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Spider Rockets
OriginNew Jersey, United States
GenresRock
Years active1998–present
LabelsP-Dog Records, Locomotive Music
MembersHelena Cos
Johnny Nap
Dan Prestup
Brian Caskey
Websitewww.spiderrockets.com

Spider Rockets is an American rock band formed in New Jersey, United States, by band members Helena Cos and Johnny Nap.[1][2] They have been compared to such acts as Halestorm, No Doubt, Soundgarden, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and L7.[1] Originally formed in 1998, the group has released Flipped Off (2000), which debuted in CMJ's Top 20 radio adds, and Ever After (2007), which debuted in CMJ's Loud Rock adds.[1][3] and the self-titled Spider Rockets (2009).[1][3] Flipped Off, Ever After, and Preview EP were recorded by Martin Bisi .[1] Spider Rockets (2009) was recorded with Eric Rachel. The band has also toured with Lillian Axe,[4] Saliva,[5][6] Trapt,[6][7] Pop Evil, performed on The Vans Warped Tour, toured with Framing Hanley[8] and performed at the Popkomm Festival in Berlin, Germany.[9][10] Spider Rockets' release, Bitten, was the third most added record in the country on CMJ Loud Rock chart. The CD also garnered a TOP 10 Hard Rock release of the year by Metal Odyssey.[11] Also, the group's track, “Going Down,” became WWE darling, Charlotte Flair's (daughter of Ric Flair), walk-out and victory song during her 2014 season.[12]

2016 marked Spider Rockets’ return into the studio for their fifth album, this time with producer Dan Malsch and Along Came a Spider, the group's latest album, was subsequently released in January 2018.[13] Spider Rockets toured with Puddle of Mudd, Tantric, Saving Abel to promote Along Came a Spider.[14]

The group’s collection of official music videos, including Monster of Your Dreams, Casual Violence, Going Down, and Rip Your Heart Out, have collectively racked up over three million views on YouTube [15] and have been lauded with multiple film festival top awards. [16]

Spider Rockets toured in 2023 as support for Otep[17] to promote its latest single and video for Monster of Your Dreams.[18]

Discography

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  • Flipped Off (2000)
  • Preview EP (2003)
  • Ever After (2007)
  • Spider Rockets (2009)
  • Bitten (2012)[19]
  • Along Came a Spider (2018)

Members

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  • Helena Cos
  • Johnny Nap
  • Dan Prestup
  • Brian Caskey

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e McClintock, J. Scott. "Spider Rockets". AllMusic. Retrieved 2009-05-04.
  2. ^ "Interview with Johnny Nap from Spider Rockets (Guitarsite)". Guitarsite.com. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Spider Rockets To Issue Third LP, 'EVER AFTER,' On Halloween, October 31st!". Ballbusterhardmusic.com. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  4. ^ "Blabbermouth.Net - Spider Rockets To Support Lillian Axe". Legacy.roadrunnerrecords.com. Archived from the original on 2012-07-11. Retrieved 2012-03-23.
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  6. ^ a b "Spider Rockets deliver the perfect blend of rock". Musicjunkiepress.wordpress.com. 24 October 2013. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  7. ^ "More shows with TRAPT". Spiderrockets.com.
  8. ^ "tour dates with FRAMING HANLEY 2010". Spiderrockets.com. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  9. ^ "Spider rockets interview". Archived from the original on 2008-09-05. Retrieved 2009-04-09.
  10. ^ "Metal Express Radio interview with vocalist Helena Cos". Metalexpressradio.com. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  11. ^ "Stone Picks His Top 10 Hard Rock Albums of 2012!". Metalodyssey.net. 27 December 2012.
  12. ^ "Charlotte Flair". Cagematch.net. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
  13. ^ "Album Review: SPIDER ROCKETS - 'Along Came a Spider' [Song Stream]". Metalnexus.net. 23 January 2018.
  14. ^ "Spider Rockets Announce Short US Run Supporting Puddle of Mudd, Saving Abel and Tantric". Govenuemagazine.com. 28 February 2018.
  15. ^ "YouTube · Spider Rockets". https://www.youtube.com/@SpiderRockets/videos. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  16. ^ "Leftfield Advertising website". https://www.leftfield.tv/. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  17. ^ "OTEP w/September Mourning & Spider Rockets". newbedfordlight.org. 28 May 2023.
  18. ^ "VIDEO PREMIERE: SPIDER ROCKETS – 'MONSTER OF YOUR DREAMS'". https://newnoisemagazine.com/. 19 May 2023. {{cite web}}: External link in |website= (help)
  19. ^ "Splash". Bravewords.com. Retrieved 15 November 2021.
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