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  Canadian heavy music pioneers KITTIE have announced their return to the UK and Europe. Following an incredible 2025 that saw the band perform their first shows on this side of the world in over a decade, the heavy metal queens will be bringing their fierce brand of aggression to five lucky cities across the continent for some intense and explosive shows in August. Since making their long-awaited return to the live circuit, the band have sharpened their teeth all over the world with earth-shattering headline shows and stunning performances at renowned festivals including Sick New World, Welcome To Rockville, Sonic Temple, Louder Than Life, Hellfest, Download Festival and many more. KITTIE have re-established themselves as one of metal's finest live acts, and they're set to reinforce that claim this year. Speaking on the announcement, vocalist and guitarist Morgan Lander shares: “Having the opportunity to come back to the UK and Europe for headline shows this August means every...

  Undisputed Queens of Metal KITTIE have announced headline UK and EU tour dates, taking place in June 2025 alongside their summer festival run. The highly anticipated shows will be the band's first on this side of the world in over a decade, providing fans with an opportunity to celebrate their 2022 reunion and the release of last year's critically acclaimed album Fire , their first new album in thirteen years. KITTIE used 2024 to cement their iconic status, never pulling punches whilst boldly exploring the depths of their artistry. The campaign for the new album saw the band release a string of blistering singles as they reclaimed their metal crowns; ' Eyes Wide Open ', ' We Are Shadows ', which blazed its way through the Active Rock Top 40, ' Vultures ', ' One Foot In The Grave ' and the stunning album title track ' Fire '. Upon its release in June, the record received widespread critical acclaim, with Kerrang! calling it "straigh...

  The original Queens of Metal, KITTIE have finally announced their highly-anticipated and long-awaited new studio album, Fire, due 21st June via Sumerian Records. The upcoming release is the band's first full-length in over 13 years, and to celebrate the exciting news the band also release the brand new single 'Vultures', with its accompanying music video featuring live footage of the band's main stage performance at this year's Sick New World festival in Las Vegas. Stream 'Vultures' here . Watch 'Vultures' here . Pre-order Fire here . Speaking on the new single and album announcement, vocalist and guitarist Morgan Lander comments: "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. We’ve worked incredibly hard over the past y...

  Glass-ceiling-shattering original Queens of Metal, KITTIE are thrilled to announce the release of 'We Are Shadows', a powerful follow-up to their explosive comeback single ' Eyes Wide Open ' released in February via new label home, Sumerian Records. The new track continues the band's triumphant return offering a further look into their musical evolution after a 13-year hiatus. Stream 'We Are Shadows' here . Watch 'We Are Shadows' here . 'We Are Shadows' speaks to the fading certainty in a world shrouded by looming challenges and increasing division. Both a reflection and a reckoning—a compelling narrative crafted with the band's signature intensity and a profound lyrical depth. "'We Are Shadows' is about the uncertainty of a future that we can no longer control. We have come to a critical place in life and in our world, and much like an eclipse over taking the sun, we are losing the light," KITTIE frontwoman and guit...

  In a monumental return that marks their first new music in thirteen years, glass-ceiling-shattering original Queens of Metal, KITTIE, have unveiled brand new single 'Eyes Wide Open'. The track is accompanied by a gloriously powerful, dark music video that perfectly captures the themes of the track. This significant milestone is made even more special as Kittie announce their signing with the world-renowned independent label, Sumerian Records. Stream 'Eyes Wide Open' here . Watch the music video for 'Eyes Wide Open' here . 'Eyes Wide Open' is a powerful statement from a band that has not only shaped the landscape of heavy metal but also inspired a generation of musicians to break barriers and defy expectations. Produced by Nick Raskulinecz (Foo Fighters, Rush, Alice In Chains, Korn), the single serves as a testament to KITTIE's undiminished passion and creativity, offering fans a glimpse into their evolved sound while simultaneously staying true t...

The northern lords of symphonic melodic-death metal are back! 8 years since the release of their last album "Firefight", BLACKGUARD have released “By My Hand”(featuring Morgan Lander of Kittie), the first single for their upcoming album "Storm". “This has a been a very long time coming, but we’re all elated to finally share with you our first single from 'Storm'. We have no shame in saying this album is by far our best/heaviest/fastest/bla bla bla, you’ve heard it all before, but sooner than later everyone is going to know why we feel this way. We’d like to send a huge thank you to Morgan Lander of Kittie for doing an amazing job on the chorus of this song, hopefully, she can make it out to a show or two to perform it with us.” Listen to the new single here:  Track download and album pre-order available on Bandcamp here . The band recently broke their long hiatus to announce their first show in four years on March 22nd in Toronto wi...