CREEPER USA has officially unleashed their long-awaited new album CRUSHING, and it is exactly what the title promises. Out now via No Life Til Metal Records, this album delivers no filler and no trends—just straight-up, Texas groove-driven heavy metal done the way it is meant to be.
Formed in 2007 by guitarist Jimi Fritz, CREEPER has spent nearly two decades grinding it out in the trenches of the Texas underground. With the current lineup locked in and firing on all cylinders since 2021, the band has evolved into a tightly wound wrecking crew built for both stage destruction and studio precision.
Recorded at MediaTech Institute, House of Wags, and Boot Hill Studios, CRUSHING has been shaped by Texas metal heavyweights Kerry Crafton and Sterling Winfield. Winfield’s impressive track record, having worked with legends like Pantera, King Diamond, and Mercyful Fate, alongside Crafton’s pedigree from Rigor Mortis and Warbeast, has forged a record that is punishing, precise, and unapologetically heavy.
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The sound? Think the aggression of Slayer, the groove and swagger of Pantera, and the Southern grit of Exhorder, all filtered through CREEPER’s own battle-hardened identity. This is not nostalgia; this is legacy-level metal carried forward the right way.
The lineup delivering the damage includes:
- Texx Duncan – Vocals
- Jimi Fritz – Guitar
- Paul Fritz – Guitar
- Ian Train – Bass
- Kurtis Lawrence – Drums
Over the years, CREEPER has shared stages with heavy hitters including Drowning Pool, Symphony X, UDO Dirkschneider, Loudness, Metal Church, Anvil, Primal Fear, Overkill, and Prong, proving night after night they belong in that company.
Standout singles from the album include “The River,” “Big Bad Wolf,” and the hard-hitting “White Devil,” all showcasing the band’s blend of bone-cracking riffs, thunderous rhythm work, and commanding vocal delivery.
This isn’t a comeback. This isn’t hype. This is a band that has put in the years, sharpened the blade, and delivered when it counted. CRUSHING is available now on digital, CD, and limited vinyl through No Life Til Metal Records, as well as select retailers including Target, Amazon, Best Buy, Tower Records, Walmart, and Bandcamp.
For fans who still believe heavy metal should hit like a sledgehammer and groove like a freight train, CREEPER just dropped your soundtrack.
For fans of:
- Slayer
- Pantera
- Exhorder
About CREEPER:
CREEPER is a Texas metal band that has been carving their path through the heavy metal scene since 2007. With a relentless drive and a commitment to authenticity, they have solidified their place among the giants of the genre. Their sound is characterized by powerful riffs, dynamic rhythms, and unforgettable melodies.
