TYRANT formed March 1983 in Hobart, Tasmania (Australia). Founding members: Neil 'Steel' Wilson (vocals), Andrew Zarins (guitars), Grant Wallace (guitars) Robert Zarins (drums).
TYRANT has played shows all over Tasmania, including the Hobart City Hall and also at various Australian venues including: The Manzil Room, Kardome Cafe, Springfields, Iron Duke, Oxford Hotel and the Republic Bar as well as headlining the first ever "Metal Crusade" in 1985 at Selina's, Coogee Bay - Sydney. The bands' debut EP, "Never Too Loud" - topped the Hobart metal charts and reached 7 in Melbourne.
TYRANT has shared the stage with numerous acts over the years including: Escape, Rose Tattoo, Bengal Tigers, Dungeon, Mortal Sin, Pete Wells Band, Surrender, Boss, Bronx, Shy Thunder, Virgin Soldiers, The Radiators - to name a few.
TYRANT is heavily influenced by numerous, hard rock and heavy metal bands from the 70's, 80's to today's new breed of 'classic' metal acts from Australia and all around the world.
TYRANT PRODUCT released to date: Never Too Loud (EP), Freaks Of Nature (CD), Thunder Down Under (CD), Live Bootleg (CD).
Current Status: TYRANT is currently in the studio finishing recording their new CD - which is to be titled, "Save The Devil" and is dedicated to all the members who were part of the TYRANT legacy and is slated for a March 2010 release. Vocalist Neil Steel is currently fronting new band, ROADKILL - promoting debut CD, "God Bless America"!
Hi Tyrant, Great sounding tunes like the old school vibe of "Never Too Loud" Check out our metal site Resonance Radio soon to be streaming Aussie indies 24/7 on the net. You should get on the playlist, ask us for info. Cheers Dave & Merry
Thanks for the heads up Neil....I played 'em all again and enjoyed the listen.... and before I forget mate....Good luck with the anniversary album! Have a great weekend!
Broken Mirrors new album, "Seven Years...", will be available on Mai 20th (Europe) and June 10th (Worldwide). You can now listen some songs on the band's myspace page and pre-order your album at a very special price !!!! Thanks to thus who support us and the metal scene worldwide. Till Death...
Le nouvel album de Broken Mirrors, "Seven Years..." sortira le 20 Mai (en Europe) et le 10 juin (reste du monde). Vous pouvez déjà venir découvrir quelques morceaux sur la page du groupe et pré commander votre exemplaire à prix spécial !!! Merci à tous ceux qui nous soutiennent et soutiennent la scène metal. Till Death...
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