The Kreoles is a musical project founded by Ivan McSimon, a guitarist, composer and producer from Como, Italy, in 2011. Their music is influenced by bands like Iron Maiden and Ozzy Osbourne.
The name Kreoles signifies “new creation,” reflecting their aim to innovate within the rock/metal genre.
After six years of female singer Ivan McSimon decided to take the band to a new direction and became the new lead singer.
Ivan McSimon’s former collaborations included high-famed artists such as Timo Kotipelto (Stratovarius), Andre Matos (Viper, Angra, Shamaan), Doro Pesch and Blaze Bayley (Wolfsbane, Iron Maiden), Ancient, Nick Barker (Dimmu Borgir, Cradle of Filth, Testament).
With four albums, Touch The Sun (2014), Psycho (2016), Next Stop, The Madness (2019 feat. Jeff Waters from Annihilator), Behind The Mask (2021), the band gained positive reviews and toured in Italy, Ukraine, Switzerland and Finland.
In 2024 The Kreoles released two singles: “There” and “Break the Silence”.
One more single is yet to come.