A.R.E. Weapons Is An Electro/punk Band From New York City. They Were Formed In 1999 By Matthew McAuley Brain McPeck And Ryan Noel. In 2002 Paul Sevigny Join The Band As Keyboard Player/manager. In 2004 Bassist Ryan Noel Passed Away. When Drummer Erik Rapin Was Added In 2004 They Achieved Their Current Line-Up As A 4-Piece.