We Bring an Arsenal explained

"We Bring an Arsenal" is the second single from Weapons, the fifth studio album by Welsh rock band Lostprophets, released 4 June 2012.^[1] It was first played live on 25 February 2012 at Brisbane, Australia.^[2]

Meaning

Guitarist Mike Lewis said the following to Purple Revolver on 8 May 2012.^[1]

Music video

The video for "We Bring an Arsenal" was released on 21 May 2012.^[3] The video features the band leading a group of what looks like a riot through a city, just like guitarist Mike Lewis has described, "us vs. them, underdog mentality".^[1] The band members are singing along to the song, while leading through. It is the first to feature skaters since "Rooftops", in 2006. Just like the previous video, "Bring 'Em Down", it does not show the band performing in the video. The video was shot on 3 May 2012, in London. Lostprophets also offered fans to be in the video.^[4]

Personnel

• Ian Watkins – lead vocals
• Lee Gaze – lead guitar
• Mike Lewis – rhythm guitar
• Stuart Richardson – bass guitar
• Jamie Oliver – piano, keyboard, samples, vocals
• Luke Johnson – drums, percussion

In popular culture

Along with Bring 'Em Down, the song was featured on the soundtrack of Forza Horizon.^[6]

Notes and References

1. News: "We Bring an Arsenal" announced as second single from Weapons. Purple Revolver . 8 May 2012.
2. News: Lostprophets Brisbane Soundwave 2012 set list. Set list.fm . 14 May 2012.
3. News: "We Bring an Arsenal" video. Epic Records . 21 May 2012.
4. News: Lostprophets asks fans to be in their video. Facebook . 2 May 2012.
5. Web site: Official Rock & Metal Singles Chart. Official Charts Company. 10 February 2024. 10 February 2024.
6. Web site: Nick . Swanie_At_School . Schneider . Peer . Moreupdated . +5 9k . 2012-09-25 . Soundtrack – Forza Horizon Guide . 2024-01-09 . IGN . en.