KREATOR is a German Thrash Metal from Essen, Germany and was formed in 1982. Kreator together with the bands Tankard , Destruction and Sodom belongs to the top 4 Teutonic ( German Thrash Metal ) bands,
Miland "Mille" Petrozza, Miland Petrozza, better known as Mille, is a German singer and guitarist. He is best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the thrash metal band Kreator. Kreator has been active since 1982 and is considered one of the "big four" of the German thrash metal scene, along with Destruction , Kreator , Sodom , and Tankard .
Mille Petrozza was born on December 4, 1965, in Essen, Germany. He founded Kreator in 1982 and has been the only constant member of the band throughout its career. Kreator's music has been described as a mix of thrash metal, death metal, and black metal, and they are known for their aggressive and intense live performances.
Petrozza has been the primary songwriter for Kreator and is responsible for the lyrics to most of their songs, which often deal with political and social issues. Over the course of their career, Kreator has released 17 studio albums and has toured extensively, both as headliners and as support acts for other metal bands.
In addition to his work with Kreator, Petrozza has been involved in several side projects and collaborations with other musicians. He is regarded as one of the most influential figures in the thrash metal genre and continues to tour and record with Kreator to this day.
Jürgen "Ventor" Reil ia German drummer and songwriter. He is best known as the former drummer of the German thrash metal band Kreator. Reil was a member of Kreator from 1983 to 1991 and appeared on several of the band's early albums, including "Endless Pain" (1985), "Pleasure to Kill" (1986), and "Terrible Certainty" (1987).highly regarded by fans and continues to influence the genre.
Reil is regarded as one of the most influential drummers in the thrash metal genre and is known for his fast and aggressive playing style. He left Kreator in 1991 to pursue other musical projects and has since played with several other metal bands. Despite his departure from Kreator, Reil's work with the band remains highly regarded by fans and continues to influence the genre.
Hailing from the industrial heart of Germany, Kreator is a sonic battering ram, a Teutonic thrash metal institution that has been bludgeoning eardrums and inciting mosh pits since the mid-80s. Their music is a relentless assault of speed, aggression, and apocalyptic imagery, fueled by Mille Petrozza's venomous rasp and a razor-sharp rhythm section. If you crave breakneck riffs, thunderous drums, and lyrics that tackle social injustice and political turmoil, then Kreator is your sonic weapon of choice. Prepare to be annihilated.
Nuclear Blast – NB 3155-1 , 2013 , Austria
Kreator's "Dying Alive" 2LP Yellow Vinyl, released in 2013, epitomizes the band's live intensity. The limited edition, pressed on striking yellow vinyl, caters to the vinyl resurgence, offering collectors an exclusive piece. Meticulous production, including audio mastering and unique packaging
Dying Alive ( Ltd Ed, Yellow Vinyl )
Noise N0025 , 1985 , Europe
This wasn't the polished, commercial thrash of the Bay Area. Kreator, with their unhinged energy and Mille Petrozza's venomous rasp, were the soundtrack to a Cold War nightmare. The album's production, while rough around the edges, only amplified its urgency. Recorded in Berlin's Musiclab Studio,
Endless Pain 12" Vinyl LP
Noise International – N 0129-1 , 1989 , Germany
"Extreme Aggression," the 1989 thrash metal masterpiece by Kreator, marked a pinnacle in the genre's history. Recorded in Los Angeles, the album's polished production accentuated the band's aggressive sound. The iconic cover art, designed by Malbuch, visually captured the album's intensity.
Extreme Aggression 12" Vinyl LP
Noise N 0047 , 1986 , Germany
Kreator's 1986 "Flag of Hate" 12" vinyl LP, a pinnacle of German thrash metal, holds historical significance. The album, with its iconic cover, features three intense tracks, including the exclusive "Awakening of the Gods" on Side B. Recorded at Musiclab Studios in Berlin
Flag of Hate 12" Vinyl LP
Combat Noise 88561-8125 , 1986 , USA
"Flag of Hate" was released in 1986 as a 12" vinyl LP album in the United States. The album features six tracks, including the title track, "Flag of Hate," which was previously released as a single in 1985. The album was produced by Harris Johns, a well-known producer in the thrash metal scene
Flag of Hate (USA) 12" Vinyl LP
Noise International N 0118-4 , 1988 , Germany
Kreator's "Out of the Dark... Into the Light" 12" Vinyl LP, born in May 1988 at Musiclab Berlin, unveils a thrash metal odyssey. Side A's studio tracks reflect meticulous artistry, while Side B captures the band's live brilliance at "Dynamo" Eindhoven.
Out of the Dark 12" Vinyl LP
NOISE N 0037 , 1986 , Germany
Kreator is a German thrash metal band that emerged during the 1980s. The band members on "Pleasure to Kill" were Roberto "Rob" Fioretti on bass, Miland "Mille" Petrozza on vocals and guitar, and Jürgen 'Ventor' Reil on drums. These talented musicians brought together their combined musical prowess
Pleasure to Kill 12" Vinyl LP
Noise International N 0086 , 1987 , Germany
"Terrible Certainty" by KREATOR, the 1987 thrash metal masterpiece, emerged from the hallowed halls of Hannover's Horus Studio. Produced by Roy Rowland, the album's sonic onslaught, marked by lightning-fast riffs and Mille Petrozza's visceral vocals, solidified KREATOR's global metal dominance.
Terrible Certainty 12" Vinyl LP