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Marya Roxx is a hard rock/metal singer-songwriter residing in Los Angeles. She is a former member of Estonian girl band Vanilla Ninja
.
When the girl band Vanilla Ninja
was founded in 2003, Roxx was selected as one of the solo singers and the bass player. She recorded two albums with the band, Vanilla Ninja and Traces Of Sadness. Roxx left the group in mid-2004. She has a daughter, Dora-Liisa (born 2004), with husband and former Vanilla Ninja manager Renee Meriste.
to record her debut album 'Payback Time'. It features musicians Paul Crook
, Scott Metaxas, Derek Sherinian
and Brian Tichy
. 21?! EP
was released from this recording in 2008. It contains four songs, "'21?!'", "Oh Yeah", "Rebel", (all written by Roxx), and "Nothing Going On" originally recorded by Swedish band Clawfinger
.
In May 2009, she performed as the warm-up act on the European tour of pop/rock artist LaFee
. Roxx's band for her last performances was former Anthrax
guitarist Paul Crook
, Scott Metaxas and Jim Roe.
Her debut album, "Payback Time" was published on 5 October 2010.
Vanilla Ninja
Vanilla Ninja is a three-piece Estonian girl band which has enjoyed chart success in a number of countries across Europe, especially in Estonia, Germany and Austria....
.
Background
Roxx won an Estonian children's singing contest "Laulukarusell" ("Singing Carousel") in 1993 (at age 7), 1994 and 1998. She is the only person to have won three times. In 1997 Roxx won another contest "Tähtede laul" ("Song of Stars"). In 2002 she placed seventh in Eurolaul (Estonia’s song selection contest for Eurovision).When the girl band Vanilla Ninja
Vanilla Ninja
Vanilla Ninja is a three-piece Estonian girl band which has enjoyed chart success in a number of countries across Europe, especially in Estonia, Germany and Austria....
was founded in 2003, Roxx was selected as one of the solo singers and the bass player. She recorded two albums with the band, Vanilla Ninja and Traces Of Sadness. Roxx left the group in mid-2004. She has a daughter, Dora-Liisa (born 2004), with husband and former Vanilla Ninja manager Renee Meriste.
Solo career
Roxx teamed up with producer Kevin ShirleyKevin Shirley
Kevin Shirley is a music producer and mixer for many artists, such as the bands Journey, Iron Maiden, Rush, Led Zeppelin, Joe Bonamassa, Marya Roxx, Dream Theater, Tyler Bryant, Mr. Big, and Europe.-Biography:...
to record her debut album 'Payback Time'. It features musicians Paul Crook
Paul Crook
Paul Crook is an American guitarist currently recording and performing with Meat Loaf. He has also recorded and toured with Anthrax, Sebastian Bach and Marya Roxx.-Biography:...
, Scott Metaxas, Derek Sherinian
Derek Sherinian
Derek Sherinian is a rock keyboardist who has toured and recorded for Alice Cooper, Billy Idol, Yngwie Malmsteen, Kiss, and Alice In Chains. He was also a member of Dream Theater and is the founder of the instrumental metal-fusion band Planet X...
and Brian Tichy
Brian Tichy
Brian Tichy is a drummer, guitar player, vocalist and songwriter. He is currently the drummer with Whitesnake. Previously he was the drummer for Foreigner from 2009 until 2010, when he was replaced by Jason Sutter. Tichy began playing drums at age eight and started playing guitar at age 12...
. 21?! EP
21?! EP
The 21?! EP is a four song EP by hard rock/metal artist Marya Roxx. She recorded it with producer Kevin Shirley, and wrote all of the songs except for "Nothing Going On," written by the Swedish band Clawfinger...
was released from this recording in 2008. It contains four songs, "'21?!'", "Oh Yeah", "Rebel", (all written by Roxx), and "Nothing Going On" originally recorded by Swedish band Clawfinger
Clawfinger
Clawfinger is a rap metal band from Sweden and was one of the earliest bands to adopt this sound. Clawfinger is known for aggressive but melodic music and tackling political and anti-racist themes in their songs.-Band history:...
.
In May 2009, she performed as the warm-up act on the European tour of pop/rock artist LaFee
LaFee
Christina Klein , better known by her stage name LaFee, is a German singer/songwriter who has sold more than one million records worldwide. She is most famous in mainland Europe, particularly in German-speaking countries....
. Roxx's band for her last performances was former Anthrax
Anthrax (band)
Anthrax is an American heavy metal band from New York City, formed in 1981. Founded by guitarists Scott Ian and Danny Lilker, the band has since released ten studio albums and 20 singles, and an EP featuring Public Enemy. The band was one of the most popular of the 1980s thrash metal scene...
guitarist Paul Crook
Paul Crook
Paul Crook is an American guitarist currently recording and performing with Meat Loaf. He has also recorded and toured with Anthrax, Sebastian Bach and Marya Roxx.-Biography:...
, Scott Metaxas and Jim Roe.
Her debut album, "Payback Time" was published on 5 October 2010.
Awards
- "21?! Best Hard Rock Song Mavric Awards 2009 and "Rebel" Best Punk Song Mavric Awards 2009).