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Kreator

Kreator formed in Essen, Germany in 1982 with Mille Petrozza on vocals and guitar, Jörg "Tritze" Trzebiatowski on bass, and Jürgen "Ventor" Reil on drums....

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Editor's note

Kreator's thrash metal sound defined German speed.

A German thrash metal band that formed in Essen in 1982 and has released over fifteen studio albums.

For a quick sense of Kreator, listen to 'Flag Of Hate' and 'Pleasure to Kill.' They frame the band's relentless energy and thrash roots.

Kreator's 1986 album 'Pleasure to Kill' became a thrash metal staple, and songs like 'Flag Of Hate' have defined their sound for decades. They've shrugged off criticism of their lyrics as part of their artistic approach. Their music, from early demos to later tracks like 'Hate Übers Alles,' has kept a thrash foundation even through experimental phases.

They formed in 1982 and caught Noise Records' attention with the 1984 EP 'End of the World.' In the 1990s, they tried industrial and groove elements before circling back to thrash. Over fifteen studio albums include 'Extreme Aggression' in 1989.

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Kreator formed in Essen, Germany in 1982 with Mille Petrozza on vocals and guitar, Jörg "Tritze" Trzebiatowski on bass, and Jürgen "Ventor" Reil on drums. Their early demos and the 1984 EP "End of the World" caught the ear of Noise Records, setting them up for what came next.

In 1986, they released "Pleasure to Kill," and the title track became a thrash metal staple. That album, along with songs like "Flag Of Hate" and later material such as "Hate Übers Alles," defined their sound through the decades. They've put out over fifteen studio albums, including "Extreme Aggression" in 1989.

During the 1990s, Kreator tried incorporating industrial and groove elements into their music, which didn't sit well with some of their original fans. They eventually circled back to a thrash foundation. Their lyrics have sometimes drawn criticism, but the band has generally shrugged it off as part of their artistic approach.

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