TANTAL was formed in 2004. The musicians define their style as a mixture of Progressive and Melodic Death Metal. Founders of the band are Dmitry Ignatiev (Everlost, Flash Of Aggression, ex-Rest In Pain, ex-Fatal Band), Alexander Bessilin), Michael Krivuletz, Vyacheslav Gurovoy.In 2005, talented singer Sofiya Raykova, joined the band. Her voice has become essential part of the band's music.
At the beginning of 2007 the band recorded promo-cd "Emotional Distress". Music on this album was a mix of melodic and aggressive Death Metal with progressive elements, and of course there was an excellent female growl sometimes changed by clean voice.
After that for the personal reasons Alexander Bessilin left the band and amazing guitar player Alexander Strlnikov (ex-Rosa Infra, ex-Stentorian Voice) took a place of the second guitarist.
In the end of 2008 the first album "The Beginning Of The End" was recorded.
In summer 2013 the band announced their new female vocalist Milana Solovitskaya, who did perfect job for “Expectancy”.
By the end of 2013 long awaited album “Expectancy” was finished! During February and March 2014 it was mixed and mastered by Igor Korolev.