Whatever that means

Straight To The Void

Standards

Riptide

Backroom wall

LIGAMENTS formed when Nico Itro (double bass, vocals) met Jake Maxwell (guitar, vocals) whilst they were both working at legendary London dive bar, the 12 Bar Club. Joined in early 2014 by drummer Zel Kaute (INVASION, PETTYBONE, VODUN), the London-based trio released their first EP, Eat Pizza, later that year.

A far cry from the rockabilly scene most associated with double bass, LIGAMENTS are a punk act for the 21st century – creating a unique mix of punk rock and post-hardcore, with touches of 90s emo. This is all fused together with contrasting two part vocal leads, discordant guitars, and relentlessly catchy hooks.

LIGAMENTS are a truly electrifying live act. Nico’s double bass-slapping and impassioned singing combine with his natural showmanship, providing a perfect complement to Jake’s raw, angry vocals and voracious guitar. Driving the collective’s energy ever onward is the furious drumming from the ‘bone-rattling’ Zel Kaute.
 
Their new EP (yet to be titled it's so fresh), was recently finished at Bear Bites Horse Studio with the awesome Wayne Adams (USA Nails, Death Pedals, Howls). It's due to be released in early 2015 and promises to be heavier, angrier and edgier than ever.

“It's punk rock with a precision and clear intent that hints they're not to be messed with" - Kerrang! Magazine (14th Feb 2015) 

"Intense and memorable…So much energy and heart is left on that stage so if you have the chance, do check them out!" - Punknews.org

“Throaty bass slaps in tandem with roaring vocals and voracious riffs…an imposing and impressive introduction to the band” – RingmasterReview                         

LIGAMENTS have played across the UK and Europe at sold-out shows with the likes of Pure Graft, GBH, The Vibrators, Nekromantix at legendary venues including The Garage, The 12Bar Club, The Fighting cocks and Our Black heart.

Ligaments have been featured on Mike Davis’ BBC RADIO 1 PUNK SHOW, and are in constant rotation on TBFM, XRP and Reputation radio stations online. 

For fans of: Refused, AFI, Brand New, Green Day, Hot Water Music, Against Me!, Alkaline Trio, +44
