Syren were an alternative rock trio formed in the United States by singer-songwriter Erin Bennett and ex-Rockbitch rhythm section Amanda Smith-Skinner (bass) and Jo Heeley (drums). The band released their debut album, Dehumanized which was followed by successful US, UK and European tours and gained much praise in the music press. A second, unreleased album Something Has To Separate was shelved due to Heeley's death in 2012 and the subsequent retirement of Smith-Skinner soon after. Bennett reformed the band with an all new line-up for a handful of one-off shows supporting space rock band Hawkwind and performed a final 'farewell' show as Syren on January 16, 2014. She continues to create music as Erin Bennett & the EB band, and was awarded a Scottish New Music award in 2012. Members Original members Erin Bennett (Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Lead Vocals, Songwriter) Amanda Smith-Skinner (Fretless Bass, Electric Upright) Jo Heeley (Drums, Percussion, Backing Vocals) (2 November 1972 - 11 January 2012) 2013–2014 touring members Erin Bennett (Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Lead Vocals, Songwriter) Dog (Bass) Suna Dasi (Backing Vocals & Spoken Word) Nikki Fay (Keyboards) Anna Fraser (Drums) 2014–present (as EBB) Additional member Kitty Biscuits (Backing Vocals & Spoken Word) Formation and Dehumanized album Syren was formed in 2006 by singer/songwriter Erin Bennett and British rhythm duo Amanda Smith-Skinner and Jo Heeley. In the first two years of being together the band had played over 200 shows across the United States, mainly focused in the states of Michigan, Ohio, Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Syren's rising popularity in the U.S. underground music scene and the demand for copies of their singles, "Dehumanized" and "Seasons" called for them to record their debut album at Song Garden Studios in Detroit, Michigan. It was at Song Garden Studios that the trio had the opportunity to sit in as session players for various artists from around the world including Mike Quatro, brother of renowned bass player/singer, Suzi. After the completion of the album, Syren were quickly booked up and toured across the mid-west and southern, US to promote its release. UK and European tour After performing throughout the United States promoting the release of their debut album, Dehumanized, Syren were offered a tour by various agents in the UK, But it was their many performances booked for The Netherlands which swayed the decision to 'pack up and move' to England. In May 2008, Syren played their