The Galvatrons

The Galvatrons
OriginGeelong, Victoria, Australia
GenresRock, electronica, electronic rock
Years active2007–present
LabelWarner Music
MembersJohnny "Galvatron"
Pete "Gamma"
Pete Convery "Condor"
Robert Convery "Bozza"
Lee Hartney
Websitemyspace.com/thegalvatrons

The Galvatrons are a four-piece rock band who formed on 28 August 2007, in Geelong, Australia.

Biography

Origins

According to lead singer Johnny Galvatron, the band got their name from the 1986 Transformers movie.[citation needed]

When We Were Kids (2008)

The band released their debut single, When We Were Kids, in 2008. On 3 May 2008, they released their debut EP of the same name on Warner Music Australia. The title track was the number one most added track on radio in Australia for the week 19–26 April 2008. They played the Big Day Out, Meredith and Cherry Rock festivals in 2007 and 2008. They also toured Australia throughout 2008. They also played a festival tour in the United Kingdom alongside The Police at London's Hyde Park.

The Galvatrons were the support act for Def Leppard and Cheap Trick during Def Leppard's Songs From The Sparkle Lounge Australian tour.[citation needed]

Laser Graffiti (2009)

On 17 November 2008, the Galvatrons released "Robots Are Cool", a demo from their upcoming debut album. The song was available as a free download via the band's official Myspace.[citation needed] Several days later, the band posted on Myspace that they would be recording their debut album soon, with an intended release date of April 2009. The album, Laser Graffiti, was released in July 2009.[citation needed]

The Artful Escape (2017-present)

In 2017, it was announced that The Galvatrons had formed a game studio called Beethoven & Dinosaur. In 2021, the studio released its first game, The Artful Escape, directed by Johnny Galvatron.

In 2026, Beethoven & Dinosaur released their second game, Mixtape, directed by Johnny Galvatron.

Influences

The Galvatrons cite their influences as Devo, Stan Bush, Australian Crawl, Van Halen, Lion, Cheap Trick, Kim Wilde, Queen, Stevie Nicks, Pat Benatar, Kenny Loggins, Tears for Fears and Gary Numan.

Members

Discography

Albums

List of albums, with Australian chart positions
Title Album details Peak chart
positions
AUS
Laser Graffiti
  • Released: July 2009
  • Label: Mushroom (5186-54187-2)
  • Format: CD
 61

Extended plays

List of EPs, with Australian chart positions
Title EP details Peak chart
positions
AUS
When We Were Kids
  • Released: May 2008
  • Label: Mushroom (5144-27172-2)
  • Format: CD
 39

References

  1. ↑ YouTube - galvatrontv's Channel
  2. ↑ The Galvatrons - The Galvatrons 'When We Were Kids' EP Launch Tour at The Esplanade Hotel, Melbourne, VIC on Fri, 6 Jun 12:00AM
  3. 1 2 3 Sticky Carpet - Music - Entertainment - theage.com.au
  4. ↑ The Galvatrons Headline First National Tour[link removed]
  5. ↑ "Made in Australia: We Talk the Artful Escape with Beethoven & Dinosaur". 15 January 2021.
  6. ↑ MySpace.com - The Galvatrons - Melbourne Rock City, AU - Rock / Electronique - www.myspace.com/thegalvatrons
  7. 1 2 Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010 (PDF ed.). Mt Martha, Victoria, Australia: Moonlight Publishing. p. 111.