Bassknives

Bassknives (BASSKNIV3S) are a London based punk rock band featuring ex- members of '3 Colours Red' and 'Amen'. The name is taken from the song 'White man in Hammersmith Palais' by The Clash. Influences are drawn from bands such as [...] Joke, AC/DC, Motörhead and The [...] Pistols.

Biography

Ex- 3 Colours Red frontman/ bassist Pete Vuckovic formed 'BASSKNIV3S' with ex- 3CR bandmate Paul Grant in 2005, Vuckovic had written a handful of new songs prior to the split of 3CR and eventually decided to record them with a new line up, the pair were soon joined by drummer Andrew Kearton (ex- Junk) and began rehearsing in London.

The 3 piece soon signed to 3CRs previous label Mighty Atom Records and recorded the 'Come on you motherfuckers' E.P in Swansea, Wales with 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 debut show on the opening night of 'Klub Kerrang!' at Koko in Camden, London, supporting 'Gallows'. Kearton left to join label mates 'Brigade' and was replaced by Dom Bishop (ex- Sone and Betty curse). They are currently still recording their debut album in London.

Line up

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

Discography

-E.P's-

• Come On You Motherfuckers E.P (Mighty Atom 2006)