KITTIE: The RISE, FALL & RISE AGAIN Of The Band Behind 'Brackish'

[@rnrtruestories]

What other topics do you want me to do?

[@osirus2246]

Fucking wearwolf asso

[@christyler6234]

Canadian band The End

[@darcytucker416]

Korn , Sum 41

[@gasNmudtv]

Arise and ruin!!!

[@Jason_Maier]

1. The fight between Don Felder & Glenn Frey that led to the breakup of The Eagles in 1980 2. Clem Burke from Blondie doing a short (2 shows) stint as 'Elvis Ramone' in 1987.

[@The_R-n-I_Guy]

Kittie put out their own full documentary awhile back. It's over an hour long if I remember correctly. Definitely worth watching

[@johanjotun1647]

The drummer got an artist series on Drumeo, that has to be career highlight,

[@youareawesome5236]

Cool, will check it out. Thanks

[@hitleractually8180]

The doc is low budget, but good. My wife isn't a metal head, whatsoever, but even she enjoyed learning more about the band.

[@Red_Blxxd]

What’s it called btw?

[@dchavez1528]

It was on Amazon I think. I thought it was good

[@SPac316]

I love Kittie, these ladies rock! I heard Brackish on MTV for the first time in early 2000s and I was blown away.

[@marsoblivi0n945]

🙄🤮

@@marsoblivi0n945you must like nickleback

[@FXIIBeaver]

Dave Mira’s BMX in 2000 on the PlayStation.

[@bodazaphfa]

Nickelback was the best band ever. Better than Linkin Park and their riffs were better than Hendrix.

[@prilljazzatlanta5070]

Was never a fan but I remember Brackish and really liked Charlotte

[@confessorsedai]

It’s funny that the resurgence of nu-metal got so many people to first hear Kittie or become a fan again, when Spit was really the only album of theirs that can fit in that category. Their last 2 albums, In the Black & I’ve Failed You, were much more of a melodic thrash metal sound with elements of death, doom/sludge, alternative, and just a darker rock/metal vibe overall. I am super thankful though because these ladies deserve all this recognition and more!

[@H3LLE]

Oracle is in the same vein, death/doom/sludge/alternative/groove, their best album to date (and the only decent artwork)

[@TimmyTickle]

What do you make of Fire?

[@confessorsedai]

@@TimmyTickle I personally love it! Everything from the heavy hitters like “I Still Wear This Crown”, “Vultures”, & “Grime” to “Falter”, “One Foot in the Grave”, and “Are You Entertained?”. It’s a damn great groove metal album with elements of this and that. This and Opeth’s new album are my releases of ‘24!

[@andyb1653]

This band deserved so much better. Thrilled they're making a comeback!

[@honeybee4316]

I always loved Kittie. My band opened for them in Detroit & I became a fan after that.

[@jakeziegler6503]

I saw them back in 06. The whole band came out for a meet and greet before the show. They all signed the sleeve of my battle jacket and Trish signed one of my guitar picks that I still have. R.I.P. ❤

[@violentdavillain3430]

😢😢

[@fatal-vice8145]

Damn,didn't expect this. I remember seeing them in a small club with Slipknot. God....thats been over 20 years...

[@gasNmudtv]

The drink??? With the band dope???

[@fatal-vice8145]

@@gasNmudtv Ziggy's in Winston Salem in NC. I'd love to see Dope,never seen to have the chance. I hated I missed them with Static-x in Charlotte back in February.

[@txmetalhead82xk]

Saw them at Ozzfest and they endured heavy criticism and sexual harassment. Sad to hear. They did pretty well. They made it, though. Happy they remained determined as ever. They are trailblazers in Nu Metal.

[@charmingsoul]

Omg slipknot was always a good concert. I remember seeing them, ICP, coal chamber, 311 and blink 182 all in one year. We had the best music growing up I swear, fantastic memories ❤ plus tickets were like 40 bucks max lol

[@rogueprince1341]

I was stoked to see that their back at it playing again. I saw them when I was in high school, and it was an awesome show.

[@marsoblivi0n945]

🙄🤮

[@Weareconnected167]

So proud of these girls. Mercedes and Morgan are back. I wish them all the luck

[@marsoblivi0n945]

🙄🤮 Kittie Was just as cringe if not more so than Brittany KookieMonster Spears. Pure crap. Only girls that ever created a band that wasn’t cringe and overrated was L7 & Poison ivy of the cramps. I never thought it’s because they’re young. Even at the time they hit I was 14. They got criticized because they were arrogant cringe and sucked. Only posers liked these bands that are getting resurrected. Which makes sense because this generation the masses at least love talentless hacks. The more cringe the better. The more obtuse and try hard and fake edgy the better. People can’t digest true music of any genre anymore. It takes brainpower they just don’t have. Limited bandwidth and we all suffer. This is also painfully obvious with mainstream TV & Movies as well. It’s always been that way.

[@DukesMusic84]

Nostalgia is a powerful drug, looks like it brought Kittie back from the dead. I remember them, bands from the 2000s are a hot commodity on the road now.

[@Theshark15z]

It's because music right now has become very generic and bland. Most bands I can tell have had their songs half written by the producers.

[@DukesMusic84]

@@Theshark15z FACTS

[@michaelhaydenbell]

"I remember them". Yep me too. Lol what?

[@randall517]

It also doesn't hurt that their new album and singles a pretty heavy and good. Glad to see them doing things.

[@whitedogblues09]

I named one of my Cats "Fallon" after the guitarist when I was a kid.

[@dash-x]

They were my first concert! I was about 13 and soo excited to see them. I have such fond memories of that show to this day. ✨🫶🏻✨😹

[@jeffreymercado2082]

I saw them open for Slipknot back in 2000. One of the craziest shows I'd ever been to.

[@rockerchris82]

I saw them open in 1999 with Mr. Bunghole, Sevendust and Slipknot back in 99

[@poindextertunes]

“Chicks with Picks” is a brilliant headline 😂

[@rnrtruestories]

haha yeah, had to include that picture.

[@crisis0nfire]

all the kittie love i’ve seen lately makes my heart very happy ❤ so glad they are back with new music. been a fan for almost 24 (!) years, i need to see them live soon!! thank you for the awesome video 🔥

[@stevetrent4638]

Hell yeah 🤘🏼the new single is awesome, love seeing older bands make proper comebacks

[@raipier]

Remember when CDs used to have music videos on them. Sometimes it was the only way to view them.

[@caiusmadison2996]

This, amd graphic players where the best for that reason.

[@weirdLEXbutok]

yea i had flyleaf’s CD/Video disk pack … it was a game changer

[@EdwardVGrimm]

Deftones White Pony (IDK if it was a special edition), but I remember loading it in the computer and WinAmp popped up asking if I wanted to watch Back to School or Change. It was awesome.

[@LaJuera25]

Yeah I’m that old too 😂

[@fontcaicoya5686]

I haven't watched the video yet, but I just saw Kittie live three days ago at Welcome to Rockville and hooooooooly shit they brought the fucking pain. So amazing. Morgan sounds absolutely incredible. My childhood dream finally came true. And everyone freaked out during Brackish and Charlotte.

[@RisingTideSoundWorks]

Just saw them yesterday at Rockville. Better than ever.

[@jimbishop6720]

I remember hearing Kittie in my buddy's car in the 90s. Then I saw them three different times in the 2000s-10s. They put on such an amazing show. Glad to see they're getting love again.

[@danbauer3669]

Kittie is great! I've got those first 2 albums and saw them in 2000. Excited to get a copy of the new album! Those new songs are real bangers!

[@Jason_Maier]

I don't know how Morgan doesn't blow out her vocal chords with that screaming. Glad they back

[@wilburwhateley4626]

I'm glad to see them back and their new stuff has been really good.

[@Jesuscrisis]

Been a fan since 1999 so glad to see them back

[@dethkrum13]

I was the only dude in HS that wore a kittie shirt. Fucking badass Grrs🤘🏾

[@stroberdolb9183]

Are you still gay?

[@billdagrasshawking]

I resemble this remark…..I was one of like five metal heads in my school, I took shit for it until grade 11-12 when nü metal became popular an suddenly everyone wanted to borrow my cds……it left me very bitter about all the “posers” I was surrounded by 😂 I was an edge lord before hipsters were a thing😅

[@kevinness9341]

I too was the only guy that wore a Kittie shirt; hell I was the only person at my school period with a Kittie shirt.

[@harveylong5878]

the OG Kittie lineup needs to get back together. Kittie at the Electric Factory in Philly was one of their best shows Ive been to.

[@jasonmaloney7352]

I saw them in 99 with a then upcoming band known as Slipknot…600 hundred person club packed in 1100 was insane

[@kevinpatrick8788]

Their new album is strong . Will be seeing them when they tour . 🤟🇨🇦🤟

[@yugotime1598]

Saw them in 2000 at Ozzfest in Kansas City. The second stage was in a gravel parking lot.

[@confessorsedai]

One of the most underrated and evolved bands in the metal industry. Comparing Spit to their newest album Fire is literally like night and day. So glad people are rediscovering them and that they’re getting the attention they deserve!

[@rinehardt6837]

Never will forget first hearing brackish great song. Remember having free tickets to see them at House of blues in South Carolina was on my way to The Show and my car broke down so yeah. Hoping to see them one day great band way way way underrated.😊😊😊😊

[@matthewfarmer1134]

THANK YOU FOR THIS!!!! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤

[@rnrtruestories]

No problem!!

[@whosdatgirl15]

What I’ve Always Wanted is still my absolute favorite song!!! Over 20 years later!!

[@kateruckus]

RIP Call The Office. Such a great venue!

[@gasNmudtv]

Near the end it was shit tho. Security got stupid and had zero respect unlike b4 in the early days

[@kateruckus]

@@gasNmudtv Such a bummer when that happens at places that were previously awesome.

[@Lol_Pig]

This is one band I never got into, but glad they found their audience! Love the channel, man!

[@rnrtruestories]

Thanks

[@133Nomad]

I had their Spit In Your Eye home VHS back in 2000/2001. Great home video.

[@schmidington]

I first read about them in Rolling Stone and was intrigued and looking for something different. I picked up Spit and fell in love with the group. I've listened to their albums all these years and am so excited about the new material. Thank you for this history of the band.

[@tenebrousoul9368]

This was my brother's favorite band. Rip Bucky

[@Jesuscrisis]

What happen to bucky

[@tenebrousoul9368]

@@Jesuscrisis brain cancer

[@deftones8717]

Always had a crush on Fallon (the black chick with the red hair) lol Kittie was a great band!

[@2120musiclover]

So glad they are back! They were everything in high school! And I got my ticket for their NYC show!

[@stogiewulf4999]

\m/ Kittie melts faces!!!! Fuck yeah! Wore out my copy of Spit back in the day.

[@bls13thmember]

I always liked this band! They kicked ass at Ozzfest and they were only like 16-18 years old at the time. I was surprised to be older than them and they were Real heavy. 🤘🏼

[@StandWatie1862]

Ozzfest 99

[@bls13thmember]

@@StandWatie1862 2000. And Mercedes came out for Disturbs set to background vocal on stupify I believe. Or at least they did that at the Pittsburgh show.

[@StandWatie1862]

@@bls13thmember meant to spell out ozzfest 99 was lit. Slipknot was on the side stage

[@twotrackjack2260]

I have been a big fan of Kittie since first hearing them on the radio back in '99. The new album is well named as the first singles have indeed been Straight Fire 🔥 🤘🔥🤘🔥🤘🔥

[@anyal1987]

Thank you for doing this! Andspeaking of Silverchair, you should do a vide on Silverchair!

[@Ortiz8094]

Morgan's vocals are beautiful , and Fallon can really sing too ❤️

[@ObsidianBlaze9]

I got to see them live during the In The Black tour on October 10th 2009 at Flytrap music Hall in Tulsa, OK. I ended up moshing with the singer of the opening band which was Soil then I got all of Kitties autographs on my ticket stub.

[@BNA_Est.1988]

Kittie walked so other women of heavy music could run. ♥️♥️♥️♥️💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@peachykellz]

Im glad this popped up in my recommendations today! I love kittie! Ive been jamming to kittie since 2005. Mercedes is one of the best drummers, male or female, in the metal scene. She gets to blastin'! I saw them for my first time ever at Rockville in daytona this year. Super fuckin dope.

[@OneOfThePetes]

I remember seeing Kittie in Liverpool, at the Krazyhouse... waaaaay back on their first UK tour. Glad to see them back up and rocking again! Best wishes, Me x

[@MiSambra]

I remember my first time hearing "Brakish" and being completely blown away by the insane amount of energy these ladies had. It's always been one of my favorite metal tunes.

[@Garbagepai1Kid]

Great short doc on a truely great band. I can't wait to see them in July

[@JonathanHarrisAOD]

I've been a fan obsessed with Kittie since I was young and they were beginning, so excited they're back around doing their thing 🤘👊💯🤘

[@7JCDiva]

I love Kittie...they were one of my favorites...I still listen to them

[@VIGLounge]

The first time I heard Kittie was on a show that aired on YTV back in 2000/2001 called Chart Attack, and saw the video for Charlotte. I also have to shout out the excellent documentary on Kittie, called Origins and Evolutions.

[@Censored4UViaGoogle]

Charlotte slaps. Credit where credit is due Kittie kicks some 🍑

[@ONEFUNFONE]

I remember the first time I saw brackish on MTV and was completely blown away since then kitties has always been on my Playlist and finally got to see them live touring with coolio and icp back around 2010 and they didn't disappoint. They have that tight live set and were very active with the audience, big kudos for that experience and would love to see then again.

[@user-x4u6l]

I loved Spit when it came out. Totally lost sight of the band afterwards, so thanks for update :)

[@Andrus6262]

From 2000!!! I love Kittie!!🤘🤘🤘

[@mightymicroworlds4566]

I met Mercedes lander at a small gig in Newmarket Ontario once haha her other band White Swan was playing haha her parents were there too haha she was so nice!!!!

[@dustincollins8489]

I've loved Kittie since I was 15! They are still amazing!

[@tvidst]

Canada has been bringing the heat to rock/metal

[@treystewart731]

They were touring with Slipknot and Sevendust while still in high school? Jesus. Makes me feel like I'm not doing much with my life, lol. 😅

[@chriswolfe3988]

Brackish was the first song i heard by these wonderful lasses. but paperdoll was easily my fave

[@vikingodin1986]

They were a banging band for me in the old days...excellent video

[@rnrtruestories]

Thanks

[@kolaiktomi]

I've got an autographed ticked from a RockFest in Sandstone Amphitheater near Kansas City from 2003 or 2004 or sometime. Jeff was playing. Morgan was clearly over everything and Mercedes had all the energy. I remember Morgan's thick purple glasses and white tank top and how awkward it was when I thanked them for everything and sticking together with a hug because it was so fucking hot out. I want to send the Lander sisters that ticket. The show was amazing. Every time I had to share a stage with Static X, Ministry, all these bands, I remembered the professionalism Kitty had way back in the late 90s and early 2000s. They were early, efficient with sound checks. I had a crush on Morgan, but no way. I'm too nerdy.

[@MrBownze]

Kittie is back, and they rock. Eyes Wide Open is killer. KILLER!

[@alexd1685]

I had such a massive crush on all 4 of them when I was in high school.

[@DesolateSpace594]

I'm glad they are back making music!!

[@dlo111]

I loved this band, they were great.

[@charleshammel8541]

Thank God for muchmusic in that Era. They hadn't gone musicless yet

[@txmetalhead82xk]

Uranium ❤️

[@Burningwitch616]

Great to see them getting the respect they finally deserve such a sick band

[@rhinox0110]

These MetalChicks are AWESOME, they ROCK!! I met them years ago when they were on tour and they were all cool and they seemed like they loved playing to the crowds, at least that was the impression I got and their attitude was infectious just so awesome I'm glad to see them still out here making music...

[@cerealkiller9437]

Thanks for doing a video about my favorite band it's about time they get some recognition 🤘❤

[@visisydandthevoid]

Loved them from the beginning. 💜

[@RayvonAwesome]

The new album is tremendous, so glad they're back

[@normandknowlesdmd]

I saw Kittie last weekend at Welcome to Rockville. They.were.SICK!!! Great show and they def held it down. Never heard them before but I’m glad I saw them.

[@crystalmclaughlin894]

Happy kitty made a come back so full of talent

[@yvettevitacaponigro]

Thank you for the post! 👍🏻✌🏼😊

[@xwalkerx27x]

Kittie walked so other bands like IWABO, BabyMetal and Spiritbomb could run.

[@Hypn0s2]

Kitty was and is awesome. I now have "Spit" in my head. I love that they are back! I was thinking there was more internal drama that I missed. Nope. Just press that I didn't read. I just enjoyed and still enjoy the music...

[@miahthorpatrick1013]

I go way back with Kittie! Seen them live in 2002. Been a fan for over 2 decades. Glad they are getting back together!

[@tomjohnson4922]

Woohoo! I have been a huge fan of them since the first album and acrtually saw them live for it. I am so looking forward to the new one next month and I'm really hoping they do more than just the six shows.

[@donnieshaw5677]

I love you videos I feel like I always learn a little bit. Every time I watch one about a favor band but you asked for a suggestion,, and I thought this would be a good one. Ace, Fraley.

[@DWINC]

Silverchair…..one of the most underrated bands ever. Love Kittie, only seen them once. Silverchair….10 times ❤

[@JPPW1982]

I was a Freshman in highschool when they hit the airwaves. They were such a breath of fresh air.

[@jcsolomon6470]

Morgan,Take Care of Your Voice,So That You Can Allways Rock It Out!Take care,on Tour,and Life Ladies!

[@reyrey623az]

Another rad video RNRTS thank you for the blast from the past memory bro Saw Kittie at Ozzfest 00 here in Phoenix, AZ.🤘

[@chelseabangs9657]

This will be the only tour I won’t be able to go to 😒. One of my favorite bands of all time.

[@SithLordAnakin]

I have not heard the song in 20 yrs and seeing the words Brackish i was like that sounds familier... went to the song and instantly the lyrics came out my mouth and the beats. Its amazing how the brain works it was like pulling in an old hard drive and finding all you old MP3s you downloaded from Napster and Morphous... cuz yes you all know ya did too at this time.

[@makaveli1969]

That's awesome glad they're making a comeback remember seeing them on ozzfest when they were like 14 and def not a gimmick KITTIE has been dope since their first album and they should be way bigger than they are but atleast their true to their craft!🤘🏼

[@Johnclark300]

They have been my favorite metal band,when I first heard about them in 2000,I instantly fell in love with them, The first metal song I heard when I was 5 years old was Master of puppets from Metallica, I was raised on Metallica, Kittie took metal to a whole new level, and I was instantly blown away, I was completely amazed on how 4 girls took on the music industry and dominated the Metal scene.

[@Lady.Luthien]

They used to play in my town quite a bit and I never got the chance to see them live. Hopefully now I will finally get the opportunity!

[@xtaz666]

I loved kittie for their album oracle, this album was and is so good

[@innavoiglopez]

Got their album brackish when I was in college. Dope band. Badass.

[@derekshropshire2513]

Just saw them at Rockville. They were great even though whoever was in the sound booth kept having the volume fade in and out but Kittie was awesome. Glad to hear they have a new album coming out too.

[@briteness]

I bought their first album in what feels like another lifetime. They long ago faded from my radar. Surprising to hear that they still exist.

[@guiramos3733]

Would love to watch a video from you about the band Remy Zero 🙂 thanks for such great work

[@rnrtruestories]

Thank you!

[@creativezotu5625]

When Kitty was touring for their first album I saw them with Slipknot and a few other bands at the Palladium in Hollywood. It was a great show and I would see them again.

[@Sisren86]

My first real exposure to Kittie was their Until The End album (loved it), same year as I graduated. Never really followed them but I just listened to their new album and its some good stuff.

[@zer0_dr0p]

As a local in the Toronto scene during the time that Kittie was starting out, there were several reasons that they never won over or were welcomed in the scene. When they started to do shows in T.O, they came in with the expectation that they were huge stars already, then they didn't want to put in the work promoting themselves, unlike local bands Neva and Twinfold, for example. Then when they got treated this way because of their attitude, they trashed the heavy/hard music scene in Toronto in multiple media outlets (can't remember which ones of the top of my head). As a result of this, they got booed off the stage 5 songs into their opening set for Fear Factory in 2001.

[@horror-core]

Maybe so. But gaw damn look at em now! Blowing away the old and new crowds and sounding better than ever.

[@billchief397]

Charlotte so epic and love that piece. Happy for them