Las Brujas
January 14, 2010 by metaladies
Filed under Bands, New
Las Brujas are considered the first Argentine metal band composed entirely of girls. It was formed in 1987 by Gabriela Folgueras, who since then would be the rhythm guitarist of the formation.
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Country: Argentina
History: 1987-1992
Status: Inactive
Style: Heave Metal
Biography:
Las Brujas are considered the first Argentine metal band composed entirely of girls. It was formed in 1987 by Gabriela Folgueras, who since then would be the rhythm guitarist of the formation.
After several lineup changes, it came the solidity with Silvia Gers as lead guitar and vocals, Alex Bass on bass and Ysa Sierra behind the patches.
Its principles were hard rock, but they were gradually transformed into a pure metal band.
After several demos and concerts in various locations in Argentina, in mythical places of the metal scene such as “Halley” or “Cemento” sharing the stage with bands the likes of Los Violadores, Kamikaze, Letal, El Reloj o Hermética, they got their first record contract.
The company who put an eye on them was Barca, with whom Las Brujas released “Me Llaman La Loca” in 1989, a record where also contributed Laura Giarruso at bass.
The LP, released on cassette and vinyl, was so well received that in 1990 the fans voted Las Brujas as the best new band in “Metal” Magazine. It consisted of eight own songs and a spanish version of the classic “Johnny Be Good”.
But in 1991 Silvia Gers left the band. Her departure and the problems with the record label led Las Brujas to disband at the end of 1992.
Lineup:
Silvia Gers – Guitar, backing vocals
Graciela Folgueras – Vocals, guitar
Alexx Bass – Bass
Ysa Sierra – Drums
Former members:
Laura Giarruso – Bass
Discography:
1989, “Me Llaman La Loca” (LP)
Related links:
Silvia Gers @ Myspace
Panndora
December 29, 2008 by metaladies
Filed under Bands, New
Initially called Wind Of Fate, Panndora was born in mid 2000 by a group of friends from Maringá, Brazil. The intention was clear from the beginning, to play heavy metal.
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Country: Brazil
History: 2000 – Currently
Status: Active
Style: Power Metal
Biography:
Initially called Wind Of Fate, Panndora was born in mid 2000 by a group of friends from Maringá, Brazil. The intention was clear from the beginning, to play heavy metal.
As is customary in many beginnings, the group underwent several lineup changes until getting solid with Natália Ferlin in 2001.
It was not until two years later when they found a permanent bassist, Jhovanny. Panndora absorbed in classic heavy metal influences, but when creating original songs, their style is more power.
In 2003 Panndora was ready to record their first demo, “Choose Your Side”, which appeared in October containing two songs, “Choose your Side” and “Other Life”, selling over a thousand copies.
Following the good response the band decided to record their first album, but amid the process Jhovanny and Natália left the band and everything was delayed. It was not until 2007 that Aline Rizzato, Camila and Taise entered joined Panndora, and resumed the recording of “Panndora”, the Rio band’s debut album.
Even so, the original recordings also appear on the album, which are sung by Natália Ferlin (“Nightmare of my Essence”, “Wild Battle,” “My Heretic Lips”, “Killing Yourself”, “Choose your Side “and “Other Life”) and Aline Rizatto (“Black Sky”).
Lineup:
Aline Rizzato – Vocals
Kamila Trevisan – Guitar
Camila – Guitar
Taise – Bass
Adrismith – Drums
Former members:
Natália Ferlin – Vocals, Guitar
Jhovanny – Bass
Discography:
2003, “Choose Your Side” (Demo)
2007, “Panndora” (LP)
Related links:
http://www.myspace.com/panndoraband
www.panndora.net
http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=19773
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Original Sin
December 22, 2008 by metaladies
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Original Sin (not to be confused with another all-female band with Isabella Fronzoni, ex-Ice Age) was another of the female bands of the first batch, contemporary with Ice Age. The band’s history is closely linked to Virgin Steele, as one of their concerts was the place where the vocalist Danielle Draconis met Cynthia Taylor.
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Country: United States
History: 1986 – 1987
Status: Inactive
Style: Power/Thrash Metal
Biography:
Original Sin (not to be confused with another all-female band with Isabella Fronzoni, ex- Ice Age ) was another of the female bands of the first batch, contemporary with Ice Age.
The band’s history is closely linked to Virgin Steele, as one of their concerts was the place where the vocalist Danielle Draconis met Cynthia Taylor.
And unlike many female band at the time, Original Sin did publish an album “Sin Will Find You Out”, thanks to the band’s connection with “The Lion” (aka David DeFeis from Virgin Steele) and the label in which they militated called Cobra Records. In fact DeFeis participated in some of the songs from the album, rerecording “Conjuration Of The Watcher” and “Succubus” by Virgin Steele on their album “The Book Of Burning” of 2001.
This album, apart from its musical contribution, is also remembered for the half-naked torso that appears on the cover, of the model Jody Roxx.
Its lyrics dealt with sex and demons, while his music had clear influences of Exorcist, DeFeis parallel project, as well as the first Warlock. Alternating speed, with power, thrash and classic heavy metal elements, their sound is quite original. It just fails in some high notes that Danielle unsuccessfully tries to achieve.
Shortly after the album’s release, Original Sin disbanded.
Lineup:
Danielle Draconis – Vocals
Cynthia Taylor – Guitar
Pandora Fox – Bass
Darlene Destructo – Drums
Discography:
1986, “Sin Will Find You Out” (LP)
2005, “At The Edge Of Damnation/Sin Will Find You Out” (album rerelease, an split with Deathwish)
Related links:
http://www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=13349
