Rockets to Ruin

The long awaited release:

LOVE * DRUGS * REBELLION

Rockets To Ruin has released their long awaited first full length recording entitled Love * Drugs * Rebellion. Rockets To Ruin’s raw, uncompromising sound slaps conformity in the face, reaching out to a generation lusting after the glory days of rock n’ roll. Loud, energetic, and fun is their approach to songwriting. Energy and attitude is their approach to the stage. They don't believe their lives are bad or that life is unfair. Instead, they believe in the power of rock n’ roll…and it shows! With a non-stop buzz developing in the Southeastern United States, Rockets To Ruin has made its mark on fans of this music, and the numbers are growing daily.

The band was formed in Atlanta, GA by singer Cleveland Willis and guitarist Mike Grimmett. They soon met bassist Chris Taylor through a mutual friend. “The minute I walked through the door and saw Mike’s Les Paul/Mesa Boogie and heard him crank out some old school style KISS riffs, I knew this was the right band for me,” states Chris. After several drummers had come and gone, they finally recruited friend Rob Hammersmith. Rob completed the line-up and Rockets To Ruin was complete and ready to fly… fast.

“Mark my words, in the very near future, Rockets To Ruin will be a household name,” states Cleveland.

Rockets To Ruin continues with a busy live schedule throughout the Southeastern U.S., and the buzz is growing. This high-powered, guitar-driven rock n' roll band is set to inspire a defiant rock-deprived generation that is ready for a 360-spin from the mainstream corporate numbness currently dominating the nation’s airwaves.

• RTR has performed with Paul Stanley (KISS), Dark New Day, Nashville Pussy, Seemless, Fu Manchu, Josh Todd (Buckcherry), Valiant Thorr, Skid Row, Supagroup, Georgia Satellites, Ed Roland (Collective Soul), and Theo & the Skyscrapers to name a few.
• RTR song “Gotta Go, Gotta Roll” was chosen by ESPN for their ’08 NASCAR promos.
• RTR has been selected to perform at the Atlantis Music Conference (Atlanta, GA) ‘05 / ‘06 / ’07, the Midwest Music Conference (Indianapolis, IN) 2005, the NASCAR Firecracker 200 (sponsored by 99X), the NOPI Nationals @ Atlanta Motor Speedway 2005 & 2006, and the Six Flags Masquerade Ball (sponsored by 99x) 2005.
• RTR has played such notable venues as Tabernacle, Center Stage (Earthlink Live), Smith’s Olde Bar, The Masquerade, and Ten High Club in Atlanta GA, Hard Rock Live in Orlando FL, Revolution in Ft. Lauderdale FL, State Theatre in St. Petersburg FL, Jack Rabbits in Jacksonville FL, The Lincoln Theatre in Raleigh NC, The Nick in Birmingham AL, 12th & Porter in Nashville TN, The Cat Club in Hollywood CA, Don Hills in New York NY, and the NAMM Summer Session / Midwest Music Summit in Indianapolis IN.
• RTR had the song “Take A Ride With Me” featured in the action movie Blood Ties.
• RTR song "Revolution" chosen as promotional commercial for 105.3 "The Buzz" in Atlanta, GA.
• RTR is currently receiving airplay and support on various stations around the world.

Lip-Service...

“If you want to give your listeners corporate rock, give them another band – if you are looking for something that is fresh, give them Rockets To Ruin.”

- Will Matson, DJ, WRFR – Rockland, ME

“They lifted their name from The Ramones and their attitude from KISS and The Crue.”

- Gregory Nicoll, Creative Loafing Newspaper – Atlanta, GA

“Some pretty cool stuff recalling the old days when rock was dangerous. . .”

- Sin, CEO, Antidote Records

“Rockets To Ruin is what the music scene needs right now. . . a good hard-driving band with tunes that get the fists pumping. . .”

- Sheck, Assistant Music Director, WLVR – Bethlehem, PA

“This is your new favorite band.”

- Lee Valentine, Creative Loafing Newspaper – Atlanta, GA

The Band…

Cleveland Willis – Vocals

Mike Grimmett – Guitars & vocals

Chris Taylor – Bass & vocals

Rob Hammersmith - Drums

Contact...

rocketstoruin@yahoo.com