Dharma Guns

"If you've been searching for a record that hits like a shot of adrenaline straight to the soul, look no further. [--] 'Nightmares and Broken Dreams' is a high-octane triumph." – Rock Never Rusts (USA)

"'Nightmares and Broken Dreams' is rock and roll at its finest... their overall tendency is a clear manifestation of the dirtiest, most streetwise rock and roll." – Dirty Rock Magazine (Spain)

"If you like your proto-punk rock catchy and unpretentious, this album is definitely worth a listen." – Ox Fanzine (Germany)

"Kings of action rock!"  – Turun Sanomat (Finland)

"There aren't many traditional-sounding rock bands anymore, which makes acts like Dharma Guns all the more valuable."
– V13 Media (Canada)

"Dharma Guns are this month's favourite new band here at VLR HG."
– Vive Le Rock (UK), starred review 8/10

"Dharma Guns offer you a noisy piece of rock'n boogie 'roll to test your stereo's resilience with. Think The Black Crowes with a 70s Britpunk attitude." – Turn Up The Volume (Belgium)

"A Little Bomb!" – Rock n' Force (France)

"The guys are knocking back some Hellacopters for breakfast with a whisky."
– Radio Stiletti (Finland)

Dharma Guns play rock ’n’ roll infused with protopunk and Scandi action influences. Sing-along choruses, fiery guitar licks, and a dirty groove remind you of what rock ‘n’ roll is all about. The lyrics proclaim the madness of the world, nightmares and shattered dreams like slogans spray-painted on concrete walls.

Bursting onto the Finnish action rock scene, Dharma Guns released their debut album Ex-Generation Superstars in November 2024. The album gained international attention, earning an 8/10 review from the UK’s Vive Le Rock magazine, while France’s Rock’n Force praised it for its “explosive energy!”

Now known for their high-energy live shows, Dharma Guns’ story has moved on to its next chapter. Their second album Nightmares and Broken Dreams, was released on April 24, 2026, and it was preceded by the singles “King of Action Rock,” “Devil’s Beat,” “Scale of the Universe” and "The Voice of the Underdogs" each accompanied by a music video. The album release tour reached as far as the British Isles, with the band performing in four cities on a run from Scotland to London.

Based in Helsinki, Finland · active since 2024.

TOP5 countries in Spotify:
1. Finland
2. United States
3. Germany
4. United Kingdom
5. Sweden

NIGHTMARES AND BROKEN DREAMS
album tracklist
1. Shock O'clock
2. Fear of Getting Bored
3. King of Action Rock
4. Devil's Beat
5. Black Cloud
6. Clowns in the Castles
7. Scale of the Universe
8. Shame etc.
9. Bruised Body and a Broken Knee
10. The Voice of the Underdogs

LIVE

2026
13.6. Lammasrock, Pähkinärinne, Vantaa

PAST

2026
24.5. Hope & Anchor, London, England (Steve Vincent)
23.5. Giffard Arms, Wolverhampton, England (Steve Vincent)
22.5. Trillians, Newcastle, England (Steve Vincent)
21.5. Sneaky Pete's, Edinburgh, Scotland (Steve Vincent)
1.5. Nirvana, Turku (Steve Vincent)
30.4. On the Rocks, Helsinki (Steve Vincent, Plastic Tears)
3.4. Encore, Stockholm, Sweden (Die Oberherren)
20.3. Vastavirta, Tampere (OneEyeOut, Satellite Kids, The Brats)
25.1. Bar 15, Seinäjoki (Gehenna Sour)
24.1. Bar Kotelo, Tampere (Gehenna Sour, Potkut)

2025
5.12. Bar Loose, Helsinki (Vrid Upp)
29.11. Viking Grace, Tku-Sthlm-Tku (The 69 Eyes)
20.9. Cheri, Lahti (Daze Dolls, Red Limited)
19.9. Seiväs, Kouvola (Daze Dolls)
16.8. Nirvana, Turku (Daze Dolls)
15.8. Semifinal, Helsinki (Daze Dolls)
2.8. KartanoRock, Helsinki (The Postres and others)
6.6. Ääniwalli, Helsinki (The 69 Eyes)
26.4. Bar Kotelo, Tampere (Time 2 Kill, Satellite Kids)
19.4. Bar Loose, Helsinki (The Black Bubbles, Plastic Tears)
12.4. Nirvana, Turku (Daze Dolls, Shere Khan)
29.3. Joutsen, Hyvinkää (Kulttuuri Goes Baari)
21.2. The Crypt, Tallinna, Estonia
7.2. On the Rocks, Helsinki (HMBD Fest)

2024
11.12. Bar Loose, Helsinki (Pretty Affair, Amber Shadows)
16.11. On the Rocks, Helsinki (Private Line)
8.11. Bar Kotelo, Tampere
9.8. Lepakkomies, Helsinki (Desperate Measures UK, Bad Valentines)
1.6. Maununneva-rock, Helsinki (private party)
26.4. Playhouse Bar, Helsinki (Bad Valentines)