Artist description Tragus is a cross of psychedelic and progressive rock with Eastern influences. Don't be fooled though, Tragus has a hard edge that kicks ass!

Music Style Progressive Rock

Musical Influences Yes, Black Sabbath, Randy Rhoads, Genesis (Peter Gabriel era)

Similar Artists Rush, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Dream Theater, Yes, Genesis, Traffic, ELP, Spock's Beard, Dave Matthews Band, Beatles, David Bowie, Black Sabbath, Doors, Jimi Hendrix, The Police, Metallica, Alice in

Artist History Based out of Irvine, CA, Tragus originally formed as a cover band in 1994. The band went through many incarnations and began writing and performing all original compositions in 1995. Tragus has performed live extensively in Orange County, CA. During the summer of 1997, Tragus embarked on a mini-tour of India opening for Millennium, India's premier heavy metal band, making a mark on their burgeoning rock scene.

Group Members Shyam Srinivas - lead vocals, double neck 12+6 string guitars, sitar; Ron Justice - bass & vocals; Neal Prakash - drums & percussion; Malcolm Leissring - lead guitar

Instruments 6 and 12 string electric guitars, acoustic guitar, electric bass, sitar, tabla, drums

Albums Industrial Diet (1999), Songs of Water (1997)

Press Reviews See what our fans say: http://www.geocities.com/sunsetstrip/theater/6299/fanclub.html

Additional Info Vote for our music on the Billboard Talent Net by visiting http://www.billboardtalentnet.com/tragus

Location Irvine, CA - USA

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