The Beatdown | en

You’ve known them as hardworking road warriors with an unyielding passion for reggae and Jamaican music. The One Night Band is now on a break, but this hasn’t stopped singer/guitarist Alex Giguere from keeping busy. He has taken this opportunity to initiate a more personal and introspective project. Joining forces with ONB bass player Pascal Lesieur, ex-drummer Nicolas Fizzano and longtime friend Jovanny Savoie, Giguere introduces The Beatdown. What to expect from this new musical venture? Pure and uncompromising reggae and ska, with soul overtones and a punk edge. .

Formed in 1999 when two flatmates decided to get off their arse and put together London's first Street Edge Metalcore band. Consisting of members from 50 CALIBER, KARTEL and KNUCKELDUST, this beast is powered by London's gritty reality. "Beat Down Fury" by name, "Beat Down Fury" by nature. Mixing influences ranging from Metal to Old School Hardcore, BDF always create a unique atmosphere, lead by their double barrelled vocal team consisting of Pete - also half of the KARTEL frontline - and Pierre - also KNUCKELDUST's frontman. Both vocalists use the difference in each other's vocal style to the fullest...