Formed in Horsham, England in 1982, The Hotknives are a stalwart English ska band known for their infectious 2-tone rhythms, catchy melodies, and dynamic live performances. Blending elements of ska, rocksteady, and dub, the group became a defining fixture of the third-wave ska scene with acclaimed albums like Home and Screams, Dreams and Custard Creams. Even after decades of touring across Europe and Japan, they remain a vibrant force in contemporary ska.

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The Hotknives play classic 2-tone and third-wave ska, blending energetic rocksteady rhythms with memorable melodies.
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The Hotknives are an English ska band originally formed in Horsham, Sussex in 1982.
The current lineup of The Hotknives includes Marc Carew, Richard Bosky Allen, Stuart Brown, and Clemmy.