Tarkus

Like Flower Travellin Band, Tarkus comes from a land that doesnt seem like it would have made an impact, but the power of Zep and Sabbath hit the 4 corners of the world. Tarkus hailed from South America taking there name from the Elp album (though sounding nothing like them). It is a great record of proto metal/doom with a Zep/Sabbath feel. The singing is all in Spainish, which i only know a little, but it doesnt take away from the music. Its almost poppy at times..but the guitar work and sound is awesome Iommi-like. Only 8 songs clocking in at just over 30 minutes..its too bad they never had anything after this..i would have loved to seen where they would have taken it. Apparently there is still a version of this band sans the singer(who is in some religious cult) is still playing in South America..someone should record them too.

I don't speak Spanish, however this album makes me want to, BTW I'm 59, THIS ROCKS!!!

Excellent.

Chez les pionniers du metal injustement meconnus,ce band vaut largement le detour.D'abord le chanteur qui est entré dans mon pantheon personnel des hurleurs uniques(ozzy,rob,king diamond),la musique ensuite:pro metal debut 70's pur jus mais qui ne fait pas son age 1972,le son est sans fioriture,brut,parfait.Influences sabbathiennes,psyché et doom,ils sont aussi très à l'aise sur les morceaux plus calmes, la voix installe des ambiances etranges;à decouvrir par ceux qui aiment le metal des origines.