Squealer

Squealer is a long-running German heavy metal outfit formed in 1984, primarily led by the late Andreas 'Henner' Allendörfer until his passing in 2005. Their sonic identity is a distinct 'power-thrash' hybrid, a common evolution for German bands of their era who sought to combine the melodic sensibilities of Helloween with the aggressive bite of Kreator or Destruction.

, but their core sound has remained remarkably consistent: high-tempo, riff-driven metal with a focus on social and existential themes. Critically, they are viewed as a reliable pillar of the German underground, often overshadowed by larger acts but respected for their technical proficiency and refusal to soften their sound. Their influence is most felt in the European power metal scene, where they helped pioneer a more aggressive, thrash-adjacent sub-style that paved the way for bands like Mystic Prophecy or Brainstorm.