Originally the idea was to name the band after the Icelandic commonwealth formed in 930 AD, Althingi, but we were asked to pick a new name by the Icelandic authorities. To avoid any legal and practical problems we chose the name Thingtak.

Since Thingtak was formed less than a year ago, we've played here and there in Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland and in Akureyri in the north of Iceland. We're currently planning some gigs around Iceland and in the UK. We love playing live and prefer it to the studio. We've been told we sound much better on stage than on plastic and we have to take people's word for it!

On the positive side, it makes underground music more accessible. You probably wouldn't be listening to our tracks if it weren't for the internet. But of course, as with everything, it can be misused.

Well, we would have to read it first...

Beginning as an idea in the spring of 2005, Thingtak began practicing and writing songs in Hafnarfjordur, Iceland that autumn. All members originate from the north of Iceland.

Thingtak's first record was released on april 8 2006. The album is self-released and the theme takes on the history of the Icelandic society. All 3 members share lyric/song writing credits, as everything composed/written comes from all 3 as a unit. The unique album cover is also designed by members of Thingtak and each copy is bolted together (yes, bolted) and sealed with a paper clip by the band themselves.

For further info and album orders mail to: thingtak@hive.is

We draw influences from many different places: Metal, prog. rock, punk, traditional folk-music, theatre music and so on...Thingtak likes to combine progressive, theatrical melodies with a raw, heavy sound. The lyrics on the album cover the history and atmosphere of the early Icelandic society.

Our rehersal room is quite nice.

a drumkit, an electric bass, an electric guitar, two microphones and some tube-amps.

Please buy our album:-)