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Dharma Guns
Dharma Guns are a Helsinki-based action rock'n'roll band combining the swagger of Scandinavian rock.
The raw energy of proto-punk and the attitude of classic street-level rock'n'roll.
Formed in late 2023, the band have rapidly developed an international profile through two acclaimed albums, energetic live performances and appearances across Finland, Sweden, Estonia and the UK.
With Pete Leppänen on vocals and guitar, Jussi on guitar and backing vocals, Edu on bass and backing vocals, and Olli on drums, The The Dharma Guns deliver a sound built around sing-along choruses, fiery guitar work, dirty grooves and unapologetic rock'n'roll attitude.
What Dharma Guns bring to live audiences:
* High-energy action rock'n'roll
* A charismatic and unpredictable frontman
* Driving riffs and fiery guitar work
* Big, memorable sing-along choruses
* Raw proto-punk attitude
* Scandinavian rock'n'roll energy
* A powerful and engaging live presence
* International touring experience
* A set designed to get audiences moving
Dharma Guns are about energy, attitude, sweat, volume and rock'n'roll.
Music:
Action Rock / Rock'n'Roll / Proto-Punk / Scandinavian Rock
What to Expect:
Expect all guns blazing.
Dharma Guns' live show combines dirty riffs, explosive drums, gritty vocals and infectious
choruses.
The band's live performances have taken them across multiple European territories,
including Finland, Sweden, Estonia and the UK.
From intimate rock clubs to festival stages, Dharma Guns deliver a set built for movement, noise and audience participation.
This is rock'n'roll with the volume turned up.
Perfect for:
- Rock Festivals
- Hard Rock & Metal Events
- Alternative Venues
- Headline Club Shows
- Community rock showcases
Band Biography
BAND NAME: Dharma Guns
ORIGIN: Finland
STYLE: Action Rock / Rock'n'Roll / Proto-Punk / Scandinavian Rock
For Fans Of: Hanoi Rocks, The Hellacopters, Turbonegro, MC5, The Stooges
Dharma Guns are a Helsinki-based action rock'n'roll band combining the swagger of Scandinavian rock, the raw energy of proto-punk and the attitude of classic street-level rock'n'roll. Formed in late 2023, the band have rapidly developed an international profile through two acclaimed albums, energetic live performances and appearances across Finland, Sweden, Estonia and the UK.
With Pete Leppänen on vocals and guitar, Jussi on guitar and backing vocals, Edu on bass and backing vocals and Olli on drums, Dharma Guns deliver a sound built around sing-along choruses, fiery guitar work, dirty grooves and unapologetic rock'n'roll attitude. Following the release of their second album, Nightmares and Broken Dreams, in April 2026, the band signed an international recording deal with Golden Robot Records in August 2026.
The band have also begun recording their third album, scheduled for release in 2027.
Dharma Guns are now actively expanding their UK presence through Beast Maker
Music.
Highlights & Reviews
Featured at major UK and European festivals / events
Career Highlights
* Helsinki-based action rock band formed in 2023
* Debut album Ex-Generation Superstars released in 2024
* Second album Nightmares and Broken Dreams released April 2026
* Performed across Finland, Sweden, Estonia and the UK
* Completed a four-date UK run from Edinburgh to London in May 2026
* Performed alongside UK rocker Steve Vincent
* Shared bills with acts including The 69 Eyes
* Signed international recording deal with Golden Robot Records in August 2026
* Third album currently in production for 2027 release
* UK booking represented by Beast Maker Music
Reviews
“Kings of action rock!”- Turun Sanomat, Finland
“Nightmares and Broken Dreams is a high-octane triumph.”— Rock Never Rusts, USA
“It's all stuff you've heard before, but it's rarely this much fun.”— Vive Le Rock, UK
“The The Dharma Guns are this month's favourite new band here at VLR HQ.”— Vive Le Rock, UK
“A Little Bomb!”— Rock n' Force, France
“There aren't many traditional-sounding rock bands anymore, which makes acts like
The The Dharma Guns all the more valuable.”— V13 Media, Canada
Why Book Dharma Guns?
Dharma Guns’ music is described as:
Rock ’n’ roll infused with protopunk and Scandi action influences
Sing‑along choruses, fiery guitar licks, gritty groove
Dark, vivid lyrical imagery — “like slogans spray‑painted across concrete walls”
This makes them ideal for festivals wanting something energetic, authentic, and unmistakably Scandinavian.