User:Newmusicexcess/Bats (band)

Bats are a five piece band based in Dublin, Ireland. Formed in 2007, musically they are a blend of post-punk, hardcore and metal, with lyrics drawing heavily from science subject areas.

The début EP Cruel Sea Scientist was released in 2007 on Armed Ambition. Since forming, the band has also toured Ireland and the UK as support to These Arms Are Snakes, The Locust, Liars, Sebadoh, Chrome Hoof and Gang Gang Dance. They also toured the UK in 2009 with Blakfish to support the release of the début album Red In Tooth & Claw. The album was recorded in Salem, MA with Converge guitarist and producer Kurt Ballou.

In December 2009 the band featured in the Xmas issue of Rocksound, making 75 in the Top 75 Albums of 2009 list.

Discography

 * Cruel Sea Scientist EP 2007
 * Red In Tooth & Claw 2009