Smug Fungus

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Band Bio

Bill Michaels and Mike Williams, best friends hailing from Buckfum Illinois, are a singular force to reckon with.

Who would have imagined that when these two fathers (and best friends since grade school) began to sing and play the heavy metal tunes that their teenage sons were writing and performing in their own group; "Ratzass", and eventually playing a few of these tunes as their opening act for bemused youngsters, that very soon Ratzass would lose all their young fans to these two.

Smug Fungus has a surprising power that you don't expect from these two, but they can rip through Ratzass cover tunes with ease, and re-arrange them in their own signature style.

Ratzass is now better known as the backup band for Bill and Mike, as they have played many local bars and clubs and festivals together.

After writing and showcasing their own original material, it wasn't too long before Smug Fungus were picked up by the OEdible Media label.

Their debut album; "Toke" is set to be released very soon.

Big thanx to Ralf Schulze / Aardvark Farms Studio for the use of the original painting used to make this "promo pic".
(Big wink to Bill and Mik!)

Band Gear

This band doesn't own any gear!

Albums / EPs

POOT Date Released: 4/22/2011   Tracks: 14 Sales: 8   Listens: 10 "POOT" by Smug Fungus (2011) OEdible Media) Those "middle-aged monsters" are back, but this time, without their sons! Bill and Mike have emerged from their cocoon to release "POOT"; their third album of all original material. At first, the title and cover art may seem off-putting, but it's just an indicator that these two old fogies have tapped into the psyches of their much younger selves. Cover painting by Ralf Schulze / Aardvark Farms Studios. (Special thanks to the FB bunch!)

HEFT Date Released: 1/22/2010   Tracks: 19 Sales: 6   Listens: 9 (OEdible Media) On their 2nd lp, "HEFT", Smug Fungus lays it down thick and chunky; they put the "rock" back in Rock N Roll, the "poke" back in Polka, and they even put something back in Country. Also - listen for the Neil HEFTi-penned "Batman Theme" solo! This far-reaching album is dripping with integrity and enthusiasm and is sure to win over some new converts. Cover collage by Ralf Schulze of Aardvark Farm Studio and color-tweaked by rEV. sPIKE bEASLEY of Arnie Grafix.

War Hole (ep) Date Released: 1/15/2010   Tracks: 6 Sales: 6   Listens: 4 (2010 OEdible Records) Abscess makes the heart groan fonder! This six-song ep, shows a new, abstract side, highlighted by the title track, (the song fans have been asking for) finds the smug brothers scouring the backs of the fridge for leftovers, um - I mean mining the audio vaults for lost treasures! Consider this the new single with four bonus tracks! This will do just fine until the next full-length album, "HEFT" is finally released in late January.

toke Date Released: 12/23/2009   Tracks: 13 Sales: 13   Listens: 19 "toke" by Smug Fungus (2009 OEdible Media) Two "middle-aged monsters" backed by their own sons. The singing and songwriting by Bill Michaels and Mike Williams are strong on this unexpected debut album. Suprisingly strong and insightful. The tunes inside are tasty, varied and filling. But suddenly this album comes on like a stealth jalapeño. It's suddenly a burning hell, but you want more; it's worth it. Cover painting by Ralf Schulze / Aardvark Farms Studios.