Biography
Thee Dirty Rats is a garage punk duo originating from São Paulo, Brazil, consisting of Rat Caesar on cigar-box guitar and vocals, and Fernando Hitman on drums and vocals.[2][3] Also identified as featuring Luis Tissot among the trash-loving rockers, the band embodies a raw, garage rock style aligned with their Spotify genre classification.[5] Limited details exist on their early formation, but they have released music such as the EP 'The Fine Art of Poisoning 1 & 2' and tracks like 'Who's The Man Behind The Rat' and 'Bacterial Bop,' showcasing their punk energy.[2][3][5]
The duo's career centers on producing gritty, garage punk music with a focus on unconventional instrumentation like cigar-box guitar, contributing to their niche presence in the international underground scene.[2][5] No extensive records of tours, major releases, or career milestones beyond Bandcamp outputs are available from credible sources, reflecting their low popularity (0 on Spotify).[context] Their style draws from trash rock influences, positioning them within Brazil's garage punk community.[5]
Thee Dirty Rats' legacy remains emerging due to sparse documentation, with no notable awards, widespread recognition, or long-term impact identified; they persist as a dedicated duo in the DIY garage punk realm.[2][3][5]
Fun Facts
- The band uses a cigar-box guitar, a homemade instrument typical of raw garage punk aesthetics.[2][3]
- They are described as 'trash-lovin' rockers,' highlighting their affinity for gritty, underground punk vibes.[5]
- Releases are primarily hosted on Bandcamp, emphasizing a DIY approach in the garage rock scene.[2][3]
Musical Connections
Key Collaborators
- Rat Caesar - band member (The Fine Art of Poisoning 1 & 2 EP, Bacterial Bop) [ongoing]
- Fernando Hitman - band member (The Fine Art of Poisoning 1 & 2 EP, Bacterial Bop) [ongoing]
- Luis Tissot - featured rocker in duo (Bacterial Bop) [2020]
Connection Network
Discography
Albums
| Title | Release Date | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Humans Out | 2020-12-03 | Album |
Top Tracks
- Bacterial Bop (Humans Out)
- Let's Fight (Humans Out)
- Can Ya Dig It? (Traps and Mass Confusion)
- Necessary Evil (Traps and Mass Confusion)
- Disintegrate (You Didn't Think We Could Take It! a Tribute to Subsonics)
- The Universe Is Chaos (Humans Out)
- Modern Disease (Humans Out)
- T.D.R. Will Blow Yr Mind (Humans Out)
- Oh Oh (Humans Out)
- Crooked Die (F_ck The Game) (Humans Out)
External Links
References
Heard on WWOZ
Thee Dirty Rats has been played 1 time on WWOZ 90.7 FM, New Orleans' jazz and heritage station.
| Date | Time | Title | Show | Spotify |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | 23:30 | Cough Drops | Kitchen Sinkw/ Derrick Freeman |