Inspired by Seattle punk band the Gits and their fiery vocalist Mia Zapata, 7 Year b**h is one of the most aggressive punk bands on the American indie scene. Vocalist Selene Vigil, guitarist Stefanie Sargent and drummer Valerie Agnew were playing in the Seattle group Barbie's Dream Car when their ba**ist left for Europe. They recruited Elizabeth Davis and played their first shows with the Gits. After a self-titled debut single in 1990, 7 Year b**h signed with C/Z Records. The first album Sick 'Em appeared in 1992, but was overshadowed by Sargent's d**h just before it was released; Roisin Dunne became the guitarist's replacement the following year. In July 1993, Mia Zapata was brutally k**ed in Seattle, and 7 Year b**h recorded iViva Zapata! as a tribute. The group then signed with Atlantic and in 1996 released Gato Negro, their major-label debut. ~ John Bush, All Music Guide