 In 1983, childhood friend Neil Wilson joined as singer and the band changed their name to Tyrant enlisting Grant Wallace as second guitarist and began playing a harder-edged style of blues-influenced rock in the style of AC/DC, Rose Tattoo and The Angels.Tyrant were also influenced by countless Overseas metal acts including, Motörhead, Saxon, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden and Accept.In 1984, Tyrant released a four-track EP titled "Never Too Loud", which topped the metal charts on the local radio stations and gained them a massive following in Tasmania.