Finnish heavy metal band formed in 1982 by brothers Marco and Zachary Hietala. The band was originally known as Purgatory (1982–1984). When the band got their record deal, the label wanted the name changed and they became Tarot.
The band's first two studio albums were released in 1986 and 1988, respectively. After that Tarot has been on hiatus many times between the releases, when its members focused on other bands and projects. The most recent studio album was released in 2011, a re-recording of the band's debut album. Original drummer Pecu Kinnari died in 2016 after a long-term illness.
After being on hiatus for 11 years, the band played a comeback show in July 2023 followed by further shows in 2024, featuring Antero Seppänen as a touring drummer.
Current members:
Marco Hietala - lead and backing vocals, bass, acoustic guitars (1982–present)
Zachary Hietala - guitars (1982–present)
Janne Tolsa - keyboards (1988–present)
Tommi Salmela - backing and lead vocals, sampler (1996–present)
Touring members:
Antero Seppänen - drums (2023–present)
Former members:
Mako H - guitars (1982–1988)
Pecu Cinnari - drums (1982–2016; died in 2016)
2011
2010
King Foo Entertainment
CDr, Single, Promo
2010
Nuclear Blast
DVDr, DVD-V, Promo, 16:
2010
2008
2006
King Foo Entertainment
CD, Maxi
2006
Blastic Heaven Records
CD, Smplr
2006
2003
Spinefarm Records, Spinefarm Records
CD, Maxi
2003
1998
Blastic Heaven Records
CD, Maxi
1998
1998
1997
Blastic Heaven Records
CD, Maxi
1995
Bluelight Records
CD, Maxi
1995
Bluelight Records
CD, Maxi
1995
1994
1993
1988
1987
Flamingo
7"
1986
Flamingo
7", Single
1986
Flamingo
12", Maxi
1986
2005
Not On Label (The Evolution (5) Self-released)
CDr, EP, Promo
2004
Spinefarm Records, Spinefarm Records
CD, Comp
2003
1998
Heart, Trust & Respect Records
CD, Comp
2013
Golden Core
4xCD, Comp
2012
Golden Core
CD, Comp
2012
HungAryan Records
CD, Comp + CD, Comp, Promo
2012
2011
Cyclone Empire
CD, Comp + DVD-V + Box, Dlx
2011
Capitol Records
3xCD, Comp
2011
2010
Nuclear Blast
CD, Comp, Promo
2010
Hype Records (3), Hype Records (3)
2xCD, Comp
2010
Metal & Hard Rock Hammer World
CD, Comp
2010
Rock It! (2)
CD, Comp
2009
Spinefarm Records U.K.
2xCD, Comp
2009
2008
Edel
CD, Comp
2008
Spinefarm Records U.K.
CD, Comp, Promo
2007
Zillo
CD, Comp
2007
Suburban Records
CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr, Dig
2007
Metal Hammer
CD, Comp
2007
Rock Tribune Magazine
CD, Comp, Promo, Smplr
2007
Nuclear Blast
20xFile, MP3, Comp
2007
Nuclear Blast, Nuclear Blast
DVD, Promo, Smplr, Dig
2007
King Foo Entertainment
CD, Comp
2007
Metal Hammer, Nuclear Blast
CD, Comp, Promo
2007
Zero Tolerance Magazine
CD, Comp, Promo
2007
Digital Press
DVD-V, Comp, PAL
2007
Terrorizer
CD, Comp, Promo
2007
Sweden Rock Magazine
CD, Comp
2007
ZYX Music
2xCD, Comp
2007
RockHard
CD, Comp, Promo
2007
Metal & Hard Rock Hammer World
CD, Comp
2007
RockHard
CD, Comp, Enh, Promo, Car
2007
2007
2007
2006
RockHard
DVD-V, Comp
2006
RCA, Sony BMG Music Entertainment
CD, Comp
2006
Pan Vision
DVD-V
2005
2004
Spiral Records
CD, Comp
2004
2003
Soundi
CD, Comp, Promo
2003
Universal TV
CD, Comp
2003
Metal & Hard Rock Hammer World
CD, Comp
2003
Close-Up Magazine
CD, Comp, Promo
2003
Universal Music International Service
CDr, Album, Comp, Promo
2001
Low Frequency Records
2xCD, Comp
1999
Nuclear Blast
CD, Comp
1999
Nuclear Blast
19xFile, MP3, Album, Comp
1999
1998
Spinefarm Records
CD, Comp
1998
Suomalaisen Musiikin Tiedotuskeskus
2xCD, Comp, Promo
1998
Zero Corporation
CD, Comp
1996
Zero Corporation
CD, Comp
1995
Zero Corporation
CD, Comp
1995
Zero Corporation
CD, Album, Comp
1995
Talk About Records, Radio 91.2
CD, Comp
1994
Zero Corporation, Master Volume Project
CD, Comp
1994
Zero Corporation, Master Volume Project
CD, Comp
1994
1993
Suomalaisen Musiikin Tiedotuskeskus
2xCD, Comp, Promo
1993
1987
Media Music (5)
LP, Comp, Gat
1987
Fireworks Magazine
CD, Comp
2017
Digital Records (6)
2xCDr, CD-ROM, Comp, Unofficial, MP3
2008
BLACK GOTHIC Ltd.
2xCD, Album, Ltd, Unofficial, Dig
2005
Not On Label
2xDVDr, DVD-V, Unofficial
2005
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