The Ghent-based post-punk formation The Rats first appeared on the scene at Humo's Rock Rally in January 2022. Their reception was overwhelmingly positive. HUMO described them as “a headbutt you can’t—or don’t want to—dodge.” The magazine also noted that “while The Rats sound as British as warm beer, their songs are anything but lukewarm.”

Since then, the band has been tearing through the underground scene. They've performed at nearly every renowned Belgian music bar and shared the stage with national acts like Meltheads and Ronker, as well as international bands such as The Lounge Society (UK) and Pozi (UK).

In September 2024, The Rats released their debut EP, Disco To Disco, which was met with nearly 4 stars from Dansende Beren: “This is pure adventure, a vacation that doesn’t end, a festival in your living room.” And for those still unconvinced: “The Rats also have a solid, rock-hard live reputation.”

Want to experience their self-proclaimed “agitated post-punk with mechanical grooves” live? It's a must.