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Rat Babies
Metal / Drum & Bass / Grunge

Crawling out of the swamp and coming to your town



ATHENS, Georgia
United States

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Last Login:  7/20/2009
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   Rat Babies: General Info
Member Since4/6/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.ratbabies.org
Band MembersCurrent Members:

Mux Blank - bass, vocals
Chodd - drums
Tim Vance - guitar

Former/Occasional Members:

Moldy Holmes -guitar
John The Waitress - backing drums

Influences

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There are so many things in life that influence, direct, or guide us... and we write songs about our experiences with those. Things such as: feelings of inadequacy, personal spirituality, ex-wives, ex-girlfriends, life changes, growing up, friends family and acquaintances, dependency, losing control, wanting to get away, suicide, sex and love, dreams and wishes, finding inspiration, the lack of inspiration, feeling the music deep within your gut, dealing with shit, getting drunk and smoking pot, insomnia, stargazing, hopelessness, deconstruction of self, self-review, heartbreak, loneliness, the "knight in shining armor" complex, facial hair, bloody noses, pain, failure, homelessness, and so much more...

Here are a few bands we listen to: Harvey Milk, Tom Waits, O'Death, Daniel Johnston, Monster Magnet, Melvins, Mudhoney, PJ Harvey, Sonic Youth, Pixies, Girls Against Boys, Music Hates You, Zoroaster, Subrig Destroyer, Polemic, Pride Parade, Jesus Lizard, Nirvana, Fugazi, My Bloody Valentine, Dinosaur Jr., The Cure, Neutral Milk Hotel, and so many more...

Sounds LikeRat babies with bat rabies... In other words, dark and heavy-ass, mouth-foaming, gutteral-screaming, foamy-slobber-spitting, sweat-stained, two piece drum-n-bass dirt-metal band out of the little known metal scene of Athens GA.

What the PRESS has said:

"...Athens' Rat Babies play hit-you-in-the-gut dirt metal, wrangling heavy sonics out of just a drum kit and a bass guitar." (Flagpole - Athens, GA.)

What OTHERS have said:

"Sounds like My Bloody Valentine mixed with Eye Hate God!" (Zaxx - Music Hates You)

"I just smoked a bowl and listened to Rat Babies. Umm..." (Wes - Bird Flu)

"I like you, but I really don't like your band" (KT)

"I really enjoyed Rat Babies at Assfest. That is some of the rawest shit I can ever remember." (Brad - Commander Chameleon)

"You guys sound just like the Strokes, I hate the Strokes, but I like you!!" (Some drunk retard at a bar)

"The power ballad of the millenium" (Ferris - Service Industry, about the song "These are my friends")

"Sounds like an angry drunk worm dancing on his own guts in the bowels of hell" (Dave - Commander Chameleon)

"You sound like a BULLDOZER" (unkown guy at recent show)

"I love u man! You are fuckin sexy on stage, got a bad ass voice, and got mega major balls!" (Sheena Rotten)

"Sounds like a tiger taking a shit on your face!" (Jeremy - Oh No They Didn't)

Record LabelMux Productions
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Aug 13 2009 8:00P
LENNY’S - DEVILNECK METAL FEST Atlanta
Aug 14 2009 8:00P
LENNY’S - DEVILNECK METAL FEST Atlanta, Georgia
Aug 15 2009 8:00P
LENNY’S - DEVILNECK METAL FEST Atlanta, Georgia

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   About Rat Babies

BAND INFO

These rat babies were born with bat rabies! Or so it seems...

Rat Babies are a dark, bass-heavy, mouth-foaming, gutteral-screaming, foamy-slobber-spitting, sweat-stained, two piece drum-n-bass, swamp-metal band out of the little known metal scene of Athens GA. Members include "Mux" on bass & vocals and "Chodd" on drums. Rat Babies have been around since early 2005 playing shows everywhere... in and outside of Athens GA.

Booking:
If you would like to book Rat Babies please contact us by way of this Myspace profile. All show listings on here are updated daily, so be sure to check our schedule before you ask us to do a show. Also we can not book Mondays or Tuesdays at this time, but the rest of the week is open and available unless otherwise listed on our calender. Please specify any guarantees you are offering us if the show is outside of GA.

CD Releases:
- "I know... search for knives" EP [2006]
- "Friends fade and disappear" EP [2006]
- "Jesus don't want me in heaven" Live EP [2006-7]
- "The Complete Guide To Caring For Your Rat Babies Vol 1" LP Rarieties Album [2009]

Other Merch:
Rat Babies "Conjoined Twin" Tshirt ($10+sh)
Rat Babies sticker ($1+sh)
Buttons, Patches, Posters, etc avail at shows

Also Appearing On:
- Hail Shitar Comp [2009]
- Gypsies Killing Unicorns Comp Vol 1 [2008]
- Rabblerouser Music Compilation Vol 1 [2007]
- Rabid Goat Records CD Comp [2007]

Coming Soon:

 

UPCOMING SHOW FLYERS

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OTHER STUFF

GET YOUR OWN "CONJOINED TWINS" TSHIRT ONLY $10 (S,L,XL,XXL)
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ContraMusikProduktion





Jul 21 2009 1:45 AM

Thx for your interest & contact, guys.
You sounds really interesting. Good music.
Have a good time and keep in touch
CMP-Crew
(www.ContraMusikProduktion.de)

News:

(CMP 23) Rita Galetti - Falter
Canadian female sound artist "Rita Galetti" offers songs with great variety and depth.
You can hear drones, sound sculptures, experimental guitar sounds,
field recordings, electro acoustic, noise, ambient and more.

Strictly limited collectors edition, 3x foldable (6 panel) cover,
prof. thermo printed CD, diamond dye, pvc protection sleeve.
Artwork & photography by Ralf Rabendorn.
Release date: 21 July 2009 - ALbum is OUT NOW!

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(CMP 22) The Infrared Experience - White
Pure Guitar project.
Beautiful melodies mixed with haunting atmospheres and sound textures.
Experimental guitar sounds/Ambient Post Rock/ drones/ Guitar Sound Textures etc.

3x foldable cover, strictly limited collectors edition, pro diamond dye. Artwork & photography by Ralf Rabendorn.
Release date: 15th June 2009. Album is out now!

Albums available here (worldwide) ContraMusikProduktion-Shop
Reeks Of Failure [@ Little Kings July 20th]





Jul 19 2009 8:35 AM

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Elite Tha Showstoppa (TNEB-RCP)





Jul 6 2009 7:27 PM

Much love my man....thanks for checking in...I'm good. Chillaxing....anxious to get back asap but i'll kick ass later....lol!!! Mad love & respect. Talk to you soon...

prosper-

elite
dog susej


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Jun 30 2009 7:33 AM

SWEET TUNES
ROYAL THUNDER





Jun 24 2009 8:53 AM

THIS SUNDAY!

Cup & Saucer Cafe





Jun 24 2009 8:53 AM

Hey guys! We got pics of your awesome show at Cup & Saucer Cafe on 5/23. Everybody look, befriend, comment!

Rat Babies
Empty Jester





Jun 22 2009 7:05 PM

What is up gang ?!?!? Our guitartist is cheating on us with Burden of Vision - playing a few shows in August, 3rd at Lennys, 6th at The Earl and 15th at some house on moreland with Zoroaster - if yall ain't too busy, come on down and toss a few back with us! BooSH
Reeks Of Failure [@ Little Kings July 20th]





Jun 21 2009 5:26 PM

SKELETEEN





Jun 18 2009 1:02 AM

;)
♥ Im Just Me





Jun 16 2009 5:19 PM

we shall :)
Jay Nöqué





Jun 5 2009 2:50 PM

You guys killed in Brooklyn at Tommy's Tavern, thanks for a great set. I hope we can do it again next time you come up this way!

And by the way I rocked your t-shirt at a show tonight, to good reviews. Thanks for that as well.
Actual Persons Living or Dead





Jun 5 2009 2:50 PM

george





Jun 1 2009 8:15 PM

dug the set at mojos a few nights ago, also diggin the cd. though i am confused, is it a compilation of all the eps or do i have to get the eps seperate? also enjoyed the compilation cassette, will be checking out alot of those bands too. thanks!
OFF (LOOKING FOR BASS PLAYER)





May 31 2009 4:09 PM

Thanks for adding OFF!

-Geoff
beissert





May 29 2009 9:49 PM


greetings...salutations...! hail, hail fellows!

Sarlacc





May 28 2009 2:34 AM


let the wookie win.
sarah jane





May 26 2009 4:26 PM

Looks like you just left on your tour. I hope it FUCKING ROCKS!!!!!
MikEy Tha PaNts





May 24 2009 7:52 PM

SEWER SPEWER SLUDGE N ROCK N ROLLSEWER SLUDGE n ROCK N ROLL!!!
Nero As The Arsonist (NEW SONGS)





May 24 2009 4:45 AM

Hey guys. Stoked about the show on June 5th! If you got a tour flyer that you want us to use let us know so we can pass shit around the area.

<3 Nero As The Arsonist

p.s. Bring vinyl to sell to our singer!
Old One





May 22 2009 1:30 PM

Thanks.

Old One - self-titled (Preview)
CINEMATIC_HD: Living Legend





May 20 2009 5:22 AM


Don't aim for success if you want it; just do what you love and believe in, and it will come naturally.
Noble Rust





May 17 2009 11:21 PM

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Kenny





May 12 2009 7:42 AM

MUX!!! im in columbus right now., went to atl last night to see tom morello and the whole nin thing., i might be able to make it to athens tonight but if i dont i will be in pensacola on thursday! if you are gonna be around hit up my cell (850)3412951#
Orchard (of the living)





May 12 2009 7:42 AM

good luck on the tour
Cloak & Dagger Dating Service





May 8 2009 8:21 PM

Hey there!!! Thanks for being our friend!!! Be sure to check out our single, Come to Me, and vote for us to play Battle of the Bands this year!!!

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