A.R.E. Weapons
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| A.R.E. Weapons | |
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| Origin | New York City, New York, USA |
| Genre(s) | Electroclash |
| Years active | 1999 - present |
| Website | Official site |
| Members | |
| Brain F. McPeck Matthew McAuley Paul Sevigny Erik Rapin |
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| Former members | |
| Thomas Bullock Ryan Noel |
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A.R.E. Weapons is a rock band from New York City.
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[edit] History
Formed in 1999 by McAuley, McPeck, and Noel, A.R.E. Weapons has been described as hardcore electro-rock.[1][2] Their live shows are noted for their aggressiveness and confrontational style.[2] Rough Trade was encouraged to sign the band after Pulp's Jarvis Cocker heard A.R.E. Weapons live.[2]
A.R.E. Weapons released two singles, "Street Gang" and "New York Muscle", in 2001. Before the release of their eponymous 2003 album, Tom was replaced by their manager Paul Sevigny (brother of actress Chloë Sevigny). Guitarist Ryan Noel died in 2004 of a heroin overdose. The remaining members recorded their second album, Free in the Streets, which was released in 2005.[2]
[edit] Members
- Matthew McAuley - bassist
- Brain F. McPeck - vocalist
- Paul Sevigny - synthesizer
- Erik Rapin - drums
[edit] Former members
- Thomas Bullock - synthesizer (left)
- Ryan Noel (aka 'Rylo Nolo') - guitarist (deceased)
[edit] Discography
[edit] Albums
- A.R.E. Weapons - April 1, 2003
- Free in the Streets - September 20, 2005
- Keys Money Cigarettes - March 21, 2006
- Modern Mayhem - September 11, 2007
[edit] Singles
- Street Gang - July, 2001 - UK #73
- New York Muscle - November, 2001 - UK #101
- Hey World - May 27, 2003 - UK #96
There was also a 4-track sampler EP released in the UK with the tracks Don't Be Scared, Fuck You Pay Me, Headbanger Face and Black Mercedes.
[edit] Trivia
[edit] References
- ^ a b "The Soul Of A New Microsoft", Business Week, 4 December 2006. Retrieved on 2006-11-27.
- ^ a b c d Andy Kellman. A.R.E. Weapons (HTML). All Music Guide. Retrieved on 2006-11-27.
