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Bodyjar

Bodyjar are an Australian pop punk band which formed in 1990. They began performing under the name Bodyjar in 1994; their previous names included Damnation (1990–91) and Helium (1992–93). The latter group released an album, You Can't Hold Me Down, in October 1992. As Bodyjar their original line-up were Cameron Baines on vocals and guitar; Ben Petterson on vocals and guitar; Grant Relf on vocals and bass guitar; and Charles Zerafa on drums. In 1995 Ross Hetherington (ex-Bastard Squad, Swamp Rats) replaced Zerafa on drums. In 1999 Tom Read replaced Petterson on guitar and in 2004 Hetherington made way for Shane Wakker on drums.

Bodyjar released six studio albums, Take a Look Inside (1994), Rimshot! (1996), No Touch Red (1998), How It Works (2000), Plastic Skies (2002) and Bodyjar (2005), before disbanding in September 2009. After a hiatus they reformed in March 2012, their next album, Role Model, appeared on 18 October 2013, together with corresponding tour dates.

Albums

1993 You Can’t Hold Me Down
1994 Take a Look Inside
1996 Rimshot!
1998 No Touch Red
2001 How It Works
2002 Plastic Skies
2002 Live At The Wireless
2005 Bodyjar
2013 Role Model
2022 New Rituals
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Homegrown punk veterans Bodyjar seemed to fade out from view after the release of their eponymous 2005 album, eventually calling a hiatus in 2009. The Melbourne four-piece have now reunited, releasing killer new album 'Role Model' - their first in eight years - and doing a slew of headline dates throughout the country to celebrate. Killyourstereo.com caught up with guitarist Tom Read to get the lowdown.
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