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TYRANT formed March 1983 in Hobart, Tasmania (Australia). Founding members: Neil 'Steel' Wilson (vocals), Andrew Zarins (guitars), Grant Wallace (guitars) Robert Zarins (drums). TYRANT is influenced by countless hard rock/heavy metal acts, from Australia and Overseas from the 70's, 80's through to today's traditional metal acts. TYRANT has played shows all over Tasmania, including the Hobart City Hall and at various Australian venues including: The Manzil Room, Kardome Cafe, Springfields, Iron Duke, Oxford Hotel, Seven Hills Hotel, Bar Broadway, Brisbane Hotel and the Republic Bar - as well as headlining the first ever "Metal Crusade" in 1985 at Selina's, Coogee Bay - Sydney before 1800 metal maniacs! The bands' debut EP, "Never Too Loud" - topped the Hobart metal charts and reached number 7 in Melbourne. Over the years TYRANT has shared the stage with numerous acts including: Rose Tattoo, Boss, Bengal Tigers, Dungeon, Mortal Sin, Escape, Bronx, Pete Wells Band, Surrender, Shy