The Vegastones

The Vegastones are a rock band formed in London, UK, consisting of Australian singer Tim Van Der Kuil, drummer Damon Wilson and Bulgarian bassist Svetlana Valentinova.

The band were a support act for Duran Duran in 2000.

Background information
This self-proclaimed post-disco, thrash punk band recorded a sensitive debut album Love Hotel. Tim Van Der Kuil vocals on the album are in the style of Lou Reed's "Walk on the Wild Side", while bassist Svetlana Valentinova created a mix of Rocky Horror rhythms and grainy, atmospheric grooves.

The band's songs are guitar based but incorporate lots of other elements like the occasional sample or orchestral touch.