Brides of Destruction explained

Brides of Destruction
Alias:Cockstar, Motordog
Origin:Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Genre:Hard rock, glam metal, post-grunge[1]
Years Active:2002–2006
Label:Sanctuary, Shrapnel, Universal
Associated Acts:L.A. Guns, Mötley Crüe,, Sorry and the Sinatras, Souls of We, The Wildhearts
Past Members:Tracii Guns
London LeGrand
Nikki Sixx
Kris Kohls
Adam Hamilton
John Corabi
Scot Coogan
Scott Sorry
Ginger

Brides of Destruction was an American hard rock supergroup from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2002.[1] The band's last lineup consisted of singer London LeGrand (vocals), Tracii Guns (lead guitar) and Scot Coogan (drums, percussion). Previous members of the band were Nikki Sixx (bass), Kris Kohls (drums), Adam Hamilton (keyboard), John Corabi (rhythm guitar), Scott Sorry (bass) and Ginger (rhythm guitar).[1]

Nikki Sixx formed Brides of Destruction with L.A. Guns guitarist Tracii Guns, initially with the name Cockstar,[1] [2] after Mötley Crüe went on hiatus in 2001. Added to the lineup were Adema drummer Kris Kohls, L.A. Guns bassist Adam Hamilton, who played keyboard in the band, and singer London LeGrand.[1] Hamilton was soon replaced by former Mötley Crüe singer and guitarist John Corabi while Guns left L.A. Guns to focus on the band.[3] They briefly adopted the moniker Motordog[4] before settling on Brides of Destruction[2] [4] before recording demos. The name was suggested to Sixx by industry friend and photographer, Dano Panariello.[1] [5] By 2003, both Corabi and Kohls departed the band, with former Annetenna and Ednaswap Scot Coogan replacing Kohls.[1]

Sixx returned to Mötley Crüe for a reunion tour in 2005[6] with Brides of Destruction to be put on hiatus.[7] However, the band continued with former Amen bassist Scott Sorry replacing Sixx[8] while Ginger, of The Wildhearts, was added as the band's second guitarist.[8] Ginger's tenure with the band last for over two months[9] while Sorry departed the group prior to their European tour.

Following the formation of The Tracii Guns Band[10] (which later became the second L.A. Guns[11]), Brides of Destruction disbanded in 2006.[12] To date, Brides of Destruction have released two studio albums; Here Come the Brides (2004) and Runaway Brides (2005).

History

Formation and Here Come the Brides (2002–2004)

See main article: Here Come the Brides (album). When Mötley Crüe went on hiatus in 2001, Nikki Sixx began working on a new project with L.A. Guns guitarist Tracii Guns,[1] [13] under the name Cockstar,[1] [2] in Los Angeles, California,[2] in 2002.[1] Initially, it was rumored that Sixx was working with friend and former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash[14] as well as Josh Todd of Buckcherry.[14] However, Sixx stated that, while he and Slash had considered working together, they had different ideas for a band:

They soon added singer London LeGrand, Adema drummer Kris Kohls and L.A. Guns bassist Adam Hamilton, as keyboardist, to the band[1] while former Beautiful Creatures guitarist DJ Ashba was invited to join.[15] However, Ashba declined to focus on his own solo project.[15] Hamilton soon left and was replaced by former Mötley Crüe singer and guitarist John Corabi, added as the band's second guitarist,[1] while Guns left L.A. Guns to focus on Cockstar.[3] They were advised by radio programmers that the name Cockstar wouldn't be announced on air,[2] briefly using the moniker Motordog.[4] They soon adopted Brides of Destruction,[4] [16] suggested by a radio industry friend of Sixx, photographer Dano Panariello [5] [17] with Sixx stating that "[i]t sounds a little bit different. It kinda makes sense, it kinda doesn't make sense. Kinda like [the band]."[2] They soon recorded and demoed new material.[1]

Kohls departed the band towards and the end of the year[18] and was replaced by Ednaswap and Annetenna drummer Scot Coogan.[1] The band played their first show opening for Mudvayne and Taproot on December 14, 2002 at the Ventura Theatre in California.[14] [19] In 2003, Corabi also left the band[1] [20] In a 2005 interview, Corabi cited some tension with Guns and little writing input contributing to his decision to leave:

Brides of Destruction remained largely inactive throughout 2003[1] before recording their debut album with producer Stevo Bruno.[21] The album featured additional guitars by Corabi,[21] recorded prior to his departure, as well as additional drums by Kohls.[21] James Michael, Justin Nichols and Kevin Kadish all have co-writing credits[21] while the album was mixed by Steve Thompson.[21] With only a label for a Japanese release, Universal Records, the band were on the verge of disbanding.[22] However, they soon signed a deal with Sanctuary Records,[1] [23] with their album released in Japan in December of the same year.[1]

Here Come the Brides was released on March 9, 2004[24] in the US peaking at number 92 on both the Billboard 200[25] and Top Internet Albums chart.[25] Here Come the Brides sold 13,000 copies in the first week[26] while "Shut the Fuck Up" was chosen as the first single.[2] The album received generally positive reviews[27] [28] with Johnny Loftus, of AllMusic describing the album as "[b]y-the-numbers Los Angeles metal with slight post-grunge updates" and that the "collaboration between Sixx and Guns should make Here Come the Brides noteworthy to their fans."[24]

A summer tour[1] of the US, Europe, including an appearance at Download Festival in the United Kingdom[29] and Australia followed.

Nikki Sixx departs, Runaway Brides and Hiatus (2004–2006)

See main article: Runaway Brides. Sixx soon announced that he was to return to Mötley Crüe for a reunion tour[6] with Brides of Destruction to go on hiatus.[7] Guns, initially, was going to form a new band with his remaining bandmates, while he also offered his services to Axl Rose in a bid to re-join Guns N' Roses.[30] However, by 2005, Guns decided to continue without Sixx, adding former Amen bassist Scott Sorry as his replacement[8] while Ginger, of The Wildhearts, was added as the band's second guitarist.[8] [31] They soon began writing new material. However, Ginger soon departed the band:

Brides of Destruction recorded their second album, with the tentative title of 13 Acres, with producer Andy Johns.[32] [33] Former members Nikki Sixx[32] [33] and Ginger have co-writing credits on the album[32] while Guns also co-produced the album.[32] [33] They soon signed a deal with Shrapnel Records[1] [34] releasing Runaway Brides on September 13 in Europe and September 27 in the US.[35] The album included the song "Dimes in Heaven" which was written as a tribute to recently deceased Pantera and Damageplan guitarist Dimebag Darrell.[33] [36]

The band toured in support,[37] including a tour of Europe.[38] Prior to the tour of Europe, Sorry departed the band with Jeremy Guns added to the touring lineup.[38] Following the tour, Guns put Brides of Destruction on hiatus,[37] going on to have a brief stint in Quiet Riot[39] [40] before forming The Tracii Guns Band[10] (which later became the second L.A. Guns[11]).

Post-hiatus (2006–present)

In the years following the hiatus. LeGrand formed Souls of We with George Lynch, releasing the album Let the Truth Be Known in 2008.[41] He also formed side-project Rockstars on Mars.[12] In an Interview on November 24, 2008, LeGrand admitted he would like to see a Brides of Destruction reunion, but with Nikki Sixx back in the band:

LeGrand also made a guest appearance on The 69 Eyes album Back in Blood released August 28, 2009.[42]

Former bass player Scott Sorry joined former bandmate Ginger in new lineup of The Wildhearts in 2007 while he formed Sorry and the Sinatras, with members of Trashlight Vision, in 2008.[43] They released their debut album Highball Roller on May 11, 2009.[44]

In a 2016 interview with KNAC, Tracii Guns stated that if the band had put out a second a single and Sixx was still a member, Brides of Destruction would have had a "fair chance" in the music industry.[37]

Scot Coogan toured with Stephen Pearcy in Rat Bastards while he also performs in a Led Zeppelin and The Beatles cover band Six Foot Nurse. In 2007, he joined Ace Frehley's touring band while he also recorded drums on Frehley's solo album Anomaly, released in 2009.[45] In 2008 he toured Australia as the drummer for Lynch Mob.

Tracii Guns' L.A. Guns signed a deal with Steve Vai's label, Favored Nations, for a "Deluxe Reissue" of Shrinking Violet, released in Summer 2010.[46]

In 2016, LeGrand launched a new band named 'Brides of Destruction Göteborg'.[47]

Discography

Members

Timeline

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Loftus . Johnny . [{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=brides-of-destruction-p631275/biography|pure_url=yes}} Brides of Destruction Biography ]. . November 14, 2010 .
  2. Web site: Courtney . Reimer . C. Bottomley . Brides of Destruction: A Match Made in Hell . . April 1, 2004 . https://web.archive.org/web/20040501085538/http://www.vh1.com/artists/interview/1486115/04012004/brides_of_destruction.jhtml. dead. May 1, 2004.
  3. Web site: L.A. GUNS Drummer Says TRACII GUNS' Departure Left Band's Album 'Dead In The Water' . . April 10, 2005 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110606050257/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=35268 . June 6, 2011 . mdy-all .
  4. Web site: MOTORDOG Becomes BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION . . October 11, 2002 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20030328232920/http://roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=6780 . March 28, 2003 . mdy-all .
  5. Web site: Interview with Tracii Guns about BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION . TulsaMusicScene.com . March 5, 2003 .
  6. Web site: Leahey . Andrew . [{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p4964|pure_url=yes}} Mötley Crüe Biography ]. . November 14, 2010 .
  7. Web site: BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION To Go On Hiatus . . October 25, 2004 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20050825080625/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=28340 . August 25, 2005 . mdy-all .
  8. Web site: It's Official: THE WILDHEARTS' GINGER Is BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION's New Guitarist . . January 23, 2005 .
  9. Web site: GINGER Explains Departure From BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION . . March 11, 2005 .
  10. Web site: TRACII GUNS BAND Prepare To Hit The Road . . April 9, 2006 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20060620111426/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=50749 . June 20, 2006 . mdy-all .
  11. Web site: L.A. GUNS Vs. L.A. GUNS . . July 26, 2006 . https://archive.today/20120909031651/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=55609 . dead . September 9, 2012 .
  12. Web site: Exclusive Interview with London LeGrand . Blogs N' Roses . November 24, 2008 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100105142356/http://blogsnroses.com/2008/11/24/exclusive-interview-with-london-legrand.aspx . January 5, 2010 . mdy-all .
  13. Web site: Nikki Sixx... from Motley to Destruction . . November 14, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160303171400/http://uk.askmen.com/celebs/interview_100/123b_nikki_sixx_interview.htm . March 3, 2016 . dead .
  14. Web site: Worley . Gail . Sixx Degrees of Separation: The Nikki Sixx Interview . Ink 19 . September 2003 .
  15. Web site: Rademacher . Brian . Interview with D.J. Ashba . Rock Eyez . October 2007 .
  16. Web site: BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION's NIKKI SIXX Discusses Band Moniker . . November 19, 2002 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070319015600/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=7675 . March 19, 2007 . mdy-all .
  17. Web site: TRACII GUNS on BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION . TulsaMusicScene.com . March 5, 2003 .
  18. Web site: BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION Part Ways With ADEMA Drummer . . November 24, 2002 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070317121727/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=7805 . March 17, 2007 . mdy-all .
  19. Web site: BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION Announce First Live Performances!. Blabbermouth.net. December 9, 2002. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20040120185243/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=8113. January 20, 2004. mdy-all.
  20. Web site: JOHN CORABI Leaves BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION . . April 2, 2003 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20031028121556/http://roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=11043 . October 28, 2003 . mdy-all .
  21. Here Come the Brides . Here Come the Brides (album) . Brides of Destruction . 2004 . . CD booklet.
  22. Web site: BRIDES BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION: Is The End Near? . . August 9, 2003 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20070319170446/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=14301 . March 19, 2007 . mdy-all .
  23. Web site: BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION Sign With SANCTUARY RECORDS . . November 14, 2003 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20050312065814/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=16712 . March 12, 2005 . mdy-all .
  24. Web site: Loftus . Johnny . [{{Allmusic|class=album|id=here-come-the-brides-r677339/review|pure_url=yes}} Here Come the Brides Review ]. . November 14, 2010 .
  25. Web site: [{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=brides-of-destruction-p631275/charts-awards|pure_url=yes}} Brides of Destruction Album Charts ]. . November 14, 2010 .
  26. Web site: SOUNDSCAN Report: TESLA, BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION, KATAKLYSM, DECAPITATED . . March 17, 2004 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20040826133231/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=20450 . August 26, 2004 . mdy-all .
  27. Web site: Kaye . Don . BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION Here Come The Brides (Sanctuary) . . November 14, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080526035651/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/showreview.aspx?reviewID=163 . May 26, 2008 . mdy-all .
  28. Web site: de Sylvia . Dave . Brides Of Destruction Here Come The Brides . Sputnikmusic . December 13, 2006 .
  29. Web site: Download: Stage Times (Sunday) . . June 2, 2004 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110604175714/http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/download-stage-times-sunday/ . June 4, 2011 . mdy-all .
  30. Web site: BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION Guitarist Offers Services To GUNS N' ROSES . . December 14, 2004 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20060328073534/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=30348 . March 28, 2006 . mdy-all .
  31. Web site: Official: Ginger Joins Brides Of Destruction . . January 25, 2005 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110604175829/http://www.metalhammer.co.uk/news/official-ginger-joins-brides-of-destruction/ . June 4, 2011 . mdy-all .
  32. Runaway Brides . Runaway Brides . Brides of Destruction . 2005 . . CD digipak.
  33. Web site: Prato . Greg . [{{Allmusic|class=album|id=runaway-brides-r793755/review|pure_url=yes}} Runaway Brides Review ]. . November 14, 2010 .
  34. Web site: BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION Sign With SHRAPNEL RECORDS . . July 18, 2005 .
  35. Web site: BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION: 'Runaway Brides' European Release Date Announced . . August 1, 2005 .
  36. Web site: BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION Frontman Discusses DIMEBAG Tribute Track 'Dimes In Heaven' . . August 11, 2005 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20051203193515/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=40355 . December 3, 2005 . mdy-all .
  37. Web site: Rao . Debby . Tracii Guns Speaks About GNR, LA Guns, Brides of Destruction and Beyond. . . June 11, 2006 .
  38. Web site: Giving It Both Barrels: Dr Rock Takes On Tracii Guns Of The LA Guns . . June 16, 2010 .
  39. Web site: QUIET RIOT: Guitarist TRACII GUNS Joins The Fold . . January 13, 2006 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20051230092113/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=45660 . December 30, 2005 . mdy-all .
  40. Web site: QUIET RIOT Part Ways With Guitarist TRACII GUNS . . August 11, 2005 . https://archive.today/20120911141751/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=46792 . dead . September 11, 2012 .
  41. Web site: SOULS OF WE Featuring GEORGE LYNCH, LONDON LEGRAND: Audio Samples Available . . May 9, 2008 . https://archive.today/20120907231626/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=96694 . dead . September 7, 2012 .
  42. Web site: Music Industry NEWS – Hair Stylist to the stars London Legrand has done it again... . PRLog . November 10, 2009 .
  43. Web site: THE WILDHEARTS, Ex-TRASHLIGHT VISION Members Join Forces In SORRY & THE SINATRAS . . September 13, 2007 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110606070716/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=79875 . June 6, 2011 . mdy .
  44. Web site: Sorry and the Sinatras – Highball Roller . . May 5, 2009 .
  45. Anomaly . Anomaly (Ace Frehley album) . Ace Frehley . 2009 . Bronx Born Records . CD booklet.
  46. Web site: L.A. GUNS: 'Shrinking Violet' Reissue Artwork Unveiled . . February 22, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110606064901/http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=135530 . June 6, 2011 . mdy-all .
  47. Web site: Former BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION Singer LONDON LEGRAND Launches BRIDES OF DESTRUCTION GÖTEBORG. December 6, 2016. Blabbermouth.net. April 26, 2020.

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