KITTIE will release “Oracle XXV”, a re-recorded 25th-anniversary edition of songs from the Canadian band’s second album, on 13 November 2026. The original “Oracle” came out on 12 November 2001 through Artemis Records. Fans can text “Oracle XXV” to 858-757-8619 to unlock a preview of the “Mouthful Of Poison XXV” music video.
A three-piece recorded “Oracle”
KITTIE recorded “Oracle” between July and August 2001 at EMAC Recording Studios with producer Garth Richardson. The sessions followed the departure of co-founding guitarist and vocalist Fallon Bowman, with touring guitarist Jeff Phillips taking her place. The album was the only KITTIE release to feature bassist Talena Atfield, who left four months after its release, and it entered the US Billboard 200 at number 57 after selling 33,000 copies in its first week.
The anniversary release follows KITTIE’s first full North American headline tour in more than 10 years. The 16-date “Legacy Of Fire Tour: 30 Years Of Kittie” celebrated the band’s formation in 1996, with support from KINGDOM OF GIANTS and GORE. Bassist Ivana “Ivy” Jenkins missed the shows because of a family commitment, while Rachel Gonzales of NEON KNIGHTS filled in after previously performing with KITTIE on the ShipRocked cruise in February.
Morgan Lander has led the guitars and vocals
Morgan Lander plays guitar and sings in KITTIE, and has remained one of the band’s two constant members alongside her sister, drummer Mercedes Lander. She also performs with Karkaos. KITTIE formed in London, Ontario, in 1996 and released its debut album, “Spit”, in 1999.
Mercedes Lander keeps the drums moving
Mercedes Lander plays drums in KITTIE and is the band’s other founding constant. She also performs with The White Swan. Following the band’s hiatus after 2013, KITTIE reunited in 2022 and released the comeback album “Fire” in 2024, followed by the “Spit XXV” anniversary EP in 2025.
The upcoming “Oracle XXV” continues KITTIE’s return to older material after the band’s recent new releases. “Fire” reached number 13 on the UK Rock & Metal Albums chart and number 20 on Billboard’s Top Album Sales chart, while “We Are Shadows” became the group’s highest-charting song on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay chart, reaching number 20.
