Subtonix

An all-female San Francisco death rock band noted for their 2002 album Tarantism (Troubleman Unlimited) and prominent use of saxophone; members included Jessy Panic, Cookie Tuff and at one time Jessie Evans (aka Jessie Trashed).

According to contemporary sources and the available review, Subtonix are a Californian (San Francisco) all-female death rock band. They released the album Tarantism in 2002 on Troubleman Unlimited. Jessie Evans (credited at the time as Jessie Trashed) was a member and later fronted The Vanishing. The band released singles/EPs around 2001-2002 and are noted for live looks (dressed as nurses/beauty queens, covered in blood) and for incorporating saxophone into their sound.

Subtonix are presented as a San Francisco all-female death rock band notable for the use of saxophone. Their 2002 album Tarantism (Troubleman Unlimited) is praised for its visceral, original sound and standout tracks like "Black Nails In My Coffin" and a cover of The Screamers' "Vertigo." The available review is strongly positive.

For:Fans of death rock and early-2000s underground punk/goth scenes who appreciate unconventional instrumentation (saxophone) and visceral live aesthetics.