King Rat (band)

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OriginDenver, Colorado
GenresPunk rock
Years active1994–present
LabelsAMP Records, Fivecore Records, Unable Record, Hotshot Locksmith Records
King Rat
OriginDenver, Colorado
GenresPunk rock
Years active1994–present
LabelsAMP Records, Fivecore Records, Unable Record, Hotshot Locksmith Records
MembersLuke Schmaltz, Anthony DeLilli, Doug Hopper, Mike Makkay
Past membersMykel Martinez, Todd Daigle, Todd Schlueter, Tony Luk, Zeth Pedulla

King Rat is a punk rock band based in Denver, Colorado. The band was formed in 1994 by singer and guitarist Luke Schmaltz, and has remained active since, with Schmaltz acting as the band's frontman and chief songwriter.[1][2][3] King Rat has released nine full-length studio albums, two EPs, and a "best of" live album, issued through various independent music labels.[4] The band is regularly featured in Denver publications such as Hybrid Magazine[5] and Westword.[6][7][8][9][10]

Studio albums

  • No Apologies, No Regrets (2017)
  • Buy The Ticket Take The Ride (2014)
  • Everything Burns (2010)
  • Duct Tape and Dreams (2007)
  • Beautiful Songs for Ugly Children (2001)
  • Big Plans (2000)
  • Knockin' Up Heaven's Whore (1998)
  • The Towne Liar (1995)

Singles and EPs

  • Sacred Things (2012)
  • King Rat (2001)

Live / "best of" albums

  • 20 Years A Million Beers (2015)

Music videos

  • "EMT - A Punk Rock Parable" (2016), directed by Kenneth Woodard

References

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