GROWLS, RIFFS & REBELLION! Kittie's METAL Underdogs!

The story of the band Kittie and their rise with the album Spit. Have a video request or a topic you'd like to see us cover? Fill out our google form! https://bit.ly/3stnXlN ----CONNECT ON SOCIAL---- TIKOK:  / rocknrolltruestory   Instagram:   / rocknrolltruestories   Facebook:   / rnrtruestories   Twitter:   / rocktruestories   Blog: www.rockandrolltruestories.com #kittie I cite my sources and they may differ than other people's accounts, so I don't guarantee the actual accuracy of my videos. These videos are for entertainment purposes only. READ OUR DISCLAIMER https://rockandrolltruestories.com/yo... Kittie, an all-female metal band from London, Ontario, formed in 1996 when teenagers Mercedes Lander and Fallon Bowman met in high school. They were soon joined by Mercedes' sister Morgan as the lead vocalist. The band spent two years honing their sound before playing their first gigs. Their big break came in early 1999 at Canadian Music Week, where they impressed Jason Wyner of NG Records. They signed a four-album deal and recorded their debut album "Spit" with producer Garth Richardson in just nine days. The album's release faced setbacks, including the departure of bassist Tanya Candler and NG Records being bought by Artemis Records. However, the buzz around Kittie saved them from being dropped. "Spit" was properly released in January 2000, with new bassist Talena Atfield. Kittie quickly gained attention for being young women in the male-dominated metal scene. They toured with Slipknot, played Ozzfest 2000, and their album went gold, largely due to the success of their single "Brackish." The band faced numerous challenges: Media focus on their age and gender, often overshadowing their music Being labeled as a novelty act Comparisons to pop acts like Britney Spears and The Spice Girls Misogyny from some audience members Pressure from their label to work with outside songwriters Kittie resisted being categorized as part of a post-riot grrrl movement, insisting they were simply part of the metal scene. They also avoided the "feminist" label, preferring to focus on equality. Their lyrics, while seemingly provocative with titles like "Spit" and "Choke," actually addressed deeper themes of relationships, abuse, prejudice, and sexism. The band members balanced recording and touring with finishing high school. "Brackish," their breakout single, was about a toxic relationship and incorporated industrial elements. It almost didn't make it onto the album due to recording difficulties. Despite mixed reviews and constant focus on their gender and age, Kittie's raw talent and aggressive sound resonated with fans. They turned down some commercial opportunities, like Calvin Klein ads, to maintain their integrity. Kittie's success in the male-dominated metal scene of the late '90s and early 2000s made them trailblazers for women in metal. Their story is one of teenage dreams turned reality, facing industry challenges, and breaking through barriers with their unique sound and perspective.