08/16/06 - Former Wrathchild Vocalist on Reunion Looks like there will not be a proper reunion featuring the classic line-up of Wrathchild. Former vocalist, Rocky Shades, talks about how it went when the band rehearsed together for the first time in 15 years. ROCKY: THE REHEARSALS WERE GOOD, THE NEW MATERIAL IS A BIG STEP IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION TOWARDS THE OLD WRATH SOUND BUT WITH A HEAVIER EDGE AND A MORE MODERN FEEL. GETTING BACK TOGETHER WAS A REAL EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCE AS WE HAD NOT BEEN TOGETHER IN A BAND SENSE FOR 15 YEARS. 3 OF THE OLD WRATHCHILD CLASSICS WE REVAMPED WERE KICK DOWN THE WALLS, LONG WAY TO GO AND NUKKLEAR ROKKET THE GUYS WERE IN GREAT SHAPE FOR OLD BLOKES AND THE OLD ENERGY WAS STILL THERE. I REALLY WANTED TO DO SOMETHING WITH THIS BAND BUT THERE IS NO SOLID WORK BEING OFFERED AS YET, WHEREAS MY BLUES BROTHERS ARE BEING OFFERED SOME VERY BIG ENGAGEMENTS, AND I HAVE FOOD TO PUT ON MY FAMILYS TABLE. NON OF THE NEW WRATH BAND HAVE FAMILY OR PARTNER COMMITMENTS As noted in the Full in Bloom Music interview with Rocky Shades, he plays in a Blues Brothers Tribute Band, called the Birmingham Blues Brothers. You can visit Rocky here: www.birminghambluesbrothers.com If you haven't yet, make sure to read our Historic Interview with Wrathchild vocalist, Rocky Shades Search Fibits for Wrathchild UK Cd's & More Other Recommended Music: Wrathchild Biz Suxx Kiss, Ace Frehley - Self-titled cd Helix - Walkin' The Razor's Edge W.A.S.P. - Self-titled cd STARZ - Violation