Welcome to the METAL PIT'S METAL MAIDEN OF THE MONTH section. This is where we will feature each month a Metal Maiden that is either a fan of METAL or in a METAL band. We will find out how they got into METAL and why they are METAL fans. For previous Metal Maiden's of the Month see the bottom of this page. Or just click in the drop down box and click on  Previous Metal Maidens.


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          Our Metal Maiden of the Month for May is the lead vocalist for thrash metal band DECADENCE. Hailing from Sweden she is a true METAL MAIDEN. 

  

NAME:   Kitty "Metallic Kitty" Saric
HOME:   Stockholm, Sweden
AGE:        20
 MY SPACE PAGE:         www.myspace.com/metallickitty
EMAIL:       kitty@decadence.se
     

                                                           





THE METAL PIT:  Why do you listen to Heavy Metal?     I don’t only see Metal as music – it’s a lifestyle. Metal is my life and everything evolves around it. It’s the music I listen to, the clothes I wear, the long hair I saved, the opinions I express, the decisions I make, the band I have, the dreams I have, the goals that I want to reach and the person I am. 


THE METAL PIT:  How or what got you into listening to Heavy Metal?   I started off as a 12 year old to listen to Metallica which became my guide into the world of Metal. I believe that since Thrash was the first thing I started listening to, it remained closest to my heart from then and on. I find so much inspiration, being an artist, in this type of music. I’m influenced by it when writing riffs as well as developing and experimenting with my vocals. Listening to Thrash, naturally, made me move further into Death Metal but Thrash has always remained my favorite. It’s filled with emotions, energy and lyrics stating strong opinions which I find most inspiring. To mention some more inspiring bands that came after Metallica I could say: Kreator, Testament, Destruction, Slayer, Pantera, Annihilator, Megadeth, Tankard, Exodus and the like. I find both vocal and instrumental inspiration in acts such as mentioned above which constantly makes me what to express myself in my band Decadence.






THE METAL PIT:  Your top 5 Metal bands?          

1. Metallica
2. Death
3. Vader
4. Kreator
5. Testament
 


THE METAL PIT:  Favourite concert you have ever seen?  That must’ve been when I saw Metallica live the first time. It was in Oslo/Norway and the feeling was indescribable. Seeing the band that you’ve listened to practically each day of your life live on stage, performing the songs you love and know by heart, well – that was amazing.



THE METAL PIT: What is the best thing about going to a Metal Concert?       I feel that is the time when music literally comes alive. I believe that the live experience of a band always is much more special than being heard on an album. It’s great when a band can connect with the fans and express their music on stage.
THE METAL PIT:  Outside of Metal what is most important to you?         There is no life outside of Metal. 





THE METAL PIT:  What was the first metal concert you saw?       That was actually In Flames live in Stockholm, Sweden.



THE METAL PIT:  What are your thoughts on females in Heavy Metal? Well, I think it’s great. Female Metal fans seem to have been more of the ordinary than females in Metal music, but that is definitely on the way to change. 




THE METAL PIT: What is the Metal Scene like in Sweden? At the moment, at least in Stockholm, it doesn't seem so strong unfortunately. Many clubs have closed down due to lack of support which is shame. The only shows that are supported are the bigger shows with famous bands, but not the Underground scene. The Underground bands are coming in flows but the clubs are disappearing and this is turning to be a big problem for the local scene. There are so many great bands out there and many of them never get the chance to show themselves which is really a shame.



THE METAL PIT:  Since your a singer in a metal band what do you feel gave you the most inspiration to be a singer, the listening to music on albums or the live concert experience?     Both things that you mentioned are true inspirations but the most inspiration is definitely being on stage. That is the greatest feeling ever.


THE METAL PIT:  Thank for you being the  Metal Maiden of the Month for April in  the METAL PIT..........do you have any closing thoughts to share with METAL PIT viewers?
              Thank you for your great support and thanks to all the readers! My closing words will be: if there’s a will, there’s a way. Horns up high from Metallic Kitty of Decadence!



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If you want to be a METAL MAIDEN of the MONTH, please send me a EMAIL with a picture or pictures and a brief bio on why you think you should be a Metal Maiden, or if you have a website or myspace page let me know and I will take a look.