Kreator Set First U.S. Tour Since 2024, Featuring Bassist Frédéric Leclercq
German thrash metal outfit Kreator is ready to take the U.S. by storm this spring with their first stateside tour since 2024. The band has dubbed the tour “Krushers of the USA” in reference to their upcoming 16th studio album, Krushers of the World.
The band will kick things off in Fort Lauderdale, Florida as part of the Revolution Live festival followed by Welcome to Rockville in Daytona Beach the next day. From there, they’ll travel into New England and swing into the Midwest before wrapping up in Huntington, New York on May 23rd.
Kreator is anchored by bass heavyweight Frédéric Leclercq, who joined the fold in 2020. Speed metal fans may also recognize him as the previous bassist for Dragonforce, with whom he played for 14 years.
Check out Leclercq in the music video for “Seven Serpents” from Kreator’s upcoming album.
Kreator “Krushers of the USA” 2026 Tour Dates:
| Date | Location | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| May 07 | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Revolution Live* |
| May 08 | Daytona Beach, FL | Welcome to Rockville* |
| May 10 | Atlanta, GA | The Masquerade |
| May 11 | Knoxville, TN | The Mill & Mine |
| May 12 | Raleigh, NC | The Ritz |
| May 14 | Worcester, MA | Palladium |
| May 15 | McKees Rocks, PA | Roxian Theatre |
| May 16 | Columbus, OH | Sonic Temple* |
| May 18 | Davenport, IA | Capitol Theatre |
| May 19 | Minneapolis, MN | First Avenue |
| May 20 | Chicago, IL | Romova Theatre |
| May 22 | Baltimore, MD | Maryland Deathfest* |
| May 23 | Huntington, NY | Paramount |
* Festival
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