Alien Crime Syndicate (1997–2001, 2002–2005) In 1997, Rouse joined Alien Crime Syndicate, formed by former The Meices frontman Joe Reineke in San Francisco, However the record label folded and ACS lost the rights to
From the Word Go and relocated to
Seattle After a stint with
Loaded, Rouse rejoined ACS while his Loaded bandmate
Mike Squires,
Loaded (2002, 2006, 2008–present) at
The Assembly,
Leamington Spa in 2009 In 2002, Rouse was added to the new lineup of Loaded, the group formed by former
Guns N' Roses bassist
Duff McKagan, touring in support of debut album
Dark Days. In January 2002, Loaded announced a string of dates in the US and Japan. During one of the shows, in Los Angeles, Loaded were joined onstage by
The Cult duo
Billy Duffy and
Matt Sorum, also formerly of Guns N' Roses. After the tour of Japan, Rouse left Loaded to rejoin Alien Crime Syndicate along with Mike Squires. Following the formation of
Velvet Revolver, Loaded went on a semi-hiatus with the band playing a few shows each year with both Rouse and Squires returning to the group. In December 2006, the group reunited for a special benefit show for Jerry Allen's Cancer Fund. Supporting Loaded that night were Top Heavy Crush and
Jeff Angell of Post Stardom Depression. In February 2008, while on tour with Velvet Revolver, McKagan announced that Loaded were planning on releasing a new album in the summer. During the UK leg of Velvet Revolver's tour in April, McKagan stated that Loaded were to enter the studio in later in the month. After a few jam sessions, Loaded began recording what would become
Sick with
Dark Days producer
Martin Feveyear at Jupiter Studios in
Seattle. They released a series of
Webisodes during this time featuring footage from the recording sessions for the group's new album which was completed in less than 2 weeks. After signing a deal with
Century Media, the band changed their moniker to Duff McKagan's Loaded to help promote the band further and an
EP,
Wasted Heart, was released September 22, 2008, to coincide with their European Tour.
Sick was released on March 20, 2009, in Europe and April 7, 2009, in the United States where it placed at number 43 on the
Billboard Heatseekers Chart selling 1,400 copies. Loaded toured in support of
Sick playing dates in the United States and appearing at several European festivals such as
Download in the United Kingdom,
Rock AM/IM in Germany and they also supported
Mötley Crüe on their European tour. The band continued to tour and were announced as the main support for
Black Stone Cherry, along with
New Jersey group
The Parlor Mob, during their tour of Europe and the United Kingdom. During the
Jane's Addiction shows taking place at the
GelreDome, in
Arnhem,
Netherlands, and their appearance at the
Rock in Rio in Madrid, Spain, Rouse was Duff McKagan's bass tech. During this time, he and McKagan recorded a "Loaded/Jane's Addiction webisode" in
Amsterdam. On July 4, 2010, the band announced they were to begin pre-production and enter the studio in August to record the follow-up to
Sick stating: In August, it was announced that the group were to record their new album with producer
Terry Date, whose production credits include albums by
Soundgarden,
Pantera and
Deftones among others. On September 2, it was announced that the album was completed and that the group were looking for a label. McKagan also stated that it was Date that approached the group about producing their new album.
Vendetta Red (2005–2006) In 2005, Rouse joined Vendetta Red, replacing previous bassist Michael Vermillion, on their tour to support their latest album
Sisters of the Red Death. However, on March 8, 2006, the group announced they were to disband and they played their final show at El Corazon in Seattle, Washington on April 8, 2006. They ended their set with
A Joyless Euphoria.
Sirens Sister (2006–2007) In 2006, following the breakup of Vendetta Red, former members Zach Davidson, Leif Andersen and Rouse, as well as local drummer Ben Libay, In 2007 Rouse left the group and was replaced by Andersen's brother, Levi Andersen, on bass.
To the Glorious Lonely (2008–present) During an interview in 2008, Rouse announced he had his own solo project he was working on while he was in Loaded. Rouse is the sole member however members of his previous groups such as Alien Crime Syndicate, Sirens Sister and his current band Loaded join him onstage during live shows such as at the Skylark Cafe & Club in Seattle, Washington where he was joined by Alien Crime Syndicate bandmate Joe Reineke who played bass for the show. On February 4, 2009, Rouse announced via the To the Glorious Lonely
MySpace that he was to finish the debut record while Loaded were waiting for the release of
Sick in April. A number of songs are available via the official To the Glorious Lonely Myspace page.
Fozzy (2014–2015) In May 2014, it was announced Rouse would replace Paul Di Leo in
Fozzy as bass guitarist for their upcoming tour. In September he was named as a permanent member of the band, but didn't appear with them on their European tour in March 2015, being replaced by guitarist
Rich Ward's
Stuck Mojo bandmate
Corey Lowery.
The Gemini Affair (2018–present) On May 11, 2018, Rouse's newest band "The Gemini" released an EP titled "The Gemini Affair". Recorded and mixed by Don Gunn at The Office. With Jeff Rouse, Keith Ash and Don Gunn producing. The EP shows a darker side to Rouses material and guest stars Barrett Martin, Keith Ash, Ryan Waters, Shawn Zellar, Chris Walla, Gary Westlake, Don Gunn, Jen Ayers and Kathy Moore. On May 1, 2018, In collaboration with Ponda – A short film by Rikki Udagawa featuring "Princess Miss Darkness (Official Video)" from "The Gemini" was released on YouTube. The band stays very active around the Seattle area.
Other work On February 28, 2010, Rouse, along with Loaded bandmate Duff McKagan, performed at the
Hootenanny For Haiti at the Showbox at the Market in Seattle along with the likes of
Pearl Jam guitarist
Mike McCready,
Fastbacks bassist
Kim Warnick as well as
Truly and former
Screaming Trees drummer
Mark Pickerel among others. A number of songs were covered during the show, including
Belinda Carlisle's "
Heaven Is a Place on Earth",
Hank Williams' "
I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry", == Discography ==