| Meanstreak | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Westchester, New York, United States |
| Genres | Heavy metal, thrash metal, power metal |
| Years active | 1985 (1985)–1994 (1994), 2023–present (2023–present) |
| Labels | Mercenary Records |
| Members | Bettina France Marlene Apuzzo Rena Sands Lisa Martens Pace Yael Rallis |
| Past members | Charisse Texeira Diane Keyser |
Meanstreak is an American all-female thrash metal band from Rockland, New York, United States. According to Spirit of Metal, Meanstreak was one of the first all-female thrash metal bands in history.
History
The band was founded by guitarists Marlene Apuzzo and Rena Sands. Bettina France joined as singer, Lisa Pace played bass guitar, and Diane Keyser was on drums. Keyser left the band shortly after Roadkill was recorded, and was replaced by Yael, who later went on to join My Ruin. Marlene Apuzzo, Rena Sands and Lisa Pace all married present members of the band Dream Theater. Sands, Pace and Apuzzo respectively wed guitarist John Petrucci, bassist John Myung and drummer Mike Portnoy.
Meanstreak (Marlene, Rena, Bettina, & Yael) reunited in 2023 and was the sole opening act for John Petrucci's first-ever solo multi-gig tour which included Dave LaRue on bass and Mike Portnoy on drums. Meanstreak was also planning on hitting the studio and re-recording songs from their 90’s demos as well as some new material according to their Facebook announcement.
On January 19, the band announced they were releasing a new EP, Blood Moon, on February 2.
Band members
- Current members
- Bettina France – vocals
- Marlene Apuzzo – guitars
- Rena Sands – guitars
- Lisa Martens Pace – bass
- Yael Rallis – drums
- Former members
- Charisse Texeira – bass
- Diane Keyser – drums
- Zoe Hirshfield - drums
- Jennifer Castle - bass
- Irene Wohlman - bass
Discography
- Studio albums
- Roadkill (1988)
- EPs
- Blood Moon (2024)
- Demos
- The Other Side (1989)
- The Dark Gift (1992)
References
- "Meanstreak". metal-archives.com. Encyclopaedia Metallum. Retrieved August 24, 2002.
- "Meanstreak". Spirit-of-metal.com.
- Colin Larkin, ed. (1995). The Guinness Who's Who of Heavy Metal (Second ed.). Guinness Publishing. p. 222. ISBN 0-85112-656-1.
- "Meanstreak". Metalladies.com. 17 December 2008.
- Spencer Kaufman (January 19, 204). "Reunited Thrash Band Meanstreak Announce New EP, Unleash "Giant Speaks": Stream". Consequence. Retrieved February 2, 2024.