Legal Weapon

The Profile

Legal Weapon are an American punk rock band from Los Angeles, formed in 1980 and fronted by singer Kat Arthur. Part of the early LA punk/new wave milieu, they issued key albums including Death Of Innocence and Your Weapon (both 1982), followed by Interior Hearts and later releases.

American punk rock band from Los Angeles, active since 1980; fronted by Kat Arthur; notable early albums include Death Of Innocence (1982) and Your Weapon (1982).

A single, enthusiastic review places Legal Weapon within LA’s early ’80s beach‑punk/new wave ferment. Your Weapon (1982) is praised for Kat Arthur’s emotive vocals, nervy guitars, and urgent rhythms. Highlights include The Stare, What a Scene, and Caught in a Reigh. Overall tone: dark, driven, and expressive. Rating: 4/5.