Bellatrix (band)

Bellatrix were an Icelandic rock group. The group was founded in 1992 in Keflavík as Kolrassa krókríðandi (Blackassed motherfuckers) by four women, all aged sixteen: Eliza M Geirsdóttir (vocals and violin), Sigrún Eiríksdóttir (guitar), Ester Bíbí Ásgeirsdóttir (bass) and Birgitta Vilbersdóttir (drums).The band released the mini-album "Drápa" (Slaughter) in '92.In 1994, they release "Kynjasögur" (Family stories) with Anna Margrét Hraundal (guitar) and Karl Ágúst Guðmundsson (trumpet and keyboard) replacing Birgitta.Two years later, in 1996, they released "Köld eru kvennaráð" (Cold are the petticoat government). This album developed their style more, refining the punk and building a poppier side as well.

They also released "Stranger Tales" in 1995, which featured some English versions of Icelandic songs. This was also their first CD published under the name Bellatrix. This was followed by 'G' in 1998 released on Global Warming Records. In 1999 they signed to Fierce Panda and released "It's All True" in 2000 under the name Bellatrix.They co-headlined a British tour with Coldplay and split the following year.

References

* [http://ectoguide.org/artists/bellatrix The Ectophiles' Guide - Bellatrix]
* [http://www.ivenus.com/entertainment/music/features/File_69820001019150538.asp ivenus.com - Profile: Bellatrix]
* [http://www.pinnacle-entertainment.co.uk/artist_details.php?artistID=4289 Profile Entertainment - Bellatrix biography]
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