No other band captures the essence of New York City like electro-punk rockers A.R.E. Weapons. Emerging from the underground NYC music scene, the group is a living embodiment of every aspect that makes the city unique. Upon being discovered by Pulp's Jarvis Cocker, the band signed to Rough Trade and their self-titled debut was released in 2003 to high acclaim. Building upon their signature electro-rock, Modern Mayhem explores a dirty punk sound with edgy bass lines, and intense live drumming. The result is a refreshing approach to the punk music that began 30years ago in the dark musical venues of the lower east side. Weaving together a blend of crude urban-esque electronics and innovative amphetamine beats, Modern Mayhem is a strange yet invigorating steroid-fuelled rock journey that is a tribute to the New York punk pioneers of music long ago and a fresh jolt of stylistic ingenuity that is individual to the Weapons alone. Modern Mayhem solidifies the group's raw talent to encompass the true meaning of a NYC rock band - authentic, gritty & grimy.