Fat Mans Cleavage
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2000 |
| Defunct | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Brisbane , Australia |
| Products | Punk rock music, Extended plays: Unleash the Dingo (2005), Out of Ideas (2006) |
Fat Mans Cleavage was a punk rock ensemble originating from Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. They rose to prominence after securing victory in the Triple J Unearthed competition during October 2006.
History
The band became known for their rapid tempos and frequently provocative lyrics, earning them moderate rotation on Australia's national broadcaster Triple J and enabling them to embark on tours across the country. Notably, they performed at the esteemed Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC), a venue more commonly associated with opera and classical concerts. Established in 2000, the group underwent multiple personnel changes over time. The final roster consisted of "Bast-oh!" (Sebastian Loria) handling lead vocals and bass duties, "Razor" (Ray Morgan) on guitar and backing vocals, and "Hollywood Bonecrusher" on drums.
Fat Mans Cleavage self-released two extended plays: Unleash the Dingo in 2005 and Out of Ideas in 2006.
In November 2005, they took part in Brisbane's 6th Annual Ramone-a-thon, a significant event within the alternative cultural scene, sharing the stage with acts such as The Queers, Mach Pelican, and the Self Righteous Bros.
Throughout 2006, the band completed four tours spanning various cities including Roma, Townsville, Mackay, Airlie Beach, Sydney, Newcastle, Wollongong, Melbourne, Tarwin, and Venus Bay.
Following their triumph in the Queensland leg of the Triple J Unearthed Taste of Chaos Competition in October 2006, they performed at the Taste of Chaos concert held at Brisbane Entertainment Centre.
The group dissolved by late 2007 due to several challenges faced by the trio remaining members after years marked by fluctuating line-ups that reportedly saw up to 682 individuals perform on stage at different times.
Contributing factors
In 2007, Sebastian Loria moved to the Gold Coast to undertake a bachelor's program in Popular Music and initiated a side project blending death metal, grindcore, and hardcore genres named BobSaget!. Concurrently, Hollywood Bonecrusher entered rehabilitation treatment while Ray Morgan withdrew from all electronic forms of communication.
Last show
Their concluding live appearance occurred at Brisbane Entertainment Centre during the 2006 "Taste Of Chaos" tour. They played before an audience estimated at approximately 15,000 attendees, positioned between performances by Anti-Flag and Taking Back Sunday. Post-performance, Justin Sane from Anti-Flag extended an offer for a potential recording contract which the band ultimately declined.
Members
- Sebastian Loria (also known as "Basto") – vocals and bass
Previous members
- Daniel Morgan – guitar
- Ray Morgan (known as "Razor") – guitar and backing vocals
- "Hollywood Bonecrusher" (who succeeded Mulli "The Mule") – drums
- Matt "Pop punk is fun" Penkethman – drums
- Stu Petri – bass
- Mick "Ghosthunter" (last name unknown) – drums
- Luke the Vegan Viking – drums
EPs
- Unleash The Dingo (2005)
- Out Of Ideas (2006)