Seminal Rats

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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.

The Seminal Rats 2010
The Seminal Rats 2011
Michael Harley 2005
The Seminal Rats 2008

Discography

Albums

  • Omnipotent (1986)
  • Grruntled (1987)
  • Life in the Necropolis (1990)
  • Plectrum Muscle (1998)
  • The Essential Seminal Rats 1984 - 1991 (2008)

Compilations

  • Hard to Beat (1987)
  • Final Audio Blast (1990)
  • From Babylon to Brunswick (1991)

7"

  • Call Me Animal (1990)
  • La Grande Bouffe (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 1989

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.

Michael Weber 1998

See also

Cantakerous

External links

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