Artist description The Revenge Renagades for the 21st century.

Music Style a melodic, sleazy, firey riot

Musical Influences Patti Smith, Nirvana, the Kinks, the Pretenders, Hole, the Velvet Underground

Similar Artists PJ Harvey, Elastica, Nirvana

Artist History The group is led by 19 year-old singer/guitarist Milena, who left her native New York City for the sprawl of London in 2001 to cement her ideal rock sound: punky guitars, haunting melodies, earnest vocals, and pounding beats. The band immersed themselves in the sounds of 1970s era New York punk, (Patti Smith, Velvet Underground) and late 1960s British rock legends (the Kinks, David Bowie, and the Rolling Stones.) The result their new e.p., the Underworld…Afterwards, recorded over the summer in New York City, which weaves tales of horror, infatuation, relationships, tragedy with the sounds of the city. The disc produced by Sterling Sound’s Will Quinnell, includes the melodic “Underworld,” the driving “Nightshade” and the quirky “Sleep Slays the Passengers.” Milena and her previous bands have performed at many New York rock venues including the Mercury Lounge, CBGB’s, and the Knitting Factory. Her London four piece has played the Camden Monarch, Kashmir Club and long to play more. Their live shows are loud and unpredictable and filled with eyeliner and attitude.

Group Members Milena Mepris - vox/guitar, Mavis- drums, Jan - bass.

Instruments Guitar, Bass, Drums

Albums 40 � Haircut (upcoming 2002), The Underworld...Afterwards (2002), Skirt Confessions (2001), Animalized (2000), Human Sacrifice EP (2000)

Press Reviews "Proof that riot-girrl is alive and kicking, The Revenge score a direct volley for the female rock 'n' roll revolution. Sassy, smart and armed with a barrow-full of sussed tuneage, The Revenge are about to become your new favourite band. Oh yes." Radio1 (bbc radio). "Milena and the Revenge is post-apocalyptic punk. Milena and the Revenge is girl rage for the new millennium. Milena and the Revenge is young New York."- NME "Very Compelling- this album by a 19-year old New York Starlet"- Black Velvet Magazine "Nervous songs for late nights and blood shot mornings"- New York Waste "It's not to be taken aback by any 19-year old who is this precocious...Keeping the music sparse only helps to augment Milena's impressive vocal abilities." Venus Zine "There's a lot to admire here...Milena is bouncing guitar snippets from channel to channel."- NY Rock

Location London, London - United Kingdom

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