The Tazers

Hailed as a South African psych-rock band, The Tazers has its roots stuck in the ‘70s while
incorporating modern sounds and structures. This trio packs a high-energy performance
that captivates their audience with fuzz tones, vocal harmonies and powerful drum rolls.
You can expect fans to dance, jump, shove, sing and even start a mosh during a live
performance. The Tazers know how to entertain.
“An old-school sound with a modern-day mentality.” - Between 10 and 5.
“These local wizards of retro and reverb delivering once more on the authentic rock with a
vintage feel.” - Texx and the City
“Immerse yourselves into the reverb-soaked guitars and psychedelic themes that make the
South African band undeniably great.” - Grunge Cake
The Tazers include members Jethro Lock (guitar, vocals), Tim Edwards (drums, vocals) and
Guido Assmann (bass, vocals). The band was formed in 2013 when frontman Jethro wanted
to channel ‘electric’ energy into his songwriting. In 2015 the band needed a bassist when a
friend of Jethro recommended that Guido fill the role. The band asked Guido to join a
practice and the rest is history. The current trio has played an instrumental part of the
bands' direction and achievements thus far.
The Tazers have been extremely active over the past 5 years. They’ve released 3 EP’s and a
full-length album, which has led them to become one of SA’s leading psych-rock bands.
They’ve played all the biggest music festivals and venues South Africa has to offer. The
Tazers were nominated for ‘Best Rock Album’ at the 2020 South African Music Awards
(SAMAs) and received multiple film accolades & nominations for their music video ‘Plastic
Kids’.
Although this three-piece fuzz band has accomplished a lot over the years, the truth is… The
Tazers have only just begun.