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Tankcsapda (means: dragon’s teeth - a fortification against tanks) is one of the most popular rock bands in Hungary. The three current members are: László Lukács (vocals, bass), Tamás Fejes (drums), Levente Molnár ala Cseresznye (guitar). Their music is similar to Motörhead’s, but with Hungarian characteristics. The band’s influence on the Hungarian rock scene is obvious and unquestioned. The band was formed in 1989 and became well-known by the album titled A legjobb Méreg (especially by the track with the same title: A legjobb méreg) in 1992. Since then their most popular track is Mennyország Tourist from 1999, a great hit in Hungary.

One of the most important factors for the Tankcsapda fans is the quality of the lyrics, which has drawn a considerable fan base to the band. The first major success of the band came in 1992, when Tankcsapda released their first real studio LP, and the success story has been continuing ever since. The band have issued nine studio LPs, a live LP, a Best of and a compilation album. The sales records of the Tankcsapda LPs is extraordinary in the category of rock bands: the group has achieved golden records for most of their studio LPs (in Hungary a band is awarded with a golden record when the sales exceed 20.000 copies). One of the records even broke the 40.000-copy barrier!

The ever-widening fan base has responded exceptionally well to the records and attended the live shows in greater numbers as the years passed by. The group is well-represented in the media: their videos appear regularly in the different music shows on TV. One sure sign of success is the fact that the readers of the most popular rock magazine, Metal Hammer, has voted for Tankcsapda every year as the most popular domestic rock-group since 1996.

Line up
Lukács László – vocals, bass guitar
Molnár Levente "Cseresznye" – solo guitar
Fejes Tamás – drums

Discography
Punk & Roll (1990)
A legjobb méreg (1992)
Jönnek a férgek (1994)
Az ember tervez (1995)
Connektor :567: (1997)
Ha zajt akartok! (1999)
Agyarország (2001)
Baj van!! (2002, 1989)
Élni vagy égni (2003)
Mindenki vár valamit (2006)
Elektromágnes (2007)
Minden jót (2009)

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Verismo, the Italian term for an 18th century plebeian opera, when literally translated, means "realism". Verismo's music, when experienced in person, is just that. No pretense, no echoes of popular styles, just 3 brooklynites beating the shit out of you with unique, groove oriented thrash rock that couldn't have been conjured anywhere or by anyone else. A diverse trio united by their common love of heavy music, Laboccetta, Vajda, and Cruz formed Verismo in 2006 and shortly thereafter released their debut "City of Kings" which was critically reviewed and earned the band it's reputation in the local metal scene. All three grew up on a solid diet of Pantera, Metallica, Anthrax, Megadeth, Slayer, and the like, but what sets Verismo apart is their departure from this style while retaining its musical prowess and energy. Fluid, musical bass lines on top of thunderous beats in odd time signatures rounded out by massive and abrasive layers of guitar and vocals. Hearing Verismo live is a jarring, revelatory experience; to see these three musicians unite to create such powerful music is a rare and fortunate event.

Line up
Stephan Laboccetta - vocals, guitars
Vincent Cruz - bass
Tamás Vajda - drums