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                                                               Interview with Metallic Kitty of Decadence

   DECADENCE a up and coming band in the style of Thrash Metal with some melodic death metal stylings mixed in. Lead singer, band founder and manager METALLIC KITTY answered some quetions for THE METAL PIT. With 3 full length albums and one demo this is a band to watch out for. Make sure you check them out as they will surprise you as they did me!


       THE METAL PIT:        What is the moment or album or performer that made you want to sing in a Metal Band??

     METALLIC KITTY:        It was my fascination with the band Metallica, and especially James Hetfield as a guitarist/singer/song writer that got me into guitar playing at first, and later singing. 



          THE METAL PIT:      Decadence has had a few lineup changes in the short time you have been a band. Do you feel the band is set now for the future?          

        METALLIC KITTY:      I definitely feel that yes. Our present line-up is stronger than it has ever been before and we’re all best friends and growing together.



               THE METAL PIT:      On your profile on your website, one of your dislikes is being compared to Angela Gossow. Why is that a dislike for you?

 
Photo by Soile Siirtola

           METALLIC KITTY:       First of all I want to make clear that this statement has nothing to do with a dislike of Angela Gossow herself. I strongly and deeply respect her work and accomplishments and seeing it from that point it is an honor to be put by her side. But, that is also a reason why I want to be respected for my work and accomplishments as well. I’m not her (if that’s a good or a bad thing is for others to decide). Me and Angela sing in bands with different genres of Metal, we have different vocal styles and the biggest thing we have in common when it comes to this is that we are both female. My point is that it’s better to discover than to compare because if you compare, you usually miss out on much more things.




                THE METAL PIT:       What would some one expect from a live Decadence show?

             METALLIC KITTY:        Decadence has always been seen as a live band. This is when our music literally comes alive so if I would present Decadence to someone new to us, a live show would definitely be the place to do it. We love being crazy on stage, headbanging, connecting with the fans and simply have a good time with what we love doing the most.




               THE METAL PIT:        What are your favorite Decadence songs to play live?

            METALLIC KITTY:        That’s a hard question! At the moment I’d say it is Corrosion, Claustrophobia and Red because of all the places of headbanging and moshing!




            THE METAL PIT:        What is happening in the world of Decadence currently?

          METALLIC KITTY:          We are currently planning new shows/tours and working on a new album and a music video. 




           THE METAL PIT:          What other metal bands would you love to have the chance to play with?

                                                                                                                                                Photo by Michael Johansson

       METALLIC KITTY:            I’d say all of the bands that are in my influence list! Some of which are Metallica, Vader, Death (now that would be hard…), Kreator, Testament and so on! 




            THE METAL PIT:           What is the writing process for Decadence?   

         METALLIC KITTY:           Me and Kenneth Lantz (lead guitar) are the main song writers in Decadence. We sit down with the guitars and begin to tab our work and by time we add riffs that Joakim Antman (bass) and Erik Röjås (drums) write meanwhile we do this. When the tab is done we enter the rehearsal place and play it from beginning to end. I hold the credits for the lyrics.




             THE METAL PIT:           Where do you get your inspiration for your lyrics?

           METALLIC KITTY:            The lyrics are words I have written down at different occasions in my life. I have a whole bunch of them just waiting to be placed on a fitting musical piece. The lyrics have already been written and are adapted and placed on the music where it fits the theme.




              THE METAL PIT:            How long have you been growing your hair? 

           METALLIC KITTY:            Not that long actually, three years ago it was about shoulder length and now it’s about a meter. I have this in my family, both my grandma and mom have even longer than me!

Photo by Soile Siirtola
             THE METAL PIT:            Do you feel the internet is a help towards bands today or does it hurt?

           METALLIC KITTY:            I think the Internet is an excellent resource. For us, it has been a huge help to reach out to more people, find contacts all over and simply spreading the word.




             THE METAL PIT:            What is your thought on the state of Heavy Metal today?

           METALLIC KITTY:            With Heavy Metal, I assume you mean the Metal scene itself, not the genre Heavy Metal. If so, it’s hard to make a clear conclusion out of the modern Metal scene. Scandinavian Metal seems to be dominating but there’s also a big wave of NWOAHM and Nu Metal/MTV Metal. Personally, I’d be much more satisfied if old Bay Area Thrash Metal was brought back to life instead of being overshadowed by other dominating genres. There seems to be only old bands left in the Thrash industry and it’s rare to see a newcomer playing in the same spirit which is a shame. I also like the underground much more than mainstream Metal because such bands that don’t get the chance to reach out in the dominating Swedish Death, MTV Metal, etc. scene usually have a lot to give and also a burning passion that mainstream Metal often lacks.


              THE METAL PIT:            What do you see and hope for in the future of Decadence?

           METALLIC KITTY:            Many tours and much more albums for a start!

              THE METAL PIT:            Thanks so much for doing this interview with THE METAL PIT. Do have any closing                                                                   comments to THE METAL PIT readers?  

           METALLIC KITTY:            Thank you, and the readers, for your shown support to Decadence. My final words here will be the phrase that I so often say: If there's a will, there's a way! Horns up from Metallic Kitty of Decadence.



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Interviewed by Blake.............March. 2007.