Morgan Lander of Kittie recently opened up about the band’s experience in the nu-metal scene and their current resurgence. She shared her thoughts in an interview with Kerrang!.
The frontwoman reflected on how the band’s legacy questions make her feel and their unique position as women in a male-dominated genre.
“When people ask questions about that kind of influence, I just feel old,” Lander said. “When they use words like ‘legacy’ in conjunction of our band, I feel like we’ve maybe side-stepped the greatness that could have been. But we’re trying to reclaim it now. Back then we were the lone women in a sea of nu-metal ‘dudes’.”
Despite past challenges, Lander expressed confidence about the band’s current trajectory and future plans.
“Now that we’re back, it’s going to be hard to get rid of us,” she continued. “We’re already playing the largest audiences we ever have at headlining shows and being invited to some of the biggest festivals in the world. So we’re going to ride the wave. We just want to see where in the world this all takes us. And with Kittie, things always tend to get a little out of hand…”
Lander’s comments come at a pivotal moment for the Canadian metal band. The band has experienced a remarkable resurgence after years of challenges in the industry.
The band’s comeback has been marked by significant achievements that validate Lander’s optimistic outlook. The band’s official website revealed that Kittie’s 2024 album Fire, produced by Nick Raskulinecz, marks their return after a 13-year hiatus. The album blends elements from every era of their career with renewed passion and strength in songwriting. The album showcases Morgan’s impressive vocals and demonstrates the band’s growth over their 25-year career.
This recent success builds upon a foundation of substantial achievements that underscore the band’s lasting impact on the metal scene. Industry data showed that Kittie has sold over two million albums throughout their career. This is a testament to their enduring appeal and commercial success despite the challenges they faced as women in a male-dominated genre.
The band’s resilience and influence have been recognized through major industry opportunities, including co-headlining the prestigious OzzFest. Wikipedia documented that this high-profile festival appearance demonstrated their ability to command large audiences and share stages with metal’s biggest names. This further cemented their place in the genre’s hierarchy.
Their current momentum represents more than just a comeback—it’s a reclamation of their rightful place in metal history. The combination of their impressive sales figures, major festival appearances, and the critical acclaim for Fire suggests that Kittie’s second act may indeed surpass their earlier achievements. This fulfills Lander’s vision of the “greatness that could have been.”
