Cremator was a parody thrash metal band from Perth from the late 1980s, raw, fast and sometimes not all that together! Cremator formed in 1986 around bassist John Cook and guitarist Bevan Wilkerson; drummer Russell Hopkinson came from Melbourne hardcore band Vicious Circle. They released an EP in 1987 on cassette 'Evil Brew' with the addition of Chris Owens on guitar. The band's mini-album 'Home Style Surgery' released in 1988 on the Waterfront label is ultra-rare and heavily sought after. John Cook was replaced by Kevin McCrear (ex-Massappeal). The band finished up in 1989. Hopkinson would go on and join other well-known bands The Kryptonics, Nursery Crimes and You Am I.
Members
Russell Hopkinson (drums), Chris Owens (guitar), Bevan Wilkerson (guitar, vocals), Kevin McCrear (bass), John Cook (bass, violin)
Evil Brew 1987
'Home Style Surgery' 1988 Waterfront
Love you guys,was guitar player for resolute always loved your gigs.mostly old Melbourne.loved lead singer guitarist and rip John,devil went down to Georgia was a classic.sorry if I've forgotten some details,I was 17 and sneaking in to watch you guys.best wishes always, graeme Ewan boondie375@gmail.com.you were an inspiration!!!
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