Dune Rats are an Australian rock band from Brisbane, Queensland. Originally, the band formed as a duo, with Danny Beus on guitar and lead vocals and BC Michael Marks on drums and backing vocals. The band later became a three-piece, with Brett Jansch joining as bassist. Brad Heald, originally from Red Riders and The Vines, also made touring appearances on bass from 2011 to 2012. On 30 May 2014, the band released their self-titled debut album through their label Ratbag Records. They supported the release with a global and national tour. The following year they announced that they were officially launching Ratbag Records as a record label that would take on other performers. On 11 February 2017, their second album The Kids Will Know It's Bullshit debuted at number one on the ARIA Albums Chart.
| Also known as | Dunies |
| Origin | Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
| Genres | Surf rock, indie rock, garage punk, pop punk |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Labels | Dine Alone, Ratbag, Inertia Access |
| Associated acts | The Cairos, Stonegrill, Villains of Willhelm, Comic Sans, Bleeding Knees Club, DZ Deathrays, Violent Soho, The Vines |
| Members | Danny Beus, BC Michaels, Brett Jansch |
About Dune Rats
Originally founded by Danny Beausa and BC Michaels as a duet, this rock outfit broke through with a second album which topped the ARIA Albums Chart in 2017.
Achievement of Dune Rats
Former The Vines bassist Brad Heald made appearances on the bass for Dune Rats in 2012.
Top Facts You Did Not Know About Dune Rats
Australian pop punk groups.. Musical groups from Brisbane.
