King Rat (band)

King Rat is a punk rock band based in Denver, Colorado. The band was formed in 1994 by singer and guitarist Luke Schmaltz, and has remained active since, with Schmaltz acting as the band's frontman and chief songwriter. King Rat has released nine full-length studio albums, two EPs, and a "best of" live album, issued through various independent music labels. The band is regularly featured in Denver publications such as Hybrid Magazine and Westword.