A.R.E. Weapons
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| A.R.E. Weapons | ||
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 l-r Erik Rapin, Brain F. McPeck, Paul Sevigny, Matthew McAuley
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| Background information | ||
| Origin | New York City, New York, USA | |
| Genre(s) | Electro-punk | |
| 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. They are currently underground favorites, but are listened to by J Allard, leader of the Microsoft team that created the Zune.[1]
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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 Chloe 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
 Free in the Streets |
[edit] Singles
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] References
- ^ a b "The Soul Of A New Microsoft", Business Week, 4 December 2006. Retrieved on November 27, 2006.
- ^ a b c d Andy Kellman. A.R.E. Weapons (HTML). All Music Guide. Retrieved on November 27, 2006.
