Original Sin

Although numerous different groups have laid claim to this moniker at one time or another, Long Island, NY's Original Sin still stand apart as one of the few all-female thrash metal bands to emerge during that style's '80s apogee (crosstown rivals Meanstreak being another). Original Sin members Danielle Draconis (vocals), Cynthia Taylor (guitar), Pandora Fox (bass), and Darlene Destructo (drums) were brought together under the patronage of Virgin Steele singer David Defeis (rumor has it Draconis was, in fact, his sister), who also penned some of their material, and no doubt in...