Define your genre in five words or less:
Super rare ‘70s riff rock.
So, someone is walking past as you guys are playing, they then go get a beer and tell their friend about you… what do they say?
My face just got torn off by these charismatic dudes playing the best rock songs I’ve never heard and the rest of my life is now an anti-climax
How long have you been gigging and writing?
We’ve been ruling stages since June 2012 all around town and out of town honing our blistering craft and feeding our chronic addiction to the finest beers known to humanity.
What has been your favourite gig you’ve played to date?
It’s a toss-up between the Sheriff album launch at The Tote and a debauched mess of a show at The Eastern in sunny Ballarat.
Which band would you most like to have a battle/showdown with?
Banchee, or Bolder Damn, or Leaf Hound, or Captain Beyond.
What inspires or has influenced your music the most?
Every hard rock band from the early ‘70s that wasn’t Purple, Sabbath or Zeppelin that needed their forgotten magnificence resurrected live on stage.
What do you think a band has to do these days to succeed?
Play loud, a lot and commit to it.
Do you have any record releases to date? What? Where can I get it?
We have a mighty EP available for free at swampmoth.bandcamp.com.
Why should everyone come and see your band?
The catchiest, toughest, juiciest riffs of yore played with massive Hammond, wailing guitar, pummelling drums and a crazy frontman.
SWAMP MOTH are playing at The Brunswick Hotel this Friday February 6.
