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Artist:The Flying Rats

Genres:
  • Punk
  • Rock
Melbourne, VIC

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Track: Pub Crawl by The Flying Rats
Track: Pub CrawlGenres:
  • Punk
  • Rock
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    Track: Freedom Fighters by The Flying Rats
    Track: Freedom FightersGenres:
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    • Rock
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      About

      The flying rats got their name from their first audience... the pigeons that use to get into their squatted band practice room. Like pigeons The Flying Rats may not be everyone’s favourite thing... and they don't want to be. They aren't playing to please others, they aren't playing for fame, they aren't playing to get rich or be the most punk people in the world... they are playing because they love music, the D.I.Y. attitude and to create what they wanted in a music scene rather just waiting for it to come along. Like pigeons they take over a wasted space and make it their own - Practicing in squatted spaces, running gigs under bridges and in unused building. The Flying Rats are raw, aggressive and have something to say. Captain Arresto This crazy specimen that looks more like a reject from the bear float at the Sydney Mardi Gras festival than your poster punk image, drunkenly came up with the idea for the band at Colombian Daniels going away party and in a miracle remembered to ...

      Members

      Captain Arresto - Vocals
      Indy - Vocals
      Camilo - Guitar
      Benn - Bass
      Beanz -Drums
      Feather - Keyboard
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