Budd (band)

Budd are an Australian rock band from Brisbane. They were originally signed to Fellaheen Records in the 1990s.

Career
Budd formed in 1991 in Brisbane, Australia. Although their lineup changed through the years, founding member and guitarist Jeremy Finlayson has remained in the group throughout.

In 1992, they were announced as being signed to Waterfront Records. Instead, they released their first single "Helpmeswell" as the first release on Fellaheen, another label run by Waterfront founder Steven Stavrakis.

Four of their EPs released by Fellaheen Records entered the ARIA Alternative Top 20 charts,   but when their label closed down Budd became more of a "cult" underground band, with their releases becoming "obscure collectors' items".

When Budd released their "Ovit" EP in 1996 they were likened to American metal band Helmet, a comparison the band rejected.

Members of the band also played in Slugfest, a heavier rock band that also included members of Screamfeeder.

After relocating to Melbourne, Jeremy Finlayson reformed Budd with a new lineup and released the album Jawa in 2009.

In 2015 their "Yakfat" EP was re-released as a limited vinyl pressing, and Budd continued to perform in Brisbane. Although their original releases on Fellaheen only came out on CD, Budd said in 2024 that their aim is to reissue their entire catalogue onto vinyl. They also announced Budd have new material to release in the future.