Metak

Metak
The original Metak members (left to right) Mirko Krstičević, Željko Brodarić Jappa, Ranko Boban, Matko Jelavić The original Metak members (left to right) Mirko Krstičević, Željko Brodarić Jappa, Ranko Boban, Matko Jelavić
Background information
Origin	Split, SR Croatia SFR Yugoslavia
Genres	Rock, pop rock, new wave, psychedelic rock, rock'n roll, post punk, punk rock, hard rock
Years active	1978-1981
Labels	Jugoton Suzy Diskoton Croatia Records
Past members	Mirko Krstičević, Željko Brodarić Jappa, Doris Tomić, Zlatko Brodarić, Matko Jelavić, Ranko Boban

Metak was a Croatian rock band. It was founded in Split, then Yugoslavia, and disbanded in 1981. Their song, "Da Mi Je Biti Morski Pas" (Wish I Were A Shark), was a mega hit, later covered by another Split band, Osmi Putnik, and it also became a movie of the same name. They released two albums, U Tetrapaku (In Tetrapak) and Ratatatatija.

The band was officially formed at the end of 1978 by bassist Mirko Krstičević. The first lineup was Ranko Boban, (singer) Mirko Krstičević, (bass) Matko Jelavić, (drums) and Željko Brodarić Jappa (guitar). After Boban's departure, Brodarić took over vocals and his brother, Zlatko, also joined the banda as a guitarist. Metak disbanded in 1981.

History

The band was formed at the end of November 1978 by bassist Mirko Krstičević. The original lineup were Ranko Boban (singer), Mirko Krstičević (bass), Matko Jelavić (drums), Željko Brodarić Jappa (guitar). Their first performance was at Split Festival the same year.

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Mirko Krstičević, former bassist and founder

In 1978, Metak signed a contract with Diskoton and released two singles, "Šijavica" and "Gastarbajterska." The same year, Ranko Boban left the band to write songs for artists such as Bijelo Dugme., When Boban left the band, Željko Brodarić took over vocal duties and his brother Zlatko joined the band as a guitarist. In 1979, Metak released their first album, U Tetrapaku (In Tetrapak).

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Cover of U Tetrapaku

Their hit single, "Da Mi Je Biti Morski Pas (Wish I Were A Shark") was one of the biggest Yu hits of all time and was later covered by the Split heavy metal band Osmi Putnik. It also became a movie of the same name.

In 1980, Metak were on Bijelo Dugme's Tour in JNA Stadium along with other bands like Bijelo Dugme, Galija, Prljavo Kazalište, Parni Valjak, Aerodrom. They were on Poljud Staduim along with Galija, Azra, Drago Mlinarec, Aerodrom, Dado Topić.

In 1981 they released their last album, Ratatatatija, recorded at Tetrapak studio. Metak disbanded the same year and all members went on to pursue solo projects.

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Cover of Ratatatatija

Members

• Željko Brodarić Jappa (guitar, vocal)
• Zlatko Brodarić (guitar)
• Mirko Krstičević (bass)
• Matko Jelavić (drum, vocal)
• Doris Tomić (keyboard instruments)
• Ranko Boban (vocal, 1978)

Discography

Albums

• U tetrapaku (1978)
• Ratatatatija (1980)

Singles

• Šijavica / Gastarbajterska (1978)
• Ona ima svoju dragu mamu / Revolver (1979)
• Da mi je biti morski pas / Rock 'n' Roller (1980)

Sources

• Petar Janjatović: Ex-YU rock enciklopedija 1960-2006, ISBN 978-86-905317-1-4
• Metak – RateYourMusic