Kittie have unveiled “Eyes Wide Open,” the first new song from the Canadian metal band in 13 years.
Last week, Kittie founder Morgan Lander announced the band’s new non-alcoholic beer collaboration with Australia’s We Are PIGS. Little did we know, Kittie also had a single drop looming — the first new music from the band since 2011’s I’ve Failed You.
After premiering on SiriusXM’s Liquid Metal station on Tuesday (February 13th), “Eyes Wide Open” is now available on streaming platforms and as a music video (watch below). The Nick Raskulinecz-produced track is a crushing return to form. Tight groove-metal riffs backing Lander’s domineering howls, recalling Vulgar Display-era Pantera with its combination of riffage and attitude.
“Our first new material in 13 years, ‘Eyes Wide Open’ is a vision quest for truth,” commented Lander in a press release. “It is a torch lit in the darkness of ignorance to reveal one’s true motives. ‘Eyes Wide Open’ is a lesson in trust, betrayal, and ultimately the ability to see behind the curtain to reveal all. It was one of the first songs we wrote, coming together again after a long time away from creating, and I think you can really hear the fires reigniting in this track.”
Kittie have also inked a fresh recording deal with Sumerian Records, which is releasing the new single and the band’s upcoming material.
“Sometimes, incredible opportunities present themselves in surprising ways,” Lander said. “Just a few years ago we could have never imagined we would be getting ready to release new music as Kittie. We’ve been given what feels like a second life and are grateful to Ash and the Sumerian family for believing in us.”
Following their heyday in the 2000s, which saw the release of the acclaimed albums Spit (2000) and Oracle (2001), Kittie would go on hiatus after 2013, playing a single Canadian date in 2017 before re-emerging for select shows in 2022.
Kittie played the inaugural Sick New World festival last year and will be back at the Las Vegas event this year on April 27th. They’re also slated to perform at Welcome to Rockville on May 10th and Sonic Temple on May 18th.
Watch the video for “Eyes Wide Open” below.
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