Formed in 2015 between Milan and London, Throw Down Bones are an experimental duo blending krautrock, post-punk, rave, and industrial psychedelia into a dense, immersive sonic experience. Their distinctive sound has established them as a notable presence in the European underground scene.
Their self-titled debut in 2015 was critically acclaimed, consolidating their reputation in the psychedelic circuit. In 2018, they released Two, followed by Three in 2023 — marking a new chapter for the band after the tragic loss of founding member Dave Cocks in a motorcycle accident in 2019.
Throw Down Bones are known for their powerful, captivating live shows. Recently, they released Live at Fuzz Club Festival ’24, a live album capturing the full intensity of their performances.
This follows the release of Three in 2023, marking the return of Francesco Vanni to London’s New River Studios, where he reunited with longtime collaborator and producer James Aparicio (Spiritualized, Nick Cave). With a reinvigorated lineup featuring bassist Marion Andrau and drummer Raphael Mura, the band embarked on an electrifying new chapter.
Mixed and mastered by James Aparicio, the live album captures the raw energy of Throw Down Bones—melding gritty electronics, fuzz-laden bass, hypnotic guitars, and driving live drums—while also celebrating the triumphant return of the beloved Fuzz Club Festival in Eindhoven, Netherlands, after a hiatus following the 2019 pandemic.
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Rough Trade: “Drawing inspiration from a wide range of genres including krautrock, post-punk, and noise rock, they have crafted a sonic landscape that is both mesmerizing and captivating.” https://www.roughtrade.com/artist/throw-down-bones
Artrocker/Rockit.it: “Their live performances are known for their high energy and immersive experience. Combining hypnotic visuals with pulsating rhythms and distorted guitars, Throw Down Bones create an atmosphere that transports audiences to another dimension.” https://www.rockit.it/throwdownbones/album/throw-down-bones/33067
Backseat Mafia: “Three is unmistakably Throw Down Bones and despite overcoming huge psychological and practical difficulties, have produced a powerfully striking record. A tribute and a triumph, in every sense.” https://www.backseatmafia.com/say-psych-album-review-throw-down-bones-three/
Piccadilly Records (Manchester): “Another killer outing from the venerable Fuzz Club, with throbbing post-industrial Italians Throw Down Bones releasing their second slab of gloomy thuds and machinated electronics. It’s a dark affair, without a doubt, but one that would feel at home on the dancefloor or… at home.” https://www.piccadillyrecords.com/125305/Throw-Down-Bones-Two-Fuzz-Club
Colour Horizon: “Throw Down Bones are constantly chasing the darkness with light, or are they chasing the light with darkness?” https://colourhorizon.wordpress.com/2016/06/29/throw-down-bones-st-2015/
