Bassknives are a London based punk rock band featuring ex-members of 3 Colours Red and Amen. The band name is taken from the song, "(White Man) in Hammersmith Palais" by The Clash. Influences are drawn from bands such as Killing Joke, AC/DC, Motörhead and The Sex Pistols.

Biography

Former 3 Colours Red frontman / bassist Pete Vuckovic formed Bassknives with ex-3CR bandmate Paul Grant in 2005, the pair were soon joined by drummer Andrew Kearton (ex-Junk) and began rehearsing in London.

The 3 piece soon signed to 3CRs previous record label Mighty Atom Records and recorded the Come On You Motherfuckers EP in Swansea, Wales with record producer Joe Gibb (Funeral for a Friend/ Million Dead) at the beginning of 2006, it was eventually released at the end of the year. They were joined by guitarist Rich Jones (ex-Amen/The Yo-Yos/The Black Halos) at the beginning of 2007 and played their debutshow on the opening night of 'Klub Kerrang!' at Koko in Camden, London, supporting Gallows. Kearton eventually left and was replaced by Dom Coulard Deco (ex-Sone/Betty Curse). They are currently recording their debut album, 'Bez Straha' (Serbian for 'without fear') in London and played their first headline show during the summer 2008 at The Barfly in Camden, London.

Line up

• Pete Vuckovic- Vocals/ bass
• Paul Grant- Guitar
• Rich Jones- Guitar
• Dom Coulard Deco- Drums

Discography

• Come On You Motherfuckers EP (Mighty Atom 2006)