KREATOR’s MILLE PETROZZA Is Hard At Work On A New Record

In a latest dialogue with Portugal’s Look Mag, Kreator‘s mastermind Mille Petrozza offered an replace on the progress of the band’s new materials. Regardless of their newest album, Hate Über Alles, having been launched in 2022, Petrozza revealed that he is been constantly engaged on new materials.

“I am writing music continually. I do know that Hate Über Alles got here out in 2022, but it surely was mendacity there for over a 12 months. So, to us, the album got here out virtually in ’21 as a result of the music was finished and we did not launch it as a result of there was nonetheless lockdown and we wished to attend till the entire pandemic was over,” he shared (as transcribed by Blabbermouth).

Since then, Petrozza has been prolific, having already penned round ten songs or concepts. Regardless of this progress, he emphasised the significance of timing and thematic readiness, stating: “I’ve written since ’21 or ’22, after we recorded it, I’ve already written, like, 10 songs or one thing, or 10 concepts for songs. And I might file an album at present, however I need to wait till the suitable second comes when I’ve a lyrical idea and all the pieces feels proper. To me, it is not essential to launch one thing only for the sake of it. I feel it wants to only really feel proper… I might slightly be quiet than saying one thing the place I haven’t got something to say.”

When questioned in regards to the timeline for his or her subsequent launch, Petrozza indicated that the band is eyeing 2026 for his or her subsequent album. He talked about that 2025 is likely to be devoted to songwriting and recording, with the potential launch slated for early 2026: “We’ve got a tough thought. We’ve got scheduled the file for 2026, possibly — but when all the pieces goes proper. We’re most likely gonna take the 12 months ’25 off only for songwriting and recording. And let’s examine the place it takes us. But when all the pieces goes to plan, then there shall be a brand new Kreator file at the start of ’26.”.”

Discussing the key behind Kreator’s long-lasting success, Petrozza emphasised the significance of authenticity and perseverance: “There isn’t any system or secret. I feel it is principally believing in what we do and attempting to be us slightly than attempting to be one thing that we’re not. And endurance is one other issue, a bit of little bit of luck, after all, and being on the proper place on the proper time. We’ve got began very early, as youngsters within the ’80s, and I feel that sort of helps, being one of many first bands that play excessive metallic in Europe.”

He additionally acknowledged the band’s multigenerational attraction, expressing gratitude for his or her capacity to attach with followers throughout totally different age teams: “It is simply the best way it goes. I suppose while you’re round for that lengthy, it is simply pure that persons are getting older and youthful youngsters are discovering the music that we play. And subsequently I really feel very privileged to have the ability to see that. Not many bands endure that lengthy, and I do know that not many bands keep collectively for greater than 10 years and even 20 or 5 years generally.

“We have been ready to do that after we have been youngsters, and I devoted my life to this, and I am comfortable that there is a lot curiosity and there is nonetheless so many individuals, like virtually two or virtually three generations of an viewers that also take pleasure in excessive metallic from Germany. It is a cool factor. I feel it is actually cool.”