The Celibate Rifles
- Type: Band/Group
- Country: Australia
- Born: 1979 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
- Active: 1979 - 2019
Biography
The Celibate Rifles were a Sydney punk rock band formed in 1979 by guitarists Kent Steedman and Dave Morris, joined in 1980 by singer Damien Lovelock. On #Hot Records# and later labels the band released nine studio albums between 'Sideroxylon' (1983) and 'Beyond Respect' (2004), touring Australia, Europe and the United States. The band ended with Lovelock's death in 2019.
Genres
The Celibate Rifles Discography
- Sideroxylon (1983) - Album - rated 3.59/5
- The Celibate Rifles (1984) - Album - rated 3.93/5
- The Turgid Miasma of Existence (1986) - Album - rated 3.59/5
- Roman Beach Party (1987) - Album - rated 3.68/5
- Blind Ear (1989) - Album - rated 3.6/5
Members
- Damien Lovelock - lead vocals (1980–2019)
- Dave Morris - rhythm guitar (1979–2019)
- Kent Steedman - lead guitar (1979–2019)
- Michael Couvret - bass (1979–1982; 1984–1986; 2001–2011)
- Phillip Jacquet - drums (1979–1986)
- Paul Larsen - drums (1986–1990; 2001–2019)
- Jim Leone - bass (1988–2001; 2011–2019)
- Nik Rieth - drums (1990–2001)