Semi Precious Weapons

Semi Precious Weapons

Keynote Speaker: Rock Band from New York City

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Semi Precious Weapons Biography

Semi Precious Weapons is a rock band from New York City consisting of Justin Tranter on vocals, Stevy Pyne on guitar, Cole Whittle on bass and Dan Crean on drums. Pyne replaced former guitarist, Aaron Lee Tasjan, in November 2008.

In 2006, Semi Precious Weapons (SPW) was formed by Berklee College of Music graduates Tranter, Whittle, Crean and Tasjan. In March 2008 the band signed a worldwide recording agreement with Razor & Tie. The band's album We Love You was re-released under this label on September 30, 2008. Semi Precious Weapons signed to Interscope Records in November 2009. Since November 27, they have been the special guests for Lady Gaga's The Monster Ball. At the same time they began recording a new album titled You Love You, which released on June 29, 2010.

On March 18, 2010, the band's eponymous song "Semi Precious Weapons" achieved their first No. 1 - on New Zealand radio station The Edge.

Justin Tranter has a jewelry line called "Fetty," a combination of 'Fucked Up' and 'Pretty,' that sells at Barneys New York. The designs include weapons, hearts and diamond braille. Justin Tranter was a coach on the MTV show "MADE," where he helped a shy 16-year-old girl become a bassist in her own band. Their track "Magnetic Baby" is featured as a downloadable track in Rock Band 2. The band had a cameo in the video for Lady Gaga's "Telephone" and served as her opening act on her 2009-2011 tour The Monster Ball Tour.

Semi Precious Weapons' song "Semi Precious Weapons" appears on the soundtrack for and is included in the live action feature film "Bad Kids Go to Hell," based on the best selling graphic novel of the same name.

On November 25, the band announced via Facebook that their new album is called 'Aviation' and is set to be released in January 2014. Also it was announced that their single, "Aviation High," was to be sent out to Alternative Radio Nationwide. The Album made its way to iTunes as a preorder on January 21, 2014.

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What topics does Semi Precious Weapons speak about?

Semi Precious Weapons is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music.

Where does Semi Precious Weapons travel from?

Semi Precious Weapons generally travels from Brooklyn, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.

Who is the agent for Semi Precious Weapons?

AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Semi Precious Weapons for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Semi Precious Weapons for your next private or corporate function.

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AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Semi Precious Weapons or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.

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Semi Precious Weapons is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Music. The estimated speaking fee range to book Semi Precious Weapons for live events is $10,000 - $20,000. Please contact us for virtual event fees. Semi Precious Weapons generally travels from Brooklyn, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are L.A. Reid, Shiny Toy Guns and The Kills. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Semi Precious Weapons for an upcoming event.

Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 19/03/2025.

Semi Precious Weapons Videos

Semi Precious Weapons - Aviation High - YouTube

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  • How do I book Semi Precious Weapons to speak at my event?

    Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Semi Precious Weapons for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Semi Precious Weapons, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Semi Precious Weapons or any other speaker of your choice.
  • How much does it cost to book Semi Precious Weapons for a speaking engagement?

    Speaking fees for Semi Precious Weapons, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fee for a live event is $10,000 - $20,000. For the most current speaking fee to hire Semi Precious Weapons, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
  • What topics does Semi Precious Weapons speak about?

    Semi Precious Weapons is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Music.
  • Where does Semi Precious Weapons travel from?

    Semi Precious Weapons generally travels from Brooklyn, NY, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
  • Who is the agent for Semi Precious Weapons?

    AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Semi Precious Weapons for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Semi Precious Weapons for your next private or corporate function.
  • What is a full-service speaker booking agency?

    AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Semi Precious Weapons or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
  • Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?

    If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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