Mammal (EP)
Mammal is the self-titled debut extended play by Australian hard rock band, Mammal from 2006. The band sold the EP independently at their live shows and on their website until early 2007 when they signed with Metropolitan Groove Merchants to distribute it independently. The original version was replaced by the MGM version, released in March. The EP peaked into the top 20 of the AIR Charts.
Background
Mammal formed in Melbourne, Australia in March 2006 when vocalist Ezekiel Ox joined guitarist Pete Williamson who was writing songs with session bass guitarist, Nick Adams; the trio were joined by drummer, Zane Rosanoski. In mid-2006, they entered the Sing Sing Studios to record their self-titled debut five-track Extended Play, Mammal, which was sold independently at their live shows and on their website. By early 2007, they signed with Metropolitan Groove Merchants which distributed their EP from March, which peaked into the top 20 of the AIR Charts.On 2 February, they recorded a live performance at the Evelyn Hotel and released their first live album, Vol 1: The Aural Underground in August. For this album, all five tracks from the EP had been recorded live with five additional tracks.