Machine Gun Fellatio

"Machine Gun Fellatio" were an alternative Australian band, recording and playing music of large range of styles. They were formed in 1997 by three of their current line up. They are well known for their on-stage antics and humorous lyrics as well as the musical merits of their songs - their outrage-provoking name (apparently coined after being spotted in some graffiti) gives some idea of the attitude that pervades the band's work. They are also sometimes compared to Ween.

The first release was a collection of songs by themselves and two other bands - The Libertines and Limebunny. The three groups weren't completely separate - there was some overlap between members.



Machine Gun Fellatio's first well known track was ''Isaac or Fuzz'', a song made of parts of a voice message left at a recording studio, put to a fast dance beat.

They remained quiet until 1999 when they released ''Mutha Fukka On A Motorcycle'', and ''Unsent Letter''. By this stage the band comprised seven members.

In 2002 they played the Big Day Out festivals, and have since played at many others, including Homebake, Livid and Gone South.

Their album ''Paging Mr. Strike'' was released in 2002 and was a big turning point for the band. By this time they were very popular on Triple J and also started to receive some airplay on other stations, with ''Rollercoaster'' being one of their more commercial friendly tracks. In 2003 the album was re-released with 2nd CD of remixes and rare tracks.

The group has caused some controversy for their wild performances, which often involve both male and female nudity, light bondage gear and implied sexual intercourse with their instruments. After a Student Union organised performance at the University of Melbourne, fellow Victorian universities RMIT University and Swinburne University of Technology cancelled their scheduled performances because of the band's lewd behaviour at Melbourne University. This hasn't stopped universities in New South Wales and Queensland allowing the band to perform on their campuses, and didn't stop Melbourne University hiring the band again the following year.

2005 sees the break-up of MGF and band members moving onto other projects and other cities. In 2006, Pinky's new band "The White Russians" formed. They are based in Sydney, whilst the former MGF frontman lives in colder climates. He travels for gigs and at last word were still working on a new album with his new band.

Loveshark has created the 'Stoner Funk Orchestra', gigs around Sydney and has plans for world domination. Failing that, a tour of Australia, bringing his eclectic rock/groove/funk/pop mix to the masses. He also has a side project, The Space Cowboys with MGF bassist 3k Short.

Drummer Bryan Ferrysexual has also formed a band of his own - Super Massive. Previously, he created and performed with The Bryan Ferrysexual Experience.

Members

*Bryan Ferrysexual (drums)
*Chit Chat Von Loopin Stab (keyboard and vocals)
*KK Juggy (vocals) — Christa Hughes
*Love Shark (guitar)
*Pinky Beecroft (vocals, bass and keyboard)
*Feyonce (Vocals)
*3k Short (bass and keyboard)
*Widow Jones (vocals and keyboard, left in 2004)

Discography

*''Love Comes to an End '' (EP, 1997)
*''Impossible Love '' (EP, 2000)
*''Bring It On!'' (album, 2000)
*''Unsound Sounds'' (compilation album, re-released 2000)
*''Paging Mr. Strike'' (album, 2002)
*''To Pussytown And Back'' (DVD, 2003)
*''Paging Mr. Strike: Second Call for Mr. Strike'' (album, 2003)
*''On Ice'' (album, 2004)