Devil City Angels Explained
Devil City Angels is an American rock supergroup formed by guitarist Tracii Guns (L.A. Guns), drummer Rikki Rockett (Poison), bassist Eric Brittingham (Cinderella), and vocalist and rhythm guitarist Brandon Gibbs (Cheap Thrill).[1] [2] [3]
History
The new rock supergroup officially launched a website and posted some songs including their debut single "All My People"[4] and "No Angels".[5]
Following the recording of the band's debut album, bassist Rudy Sarzo from Quiet Riot replaced Eric Brittingham and the band went on to release their debut music video for their single "Boneyard".[6] [7]
In July 2015, Devil City Angels released the single "All I Need" from their self-titled album which was produced by the band in Los Angeles and mixed in Nashville by Anthony Focx.[8]
The self-titled debut album was officially released September 11, 2015.[9] It charted at number 143 in Germany.[10]
In December 2015, Rockett announced that he had been battling throat cancer.[11] In July 2016, he reported that he is now cancer-free.[12] The band briefly went on tour in 2016.
In late 2016, with guitarist Tracii Guns booked with his L.A. Guns version for 2017 the band temporarily changed their name to Lords of Devil City featuring the return of Eric Brittingham and new guitarist Joel Kosche (ex-Collective Soul).[13] Lords of Devil City was short-lived as the band re-branded back to Devil City Angels in early 2017.[14] In September 2017, Brittingham was replaced by bassist Topher Nelson (John Corabi).
In 2020, Devil City Angels released the new single and official video "Testify".[15]
Discography
Studio albums
Track listing:
- Numb
- All My People
- Boneyard
- I'm living
- No Angels
- Goodbye Forever
- Ride with Me
- All I Need
- Back to the Drive
- Bad Decisions
Singles
- "All My People" (2014)
- "Boneyard" (2015)
- "All I Need" (2015)
- "Testify" (2020)
Members
Current
- Brandon Gibbs – lead vocals, rhythm guitar (2014–present)
- Rikki Rockett – drums, percussion (2014–present)
- Joel Kosche – lead guitar (2016–present)
- Topher Nelson – bass (2017–present)
Former
Notes and References
- Web site: DEVIL CITY ANGELS Featuring POISON, CINDERELLA, L.A. GUNS Members Hit The Studio; Photos Posted – Bravewords.com. bravewords.com. bravewords.com. August 27, 2014.
- Web site: KNAC.COM – News – Rolling Stones' Richards Slags. knac.com. August 27, 2014.
- Web site: Tracii Guns Talks To 'Do You Know Jack?' About Devil City Angels Project (Audio) – Blabbermouth.net. August 15, 2014. blabbermouth.net. August 27, 2014.
- Web site: New band streaming new single. September 22, 2014. Eddie Trunk. 2015
- Web site: New rock supergroup post new songs. August 26, 2014. Music Junkie Press. 2015
- Web site: Devil City Angels Parts Ways With Bassist Eric Brittingham, Recruits Rudy Sarzo. www.blabbermouth.net. June 10, 2015. November 18, 2017.
- Web site: Devil City Angels premiere Boneyard video. Team rock. 2015
- Web site: Devil City Angels streaming new track "All I Need". Bravewords. 2015
- Web site: Devil City Angels new album . Century Media . October 7, 2015 . February 3, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160203163844/http://www.centurymedia.com/newsdetailed.aspx?IdNews=16361&IdCompany=3 . dead . 2015
- Web site: Devil City Angels German charts. Ultra Top. 2021
- Web site: Trunk. Eddie. POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT Is Battling Oral Cancer. Blabbermouth.net. December 15, 2015. December 15, 2015.
- Web site: Poison Drummer Rikki Rockett Declared Cancer-Free After Undergoing Experimental Treatment.
- Web site: Three quarters of Devil City Angels including Rikki Rockett resurface as Lords of Devil City. January 23, 2017. Sleaze Roxx.
- Web site: Lords Of Devil City featuring Rikki Rockett now rebranded as Devil City Angels. January 30, 2017. Sleaze Roxx.
- Web site: POISON's RIKKI ROCKETT Relaunches DEVIL CITY ANGELS With New Single And Video, 'Testify'. July 11, 2020. Blabbermouth.
