Murkky

Murkky (Chinese: 穆爾奇; pinyin: Mùěrqí) are a Tsengian heavy metal band from Shihu District, Tseng City. Their lineup has consisted of Mr. Hung (vocals), Jian the Murkky (guitar), Feng (bass) and Kai-Zi (drums) since 1998. Mr. Hung and Jian the Murkky alternate singing lead vocals, often within the same song.

The group is best known for their unconventional and experimental style of alternative metal music. Over their career, they have found success incorporating elements of heavy metal, hardcore punk, progressive rock, hip hop, R&B, Tsengge, funk, reggae, and Mandopop into their sound.

1997-2001: Formation, early days, and line-up change
Murkky, named after the villain Murky Dismal from Rainbow Brite (which aired dubbed in Tsengian Mandarin on TBS-1 in the 1980s), was formed in 1997 by vocalist Mr. Hung and bassist Feng. After recruiting drummer Jai and guitarist Ping-Ping, and having played some regional shows, the band signed a contract with the Tsengian label Musika Records. Dismal Crew was the band's debut and the only full-length album released by the original lineup. Jai and Ping-Ping left the band in 1998.

The band then recruited Feng's cousin Jian the Murkky, who had played guitar since junior high school and could also sing. From then on, Jian the Murkky became the band's co-lead vocalist, handling unclean vocals while Mr. Hung handles clean vocals and raps. The lineup was completed by drummer Kai-Zi joining soon afterwards. In 1999, the band made their first major live appearance at the Tseng City International Pop Festival, alongside numerous Western and Asian bands & artists.