Creed

Heavy Metal
Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany

Creed is a Melodic Metal band that formed in 1982 in the city of Cologne, Germany (this Creed should not be mistaken for the mainstream Creed led by Scott Stapp). Andy Gutjahr (Seventh Avenue, Lightmare, Treasure Seeker, Sinbreed, etc) played guitar for Creed from 1984 to 1985. In 1985 Creed began recording a 4-track EP at Millenium Studios. It was completed in 1986. The EP was produced by Wolfgang Schmidt and released on the RSM Records label. In 1988 Creed released an independent 2-track demo. In 1989, Creed was chosen to be the opening band on Whitecross' 1989 German tour.

In 1990 Pure Metal Records released a multi-band compilation called Just Be Sure It's Pure. Creed's Demo '88 track “In The Night” appeared on this compilation. Also in 1990 Creed released their full-length debut album The Sign of Victory on Pure Metal Records, produced by Norman Barratt. The Sign of Victory was recorded at Tonstudio Leonberg and was engineered by Olaf Ritter, mixed by Manfred Lohse/Olaf and distributed by Star Song Records. The album's cover art was done by Winnie Schloeffel. The group disbanded in 1995 with all members going their separate ways.

1986 RSM Records (RSM-20002)

Jessy Baron - Vocals
DeeDee Huege - Guitars
Udo Libutzky - Guitars
Tichy Casni - Bass
Claus Binder - Drums

1. Turning Darkness into Light (4:13)
2. New Born (3:06)
3. Longing for You (4:25)
4. Silent Prayer (3:00)

1988 Independent

1. In the Night
2. Tonight

1990 Pila Music (LP 20159) / Pure Metal Records (SPCN790-0601791)

Jessy Baron - Vocals
Udo Libutzky - Guitars
Tichy Casni - Bass
Stefan Schütz - Drums

1. Sign of Victory (4:05)
2. Taken by Storm (4:22)
3. Meet Again (Farewell) (4:39)
4. Broken Heart (4:27)
5. Child (0:38)
6. Prayer of Praise (3:02)
7. Tonite (3:59)
8. Break the Chainz (4:18)
9. Forever on Fire (4:04)
10. In the Dark (3:54)