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.

The Seminal Rats 2010

The Seminal Rats 2011

Michael Harley 2005

The Seminal Rats 2008

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 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

• 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