In 1998 Taranis was born - Michael Schmoigl (bass/keys), Gerd Tentler (guitar), Andreas Kamp (vocals) and Jörg Schmitz (drums) presented their first original "Tempus Fugit". Before Gerd joined the band, it had been known as "Dull as Ditchwater" with guitarist Henry Gail. In 1999, Yvonne Debold (flute) joined the band. In 2001 the band finally broke up.