ENGLISH:
Hanover based Cripper proves that varied Thrash Metal does not need lots of frills, since the band's formation in 2005. Since then, the sympathetic-chaotic bunch cut their way through the European Metal scene. With a mix of old school and modern elements, technical skill and a good portion of groove, the quintet with front-elk Britta Görtz has quickly gained a reputation as a playful and rousing live band, inspired by their sweaty shows and enthralling live songs.
Having supported Overkill on their Killfest-Tour throughout Europe in spring 2010, Cripper goes on to the Caribbean to play the biggest floating metal festival ever: 70,000 Tons Of Metal.
The festival season 2011 is traveled from north to south. Cripper plays Bang Your Head, Summer Breeze, Rock Harz, Eindhoven Metal Meeting NL, Metalfest CH, Eisenwahn and many other German and European festivals.
The third studio album "Antagonist", expected in June 2012, includes 12 songs, with which Cripper shows both its old-school as well as its modern side. From deathy songs like "Animal of Prey," a hell lot of rock 'n roll in "Clean", a chunk of hate "General Routine" or the snappy opener "New Shadow" - Cripper has become more mature and shows that with increasing enthusiasm.
PRESS COMMENTARIES on album "Devil Reveals" (2009).
"Bloody hell! My jaw dropped wide open! [.] Mighty!"
9 points, HEAVY magazine (D)
soundcheck 5, METAL HAMMER magazine (D)
"Thrash for at-home and on the road, that didn't sound better and more brainstorming in a long time coming from Germany – and a band marching along its way full of vim and vegor – as good as could be!"
8,5 points, POWERMETAL.de webzine
"[.] takes their relentless thrash to a whole new level of refinement.and a female vocalist that makes Chuck Billy sound like a Choirboy."
TERRORIZER magazine (UK)
PRESS COMENTARIES on live shows.
„CRIPPER are simply awesome! No matter where and when they play [.], they put you in the right mood and spread good energy."(report: powermetal.de)
„For most viewers, CRIPPER are the surprise of the festival."(Metal Bash Festival 2010, report: Legacy magazine) „…a very impressive performance from a band who have the capabilities to really make a name for themselves." (Killfest-Tour 2010, report: www.midlandsrocks.co.uk)
„After that CRIPPER demonstrate one more time their strong stageacting and joy of playing. Front singer Britta has a good handle on the crowd and directs her band confidently through this thrash metal inferno."
(CRC Festival 2008, report: Rock Hard magazine)
„[.] comparing them with their inspiring example Testament, today CRIPPER stays ahead of the pack." (Metalcamp Festival 2006, report: Legacy magazine)
