Meanstreak will be releasing a new EP, titled “Blood Moon,” on February 2. The effort’s first single, “Giant Speaks,” can be streamed below. Notably, that track previously appeared on the band’s 1989 demo “The Other Side.”
All five members of the band commented on their return:
Guitarist Marlene Portnoy:
“The Meanstreak reunion has been nothing short of incredible!! It’s been almost 30 years and once we were together, it felt like not a day had passed. Making music with these talented ladies has been the highlight of my life and I’m so excited to see what the future holds for all of us.”
Guitarist Rena Sands Petrucci:
“We realized this Meanstreak reunion had to happen when we had a Zoom party during the pandemic. We weren’t sure if it would go over after 28 years apart but during a two-month U.S. tour, the crowds were overwhelmingly supportive and gave us the strength and determination to finish our ‘Blood Moon’ EP and continue our never-ending journey. We can’t wait to get on the road again and share our new material with our amazing fans!!!”
Vocalist Bettina France:
“Meanstreak as a band is kind of a Gestalt philosophy. I mean, Meanstreak has lasted so long because we all perceive ourselves as one sound. The five of us are the sum of its parts. That is, we all bring different attributes that are uniquely ourselves but playing together as a band makes us the one. No one else sounds like us when we are all together. I am she as you are he as you are me — ‘Goo goo g’joob’.”
Drummer Yael Rallis:
“I always thought we had something unique and special. The chemistry and energy is undeniable to witness between the band on and off stage with all the shows and road stories of metal under our belts…We laugh…a lot ! The music! It all comes right back. (So many reunions of bands we align with since Covid hit.) Our two-month tour of USA and Canada proved metal horns and fists in the air are alive and well. Our first international appearance and a blast! Would love to get across the big pond, hit Japan, Australia, U.K., Europe with my Meanstreak girls. Hell — let’s open for Maiden, King Diamond, Anthrax and Dream Theater all over again! Passports Ready LFG!”
Bassist Martens Myung :
“Meanstreak musically is heavy, melodic, and fun, like hanging out with your besties head banging, singing, and screaming at the top of your lungs on your way to a great concert. So proud of our new music and can’t wait for the world to hear!!!”
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