BIO
Taurus was born from a young dream: facing the challenge of ceasing to be a fan and making music.
The road began to be trodden in 1985 by Otávio Augusto (vocals), Cláudio Bezz (guitars), Jean (bass), and Sérgio Bezz (drums). The band was launched on the “Guitarras” program on Rádio Fluminense FM “A maldita” (RJ).
After successful performances in Rio de Janeiro, and gathering a significant number of faithful admirers, the band gained space in the national underground scene, reaching the release of SIGNO DE TAURUS (1986). In 1988, the second album, TRAPPED IN LIES, was released and in 1989, the third album by Taurus PORNOGRAPHY was released, both with JEZIEL DE OLIVEIRA on vocals and rhythm guitar.
In 2007, after the re-release of their albums in remastered versions on CD, the band announced their return to the stage. A restart on the right foot opening the show of the Thrash Metal band Testament, at Canecão, in Rio de Janeiro. From then on, the national tour begins.
In 2010 the band released their new album with new material. First album of the new phase and fourth of their career, FISSURA comes to fill a gap of 21 years in the history of Taurus. “…Totally vintage, tube, hot thrash metal…” say the band members. This album features the participation of BETO DE GÁSPERIS on bass and compositions.
In the same year, Taurus licensed the CD FISSURA to the Portuguese label Metal Soldiers Records for distribution throughout Europe. The Mexican label American Line Records handled distribution in North America. Both releases come with previously unreleased bonus tracks. December 2019 is the date of the re-release of the CD FISSURA by the label Dies Irae, with an unprecedented bonus single, in addition to a special booklet + poster.
In 2014, Taurus participates in the SUPER PESO BRASIL project, which featured 5 great bands from the 80s that performed in São Paulo in 2013. This show became a CD/DVD compilation.
In 2016, Taurus completed 30 years of activity, and to celebrate this milestone, the band’s first DVD/CD was released. “LIVE 30 YEARS”, in digipack format. It portrays the history of the band’s various phases, recorded in a complete show in São Paulo, in addition to bonus recordings of unreleased recordings. It was released by Urubuz Records, which also reissued the first album SIGNO DE TAURUS, from 1986, on vinyl. In addition to these releases, Taurus also participated in the celebrated documentary Brasil Heavy Metal, alongside the style pioneers in Brazil in the 80s.
Between 2017 and 2019, the band continued with the 30th anniversary celebration shows throughout Brazil, also launching the “Massacre” beer, in partnership with the craft brewery Dead Dog, from Niterói / RJ.
January 2020 was the time for the release of the unpublished album entitled “V” by the Dies Irae label. Due to the Corona Virus pandemic, the launch shows were canceled and the band produced several videos on their Youtube channel, as well as participation in several online events, all available for public access on the band’s own channel.
In June 2023, the time has come for the release of the new single by Taurus entitled “LUNÁTICO” on all streaming platforms, anticipating the arrival of the new album, and introduces the new vocalist, Rudi Sgarbi, to the band’s fans. The cover design was in charge of the “magician” Alcides Burn. Recording and mixing were performed at Estúdio Home of John by Cláudio Bezz, in March/April 2023.
LINK Youtube: https://youtu.be/3_vxjPIslgc
The current line-up of Taurus: Rudi Sgarbi (Voice), Felipe Melo (Bass), Cláudio Bezz (Guitars) and Sérgio Bezz (Drums).
Contacts
E-mail: taurusofficial@gmail.com
Links: https://www.facebook.com/TaurusThrashMetal