After coming on the professional music scene in 2005 with the world-acclaimed, all-women metal band Kittie, guitarist Tara McLeod has garnered a reputation in the music world as one of the best at her craft. She chats with us about crossing genres, how she got in the business, how she met her band members and being a touring musician!
Following the release of Corey Taylor‘s and Bad Omens‘ cover of “Dust In The Wind,” a new Queen Of The Ring soundtrack has just dropped. Kittie, The Pretty Wild, and Diamante teamed up to craft their rendition of Metallica‘s “The Unforgiven.” According to a recent press release, the movie is “written and directed by Ash Avildsen, brings to life the untold story of wrestling legend Mildred Burke, who shattered barriers in the 1930s–1950s to become the first million-dollar female athlete and headline arenas over male competitors in a time when women’s wrestling was outright banned across much of the U.S.”… Read more »
This week Add To Library, a show where hosts Shawn Kupfer & Brian LaCour bring you deep dives into awesome Heavy Albums both new and old, the guys are discussing the debut album of one of Canada’s most influential bands in Heavy Music; Kittie and their debut album, Spit! To say the album has stood the test of time would be an understatement! Follow Add To Library on Facebook & Instagram Tune in live Fridays @ 9pmET for new album breakdowns each and every week!
With Kittie back in full swing for their return, the four-piece group has unleashed their blistering new single and accompanying music video for “One Foot In The Grave.” The track serves as the fourth preview of the band’s highly anticipated forthcoming full-length album, Fire, which is slated to arrive on June 21 via Sumerian Records. “The excitement is palpable in anticipation of our forthcoming album release, with the unleashing of our latest offering, ‘One Foot In The Grave,’” vocalist/guitarist Morgan Lander shares in a press release. “It’s a feisty, high-energy song about coming back from the dead and rising from… Read more »
Metal quartet Kittie just announced their first full-length record, Fire, is arriving everywhere on June 21 via Sumerian Records. This marks the band’s first new record in 13 years. Though, they shared multiple singles in 2024, including “We Are Shadows,” “Eyes Wide Open,” and today’s release, “Vultures.” “10 years ago, if someone would have told us that we would be releasing new Kittie music in 2024, we’d have dismissed them right away. It feels like something deeper than fate that’s brought us together again, allowing us to create something fearless and magical for you,” vocalist Morgan Lander says. “We’ve worked incredibly… Read more »
The Queens of Metal aren’t stopping anytime soon. Kittie has released their latest single, “We Are Shadows,” via Sumerian Records. With heavy riffs, melodically strong vocals, plus a dash of dark realism in the lyrics, the four-piece act displays that they’re better than ever. The music video for the song is a modern gothic setting in a darkened church surrounded by candles while donned in their very best goth attire. Without skipping a beat, the metal act flies seamlessly back into the scene. The new track incorporates a reinvigorated version of the metal genre. With a sliver of symphonic metal… Read more »
The Queens Of Metal are officially back! After more than 13 years since their last major release, Kittie has launched a new chapter of the band. The all-female group has issued their brand new single, “Eyes Wide Open.” Along with the new track and accompanying music video, the four-piece has also announced their signing to Sumerian Records. Sumerian Records heavily teased the new track across their socials over the past week leading up to the official launch. From the introductory notes, it’s clear that Kittie is back in full swing. The group reignite through a range of their signature crashing… Read more »
Three months after her riveting official cover release under the banner of Sumerian Records, Poppy unveiled her ferocious rendition of Kittie’s iconic 1999 track, “Spit,” in a blazing live debut performance on August 18 at The Showbox SoDo in Seattle, WA. The relentless cover of “Spit” held its ground at the pinnacle of Poppy‘s encore set, commanding attention during a show that was nothing short of enthralling, brutal, and sweaty. This performance marked an integral moment of the Godless/Goddess Tour, a journey that shares the spotlight with the dynamically talented PVRIS. The following evening, August 19, Poppy again incorporated “Spit”… Read more »
Poppy is paying tribute to Kittie, one of the trailblazers of nu-metal, with a cover of their classic track “Spit”. It is nasty.
Ghost is back with a new music video and a new Papa. After sharing on social media that Papa Emeritus IV would be stepping down, the March 5 release of “Satanized” was the big debut of Papa V Perpetua. Alongside this thrilling single, Ghost also announced that their forthcoming LP Skeletá is coming out on April 25 via Loma Vista Recordings. The clergy took to Instagram to share, “We wish to inform you that with just a few plumes of smoke our PERPETUAL state of anticipation has subsided. We learned patience is key to opening any door in life. Let… Read more »
