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The man who brought The Beatles to America, SID BERNSTEIN, calls her "A superstar." DEE SNIDER (Twisted Sister) says "She rocks!" KATHLEEN HANNA (Bikini Kill, LeTigre) says MilitiA. has "One of the best live voices I've ever heard." The French press (Radio Metal) calls her "the unlikely, yet true cross between Rob Halford and Tina Turner." Known for intense vocal prowess and stunning stage presence, MilitiA. is a powerhouse that must be witnessed to be believed.
Based in NYC, MilitiA. is the lead singer, songwriter and matriarch of edgy, orginal hard rock band +SWEAR ON YOUR LIFE+ and the frontwoman of the all-girl heavy metal sensation, JUDAS PRIESTESS- The All Girl Tribute to the Metal Gods, Judas Priest. MilitiA. is also recognized for hosting shows and VJing on FUSE, Much Music USA, MTV2 and VH1- most notably "HEAVY METAL MAKEOVER" on FUSE Music Television.
MilitiA. has performed and collaborated with a slew of talented folks, including: TAYLOR DAYNE, CYNDI LAUPER, NANCY SINATRA, SANDRA BERNHARD, CX KiDtroniK (Atari Teenage Riot, Saul Williams), RAZORLIGHT, LIVING THINGS, ANA GASTEYER (Saturday Night Live) and is part of the BLACK ROCK COALITION, formed by rock legends, LIVING COLOUR. M is the leading lady vocalist of DEE SNIDER's (Twisted Sister) heavy metal orchestra VAN HELSING'S CURSE, has toured Europe in Jesus Christ Superstar and originated the role of "Vita" in the new rock opera, CHIX 6.
MilitiA. runs MILITIOUS PRODUCTIONS- where she plans, produces, promotes and hosts concerts and special events in NYC, including: THE GITS MOVIE NYC Premiere Party and Lighter Vigil for The Gits fallen frontwoman, Mia Zapata; RRRRIOT! The Riot Grrrl Tribute show, (B)ANGER- a nite of hard rock and heavy metal, ANARCHISTS OF COLOUR- an hommage to brown skinned rock and rollers, and many more.
As a model, MilitiA. has appeared in several calendars, promos and ads for top hair product companies, makeup brands and various clothing lines, such as: Manic Panic, Paul Mitchell, Shiseido Cosmetics, Urban Decay, 1Aeon and Stella Zotis (Project Runway) Custom Rock Regalia.
MilitiA. is featured in Black Rock Vol. 1 by Earl Douglas Jr. and also in the upcoming books: Not Bad For For A Girl Pt. 2 by Dr. Lisa and "What Are You Doing Here? Black Women in Metal, Hardcore and Punk" by Laina Dawes. Her song "Heavyhead" is featured on THE BLACK ROCK COALITION's digital compilation album: "Rock 'n' Roll Reparations, Vol #2. MilitiA. performed the song live at the 7th Annual OUTMUSIC Awards in honor of Melissa Etheridge's Lifetime Achievement Award. In recent news: MilitiA. has hosted several live events in NYC, including the AFROPUNK 2011 CMJ Festival.
