Taipan, a new International Metal project from Russia, composed from the best traditions of thrash-metal is pleased to announce the release of the video “Straight From The Underground” . Taipan unites the leading musicians from all over the world. Guest members include: Aaron Rossi (Ministry, Ankla); Tony Campos (Soulfly, Static-X, Fear Factory), Michael Black (Black Oil, Stone Faced), Sergey Lazar (Arkona), Sergey Tabachnikov (Nobody One), Chris Poland (Megadeth), Diana van Giersbergen (Xandria), Cristian Machado ( Ill Nino) and Andrey Nova (Crimson Blue). More special guests to be announced. Design of the project was made by Jan Yrlund, who is famous for his work with Manowar, Korpiklaani, and other great bands. known for his work with Manowar, Korpiklaani and other great bands. He states:
“(Taipan) lyrics are based on the darkest parts of human souls, confrontation, and social tension.”
The all-star International project, Taipan, will be releasing the new music video “Straight From The Underground” on June 8th, 2015 on an international scale. “SFTU” and Taipan’s upcoming self-titled album, was produced by Circulation Media, Dead Sea Records and Logan Mader (Producing music for Butcher Babies, Soulfly, Five Finger Death Punch, Black Oil and more), who serves as guest producer on three songs.
To honor the underground scene, the video hosts live footage of many popular local Southern California Bands and a few international ones as well. Special guests Aaron Rossi, Tony Campos and Michael Black appear in “Straight From The Underground” to show their support for the scene.