The Screaming Brendas

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Princess of Mars – Demo

I know it’s the intention of this blog to delve into past releases/material, but when you learn who is playing in this relatively new band you’ll understand why a post was deemed necessary. Princess of Mars features some mighty fine personnel from two amazing bands that demand your attention – we’re talkin’ the guitar prowess of Rita Blazyca and the drumming of one Rat Scabies – I’ll be damned!

Räuberhöhle (Berlin, Germany)

Räuberhöhle sent in her 2000 CD-R release ‘Knallerbsen und Sprengkörper’ for consideration for a compilation I put out years ago. The demo featured four tracks of what would probably best be described as ‘riot beats’, in a style not dissimilar to Julie Ruin and Le Tigre. Armed with various Casios, kids toys that go beep and a riot grrl spirit, I found Räuberhöhle hard to resist.

Redsands (Sydney, Australia)

This is another demo received for the radio show some time in 2001-02. I have a feeling that if Redsands had managed to stay together they could have made quite an impact on the Aussie metal scene. This release received airplay on Triple J’s metal program of the day but they broke up prematurely, yet amicably in 2002 due to disagreements about the musical direction the band should take.

The Pink Fairies – Do It

This post is made with fans of the Rollins Band in mind. No doubt you’re familiar with their version of the Pink Fairies ‘Do It’, but perhaps you haven’t heard the Pink Fairies.. do it?

The Jains (Milan, Italy)

The Jains are a two piece, in the tradition of the White Stripes, from Milan, Italy. The catchy opening track ‘This is it’ which was selected to appear on the comp, has since been re-recorded along with ‘Fixation’ for The Jains debut album ‘Kill the Ghost’, released on Tube records in 2005.