The Scoop on Tarakany

"Moscow's finest, Tarakany (the first band to be featured in the International spotlight) have written in with a bunch of new happenings to report. Here they all are in convenient point form:"

  • On April 11, 12, and 13 Tarakany were in collaboration with the legendary Marky Ramone under the name Marky
    Ramone & "The Pinhead Army". Together they played 15 classic Ramones songs with most legendary drummer in punk history on drums.
  • Tarakany are currently recording their (yet to be titled) new album.
  • Said album will have twelve songs in both Russian and English.
  • Tarakany are no longer signed to FeeLee Records; thus, their new album will be released DIY unless someone else makes an offer.
  • On July 12, Tarakany will be headlining the "All Russian Punk Festival" in Moscow.
  • Immediately thereafter Tarakany will be departing for a tour of Ukraine, Moldova, and other former Soviet republics.
  • Tarakany will tour Europe extensively starting in October, 2003. Look out for them in Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Spain, etc.
  • Tarakany recently celebrated their twelfth birthday as a band. They have been around as long as the Russian Federation itself.