Back in 1993 where most of us might be juveniles concocting rock/grunge/alternative stars as daydreaming, Tengkorak begun their journey persuading British grindcore Napalm Death in their vibes. Founded by M. Hariadi 'Ombat" Nasution (Growls), Danang Bhudiarto (Bass), Yoyok Radianto (Guitars), Denny Julianto (Drums), Tengkorak later released demo tape titled It's a Proud to Vomit Him under Sebelas April Records precisely when Adam Mustofa joined in Guitars line. The E.P loaded with 4 songs: Primitive Jokes, Aggression, The Grave Torment and Bencana Moral (Moral Decadence).

The demo tape acclaimed success by endless effort of promotion through underground networks, distros, zines, and linked society across U.S, Japan, Malaysia, Canada, Spain, Poland, Belarus, Holland, Mexico, Italy, and undoubtedly most Asian countries but Adam has to quit to pursue his job outside.

One of blasting kudos to Tengkorak was when Japan label, Bloodbath Records, releasing their EP titled “Dying Poor” in 7” vinyl format, raising Tengkorak reputation among the scenes rapidly as the first Indonesian underground band pressing vinyl format.

Tengkorak broke new ground when Musica, Indonesian major label, offered a project in November 1997 and attracted other bands to join and record underground compilation titled Metalik Klinik. The album sold over 60,000 copies a year after release date through Musica nationwide distribution.

Analogous to other bands, Tengkorak members reshuffled to keep the synchronization in. After new line up consists of   M. Hariadi "ombat" Nasution, SH., (Growls), Danang Bhudiarto, SH. (Bass), Haryo "Yoyok" Radianto, SI-H (Guitars), Hella Tanisan (Guitar), Donni Rimata (Drums), Tengkorak back to Studio (Magenta) to record a full-length album during March-April 1999. The Indonesian chaotic situation inspired the band to titled the album “Konsentrasi Massa” (Mass accumulation where the chaos fired straightforwardly by unidentified provocateurs) with 20 songs full of razor-sharp critics to gluttonous government amongst them are: OKNUM, ASAP TEBAL, GAWEAN REGET, PRIMITIVE JOKES, KEMELUT, KONSENTRASI MASSA, SPEKULASI BISNIS, PENJILAT, PRESTASI GILA, BURUH, BISNIS EJAKULASI, CACAT POLITIK, DOSA KELUARGA, BENCANA MORAL, DISKRMNASI, CHAOS OR RIOT, AZTEC, DOGMA, PROPAGANDA, SERAKAH produced by RotorCorp and exclusively distributed by Musica nationwide and Tengkorak indie co-worker for foreign customers. As consequences of this successful record, Japan label releasing Konsentrasi Massa in April 2001.

Followed by Monster of Rock tour with Suckerhead, Edane, PAS, and Betrayer, Tengkorak worked on next LP titled “Darurat Sipil” in September 2002, followed by “Lunatic Evil” in 2003. Currently they’re working on studio for recording session.

You might not wonder why Tengkorak exposing jagged criticism about dirty politics movement as song themes as Tengkorak leader and throat, Ombat, is holding bachelor of law degree.

Considering long existance and their productivity, without a hesitation Tengkorak deserve the crown of the Father of Indonesian Grinders.

Fast Facts
Discography
1994, It's a Proud to Vomit Him (E.P) / Sebelas April Records
1999, Konsentrasi Massa (Full Length)/ Musica
2002, Darurat Sipil (Full Length)/ Krossover Records & Sebelas April Records 
2001, Lunatic Leaders (Containts 3 track)/ Sebelas April Records.
1997, Metalik Klinik 1 (Compilation)
1998, Metalik Klinik 2 (Compilation
2001, Konsentrasi Massa (CD)/ Bloodbath Records
2001, Panggilan Pulau Puaka 5 (Compilation)/ Phsicyc Scream
2002, A Tribute to Rotor (Compilation)/ Rotorcorp & Sebelas April Records.
2003, Split Album with Cerebral Turbulency from Ceko / Bloodbath Records
2004, Civil Emergency (CD)/ Bloodbath Records, Japan

Current Line-Up
Ombat Nasution, SH: Throat
Samir: Guitars
Bonny: Bass
Donny Rimata: Drums

Contact
TENGKORAK
c/o. Sebelas April Records
Jalan Nimun Raya Komplek Caltex No.7
Kebayoran Lama Jakarta 12240
http://www.tengkorak.8m.com

e-mail : ombatengkorak at yahoo dot com
           sebelasaprilnews at yahoo dot com

Comments

Written by Guest on 2005-03-20 10:49:34

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STAY GRIND BASTARD Written by budhi cavalera on 2005-03-31 08:54:33 NO COMMENT....HAHAHAHHA.....U'R THE BEST IN MY HEART......YOUR SONG MAKE ME DANCING MAN....YEAHHHHH ITS''DANCING GRIND'' BABY......I'LL BE WAITING U IN ANCOL JAKARTA......U MUST DESTROY THE PITS.....BURNING ANCOL.....BURNING JAKARTA...SHOW IT 2 THE ''ND''...N 2 THE WORLD....INDONESIA HAVE BAND GRINDCORE....LIKE ''ND''.......PLAY THE BEST MAN......THANKS......IM BUDHI(FRIENDS OF ADHI SUJARWO...remember him guys?)....

male Written by abeth on 2005-04-15 09:46:41 i like to rock

grinder Written by jack cavalera on 2005-05-03 03:04:58 I'm waiting for your new release....!1  banjarnegara undergrindcore

TENGKORAK Written by PIER / ITALY on 2005-06-05 22:14:23 hey man, just one thing.  TENGKORAK rules!  the new release on Video cd is great, it shows the grindcore madness. it's alive.  I'm glad you opened to mighty NAPALM DEATH hear you soon guys. PIER

Written by visionconquest80 on 2005-10-10 15:51:31 Keren juga wkt loe manggung di konsernya Napalm Death...

mau tanya Written by Jogor on 2005-12-21 03:55:16 Tengkorak kalo tampil di event honornya berapa dari anak dedengkot   [EMAIL]dedengkot_pekalongan@yahoo.co.id[/EMAIL]

tanya nih Written by Guest on 2005-12-29 16:04:30 kapan launching album baru lagi???influence tengkorak sapa seh?

comment Written by irwan on 2006-01-02 12:40:16 TENGKORAK,yeeeeeaaahhh!!!!!!!

13-02-2006 Written by cundink on 2006-02-13 13:56:59 kapan manggung di gor bulungan lagi?

Gue salut ma loe...!!! Written by Mentix's on 2006-02-23 04:46:09 Gue pengen triak2 nich...!!!ha...!!!

Gue salut ma loe...!!! Written by Mentix's on 2006-02-23 04:46:42 Gue pengen triak2 nich...!!!ha...!!!

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