THE VETERAN
Kreator’s Mille Petrozza keeps pushing the legends forwards
HAVING HEADLINED THE FORUM IN LONDON AND MADE SUCH AN IMPACT AT BLOODSTOCK, IS THIS THE BIGGEST KREATOR HAVE EVER BEEN IN THE UK?
“I think our fans really love our new record, Gods Of Violence, and of course we want to give something back, so we wanted this huge production. And now we’re in a position to have this huge creepy, horror production, so it’s really cool… but are we bigger than ever? I don’t know, but I do know I think we can get bigger.”
YOU REALLY KILLED IT AT BLOODSTOCK IN AUGUST. HOW WAS IT FOR YOU?
“I think Bloodstock festival is a perfect example of people who really know their metal – they know their new bands and they respect their older bands. It’s an old-school festival with a modern twist,and the people working behind the scenes are really passionate. It’s one of my favourite festivals – it’s a metal attitude rather than an old-school attitude. It’s metal in its purest form, made for fans by fans – it’s like a family. Hopefully we can come back and headline with an even bigger show!”
ARE YOU A FAN OF METAL’S CLASS OF 2017?
“So many great bands are coming out. My two favourite albums that came out this year are by Zeal & Ardor and Ho99o9. There are so many fresh ideas in metal, still – this is a genre where the story hasn’t been written yet. It’s great to see a new style come out every year.”
WHY DO YOU THINK THRASH METAL IS STILL GOING STRONG, TOO?
“Thrash is an attitude. The younger bands have the spirit of thrash – I’m not such a big fan of separating the genres, it’s all metal, but the key is that as you get older as a band you have to keep that spirit. Keep your eyes and ears open for new music, stay true to your passion.”