Seminal Rats
Seminal Rats were an Australian punk/indie rock band, based in Melbourne, who existed from 1984 until the death of lead guitarist Michael Weber on 2 January 1999. The band was led by vocalist Michael Harley and included guitarist Ruebin Pinkster, bassist Dave Balsamo (1984–1993), then bassist Ian Wettenhall (1993–1998) and drummer Todd McNeair.
Discography
Albums
- Omnipotent (Mr. Spaceman, 1986)
Extended plays
- Hot Snapper Pie (aka Grruntled) (Mr. Spaceman, 1987)
Live albums
- Life In The Necropolis (Mr. Spaceman, 1990)
- Plectrum Muscle (Rat Race Records, 1998)
Compilation albums
- The Essential Seminal Rats 1984-1991 (Bang!, 2008)
Appearances
- «I Need Somebody» — Hard To Beat (Au Go Go, 1987)
- «Change» — Jesus On T.V./Change 7" Split with The Celibate Rifles (What Goes On, 1987)
- «Call Me Animal» — Now Suck This Dogface 7" (Destroyer, 1990)
- «Rat Race», «Ain't Dead Yet», «Exhale», «Forest Of Fun» — Final Audio Blast (Mr. Spaceman, 1990)
- «Weak» — From Babylon To Brunswick (Nomad, 1991)
Singles
- La Grande Bouffe (Dog Meat, 1991)
Band members
Current members
- Michael Harley - lead vocals
- Ruebin Pinkster - lead & rhythm guitars
- Dave Balsamo - bass guitar (1984–1993, 2002–present)
- Todd McNeair - drums
Former members
- Michael Weber – lead & rhythm guitars, vocals (1984–1999)
- Ian Wettenhall - bass guitar (1993–1998)
Michael Weber
Michael Weber (born 17 March 1966 in Melbourne Australia died 2 January 1999) was the lead guitarist of the Seminal Rats from 1984 until his death from an accidental heroin overdose. Weber also worked as a technician at the Maton guitar facility. Weber was also the lead guitarist of hard rock band Hoss between 1990 and 1992.
See also
Cantakerous
External links
- Official home page
- Seminal Rats Facebook
- Interview with Michael Harley at I-94 Bar
- Seminal Rats - The Essential 1984-1991 (2CD Book) at Bang! Records (Spain)
- Seminal Rats at Rate Your Music
- Seminal Rats - Life in the Necropolis
- Seminal Rats at Discogs
- Seminal Rats - Plectrum Muscle At Spirit of Metal webzine
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