Description
Dirty Rats are a no-bullshit Aussie pub rock band, playing beer barns and inner-city clubs throughout Melbourne and country Victoria. Over the last 30 years, the band have developed a sound that is typically Australian hard rock, think AC/DC, Rose Tattoo. But listen more closely and you’ll hear influences from the MC5’s, Motorhead and even some punk rock.
They have developed a loyal fan-base both here and overseas based on their kick-ass live shows and critically acclaimed first album, Rock n Roll plus the new release End In Tears. This band plays purely for the enjoyment of playing loud “balls to the wall” rock. Dirty Rats are a lean, mean and explosive 4 piece band pumping out some of the best new guitar driven rock, with a uniquely 80’s flavour, that you will hear today.
“All in all then, this is quality heavy rock that makes you sit up and listen to both the words and the music…no room for ballads here, so if you want high octane music with a large dollop of fun, this is certainly worth a listen.” RAMzine
“Let the good times roll. Dirty Rats know how to rock and they know how to roll. Delivering catchy beer-soaked rock tunes; The Juice, Axis of Love and Love From A Distance get the party started with plenty of Aussie energy.” GBHBL
“Dirty Rats have captured something in this album that takes you on a wild journey that has taken decades to achieve in the industry.” Metal-Roos
End In Tears | Released November 10th, 2020 on Sliptrick Records
Track Listing:
01. The Juice | 02. Axis Of Love | 03. Love From A Distance | 04. End In Tears | 05. Jaded | 06. The Ballad Of Hobbit Foot | 07. Hurts Like A Mother | 08. Boss Of Me | 09. My Life Is A Cliché | 10. Fantasy | 11. Bad News Woman | 12. Rat Rock | 13. Rock Star
Dirty Rats are:
Wayne (Richie Rat) Rich – Vocals | Jamie Beovich – Bass | Anthony (Chooka) Chapple – Guitar | Andy Thomson – Drums
Band links: Official Website | Facebook | Youtube | Twitter | On Sliptrick
velvetthunder –
The band specialises in old school rock that kicks ass, no frills or pretentions but great songs played with passion and skill and designed to be played as loud as you can get and best enjoyed with friends and a few tinnies …read more
gbhbl.com –
Of course, comparisons to the legends of Aussie rock are inevitable (if not a bit lazy) but whereas those felt a little more obvious in the previous album, End in Tears is all about Dirty Rats own sound. Yes, it’s familiar but it’s their own brand of rock and roll that makes them a name well worth checking out …read more
therockpit.net –
If you like the hard rock of the early eighties then there is a little embellishment with accents of bands like Motorhead, Circle of Power, Zodiac Mindwarp and even Thunder in the mix along with the NWOBHM heavyweights Saxon and Judas Priest as well as the ubiquitous AC/DC …read more
dangerdog.com –
Essentially, for some rowdy and roaring guitar-driven riff rock, Dirty Rats and End In Tears is the real deal. Recommended, the next time you want to get beer drunk and bust some heads …read more
planetmosh.com –
Thirteen rock and roll songs you just want to grab a schooner and rock out to. With bandanas and mean stares the Dirty Rats have that piratical look about them! Their ship is far from sinking, as they raise that Jolly Roger and sail onwards towards their chest of gold …read more