RIVETHEAD and American Idol

[SteveRH]

Rivethead teams up with Idol Nikki McKibbin

By Pegasus News wire

Seems that local metal group Rivethead and American Idol almost finalist Nikki McKibbin will head out on tour together soon. I know what you're thinking, Rivethead and someone from American Idol?! The band promises that their music will not fall by the way of what Idol usually puts out there. Read the announcement from the band below:
Nikki McKibbin came in 3rd on the first season of American Idol, earning her a loyal fan base worldwide and a lucrative recording contract [that] she turned down. IT WAS COUNTRY.
Rivethead has been asked to tour with Nikki, both as her opening band and as her backing band. So, in April and May Rivethead and Nikki will hit Dallas, San Antonio and 5-6 dates in California.
Also, part of the hook-up included the band going into the recording studio to record some tracks for her upcoming release (date set for May 1st at present).
Don't expect to hear pop princess cookie cutter mediocre yawn tracks from this American Idol and Dallas band.
Nothing that ever touched the American Idol stage and got respect ever sounded anything like this.
The band finished the music tracks (7 songs) on 3-31 at Nomad Studios in Dallas, TX with the legend, JT Longoria behind the board.
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We're playing both as RIVETHEAD and Nikki McKibbin's band, so we get to play two sets a night. We already opened for Powerman 5000, Crossfade and Black Stone Cherry last month. This month, we're playing California, Arlington, TX and Oklahoma!

[The Green Lantern]

Nice, so, where can I buy the cd?

thanks

[SteveRH]

Originally Posted by The Green Lantern

Nice, so, where can I buy the cd?

thanks

It's only available as a pre-sale right now.. We're actually shooting the cover this Sunday. The release date is May 22nd...
You can pre-order it here: http://nikkimckibbin.com/

Here's a sneak peak at from our rehersal show on a Monday night in Dallas:
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoID=20215 77899

and another from San Antonio, TX:
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoID=20233 00728

"Smack My Bitch Up" (Prodigy Cover) with Nikki and RIVETHEAD:
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&videoID=20215 58560

Of course, our albums are available here:
http://www.cdbaby.com/rivethead4
http://www.cdbaby.com/rivethead3
http://www.cdbaby.com/rivethead2

[bparker]

Holy **** Steve! thats cool!

And just dont forget about us when you are all rich and famous!

[partsguy]

Steve very cool!!

Kinda reminds me of Evanescence with a harder edge.

Like it alot.

Is she okay to work with?


Good luck!

[SteveRH]

Originally Posted by partsguy

Steve very cool!!
Kinda reminds me of Evanescence with a harder edge.
Like it alot.
Is she okay to work with?
Good luck!

Nikki's a sweetheart!!! We were given the green light to make all the tracks sound like RIVETHEAD. So, the combination of her vocal skills and our attack on the guitars/drums/bass, has resulted in a very cool sound.

We definitely take it further than Evanescence - no disrespect to them at all. Two tracks to look out for, "Electrik" - originally a RIVETHEAD song and "Naked Inside" a previously released track that we re-worked.

If anyone's interested in seeing us live soon, here's our current schedule:
May 18 200710:00P RIVETHEAD and Madlife at The Railhead Saloon Lawton, Oklahoma
May 21 200710:00P Private showcase - Santa Clara, CA Santa Clara, California
May 22 20079:00P Little Fox (Redwood City,CA) Redwood City, California
May 24 20078:00P The Avalon (Santa Clara,CA) Santa Clara, California
May 25 20078:00P The Coconut Grove (Santa Cruz,CA) Santa Cruz, California
Jun 16 20078:00P Firewater (Dallas,TX) Cruefest Dallas, Texas
Jul 21 200710:30P Bands Heard Loud with Somsara, RIVETHEAD and more @ Tomcats Dallas, Texas
Aug 19 20078:00P "Ride For Dime" Benefit Concert (Arlington, TX) Arlington, Texas
Sep 2 200712:30A RIVETHEAD, Ruin, Wumb @Tomcats Dallas, Texas
Oct 26 200712:30A RIVETHEAD Halloween show @ Tomcats Dallas

[SteveRH]

BTW - here's some live pics:
http://www.rivetheadonline.com/rivetpix.html

[lotus4s]

Congrats and wish you continued success on your climb up the ladder!

I guess I'm getting old but what does "smack my bitch up" mean?

[Sewie]

Originally Posted by SteveRH

If anyone's interested in seeing us live soon, here's our current schedule:
May 18 200710:00P RIVETHEAD and Madlife at The Railhead Saloon Lawton, Oklahoma
May 21 200710:00P Private showcase - Santa Clara, CA Santa Clara, California
May 22 20079:00P Little Fox (Redwood City,CA) Redwood City, California
May 24 20078:00P The Avalon (Santa Clara,CA) Santa Clara, California
May 25 20078:00P The Coconut Grove (Santa Cruz,CA) Santa Cruz, California
Jun 16 20078:00P Firewater (Dallas,TX) Cruefest Dallas, Texas
Jul 21 200710:30P Bands Heard Loud with Somsara, RIVETHEAD and more @ Tomcats Dallas, Texas
Aug 19 20078:00P "Ride For Dime" Benefit Concert (Arlington, TX) Arlington, Texas
Sep 2 200712:30A RIVETHEAD, Ruin, Wumb @Tomcats Dallas, Texas
Oct 26 200712:30A RIVETHEAD Halloween show @ Tomcats Dallas

Cool, you guys are coming this way. I may just have to get myself some tickets.

[DRTYFN]

I'm going to have to sue you for ruining the Prodigy song. Tell Nikki not to add sausage related lyrics to non homo songs. You guys can do that all you want with Elton John, Boy George and Liberace tunes.

[SteveRH]

Originally Posted by DRTYFN

I'm going to have to sue you for ruining the Prodigy song. Tell Nikki not to add sausage related lyrics to non homo songs. You guys can do that all you want with Elton John, Boy George and Liberace tunes.

There's a background sample in "Smack My Bitch Up" that says "Like this"... Our other guitar player, Kevin, convinced Nikki it said, "I like dicks" for a laugh and she started singing it...

Oh well... Can't say I'm a fan of that lyrical joke myself...

[HummBebe]

Originally Posted by Sewie

Cool, you guys are coming this way. I may just have to get myself some tickets.

CoconutGrove would be fun!!!

[Sewie]

Originally Posted by HummBebe

CoconutGrove would be fun!!!

I was thinking that too, but that's Memorial Day weekend. Probably end up going to the Santa Clara show.

[SteveRH]

If some of you guys make it out, make sure you come say hey...
I'd love to meet some people off of the board!!!

They do have ticket info here:
http://showticketsplus.com/

[HummerHippy]

Awesome Steve! Have a blast on the road! I rocked out for 10 years, full time before I got a paying job so I could afford an H3!!!

Don't forget to Rock!!!

[SteveRH]

Originally Posted by HummerHippy

Awesome Steve! Have a blast on the road! I rocked out for 10 years, full time before I got a paying job so I could afford an H3!!!

Don't forget to Rock!!!

I'm with ya' man.. We work hard to play hard...
I work as a web technology specialist for a law firm in Dallas during the day...

[DRTYFN]

Originally Posted by SteveRH

There's a background sample in "Smack My Bitch Up" that says "Like this"... Our other guitar player, Kevin, convinced Nikki it said, "I like dicks" for a laugh and she started singing it...

Oh well... Can't say I'm a fan of that lyrical joke myself...

Tell her that altering lyrics makes her look fat. That'll stop her.

[SteveRH]

Originally Posted by DRTYFN

Tell her that altering lyrics makes her look fat. That'll stop her.

Doh!!!!