Dominatrix

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There have been multiple groups that have recorded under the name Dominatrix. 1. Dominatrix is an underground feminist band from São Paulo, Brazil, formed in end of 1995. The band is considered the precursor of the riot grrrl movement in the country. Led by vocalist and guitarist Elisa Gargiulo, the band has a melodic punk rock with female choir and lyrics talking mainly about girl self-control and unity. Dominatrix’s initially compositions were in English. Their influences come from bands like Bikini Kill, Bratmobile, Smears and Hole. Around 1996, sisters Elisa and Isabella Garguilo started a band that began to perform at various ‘DIY’ venues throughout São Paulo under the name Dominatrix. The band recorded a handful of demos and eventually went on to release their debut album, Girl Gathering, in 1997, which sold out in only nine months. Dominatrix addressed the prevailing issues of sexism and machismo in Brazil’s punk scene in songs throughout Girl Gathering, like “Patriarchal Laws”