[1] A portuguese heav… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple bands by the name of Tarantula.
[1] A portuguese heavy metal band
[2] A relatively new band that blends elements of classical music and rock.
[3] A Czech thrash/power metal band.
[4] A Spanish progressive rock band.
[5] A Swedish band
[6] A Korean rock band
[7] A Japanese rapper
[8] An ex-Yugoslavian progressive rock band.
[1]Tarantula is a portuguese band formed in October 1981. By that time the Barros brothers were just kids dreaming about a musical career. After successful gigs in Portugal and Germany and two demo tapes, the band signed their first record deal in 1987. The album - entitled like the band - was the first one released in Portugal by a domestic heavy metal band and sold out in just a couple of weeks.
In 1990 “Kingdom of Lusitania” was released putting the band’s name in the international metal scene. They received several record deal proposals, but their domestic label, the multinational Polygram, didn’t want to co-operate with them.
The regular shows and the Rock`n`School (rock music school founded by the musicians of the band) occupied a lot of time and only in 1993 (“Tarantula III”) and 1995 (“Freedom’s Call”) they released new albums. These works had excellent reviews in European, South American and Japanese press and led them to more tours in Portugal and Spain. In 1995, on Tarantula's 15th anniversary about 15,000 people saw a big show with several guests. In 1997 the band played in various concerts e.g. with Manowar, Hammerfall, Gamma Ray or Jag Panzer, just to mention a few…
"Light Beyond The Dark" was their first album on AFM Records in 1999. The release show was presented in front of 1.200 maniacs that sold out the Hard Club. The “Tour beyond the Dark” had more than twenty dates in countries such as Portugal, Spain and Germany. TARANTULA played with Stratovarius, Motorhead, Squealer or Deep Purple. The two shows with Deep Purple in the Portuguese Coliseums (Porto and Lisbon) were fantastic and had more than 4,000 spectators in each concert.
In 2000 they travelled to Germany to record their new album “Dream Maker”. With producer Tommy Newton (Helloween, Conception, Victory, Elegy) they gave birth to their most powerful and a real amazing work. Tracks as «Dream Maker», «Never Surrender» (dedicated to the people of East Timor), «You can always touch the sky» and «Our Destiny» were created for the new millennium. After the release of «Dream Maker» the band did a Portuguese tour and played some festivals. Tarantula headlined Noites Ritual Rock, Seixal Rock and Hypermetal Fest. In Spain, they made a great show at the ROCK MACHINA FESTIVAL, with bands like Gamma Ray, Rhapsody, Blaze, Symphony X, Iron Savior, Kreator, In Flames and many others. METALMORPHOSIS is the third album for A.F.M. Records. Released in 2005, the album was produced and mixed by Thommy Newton (e.g. Victory, Helloween, Glenn Hughes, ...), the eye-catching cover artwork was done by Derek Gores (a.o. Edguy, Kamelot, Axxis, ...).
[4] Tarantula was one of the many prog bands that emerged in the second half of the Seventies, speerheaded by known Spanish formations like Triana, Blogue and Granada. They started as a quintet, led by keyboard player Vicente Guillot.
The melodic, very pleasant sound on their eponymous debut album from 1976 is not like the flamenco inspired groups as Triana, Cai or Mezquita but more close to the Seventies Italian Symphonic Prog (dramatic vocals by Rafael Cabrera evoking Banco and Le Orme along the lush vintage keyboards with wonderful drops of the unsurpassed Mellotron) and German symphonic prog like Jane and Ramses (harder-edged guitar and powerful organ runs).
In 1978 Tarantula released their second album entitled Tarantula II, the line-up has completely changed with Vicente Guillot as the only remaining original member. The music is also a different story: a harder-edged sound with a more direct approach, bringing early Uriah Heep to my mind.
If you want to check out Tarantula, their first is recommended because it’s in the symphonic prog tradition but with a more Italian prog touch. The strong points are the expressive vocals (with a theatrical undertone) and the varied vintage keyboards.
(from progarchives.com)
[6] See 타란툴라
[7] Tarantula was a member of the Japanese hip-hop group Spontania, formerly Hi-Timez. Born June 17 1977, he has studied abroad in the United States during his high school years. He has become widely recognized for the songs "'Libera Me' From Hell" and "Rap Is A Man's Soul!", both from the anime series Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann.
[8] Tarantula released one album in 1986 titled "Žena zemljotres". Members: Mirče Toader, Nebojša Božić, Slobodan Ulemek, Zlatko Kosović.
Our Destiny
Tarantula Lyrics
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For her rebel son
Signs are clear
Final countdown has begun
Is there a future?
Is this the end?
We're on the edge of insanity
Are We All Too Blind To See
What's For Our Future
Can We Change Our Destiny
Is This The End?
Are We All Too Blind To See
What's For Our Future
Can We Change Our Destiny
Mother nature's crying
For the bleeding earth
Signs are clear
Humankind should be alert
Is there a future?
Is this the end?
We're on the edge of insanity
Are We All Too Blind To See?
What's For Our Future?
Can We Change Our Destiny?
Is This The End?
Are We All Too Blind To See?
What's For Our Future?
Can We Change Our Destiny?
Mother nature's crying
For her rebel son
Signs are clear
Final countdown has begun
Is there a future?
Is this the end?
We're on the edge of insanity
Are We All Too Blind To See?
What's For Our Future?
Can We Change Our Destiny?
Is This The End?
Are We All Too Blind To See?
What's For Our Future?
Can We Change Our Destiny?
Are We All Too Blind To See?
What's For Our Future?
Can We Change Our Destiny?
Is This The End?
Are We All Too Blind To See?
What's For Our Future?
Can We Change Our Destiny?
[Music: Luis Barros, Paulo Barros]
[Lyrics: Jorge Marques]
The lyrics of Tarantula's song "Our Destiny" reflect on the current state of the environment and the potential consequences of mankind's actions. The first verse establishes the idea that Mother Nature is upset with her rebellious son, which in this context refers to humans who have been destroying the planet. The signs of the damage are clear and the "final countdown" suggests that time is running out for us to take action.
The following verses ask whether there is a future for humanity and whether this could be the end. This desperation is reflected in the repeated refrain "Are we all too blind to see?". The song suggests that we are on the "edge of insanity", meaning that our reckless behavior could lead to our own destruction.
The final verse again references Mother Nature's cries for her "rebel son". This time, the focus is on the bleeding earth and the signs that we should be alerted to. The repetition of the chorus at the end of the song emphasizes the urgency of the situation and the need for us to change our path before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
Mother nature's crying
The state of the natural world is lamentable
For her rebel son
Humanity is the cause of environmental degradation
Signs are clear
There are observable indications that alert us to our perilous situation
Final countdown has begun
We are headed for a catastrophic conclusion if we don't change our trajectory
Is there a future?
The outlook is uncertain
Is this the end?
We are on the verge of potential extinction
We're on the edge of insanity
We are close to losing our collective sanity and destroying ourselves
Are We All Too Blind To See
Are we unable or unwilling to recognize the gravity of the situation
What's For Our Future
What kind of world will we leave for future generations
Can We Change Our Destiny
Is it possible for us to alter our current course and avoid disaster
For the bleeding earth
The natural world is being wounded and harmed by human actions
Humankind should be alert
We need to be aware and vigilant of our impact on the environment
Contributed by Charlie I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SuperBadspeller The Master
I just have to say this one scene is the most iconic moment in all of Spider-Man's career so much so that even DC has drawn upon on it twice. (Batman beyond episode terrific trio and Ted cord comic) but sometimes I feel very few understand nor appreciate the (no pun intended) weight of the whole story.
Justin Udo
I love this! You’re so good at voicing Spider-Man! This was brilliant!
MikeTheEditor
I'm not the one who voices Spidey. :)
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Justin Udo
@MikeTheEditor oh cool!
Marvelfanatic95
Whoever did the voice of Spidey, he sounds like Christopher Daniel Barnes
Houssam EASY
@Marvelfanatic95 and a better version of the spider-man web of shadows game voice actor lol
Darryl Wiggins
In 1975 i paid one dollar for this comic.still have it.its a bit frayed but damn it i still have it.
ThiccFurryBoi69
Frame it
Metalman200xdamnit
Spider Man may be forever haunted by Uncle Ben's death,but he uses it to remember why he fights.
That is why he is a hero and we love him.
ThiccFurryBoi69
So was this scene the one spectacular Spider-Man used where Gwen gets kidnapped or is it something else