Betsy Bitch

~ BIO ~

Shortly after the band was formed, they met Brian Slagel of Metal Blade Records, a friend of the guitarist David Carruth. They signed for the label and released a self-financed EP entitled Damnation Alley (1982). During their early days, Bitch played some gigs with other metal groups such as W.A.S.P., Slayer and Armored Saint.

The following year, the group released their first full length album, Be My Slave. During the tour of the album, Bitch developed their controversial and elaborate stage shows; these included sadmasochistic elements: clothing with chains and whips, bondage acts with a 'slave' on stage.

Due to contractual problems, the group released their second album four years later: "The Bitch is Back" (1987). Bitch became a target of the P.M.R.C. and Tipper Gore. Their albums, held in Tipper Gore’s hands, were shown on talk shows and televised congressional hearings. However, Mrs Gore and the P.M.R.C. are thanked in the liner note credits, because the band said the furore gave them some welcome free publicity.

In the same year, Betsy Bitch recorded a cover of the The Tubes song "Don't Touch Me There" with Joey Vera and Lizzy Borden for Borden's mini album Terror Rising. The following year, for commercial reasons, the group decided to change their name to "Betsy". They released a self-titled album in 1988. The sound was more melodic and closer to hard rock.

Subsequently, they produced another EP, A Rose By Any Other Name (1989), which contained songs for a new record but, due to internal disagreements, the group disbanded in 1990. They briefly reunited in 2003 for the Bang Your Head!!! Festival. A live performance of "Live For The Whip" is included on the Best of Bang Your Head DVD.

~ LINKS ~

www.myspace.com/bitchmetal
www.myspace.com/betsybitchrules
www.myspace.com/witchtheband

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