Rise of the Rat Melbourne, Australia
I asked someone what they think we sound like... "I'd say you guys are an uncommon mix of 70s, 80s and 90s hard rock with punk and metal leanings. It's hard to label, which i guess is good." It's as close as you're going to get as a description. Too rock to be punk, too punk to be rock – out in the cold. Sounds like a good title for a song! ... more
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Equal parts hard rock and powerpop with punk attitude. Killer female vocalist, forceful sometimes and tender others. Lead guitar parts at times remind me of the soulful moments of Thin Lizzy.
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Takes cues from the best parts of the nwobhm, with a more grandiose scope rather than the usual ultra aggressive sound typical of other bands taking influence from that well. Maybe like a prog Lizzy.
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