Kill Matilda

Kill Matilda
Origin Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Genres Rock, Metal
Years active 2007 (2007)–present
Website killmatilda.com
Members Dusty Exner
Mykel Exner
Past members Marlene Loud, Pynner, Nate Pole, Geo Costello, Kyla Rockingham, Marla McQueen, Dave Roberts, Mitchell Schols

Kill Matilda is a Canadian female-fronted, four-piece rock/punk/metal musical group formed in 2009 in Vancouver, British Columbia.[1][2] The group was recognized for its unique, loud and energetic live stage performances[3] and an ability to engage with fans during live shows. The band has established themselves through their use of horror punk imagery and zombie-related themes[3]

Kill Matilda is fronted by Dusty Exner. Exner's singing and screaming were noted in reviews and her personality was described as "enchanting",[4] akin to a "punky snarl",[5] and "like Joan Jett on steroids".[1]

Exner, originally of Burns Lake and Prince George,[2] is also noted for extreme stage behaviour (sporadic),[1] a love of beer (the singer is reported to have offered beer to fans prior to Kill Matilda shows),[3][6] and a frequent use of profanity during live shows.[5]

Band History

Early Years (2006-2008)

Exner moved from her hometown of Prince George to Vancouver in 2005 and formed an all-girl project featuring Marlene Lau on guitar, Kyla Rockingham on drums, and Marla McQueen on bass. The lineup went through several changes until Exner's boyfriend at the time, Mykel Exner, became the full-time bass player.

Self-Titled EP & Early Touring

The band replaced drummer Nate Pole with Marcus Luk and officially released their first self-titled EP and music video for the single "She's A Killer" in 2009. The band embarked on their first western Canadian tour in mid-2009. In 2010 the band relocated to Montreal. "She's A Killer" was entered into light rotation on the MuchLoud channel.[7]

Personal life

Exner is married to Kill Matilda’s bass player, Mykel Exner, who is also noted for his "exaggerated mannerisms" and boisterous personality on-stage.[5] Exner is also a published writer who has had opinion pieces and poems featured in print and online blogs such as Addicted Magazine [8]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Amery, Richard, "Kill Matilda Bring Female-Powered Rock" L.A. Beat, 5 September 2010
  2. 1 2 Peebles, Frank. "From Burns Lake With A Bullet", The Prince George Citizen, Prince George, 4 March 2010. Retrieved on 2011-02-13.
  3. 1 2 3 Argento, Evil "The Sexy Bitches of Kill matilda" "Yell Magazine", January 2010
  4. ↑ Nara A. "Live Review: NEARLY FAMOUS MUSIC FESTIVAL - Ready Rabbit and Jones Bones with the Fight United and Kill Matilda" "Abort Magazine", 15 November 2008
  5. 1 2 3 Westcoast Weasel, "Renegade Rock Review Vol. 21; Kill Matilda w/Brompton Distress Call & Bullets Over Beauty" "Westcoast Weasel", 4 April 2010
  6. ↑ Swanson, Samuel "More Music This Week" "The Uniter", 2 September 2010
  7. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/killmatilda/posts/10152975484738425
  8. ↑ http://www.weraddicted.com/author/dexner/

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