Creator

Kreator are a German thrash metal band from Essen, formed in 1982, whose sound sits at the harder, more aggressive end of European thrash — closer to early Sodom or Destruction than their Bay Area contemporaries. Founding members Mille Petrozza and Ventor have kept the band active for over four decades, releasing Hate Über Alles in 2022 to strong reception within the thrash underground. Their live sets draw heavily on the classic catalogue alongside newer material, and Petrozza's stage presence as both vocalist and rhythm guitarist has been the anchor of the band's reputation as a reliable live act across decades of touring.