In a latest dialogue with Portugal’s Look Mag, Kreator‘s mastermind Mille Petrozza supplied 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 always. I do know that Hate Über Alles got here out in 2022, nevertheless it was mendacity there for over a yr. So, to us, the album got here out nearly in ’21 as a result of the music was achieved 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 immediately, however I need to wait till the suitable second comes when I’ve a lyrical idea and every part feels proper. To me, it isn’t vital to launch one thing only for the sake of it. I believe it wants to simply really feel proper… I might fairly 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 may 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, perhaps — but when every part goes proper. We’re in all probability gonna take the yr ’25 off only for songwriting and recording. And let’s examine the place it takes us. But when every part goes to plan, then there shall be a brand new Kreator file originally of ’26.”.”
Discussing the key behind Kreator’s long-lasting success, Petrozza emphasised the significance of authenticity and perseverance: “There isn’t any formulation or secret. I believe it is principally believing in what we do and attempting to be us fairly than attempting to be one thing that we’re not. And endurance is one other issue, somewhat little bit of luck, in fact, and being on the proper place on the proper time. We’ve got began very early, as youngsters within the ’80s, and I believe that sort of helps, being one of many first bands that play excessive steel in Europe.”
He additionally acknowledged the band’s multigenerational attraction, expressing gratitude for his or her means to attach with followers throughout completely different age teams: “It is simply the way in which it goes. I assume while you’re round for that lengthy, it is simply pure that persons are getting older and youthful children 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 typically.
“We have been ready to do that after we have been children, and I devoted my life to this, and I am completely satisfied that there is a lot curiosity and there is nonetheless so many individuals, like nearly two or nearly three generations of an viewers that also take pleasure in excessive steel from Germany. It is a cool factor. I believe it is actually cool.”
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