Spiderbait are one of Australia’s most iconic and enduring rock bands — a genre-blurring powerhouse known for their explosive sound, electrifying live shows, and decades-long camaraderie. Originating from the small town of Finley, NSW, and
coming together in Melbourne, the trio quickly ascended from underground parties to national and international stages, cementing their place in Australian music history.
Their career is marked by a string of major milestones. Spiderbait were the first Australian band to be voted No. 1 on triple j’s Hottest 100 , a landmark moment that underscored their cultural impact. Their thunderous cover of “Black Betty” became a record-breaking No. 1 single in Australia , reached the Top 30 on the
US Billboard Mainstream Rock Chart , and entered the UK Singles Chart , amplifying their global reach.
With 500 Million streams, multiple platinum-selling albums, ARIA Awards , and MTV nominations , Spiderbait have headlined major festivals and toured internationally, all while continuing to evolve and grow. Their influence goes beyond the stage and the charts — their music has featured in a multitude of film, TV, and
commercial placements , bringing their high-octane sound to screens around the world and further broadening their audience.
Spiderbait’s legacy is one of innovation, resilience, and raw, joyful noise. Decades on, they remain a vital force in music — still breaking ground, still packing out shows, and still going from strength to strength.
••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••
Video: [www.youtube.com](www.youtube.com)