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Brides of Destruction

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Brides of Destruction
Company typeSupergroup
IndustryMusic
Founded2002 in Los Angeles, California, United States
FounderNikki Sixx, Tracii Guns
Defunct2006
Headquarters
Los Angeles
,
United States
Key people
London LeGrand (vocalist), Tracii Guns (lead guitarist), Scot Coogan (drummer)
ProductsMusic albums: Here Come the Brides (2004), Runaway Brides (2005)

Brides of Destruction was a hard rock supergroup originating from Los Angeles in 2002. The band's final roster featured vocalist London LeGrand, lead guitarist Tracii Guns, and drummer Scot Coogan. Previous members included bassist Nikki Sixx, drummer Kris Kohls, keyboardist Adam Hamilton, rhythm guitarist John Corabi, bassist Scott Sorry, and rhythm guitarist Ginger.

The band was initially formed by Nikki Sixx alongside L.A. Guns guitarist Tracii Guns under the name Cockstar, following Mötley Crüe’s hiatus in 2001. Early members also comprised drummer Kris Kohls, bassist and keyboardist Adam Hamilton, and frontman London LeGrand. Shortly thereafter, Adam Hamilton departed and was succeeded by former Mötley Crüe vocalist and guitarist John Corabi. Tracii Guns left L.A. Guns to dedicate himself fully to this project. The group briefly adopted the name Motordog before settling on Brides of Destruction, a title proposed by industry acquaintance Dano Panariello. By 2003, both Corabi and Kohls exited the lineup, with Scot Coogan stepping in as drummer.

Following Nikki Sixx’s return to Mötley Crüe for their 2005 reunion tour, Brides of Destruction entered a period of inactivity. The ensemble continued with Scott Sorry, formerly of Amen, replacing Sixx on bass, and incorporated Ginger from The Wildhearts as a second guitarist. Ginger’s involvement lasted just over two months, while Sorry departed prior to their European tour.

After establishing The Tracii Guns Band—which later evolved into the second incarnation of L.A. Guns—Brides of Destruction officially disbanded in 2006. Their discography consists of two studio albums: Here Come the Brides released in 2004, and Runaway Brides issued in 2005.

Formation and Here Come the Brides (2002–2004)

In the wake of Mötley Crüe’s 2001 hiatus, bassist Nikki Sixx partnered with L.A. Guns guitarist Tracii Guns to launch a new venture initially named Cockstar,[1][2] based in Los Angeles during 2002.[1] Speculation arose about Sixx collaborating with former Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash and Josh Todd from Buckcherry,[3] but Sixx clarified that creative differences prevented such partnerships:


The early lineup quickly expanded to include vocalist London LeGrand, drummer Kris Kohls from Adema, and bassist/keyboardist Adam Hamilton from L.A. Guns.[1] Guitarist DJ Ashba, formerly of Beautiful Creatures, was invited but declined to concentrate on his solo career.[4] Hamilton soon left and was replaced by ex-Mötley Crüe singer/guitarist John Corabi, who joined as a second guitarist,[1] while Tracii Guns departed L.A. Guns to focus exclusively on Cockstar.[5] After being advised that "Cockstar" was unsuitable for airplay,[2] the group briefly adopted "Motordog"[6] before finalizing the name Brides of Destruction,[6][7] a suggestion from radio personality Dano Panariello.[8][9] They proceeded to record demo tracks.[1]

Drummer Kohls exited late in 2002,[10] replaced by Scot Coogan, previously with Ednaswap and Annetenna.[1] Their live debut occurred on December 14, 2002, opening for Mudvayne and Taproot in California.[3][11] John Corabi left the band in 2003,[1][12] citing creative tensions and limited songwriting involvement:


Throughout much of 2003, the band remained relatively inactive,[1] before entering the studio to record their debut album with producer Stevo Bruno.[13] Although recorded prior to his departure, Corabi contributed additional guitar parts,[13] while drums were performed by Kris Kohls.[13] Songwriting credits include collaborations with James Michael, Justin Nichols, and Kevin Kadish,[13] with mixing handled by Steve Thompson.[13] Initially contracted solely for a Japanese release through Universal Records,[14] they later secured a deal with Sanctuary Records,[1][15] releasing the album in Japan by December.

Here Come the Brides was launched in the United States on March 9, 2004,[16] reaching number 92 on both the Billboard 200[17] and Top Internet Albums charts.[17] Its first-week sales totaled approximately 13,000 copies,[18] featuring "Shut the Fuck Up" as its lead single.[2] Critical reception was mostly favorable,[19][20] with AllMusic reviewer Johnny Loftus describing it as "[b]y-the-numbers Los Angeles metal with slight post-grunge updates," highlighting the collaboration between Sixx and Guns as a primary appeal.[16]

During summer 2004, the band toured across North America and Europe, including an appearance at the Download Festival in the UK,[21] followed by performances in Australia.

Nikki Sixx's Exit, Runaway Brides Release, and Hiatus (2004–2006)

Nikki Sixx declared his comeback to Mötley Crüe for a reunion tour, which led to Brides of Destruction entering a period of inactivity. Initially, Tracii Guns intended to establish a new band with the remaining musicians and even proposed rejoining Guns N' Roses alongside Axl Rose. By 2005, Guns continued the project without Sixx, bringing in Scott Sorry, formerly of Amen, on bass and Ginger from The Wildhearts as a second guitarist. Ginger soon left, explaining that he could not fully dedicate himself and preferred to maintain friendships rather than pursue incomplete ventures.

The group worked on their sophomore album, provisionally named 13 Acres, under the production guidance of Andy Johns. Both former members Nikki Sixx and Ginger contributed as co-writers, while Guns took on co-production duties. Brides of Destruction inked a deal with Shrapnel Records and released Runaway Brides on September 13 in Europe and September 27 in the United States. Among the tracks was "Dimes in Heaven," a homage to the late Dimebag Darrell, guitarist for Pantera and Damageplan.

Supporting the album, the band embarked on a European tour. Prior to this, Scott Sorry departed and was replaced by Jeremy Guns. Following the tour's conclusion, Guns paused Brides of Destruction's activities, briefly joined Quiet Riot, and then formed The Tracii Guns Band, which eventually evolved into the second version of L.A. Guns.

Post-hiatus Developments (2006–Present)

Following the band's hiatus, London LeGrand collaborated with George Lynch to create Souls of We, releasing their album Let the Truth Be Known in 2008. LeGrand also initiated the side project Rockstars on Mars. In a 2008 interview, he conveyed interest in reviving Brides of Destruction but stressed that Nikki Sixx’s participation was crucial to delivering a product worthy of fans.

LeGrand made a guest appearance on The 69 Eyes' album Back in Blood, which was released in 2009.

Scott Sorry joined Ginger’s revamped lineup of The Wildhearts in 2007 and went on to form Sorry and the Sinatras with members from Trashlight Vision in 2008; their debut album Highball Roller came out in 2009.

In an interview from 2016, Tracii Guns reflected that had there been a follow-up single and continued involvement from Sixx, Brides of Destruction might have enjoyed a "fair chance" within the music industry.

Drummer Scot Coogan toured with Stephen Pearcy’s Rat Bastards and performs with cover band Six Foot Nurse. He joined Ace Frehley’s touring ensemble in 2007 and contributed drums to Frehley’s 2009 solo effort Anomaly. In 2008, he toured Australia with Lynch Mob.

Tracii Guns’ incarnation of L.A. Guns signed with Steve Vai’s Favored Nations label for a deluxe reissue of Shrinking Violet, which was released during summer 2010.

In 2016, LeGrand introduced a new project called 'Brides of Destruction Göteborg'.

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