Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.10, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Weapon Weapon ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [New single out now.](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/new-single-coming-soon/) - Exciting News: “Ain’t No Preacher” Digital Single Released We are thrilled to announce that the highly anticipated digital single, “Ain’t No Preacher,” was released on 13th May 2026. Stay tuned as we unveil more details leading up to the album release, including sneak peeks, behind-the-scenes content, and exclusive pre-order information. We can't wait for you - [Pictures from Encore - May 14th 2026](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/pictures-from-encore-may-14th-2026/) - British hard rock veterans Weapon brought classic metal energy to Stockholm when they hit the stage at Encore on May 14th, 2026, for a special release show celebrating their new single “Ain’t No Preacher.” The intimate venue in Sundbyberg was packed with rock fans ready for a night of heavy riffs, old-school attitude, and loud - [Ken Anthony is thrilled](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/ken-anthony-is-thrilled/) - I received this CD yesterday from one of my good friends, Danny Hynes, the legendary frontman from the iconic NWOHM band Weapon, known for their classic album "No Peace to Hammersmith." This particular CD is a captivating live album recorded during the time when Weapon was supporting the legendary band Motörhead in 1980. The sound - [Heavy Metal Maniacs Festival](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/heavy-metal-maniacs-festival/) - “We are delighted to have been invited to stand in for our friends Raven at the Heavy Metal Maniacs Festival. This opportunity to perform in their stead truly means a lot to us, especially considering the circumstances surrounding it. Of course, this is due to John’s health problem, and with that in mind, we send - [No Peace 'til Hammersmith Official Bootleg - Out now !](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/no-peace-till-hammersmith-official-bootleg-out-now/) - • Limited edition of 500 copies on CD only.• First time out for the public the recordings of that tour supporting MOTORHEAD• Essential release for all fans of Weapon, Motorhead and classic ‘80’s heavy metal TRACKLISTING:01.Intro (O'Fortuna)02.Set The Stage Alight03.Midnight Satisfaction04.Remote Control05.No Peace for the Wicked06.Killer Instinct07.This is the Song08.Take That Bottle Away09.One Night Stand10.Mad - [Happy, healthy, and peaceful New Year!](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/happy-healthy-and-peaceful-new-year/) - First and foremost, Weapon wishes each and every one of our friends a happy, healthy, and peaceful New Year! As we step into 2025, we are excited to celebrate the 45th anniversary of the formation of Weapon, a remarkable journey marked by passion and commitment, minus a 25-year sabbatical! To honor this momentous occasion, we - [No Peace ‘till Hammersmith - the official bootleg](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/no-peace-till-hammersmith-the-official-bootleg/) - A few years back, I stumbled upon a treasure: a cassette recording of Weapon live! This was during our electrifying stint opening for Motörhead on their epic 1980 ‘Ace Up Your Sleeve’ Tour. Picture this: a raw, unfiltered recording straight off the mixing desk, capturing Weapon at the very dawn of our journey. We sound - [Back to London](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/back-to-london/) - It’s been 3 years since Weapon Nwobhm played in London. We are happy to announce we’ll be bringing our ‘New Clear Power’ to The Cavern Freehouse on Saturday 2nd August Hopefully Tony will be fit enough to rejoin the lineup. Meanwhile my buddy Robert continues to ‘keep the groove’ for him on our forthcoming Swedish - [Hard rock night](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/hard-rock-night/) - November 22 - Come and join the rock party. - [A tatooed fan](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/a-tatooed-fan/) - A great big thank you to our friend, and supporter, Kev McManus for having the W in Weapon tattooed on his leg.. Kev also coined the phrase “Classic Nwobhm, With A 21st Century Kick” following his review of our ‘New Clear Power’ album - [Rockin' the Bomber Bar Motala](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/rockin-the-bomber-bar-motala/) - Thank you Motola, you rocked. Special thanks to Kalle Lindén and his fantastic staff for their hospitality. I’ve played the Bomber Bar Motala three times before but never had a chance to check out the town. It’s so beautiful Thanks to Maria and Anneli for the pictures. - [Live in Sweden](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/live-in-sweden/) - Weapon played two shows in Sweden this weekend - [Hell Yeah Club pictures](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/hell-yeah-club-pictures/) - Pictures Taken at Hell Yeah Club, Sweden in February 10th 2024 - [Swedish gigs](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/swedish-gigs/) - I’m delighted to announce the Weapon-UK lineup on our forthcoming Swedish gigs. - [The Calida Rocks Albums & Tracks Of 2023](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/the-calida-rocks-albums-tracks-of-2023/) - We are proud to announce these votings: - [Weapon have found their musical mojo and have delivered an album to shake the heads of metalheads worldwide.](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/weapon-have-found-their-musical-mojo-and-have-delivered-an-album-to-shake-the-heads-of-metalheads-worldwide/) - Reviews of the new album can be found here: Reviews – Weapon UK (weapon-uk.com) Danny Hynes is reading all the brilliant reviews .... - [Weapon Interview in the Jace Media](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/weapon-interview-in-the-jace-media/) - Danny Hynes and Robert Majd were interviewed by Justin Smulinson of Jace Media Click here for the interview. - [Weapon interview in the Metalheads Forever Rockcast Show](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/weapon-interview-in-the-metalheads-forever-rockcast-show/) - Link: WEAPON UK #608 – 19.5.2023 | METALHEADS FOREVER - ROCKCAST SHOW - YouTube - [Get your hands on "New Clear Power" today](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/get-your-hands-on-new-clear-power-today/) - Are you ready to experience the raw power of NWOBHM? Look no further than "New Clear Power," the latest album from the legendary band, Weapon! With thunderous drums, searing guitar riffs, and vocals that will leave you breathless, "New Clear Power" is a tour-de-force of metal mastery. This album is not for the faint of - [Reaction on Take It Or Leave It](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/reaction-on-take-it-or-leave-it/) - Here's a reaction from Iridium Rock and Metal reviews - [Pictures from the RockNytt cruise](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/pictures-from-the-rocknytt-cruise/) - [Rocknytt 24 hour cruise](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/rocknytt-24-hour-cruise/) - We are happy to announce Weapon-UK have been invited to play the Rocknytt 24 hour cruise, leaving Stockholm on Friday 21st April. It will be fun to hook up our old mates in Grand Slam Rocks, Paul Hume from DEMON. And to share the stage with Dare and one the UK’s finest singer/songwriters Russ Ballard, - [The All Star Festival - Belgium](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/the-all-star-festival/) - Weapon flew out to Belgium to appear at The All Star Festival, Antwerp on Sunday 27th November 2022 - [1st single out - Take It Or Leave It](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/1st-single-out-take-it-or-leave-it/) - "Take It Or Leave It" is the first single from the Weapon album "New Clear Power" which will be released via Pride & Joy Music on May 19th, 2023! - [Mad Mad World cover](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/mad-mad-world/) - A cool version of an old Weapon-UK tune by Nighthawk, one my buddy Robert Majd’s bands. - [New Clear Power album out 19.05.2023](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/new-clear-power-out-may-2023/) - The brand new album, titled "New Clear Power", also features guest appearance’s by Steve Mann (MSG/Lionheart) and Tino Troy (Praying Mantis) and will be released May 19, 2023 via Pride & Joy Records. Other musicians on the album include Oscar Bromvall (Palace), Magnus Ulfstedt (Ginevra), Marcus Johansson (Deathstars) and Mano Lewys. - [Weapon UK at the Kings Call](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/weapon-uk-at-the-kings-call/) - Many thanks to Swedish photographer Gabrielle Holmberg for these two shots at King's Call 2023 A big Thank You Kajsa Arkanius for these photos from King's Call 2023 Featuring Mr Bendy a.k.a. Robert Majd - [Danny Hynes Band Album ‘Fancy That’ released](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/danny-hynes-band-album-fancy-that-released/) - 8 original songs written by yours truly and my songwriting partner Robert Majd, who also produced the album,+ 3 covers. I was, and am, blessed to have some of Sweden’s finest musicians & singers join me on the album. Alongside Robert Majd on guitars is Håkan Granat, on Bass Magnus Ulfstedt, drums Andreas Westerlund, keys - [Rock For Ukraine](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/rock-for-ukraine/) - With the help of his good friend and song writing partner Robert Majd, Danny organised a concert to aid the Ukrainian war victims. Rock For Ukraine took place at The Hard Rock Café, Stockholm on May 29th. The line-up included Electric Boys, Weapon, Captain Black Beard, Black Paisley, Degreed, Ukraiain band Open Lock and Ukrainian - [Weapon UK are Special Guests](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/special-guests/) - December 2022 Weapon are ´Special Guests at the Captain Black Beard´s Neon Sunrise´´ release party´, onboard Vieille Montagne boat in Stockholm - [Weapon play The King´s Call](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/weapon-play-the-kings-call/) - Weapon play The King´s Call, Stockholm, An evening celebrating the life of Danny´s fellow Irishman, and friend, the late Philip Lynott - January 4th 2023 - [Last show of 2022](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/last-show-of-2022/) - Last weekend Weapon-UK played our last show of 2022 at CAPTAIN BLACK BEARD- release party! The Weapon lineup on the night was Håkan Granat (Guitar) Robert Majd (Bass) and Andreas Westerlund (Drums) A great time was had by all! Lovely to see old friends Mia Palmqvist, Kajsa Arkanius, Björn Strid and his wife, the gorgeous - [Happy Anniversary Tony](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/happy-anniversary-tony/) - I do believe that Tony joined Weapon-UK 6 years ago. Happy Anniversary Tony - [Contributions to the new Weapon-UK album](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/contributions-to-the-new-weapon-uk-album/) - There’s a great bunch of Swedish musicians I’d like to thank for their contributions to the new Weapon-UK album. Thank you Mano Lewys, Oscar Bromvall, Robert Majd - Electric Guitars Håkan Granat - Acoustic Guitar Marcus Johansson & Magnus Ulfstedt - Drums Erik Modin- Backing vocals All bass parts - Tony Forsythe Sverker Widgren - - [10 bass tracks](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/10-bass-tracks/) - Kudos to my mate Tony Forsythe who, despite feeling crap from his cancer treatment, managed to complete all 10 bass tracks for the new Weapon-UK album. ## Pages - [](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/) - Established in March 1980, Weapon emerged as a powerhouse in the New Wave of British Heavy Metal (NWOBHM) scene, captivating audiences worldwide. - [Reviews](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/reviews/) - Ain't No Preacher Hard rockers WEAPON (Weapon Nwobhm) are back with their brand-new single “Ain’t No Preacher” - and it’s packed with attitude, energy, and straight-up rock ’n’ roll fire. Driven by gritty riffs, powerful vocals, and a rebellious spirit, the track delivers exactly the kind of hard-hitting sound fans expect from WEAPON. ” Marco - [Video](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/video/) - Ain't No Preacher 2026 Ghosts Of War 2019 [youtube]MTUIq8JSNKM[/youtube] Set The Stage Alight 2017 [youtube]ISzyE_7xHis[/youtube] The Rocker 2017 [youtube]Z1sqLMMH8Yk[/youtube] Ride The Mariah [youtube]0NBrgFtifTU[/youtube] Fountain Of Paradise [youtube]MiRXBtG87I8[/youtube] Set The Stage Alight [youtube]QDtDIW21TJU[/youtube] Electric Power [youtube]Gw7i_1B02QE[/youtube] Take It Or Leave It [youtube]kS-EW2zWxc8[/youtube] - [Discography](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/discography/) - [Gallery](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/gallery/) - [Webshop](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/the-weapon-uk-webshop/) - No peace 'til Hammersmith CD released in 2025 Limited edition of 500 copies on CD only.• First time out for the public the recordings of that tour supporting MOTORHEAD Price £13.00 + P&P Worldwide. P&P Europe £8.50The rest of the world £10.50 New Clear Power CD released in 2023 Price £12.00 + P&P Worldwide. P&P - [Biography](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/biography/) - The Journey of Weapon 'Metallica opened its early live sets (and 'Kill em all' album) with 'Hit the Lights', a song that begins with a noisy two - chord flourish meant to evoke the opening of a concert. However, in a further illustration of NWOBHM’s important role in Metallica's musical direction, the opening chords- drum - [Biography - Håkan Granat](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/biography-hakan-granat/) - Håkan ‘The Hawk’ Granat Guitar/vocals Hometown - Stockholm, Sweden After buying his first album “The Sweet Golden Greats ” aged 9, Hawk began playing the drums. However it didn’t take long until he realised that the guitar was the instrument for him. He spent his early years copying the playing styles of Andy Scott, Gary - [Biography - Mats Hedström](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/biography-mats-hedstrom/) - Hometown: Stockholm, Sweden Mats was introduced to bands like Iron Maiden, Judas Priest, Accept and many more at the age of 13. That was the beginning of his musical interest. Was a member of several bands during the following years, playing original music and covers. Recorded albums with Furiam (2016) and with Stormburner, who he - [Biography - Tony Forsythe](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/biography-tony-forsythe/) - Tony was born in Birmingham, England and has toured, recorded or performed with many bands & artistes over the years, including: 1979-1983. Formed Overdrive, whose line-up included Tony Mills (Shy,TNT) on vocals, and managed by David Brockenshaw, who worked for RCA Records. After seeing the band support Tygers Pang Tang at The Marquee Club, London - [Biography - Danny Hynes](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/biography-danny-hynes/) - Danny Hynes was born on the 15th November 1900? in Dublin, Ireland into a family of eight. He grew up listening to his older brothers records by The Rolling Stones, The Beatles & The Hollies etc, before discovering his personal favourites The Small Faces. It was Steve Marriott, his hero and someone he was to - [EPK](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/epk/) - Stage set-up requirements:Minimum stage area: 12' wide x 8' deep. Stage lighting requirements:Basic lighting so that stage area can be light while the audience area is dark. White stage lights are fine, the brighter the better. Sound check:PA and lighting must be assembled and working at least two hours before the doors open, so that - [Disclaimer](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/disclaimer/) - Disclaimer ## Categories - [News](https://press-kit.weapon-uk.com/category/news/)