V-Rats

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Original Black Country band The V-Rats have been described by Fireworks magazine as the newest ‘super group’ to hail from The UK! And produce world class ‘dirty funky metal’.

The V-Rats were put together around Pete MZ Emms as a vehicle to record and perform new material. And have performed and recorded with such artists as Dave Holland (Trapeze/ Judas Priest) John Lingwood (Manfred Mann) John Brooks (The Charlatans) Between them, the entire band has an amazing pedigree of both session and solo work.

The V-Rat’s currently consist of: Pete MZ Emms: Lead Vocals: Bass Guitar Mike Dejager: Guitars Paul May: Guitars Rob Allen: Drums Since 2004 The V-Rats have raised their musicianship in spectacular fashion as the live 'back bone' for a tour of the United States as part of a celebration of 20 years of 'New Wave Of British Heavy Metal' with ex Judas Priest Tygers Of Pan Tang and Dennis Stratton (Iron Maiden, Praying Mantis).

The Band in the States was billed alongside Testament, Obituary and Ice T among other top artists. Following on from the success of the tour, the V-Rats were asked to continue as the foundation for a series of further live shows in the US and Europe. The V-Rats spent much of 2006 being drafted in to complete a new albums that also featured legendry Midlands band Diamond Head guitarist Brian Tattler as well as Simon Lees of Budgie.

The V-Rats continued into 2007 establishing their place as a vibrant and relevant live act, releasing an EP on Apple iTunes as well as garnering enormous airplay and exposure worldwide. Going into 2008, The V-Rats have released their album ‘Intelligent Design’ which features original art work by world renowned artist Rodney Matthews. The album is selling well in all territories and continues to receive encouraging responses from all quarters of the industry The V-Rats have gained high profile endorsements from Spector Bass Guitars NYC, Moser Custom Guitars LA, Ashdown and Marshall Amplification UK. Gigs over in the US and Europe are coming in, The V-Rats are looking at local shows to continue building on a fan base with their incendiary live performances! www.thevaselinerats.com NEW ALBUM AVAILABLE NOW AT AMAZON.CO.UK