The Fumes is a Blues/Rock group from Sydney, Australia. This group started performing in 2005 and consist of band members Steve Merry (resonator, guitar, vocals), and Joel Battersby (drums). Their debut album, Guns of Gold (2006) was released under the Silent Partner Recordings record label. Other releases include Automobile (single), Oh My Babylon (single), and The Fumes (EP).
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