Bio:

In 1992, Redstain Attack! hit Chicago clubs like a ton of bricks, where they gained the attention of Milwaukee-based Mildew Records. Fourteen years, two record labels, and twenty-three albums later, Redstain Attack! is noted as one of the most prolific heavy metal acts in history, thanks to their quick-'n'-dirty approach to recording. Thanks to songwriter and frontwoman Sarah Goss's intense, passionate lyrics and lush-but-heavy music, Redstain Attack! has garnered a reputation for being the tough act to follow in heavy metal.

After the Chicago music boom died down, Redstain Attack! relocated to Los Angeles in 1994 and Mildew subsequently dropped them from their label. Despite making frequent, incredibly inexpensive records that sold decently well, Mildew decided to continue its focus on Midwestern bands. While ingratiating themselves on Los Angeles clubs, they garnered the attention of another newcomer — Girth McDürchstein, whose newly reformed Abysmal Crucifix had just signed a deal with the legendary Whisky-a-Go-Go for an unheard-of regular weekend gig. When Girth insisted Redstain open for his band at the Whisky, they in turn agreed to sign up with his brand new label, Kelleystein Recordings. He purchased the rights to the Redstain Attack! catalog from Mildew and immediately reissued their first four albums to generate cash flow for his new operation. "If it hadn't been for Redstain Attack!" Girth says now, "Kelleystein would have belly-flopped and I'd be eating rats in an alley right about now."

Redstain Attack! continued to record albums like they were going out of style and supported their efforts with regular live shows in the Los Angeles area. Their line-up included:

Sarah Goss – lead vocals, guitar
John Barclay – guitar
Dominic Castonguay – keyboards, guitar
Marie Bennet – bass, harmony vocals
Greg Wallace – percussion

Unfortunately, the group disbanded in late 2003. Chronic disagreements over artistic direction, coupled with in-fighting (famously between keyboardist Dominic Castonguay and ex-wife Marie Bennet), led to the downfall of a great American band.