SPIDER ROCKETS

Crafting a sound that pushes the line between elegance and aggression, Spider Rockets combines contemporary loud rock with classic rock elements and draws from many other styles and influences. The New Jersey-based band travels the sonic spectrum from dark and seductive to energetic to angry, yielding a sound that is both complex and pleasing to the ear. Spider Rockets continues to wow audiences coast-to-coast in the United States with a dynamic live show and scream-a-long anthems. Compri...

Crafting a sound that pushes the line between elegance and aggression, Spider Rockets combines contemporary loud rock with classic rock elements and draws from many other styles and influences. The New Jersey-based band travels the sonic spectrum from dark and seductive to energetic to angry, yielding a sound that is both complex and pleasing to the ear. Spider Rockets continues to wow audiences coast-to-coast in the United States with a dynamic live show and scream-a-long anthems. Comprised of band members Helena Cos on vocals, Johnny Nap on lead guitar, Bones Hackett on bass guitar and Dan Prestup on drums, the members of Spider Rockets are poised to take it to the next level with their latest offering, 2009’s ‘Spider Rockets.’ With sessions going down at Trax East in their home state and with Eric Rachel (Allister, Atreyu, Black Dahlia Murder, Hatebreed, In This Moment, Misfits, Patti Smith Group, Saves the Day, Senses Fail) manning the boards, the group has issued unquestionably its strongest release to date – from both a compositional and performance standpoint. As icing on the cake, artwork for the CD packaging was created by Mark Weiss (Ozzy Osbourne, GNR, Disturbed, Nickelback) and Ioannis Vasiloupolos (The Rolling Stones, Lynyrd Skynyrd). “We spent more time devoting to songwriting - writing, rewriting and scrapping songs along the way,” explains Helena. “Also, we tried to make the most of the time used in the studio by being prepared and analyzing stuff beforehand. We had previously recorded on tape - this time, no tape and no recording live as a band. Every instrument was recorded separately, which allowed for much more precision, higher quality performances and better overall sound.” Bones voices this sentiment, as well. “This one has been well planned and thought out as a collaboration between the musicians and the engineer. Every song can hook you in just as much as the last. I don't feel like there is any filler content at all on this album.” Johnny adds “I think the quality of the recording and the music on this CD has taken us to a new place as a band and I’m very excited about it.” Dan agrees “it was a phenomenal experience working with Eric. I feel between us and him in the studio, some great stuff happened.” Review from Torch, Rock and a Hard Place: “Spider Rockets is one of those bands that can fit a variety of genres and play alongside many different styles of bands depending which songs they play and how you market them. Lead singer Helena has a very versatile voice; she can do the darker stuff or the more melodic material. The music itself is on the darker and serious side, with traces of Metal and a more alternative sound at times. It's honestly hard to put a sub-genre on it, it is modern rock, plain and simple. “…I can see them with Nickelback or Hinder…. The production and sound is superb.… If you are into music with strong lyrics and substance you will love the band. In fact, I doubt anyone who likes rock or metal will find much to dislike (unless you have a problem with female vocals). “I hate to use the cliche of ‘you have to listen for yourself,’ but you really should decide for yourself. Spider Rockets are one of those groups that is easy to like, the musicianship is there, the songs are there and they aren't afraid to get out there and tour. You have to appreciate what the band has to offer.” Like all notable bands, Spider Rockets is comprised of four distinct characters, which Bones was willing to analyze. “Helena is the aggressive gang leader with an elegant dark side, Johnny and Bones are like the sarcastic enforcers with an in your face attitude, while Dan is the technical driver with a definite appreciation for comedic relief.” With plans to tour extensively to support ‘Spider Rockets’ (“Fans can always expect a tight energetic show from us - simply put, we are in our element when on stage,” points out Bones), Spider Rockets is aiming to lure many a rock fan into its web. Dan adds, “we can’t wait to have people experience this new CD both recorded and performed live.”