Rollerball (band)

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Rollerball
Origin Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia [1]
GenresStoner rock [2]
Years active1998–present
LabelsWaterdragon, Rhythm Ace, Plus One Records
MembersMatt "Tenpin" Boland
Dave Talon
Stew "Boots" Maclennan
Cam "Cracker" Roach [3]

Rollerball are an Australian stoner rock band formed in the Gold Coast, Queensland in 1998 and named after the 1975 film. [4] They have released four full-length albums, SuperStructure, Oversize, Submarine and a European self-titled album which was a compilation based on their first two EPs.

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Discography

Albums

EPs

Singles

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References

  1. Beat #1175, 15 July 2009 Rollerball by Patrick Emery
  2. The West Australian, 20 January 2005, ". . . and rolling "Ball" by Simon Collins
  3. The Chronicle, 13 August 2009, "Rock band rolls into town for special gig"
  4. The Age 20 June 2003 Rock 'n' Rollerball by Patrick Donovan
  5. Sleazegrinder Rollerball – S/T
  6. National Library of Australia Superstructure
  7. i94 bar SuperStructure review
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  12. National Library of Australia Highly Likely