{"id":13052,"date":"2025-05-23T10:36:18","date_gmt":"2025-05-23T15:36:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=13052"},"modified":"2025-05-23T10:36:19","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T15:36:19","slug":"album-out-now-spider-rockets-drop-dirty-and-bad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mkultramagazine.com\/?p=13052","title":{"rendered":"Album Out Now! Spider Rockets Drop \u201cDirty and Bad\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The hard rock force that is Spider Rockets<\/strong> has officially released the group\u2019s strongest and most infectious album yet, Dirty and Bad<\/em>, available now on all major streaming platforms. Known for their fierce energy and unapologetic attitude, the band has upped the ante by taking an entirely new approach to writing and recording this time around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unlike past albums, which were recorded in one continuous stretch, Dirty and Bad<\/em> was forged in two vastly different environments\u2014each bringing its own distinct energy to the album. Four tracks<\/strong> were recorded at Soundmine Recording Studio in East Stroudsburg, PA<\/strong>, a high-end space known for its expansive rooms and immersive sound. The remaining six songs<\/strong> took shape in the raw, no-frills setting of Frightbox Recording in Passaic, NJ<\/strong>, inside an old industrial complex that channeled a darker, more intense energy. Each location, along with its respective producers\u2014Dan Malsch (Soundmine)<\/strong> and Ben Karas (Frightbox)<\/strong>\u2014helped shape an album that balances polish with grit, precision with spontaneity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWriting and recording is a wild, love-hate rollercoaster for me,\u201d shares vocalist Helena Cos<\/strong>. \u201cOn one hand, I live for the final product\u2014that moment when everything clicks, and the music finally comes to life. But getting there? It\u2019s like hacking my way through a dense, sweltering jungle with my comrades in arms as we battle relentless obstacles, dodge unseen dangers, and as I wrestling with my own creative demons. Every song is a fight, every session is a test of endurance. But when we finally emerge on the other side\u2014bruised, exhausted, victorious\u2014I feel like we are stepping into Valhalla, where all the struggle suddenly feels worth it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This evolution in recording wasn\u2019t the only change. The band also completely restructured their songwriting process. Rather than grinding through an entire album in one relentless stretch, they worked in phases\u2014writing a batch of songs, selecting the strongest, recording them, and then repeating the process. \u201cBreaking things up like this was a game-changer,\u201d says Helena. \u201cIt gave us time to step back, absorb what worked, and refine our vision while staying true to the raw energy we were after.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every member of Spider Rockets connected deeply with a different track, reflecting the diversity and intensity of Dirty and Bad<\/em>. For Helena Cos<\/strong>, The Storm<\/em> stands out as a personal anthem. \u201cIt\u2019s about struggle and fighting against adversity. Facing hardships head-on and refusing to back down. It resonates strongly with me.\u201d That same track hit home for AJ Garcia<\/strong>, who describes its movement and apocalyptic bridge as a relentless force that throws you back into a full-throttle groove. Meanwhile, Johnny Nap<\/strong> gravitated toward the album\u2019s title track, Dirty and Bad<\/em>, which he sees as a raw, unfiltered look into the battle between good and evil lurking inside all of us. \u201cIt doesn\u2019t shy away from the darker corners of human nature.\u201d On the heavier side, Dan Prestup<\/strong> found his moment in Casual Violence<\/em>. \u201cAs a drummer, I love how it\u2019s super heavy and fast.\u201d Each song tells its own story, embodying the intensity and depth that defines the album.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For Spider Rockets, making Dirty and Bad<\/em> was never about rushing to the finish line. It was about giving the music the time it deserved. \u201cWhen you rush, you cut corners, and when you cut corners, you risk losing the magic,\u201d says Helena. \u201cSlow and steady doesn\u2019t just win the race\u2014it creates something real, something we\u2019re truly proud of. And in the end, that\u2019s all that matters.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About Spider Rockets: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

New Jersey-based Spider Rockets<\/strong> deliver high-energy, no-holds-barred rock with a modern edge. Led by dynamic vocalist Helena Cos<\/strong>, the band blends classic rock attitude with contemporary fire, driven by Johnny Nap\u2019s<\/strong> razor-sharp riffs, Dan Prestup\u2019s<\/strong> explosive drumming, and AJ\u2019s<\/strong> gritty bass grooves. With tours alongside Puddle of Mudd, Saliva, Trapt, Pop Evil<\/strong>, and more, plus festival appearances at Vans Warped Tour <\/strong>and Popcomm<\/strong>, Spider Rockets are a force to be reckoned with.For more, visit https:\/\/spiderrockets.com\/<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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