Fatal Microbes
| Company type | Band |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1978 |
| Headquarters | England |
| Products | Punk rock music |
Fatal Microbes was a punk rock group from England, established in 1978, comprising Honey Bane on vocals, Gem Stone on drums, Pete Fender handling guitar duties, and Scotty Barker playing bass.
The band's name embodied the themes of revulsion and toxicity that were prevalent in punk music during the late 1970s.
History
In 1979, Small Wonder and XNTRIX Records jointly issued the split 12-inch EP titled "Violence Grows," which showcased Fatal Microbes alongside the Epping-based Poison Girls. Notably, Poison Girls' vocalist Vi Subversa was the mother of Gem Stone and Pete Fender. That same year, Fatal Microbes released a 7-inch single featuring "Violence Grows" through Small Wonder Records, earning airplay support from British DJ John Peel.
Following the band's activities, Honey Bane embarked on a solo path in music while also exploring careers in acting and modeling. Pete Fender collaborated with Gem Stone and Sid Ation to create Rubella Ballet, releasing the "Four Formulas" EP through XNTRIX. Prior to this, Fender and ‘It’ had formed Punktuation in 1977; with an average age of 13 among its members, they ranked among the youngest punk bands in the UK.
Scott Barker co-established the 'Old Reenies' alongside Kevin Jones, former frontman of Sods, and Martin Brown, ex-guitarist for No Warning. Currently residing in Spain, Barker continues to perform.
Songs by Fatal Microbes were included in the 2006 compilation Rip It Up and Start Again, which was released by V2 Records.
Former members
- Primary line-up
- Honey Bane – lead vocals
- Gem Stone (Gemma Sansom) – drums
- Pete Fender (Dan Sansom) – guitar
- Scotty Boy Barker (Scott Barker) – bass guitar
- Additional former members
- It (Quentin North) – bass
Discography
- Singles
- "Violence Grows" (1979; split release with Poison Girls)
- "Violence Grows b/w Beautiful Pictures + Cry Baby" (Small Wonder Records, 1979)