Mad Dragzter

History

Formed in 1998, in São Paulo, Brazil, by Tiago (guitar), Alessandro (drums), Armando (bass), Gabriel (guitar) and Tarcísio (vocals), the band, still with the name of Bulldozer starts to rehearse and write their own songs. After a short period of time, Tarcisio quits the band and Tiago becomes the lead singer. Armando also quits but returns 8 months later.

Through an ad on Rock Brigade Magazine the group finds out that there is another band called Bulldozer already and so decides to change it's name to Dragster (a very fast and powerful racing-car), which is the perfect definition for their sound, full of speed and very heavy.

During 1999, they write 14 songs. The band is deeply influenced by Metallica, Exodus, Slayer, Megadeth, Testament, D.R.I., Suicidal Tendencies, Sepultura and Anthrax. Dream Theater, Dio, Black Sabbath, Ozzy, Motorhead, Scorpions and Iron Maiden are also strong references for this group.

Right before they start recording their first demo, Alessandro quits the band and 2000 turns out to be a year full of ups and downs. Then, on a site called Whiplash they learn about a kid called Evandro Júnior, a fucking good drummer. He replaces Alessandro and Dragster start rehearsing again. They finally manage to record their demo entitled 'New Times'.

By the end of 2002 Dragster is forced to change its name again after hearing from another bands called Dragster. The new powerful name is Mad Dragzter.

The demo's backlash is so good that has set the standards for Mad Dragzter's 1st full length CD 'Strong Mind' which was released in Brazil in December 2003.

At the beginning of 2004 after several excellent reviews in Brazil and all over the world Evandro quits the band and Eric Claros comes along. With Eric in the drums Mad Dragzter starts the "Strong Mind Tour".

(source: the official Mad Dragzter website, January 2005)