Threatmantics are a three-man rock ‘n’ roll band who met in a lay-by on the A470 near Cardiff. Described as ‘lusty and shabby, elegant and chaotic’, they have a viola in place of lead guitar and their drummer and keyboardist turn out to be the same person. November 2008 saw the release of their mini-album ‘Upbeat Love’ and a full debut is currently in the making.