The band hail from Midhurst, Portsmouth and Bath and have already gained a cult following in their home towns. James and Ben share a particular love of rock music from a number of years through their teens listening to Metallica, and they believe small elements still come through in the music. James is one of the main writers along with Ben who believe Lockdown’s main comparisons lie with bands such as Cypress Hill, Glove and the Special Source. LDP manage to combine elements of the rock fraternity successfully with pop, ska and hip hop. When asked what genre fits their sound; “Decide for yourself, make something up” grins Ollie the band’s front man “It’s not something we tend to worry about too much. We are what we are. It works for us. Anything else is a bonus.” Simply put, that is an effortless cross over that makes the LDP one of the most refreshing and unique new bands of 2003.