Bellatrix (band)
| Company type | Music group |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 1992 in Keflavík, Iceland |
| Founder | Elíza M Geirsdóttir, Sigrún Eiríksdóttir, Ester Bíbí Ásgeirsdóttir, Birgitta Vilbersdóttir |
| Defunct | 2001 |
| Headquarters | Keflavík (original), later London , Iceland, United Kingdom |
| Products | Music albums and singles |
Bellatrix originated as an Icelandic rock ensemble formed in 1992 in Keflavík, initially named Kolrassa krókríðandi. The founding members were four sixteen-year-old women: Elíza M Geirsdóttir (vocals, violin), Sigrún Eiríksdóttir (guitar), Ester Bíbí Ásgeirsdóttir (bass), and Birgitta Vilbersdóttir (drums).
History
In 1992, the group debuted with the mini-album Drápa. Two years later, in 1994, they introduced Kynjasögur, featuring lineup modifications that included Anna Margrét Hraundal on guitar and Karl Ágúst Guðmundsson handling trumpet and keyboard duties. Their 1996 release was titled Köld eru kvennaráð.
The 1995 album Stranger Tales marked their first CD issued under the Bellatrix name and contained English adaptations of their Icelandic tracks. Following this, in 1998, they launched G through Global Warming Records. The band moved to London in 1999 and secured a contract with Fierce Panda. That autumn, Bellatrix led a UK tour where Coldplay served as co-headliners. In 2000, their album It's All True was released on Fierce Panda; notably, their single "Jedi Wannabe" attained #65 on the UK Singles Chart. The band dissolved in 2001, with most members returning to Iceland while Elíza remained in London to pursue further musical education.