Rooclue Riddles and Answers

Hello Rooclue lovers, loathers and dedicated sleuthers,

Though we've never done this in the past, I've decided to release to you - our loving and adoring fans - the Rooclues and answers. I'll only be giving the riddle and the answer - not an explanations of my complex and intricate process of creation. I'm sure you can understand why - or maybe not, I'm really smart.

So without further ado, The Rooclues:

1. A trip to space thwarted by a speckled lad's demise. A watershed moment otherwise.
A. Opeth

2. Cecilia's dress code: Sheer
A. Scissor Sisters

3. Still up. A month now, maybe two. Don't call the priest, just find my guru.
A. Kylesa

4. A veteran and magistrate, or a character of sorts. A throne one cannot abdicate, of which a crab can make a fort.
A. Wavves

5. Red, White and Blue are all a part of this young palette. A farm heathen disguised among giants, the only Ten I see.
A. Karen Elson

6. From one BoRe to another, a war rages amongst champions. We're calling for divine intervention.
A. Deer Tick

7. Sun shines on these former nannies; a persistence of sound persists.
A. The Drums

8. A maudlin pioneer living on the fringe; not one to plateau.
A. Wanda Jackson

9. Stop short of a march with this ruffian. It's a heavier endeavor.
A. Beirut

10. A cardinal combines fire and ice with friends in high places.
A. J Cole

11. The libra denotes these "brothers." Look forward to a new snack.
A. Chiddy Bang

Enjoy and we'll see you on the farm in June!

Yours truly,
Gary Chardonnay