Rafał Żelechowski
Guitars (1982-1989, 2011-present)
ZaRan
Vocals (1982-1989, 2011-present)
See also: Forgotten
Hetman
Bass (2011-present)
See also: ex-Sapros
Bractus
Guitars (2011-present)
See also: ex-Fortision
Pablo
Drums (2013-present)
See also: Ass to Mouth, Disarm, ex-Pussy Busters
The band was formed in autumn 1982 in Wrocław as Test Fobii, playing in small clubs in their home city with the post-punk act Klaus Mitffoch and the blues rockers from CDN. In 1985 they won the Jarocin festival band contest, gaining notable popularity in Poland, gigging alongside major acts like TSA, Kat and Killer, often appearing on the music press (Magazyn Muzyczny, Non Stop, Razem, Na Przełaj, Rozgłośnia Harcerska) and national television and radio programs (3 sessions with Marek Gaszyński were recorded).
The first incarnation of the band consisted on singer Zbigniew Zaranek, guitarist Rafał Żelechowski, bassist Piotr Wieruszewski and drummer Mariusz Słowiński. They signed with one of the biggest media groups in Poland, ZPR in 1987. The debut Thrash Demo Live! was released through Polmark in 1988, becoming one of the best selling demos in the country (over 70,000 copies to this day). The same year, Kreon played the festival Thrash Camp with Pungent Stench, Coroner and Kazjurol.
A year later, they released their first album Zdrada. Prawo. Kara...I Co Jeszcze Czeka Nas? – during the early 90’s they kept doing shows throughout Poland, making a video for the song “Obłęd” as well. Shortly afterwards, Słowiński emigrated to Canada and Wieruszewski presented his resignation. The band broke-up in 1991.
The group remained inactive until its resurrection in 2002, with Żelechowski and Zaran as the only former members left. They appeared at the memorable Hall Of Metal festival at the Hala Ludowa in their home city, sharing stage with Sodom, Holy Moses and Assassin but were forced to dissolve due to problems with their management. It wasn't until 2011 when Kreon reunited again and started their “Back On Stage Poland Tour”, which lasted until autumn 2012. They signed a record deal with RDS Press.
Country of origin:
Poland
Location:
Wrocław
Status:
Active
Formed in:
1984
Genre:
Heavy Metal (early), Thrash Metal (later)
Lyrical themes:
Death, Satan, Armageddon, Hate
Current label:
RDS Press
Years active:
1984-1986 (as Test Fobii), 1986-1987 (as Test Fobii Kreon), 1987-1991, 2002, 2004, 2011-present