Girl Monstar

Girl Monstar formed in 1988 in Melbourne with the line-up of Damian Child (Feline Touch) on bass guitar and vocals; Anne McCue (Vertigo) on lead guitar, slide guitar and vocals; Sherry Valier (aka Sherry Rich)(Obscure Alternatives, Cactus Fever) on lead vocals, harmonica and rhythm guitar; and Ritchie Hine on drums. After a few months Hine left the band to join a new line-up of the Screaming Tribesmen and was replaced by Sue World (Wet Ones). The group signed with Timberyard Records and in October 1989 issued their debut double-A-sided single, "Surfing on a Wave of Love" / "He's Hell". Early in 1990 Girl Monstar supported the Australian leg of a tour by Danish hard rock group, D. A. D., which was followed by a similar support for United States heavy metal band, Skid Row. Both of their singles, "Surfing on a Wave of Love" / "He's Hell" and "Joe Cool", topped the Australian Independent charts. The single "Joe Cool", was produced by Kevin 'Cavemen' Shirley. The band provided a support show for The Buzzcocks and then The Ramones. ==Reunion==

In April 2025, it was announced via singer Sherry Rich's Instagram page that Girl Monstar had reformed. A new single, "Blue Cats with Green Eyes", was released in July 2025, with a forthcoming album of new material to follow on Vicious Kitten Records. The reformation of Girl Monstar was also reported by the Australian music website i94bar. On 14 July 2025, Sherry Rich and Anne McCue were interviewed on the program Sound Decisions on radio station WXNAFM out of Nashville, an interview which included the airing of the single Blue Cats with Green Eyes. In November 2025, Girl Monstar released a second single titled "Hate Train", taken from their album GRRRR!!. The band's long-awaited second album, GRRRR!!, was released on 27 January 2026 and immediately received positive reviews, with rock n roll website i94bar describing it as "a great return that holds up". On 29 January 2026, Sherry Rich was interviewed by Neil Rogers on The Australian Mood, a program broadcast on Melbourne radio station Triple R (3RRR). On 13 February 2026, Girl Monstar released the music video for their protest‑infused single “Hate Train,” the second single from their new album GRRRR!!. On 24 February 2026, Anne McCue and Sherry Rich were interviewed by Dave Graney on his radio program Banana Lounge Broadcasting on Melbourne community radio station Triple R (3RRR). In a 9 April 2026 interview on PBS FM’s Radio City, Sherry Rich said the band’s reunion “felt like the right time,” and was prompted by the song “Blue Cats with Green Eyes.” ==Members==

• Damian Child – bass guitar, vocals (1988–91) • Ritchie Hine – drums (1988) • Anne McCue – lead guitar, vocals (1988–93, 2025 - present) • Sherry Valier – lead vocals, guitar (1988–93, 2025 - present) • Sue World – drums, vocals (1988–93, 2025 - present) • Paddy Chong – bass guitar (1991) • Janene Abbott – bass guitar (1992–93, 2025 - present) Sources: ==Discography==

Albums Singles Other appearances • "Dead by Christmas" on Rockin Bethlehem – Timberyard (SAW025) (1989) • "Is that You?" on Hard to Believe: Kiss Covers Compilation – Waterfront Records (DAMP121) (1990) ==Awards and nominations==

ARIA Music Awards The ARIA Music Awards are a set of annual ceremonies presented by Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA), which recognise excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres of the music of Australia. They commenced in 1987. ==References==