The three band members met in 2003 at the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts, soon becoming friends and starting to jam together. In 2006, Wombats released their debut single Girls, Boys, and Marsupials which was only available in Japan.
In January 2007, Wombats released a second limited edition vinyl called Moving to New York. In May, Wombats released their third single called "Backfire at the Disco" leading the band to release their first full single "Kill the Director" in late July. Wombats last single "Let's Dance to Joy Division" was released in October 2007, to coincide with the release of their debut album, entitled The Wombats Proudly Present: A Guide to Love, Loss & Desperation. The release was being followed by a European tour ending with a thanksgiving party at Liverpool Academy.
Wombats started 2008 as the opening act at the opening ceremony of Liverpool, European Capital of Culture 2008 at Liverpool Arena. "Moving to New York" was re-released on 14 January 2008. Wombats went on a full UK tour over April and May 2008, as well as playing dates in Europe and Japan. Wombats also played for Jo Whiley on BBC Radio 1 where they covered the Take That song "Patience", as well as Tord singing the Postman Pat theme tune in his native language, Norwegian. In the USA Wombats are signed to Roadrunner Records.
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