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	The Raygun Girls
	Female fronted Hard Rock band with Metal and Industrial undertones. Has been compared to Lacuna Coil, Stabbing Westward, Killing Joke, Chevelle.
Band Members	Cila, vocalist with an operatic background and a strong foot in rock 'n' roll Geoff, rhythm guitarist, main songwriter, drum programming, synths, backing vocals Jason, lead guitarist with a background in progressive Metal... but knows when to hold back and let the rhythm do the talking George, bass player holding down the dance-able rhythms, and adding melodies to the crunching head-banging rhythms.
Influences	Crystal Method Fear Factory Ministry Nine Inch Nails Pink Floyd Rammstein Ramones
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NY Hard Rock band, The Raygun Girls, began as a studio project in 2001 with Geoff doing lead vocals. After recording "Mars Eclipsing" in 2004, the band was taken to the live stage, adding George on bass. Work began on new music, focusing on lead female vocals, Metal guitar, hard hitting beats, and catchy songs.With the addition of Jason on lead guitar, "The Ones I Denied" was released in 2006. Upon the strength of songs like "Sleep" and "Can't Die Now," The Raygun Girls was invited to play the Rock Solid Pressure A&R Showcase in Florida. The Raygun Girls put together a tour and headed down South. With only a 10 minute set, The Raygun Girls were offered deals by two independent labels that were in attendance.The Raygun Girls then returned to New York to begin contract negotiations. As 2006 came to a close, singer Cila was invited to join The Raygun Girls, bringing fresh blood, excitement and energy to a band about to explode.January 2007 saw The Raygun Girls signing with KillZone Records and beginning work on their 3rd album to be released worldwide in early 2008.This is the year of The 'Girls.