Doomed Confessionary: Emy Adzmi (Targun)
Targun is a doom/stoner/sludge metal trio from Lumut, Perak in Malaysia that blends the stoner doom genre with elements of Nusantara culture. Formed in 2018, the band consists of Emy Adzmi (guitar, vocals), Nikman Farhan (bass) and Haziq Hamsah (drums).
That same year, they released a demo featuring two songs. In 2020, they began recording their debut album. However, the process was disrupted midway by the Covid-19 pandemic. Work resumed in 2023, and the album was finally completed in 2024.
Targun have finally released their debut album »Tazzaboür« on May 24th, 2025. Available now on cassette through MawArt Records and Doomshire Tapes.
Can you say a few words about your band?
Targun, 3 piece Malaysian nusantara stoner doom.
What is the biggest challenge for the band?
5 years of recording our »Tazzaboür« album.
What are you proudest of so far?
Debut album »Tazzaboür« and cassette release by Doomshire from the UK.
What is your biggest regret?
No regrets after playing this music.
What is the best concert/tour so far and why?
We are still playing small concerts…so far in Malaysia…we can’t play abroad.
What is the biggest surprise in the music world for you?
Malaysia is starting to accept doom music.
What is currently on your heavy music rotation?
Monolord – »Empress Rising«. Sleep – »Holy Mountain«. And traditional sounds from Malaysia and Indonesia.
What is the best advice you have ever given as a musician?
Do what you love.
What is your guilty pleasure?
Continue to struggle with heavy music.
Can you say something more about the current music scene in Malaysia?
The reception in Malaysia is getting better, people are starting to listen to stoner doom, and people are starting to appreciate physical releases.
Where can we see you live this year (concert/tour)?
September 7 – Ruas Store, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
October 26 – Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
November 1 – Fuzznation Volume One, Kuala Lumpur
What are your plans for the future as a band?
Play music festivals abroad and tour Europe.
How can people best support your band?
Follow our social media. Buy the album.
Do you have any message for your listeners?
Thank you for appreciating our music.
Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well