass murder, and no one is spared from the upcoming slaughter.”
Watch and listen to the lyric video premiere for “Evil and Plunder” via NoCleanSinging HERE.
Kratornas’ upcoming album “God of the Tribes” marks a bold evolution in the band’s sonic identity, trading its signature hyperfast brutality for a more instinctual, ritualistic atmosphere. The album channels apocalyptic themes and tribal mysticism through raw, uncompressed production and unconventional instrumentation—including chimes, jaw harps, and fretless bass. Mastered by Dan Swanö, the record pulses with organic tension across four sprawling tracks, including the hypnotic “Evil and Plunder” and the previously previewed “Ravaged by Hurakaan.” “God of the Tribes” is less a collection of songs and more a confrontation—an instinct-driven descent into chaos that refuses to conform.
“I don’t know… If they’re expecting another “superfast brutality” or “sudden excitement,” this album will alienate most of them. Look, Kratornas is done. I’m retired, and I’ve been doing “fast” for the first 15 years, so it’s time to “evolve” and do whatever I want with it now. On this album, I used instruments that were new to me, like a 7-string guitar for L/R channels, a 6-string fretless bass, and more. It will disappoint them because this one is NOT “fast,” no blast beats, no power chords, no distorted fizzy guitars—none of that stuff will be heard here. It’s about “BUILD UP” this time. If listened to loud, it’s ENERGY, motivation, and aggressive behavior. If you sit down and listen with good headphones, it will bring out a different “experience” because the mix is “moving and breathing,” if that makes sense. Kratornas is created by an active person for another active person. It’s not meant to be “experienced” by some lethargic, depressed “dude” with “mental health” issues looking to experience some… “atmosphere.” Kratornas drives “function”: working out, contributing to the community, training, etc. I don’t get this “suicidal metal” experience. Never that I encouraged the “fans” to slump inside, watch TV all day, and eat Cheerios. NO! We sleep when we’re dead! If you’re a hyper person, then Kratornas is your jam!”
Recommended for fans of Marduk, Beherit, Archgoat, Blasphemy, and Dark Funeral, Kratornas‘ “God of the Tribes” is available for album pre-order (CD) (Out Aug 22nd) – https://kratornas.bandcamp.
Lyric Video – “Ravaged by Hurakaan” – https://youtu.be/WcQVU7bvLx8
 Album Artwork (non-explicit) – 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)
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“With the upcoming release of God of the Tribes, extreme metal entity Kratornas returns from the abyss with a devastating new record that leans into ritualism, atmosphere, and unapologetic chaos. For over two decades, Kratornas has operated as a one-man war machine, who has consistently rejected conformity, trends, and convention.” – Crannk
“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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