The Riot Grrrl movement appeared to be shortlived but it by no means died in the early nineties.

Perhaps one of the greatest bands of that era, Daisy Chainsaw, an onslaught of pop/punk and a manic stageshow, crashed and burned after the departure of their lead singer, Katie Jane Garside, another victim of the music industry's obsessive desire to limit artist creativity.

The pressure of fame proved too much for Katie who wanted to remain part of the underground scene. But in 1999 part of the band reformed as Queen Adreena and the original Riot Grrrl was back.

This time round she had the freedom to write her own lyrics and 'bleed through words'.

The latest release, Drink Me, has been widely labelled by the music press as goth-rock.

Hardcore Queen Adreena/Daisy Chainsaw fans are especially resentful of this generalisation as it does the band little justice, especially since rock music has become more mainstream and less diverse. The fans are fighting to keep the band underground, their own, as it has been for so long.

Imagine the theatrical talent of Kate Bush, the lyrical prowess of Patti Smith and the violence and eroticism of a Peaches gig. Multiply that several times, that's Queen Adreena for you.

Despite being a highly articulate and intelligent woman offstage, during live performances Katie Jane herself appears to be completely bewildered.

Her actions give the impression that she just doesn't care if the whole world or a group of her closest friends are watching. She's performing her music for herself. Yet the audience respond so enthusiastically to her energy.

Katie is joined by ex-Daisy Chainsaw guitarist, Crispin Gray - a man with elfin features and painfully perfect chiselled cheek bones. Drummer Pete Howard and mystery new bassist complete the group.

They are currently embarking on their largest tour ever and will play at Cardiff Barfly on November 9 and Swansea University on the 10th.

Tickets are priced at £7.50. The band are currently editing the video for new single F.M.Doll to be released soon.