But perhaps the surest sign that Dub Is A Weapon is truly a force to be reckoned with is its new found alliance with one of the few men who can truly claim to be a dub legend: Lee 'Scratch' Perry. After six long years of not having set foot here in the U.S.A., Mr. Perry chose the Brooklyn-based group of dub warriors to serve as his backing band and opening act, giving the group a rare opportunity to perform on-stage alongside a man that many view as one of the most influential record producers and performers to ever come out of Jamaica. This alliance was well received by fans and critics alike, with the a tour finale at B.B. King's in New York City being a sold out evening of heavyweight, rootical vibes. Although many fine musicians have performed within the ranks of Dub Is A Weapon, three men have been there since day one. Dave Hahn, a man who has traveled the world as a guitarist with Antibalas and as a live dub engineer for the Easy Star All-Star's "Dub Side of the Moon" road-show, leads the group with his torrential guitar playing and mind-expanding dub mixology. Larry McDonald, a man who's played with such legendary artists as Gil Scott-Heron, Taj Mahal, Bad Brains, and Peter Tosh, brings his decades of rhythmic knowledge to bear with his unquestionable prowess as a percussionist. Ben Rogerson, an up and coming musical mastermind who's equally comfortable on rhythm or bass guitar, has been a persistent anchor to the group's deadly rhythm section.

Rounding out the group are some of the finest groove merchants on the NYC music scene today: Buford O'Sullivan, best known for his tours of duty with the Easy Star All-Stars and the Toasters, consistently wows the crowd with his trombone prowess. Dan Jeselsohn, a man who's played with the New York Ska-Jazz Ensemble and Mephiskapheles, delivers the heart-pounding bass lines that are a signature of Dub Is A Weapon's music. Last but certainly not least, the group's drummer David Butler lays down the true foundation of the group's music, with his immaculate drumming being fully informed by his love of reggae and his relationship with renowned drummer Billy Martin of Medeski, Martin, and Wood.

While Dub Is A Weapon has always prided itself on being part of the Brooklyn underground, their growing visibility won't let them stay underground much longer. Besides their recent high-profile tour with Lee 'Scratch' Perry, the group recently completed a month-long residency at the Knitting Factory in NYC, consistently bringing out a devoted following of dubheads to witness their incredible live show The group will also be performing again with Mr.Perry as part of the the "Farewell Festival" being held at the legendary punk rock venue CBGBs as they prepare to forever close the doors on their Lower East Side location in the heart of the Bowery.

Boasting a smooth combination of reggae beats, soaring melodies, and swirling atmospherics, Dub Is A Weapon has certainly distinguished themselves as true musical pioneers. While many groups now clamour to adopt the increasingly fashionable sounds of dub, Dub Is A Weapon has steadfastly refined their sound and are recognized as the best in the business. Great things are afoot, and its only a matter of time before these dub warriors succeed in their quest to spread their gospel of roots dub.