Splatterheads bassist dead: Aussie Nineties hard rock band mourns the death of member Peter Thompson

Peter Thompson of popular Aussie hard hard rock band The Splatterheads has died.

The sad news was announced on Facebook on Sunday.

Details of Thompson’s passing are yet to be released, though one family friend said the talented bassist was residing in Maleny, Queensland at the time of his death.

Thompson played bass guitar with The Splatterheads, who gained a loyal following on the pub scene for their fast and loud heavy rock style and bizarre, gory makeup.

‘Bit of sad news … Peter Thompson aka PT from our mates Splatterheads has passed away,’ announced fellow hard rockers Suiciety on their Facebook page

Thompson played bass guitar with The Splatterheads, who gained a loyal following on the pub scene for their fast and loud heavy rock style and bizarre, gory makeup 

Meanwhile, Bored, another band from the 90s, also paid tribute to Thompson.

‘Sending our love to The Splatteheads family and friends on the loss of PT,’ they shared on their Facebook.

‘He will be sadly missed and always remembered.

‘Play ya Splatterheads tunes Loud and Proud! Vale PT.’

They included two pictures of Thompson playing live on stage in their post. 

Thompson and the band’s other members, Adrian Carroll, Christo Fletcher and Sly Faulkner once shared a house in Brisbane.

Thompson and the band’s other members, Adrian Carroll, Christo Fletcher and Sly Faulkner once shared a house in Brisbane (all pictured)

They later formed The Lompoc County Splatterheads and played their first shows in Sydney in 1987, eventually shortening their name to The Splatterheads.

Though never reaching any significant chart success, The Splatterheads mounted a packed out European tour in 1995 and later played support to chart-topping American band Weezer.

They were beloved by  their fans after adopting ‘fake’ injuries – including bloody head wounds – as part of their stage act.

Their recording include the album Bot, and the songs Fish Biscuit and Tired.