Taramis
Band Members
- Final Line-Up
- Dave Browne (drums)
- Evan Harris (bass)
- George Larin (guitar)
- Joel (Shane Southby) (vocals)
- Former Members
- Craig Robinson (guitar) (1985 - 1989)
- Andy Caveman (bass) (1987)
- Danny Komorr (bass) (1985 - 1987)
Website
Formed
Melbourne, VIC, 1985
Band Information
The godfathers of Australian power and progressive metal, Taramis came to be in Melbourne in 1985 as a local answer to the likes of Iron Maiden, and had been previously known as Prowler. Prowler’s original line-up was Southby, Robinson, Komorr and Cordina along with Mick Cawthan (guitar). They released a demo before Cordina and Cawthan left and Browne came in on drums. Taramis’ style also touched base with the likes of Rush and Mercyful Fate.
The first album appeared in 1987 and was widely acclaimed, making some headway for the band overseas. During the resultant tour Komorr left and was replaced by Andy Caveman for the remaining shows; Harris joined in 1987 but then Robinson departed. Ex-New Religion guitarist Larin took his place.
Stretch of the Imagination was released in Europe and Taramis supported Sepultura and Ian Gillan in 1992. A third album was begun but Southby moved interstate and the band drifted apart by the mid 1990s. A reformed line-up played a one-off show in Melbourne in late 1999.
Browne went on to join Clauz, Larin later formed Amethyst and Harris has worked on albums by Black Majesty, Supremacy and others. Southby now lives in New Zealand.
Discography
Albums:
| 1987 | Queen of Thieves | Metal for Melbourne | |
| 1991 | Stretch of the Imagination | Metal for Melbourne |
Compilation tracks:
| Year | Track Title | Album Title | Label |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | "Lonely Star" | Australian Metal Compilation '92 | Def |
| 1993 | "Dreaming" | While My Guitar Gently Kills Your Mother | Studio 52 |