Diamonds and Guns

"Diamonds and Guns" is the debut single by American punk rock/hip hop band Transplants, released on October 15, 2002, as the lead single from their debut studio album. It was recorded at Tim's Basement in Los Angeles, California, produced by Tim Armstrong and Dave Carlock, and released via Hellcat Records. The track, "Diamonds and Guns", was written and performed by the Transplants (Robert "Skinhead Rob" Aston, Tim Armstrong, Travis Barker) and Jason "Son Doobie" Vasquez of Funkdoobiest. The single peaked at No. 19 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in the United States^[1] and No. 27 on the UK Singles Chart.^[2] All four performers appeared in the music video for "Diamonds and Guns".

B-side"Tall Cans in the Air"

ReleasedOctober 15, 2002 (2002-10-15)

StudioTim's Basement (Los Angeles, California)

Genre

• Hip hop
• punk rock

Quick facts Single by Transplants, from the album Transplants ...

"Diamonds and Guns"
Single by Transplants
from the album Transplants
B-side	"Tall Cans in the Air"
Released	October 15, 2002 (2002-10-15)
Studio	Tim's Basement (Los Angeles, California)
Genre	Hip hop punk rock
Length	4:02
Label	Hellcat
Songwriters	Tim Armstrong Rob Aston Jason Vasquez Travis Barker
Producers	Tim Armstrong Dave Carlock
Transplants singles chronology
"Diamonds and Guns" (2002) "D.J. D.J." (2003)
Music video
"Diamonds and Guns" on YouTube

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The instrumental version of "Diamonds and Guns" was played as background music in Garnier Fructis commercials for several years. The song had minor edits, toning down the guitar distortion.^[3] The song has appeared in various media, including the Smallville second-season episode "Visitor" and an episode of Fastlane. It was also featured in the film Bulletproof Monk during the introduction of the character Kar.^[4] Additionally, the song is included on the soundtrack for the video game WWE 2K26.^[5]