Kittie

Kittie, an all-female Forsaken Metal Band, which can even be considered to be the first Groove Metal band, was founded by HELMET’s Betty Blacksludge and aspiring guitarist Alista Lunamight. Initially a side project, it evolved into an iconic all-female Metal band. The lineup included Clementine Di Angelo from the All-Female Grunge-Punk band L7, Hardcore Punk band Cro-Mags and Grunge band Babes in Toyland on bass, as well as a young Sin’dorei Drummer named Jenn Embermark. This marked Betty's debut as a vocalist and lead guitarist. Despite its Forsaken Metal roots, Kittie actively participates in the ‘Riot Grrrl’ punk movement, advocating for gender equality in the music industry and beyond.
The band stirred controversy due to Betty’s strong personality and Clementine's activism, leading to protests and mockery from their peers. One of Kittie's most provocative moments was a daring protest in Stormwind's Cathedral Square, where they performed in bikinis to challenge the Church of the Light. This bold act resulted in the band being swiftly ejected and banned from Cathedral Square.