Kittie drummer backs UK fans

Mercedes Lander has hailed UK and European fans as more dedicated than their US counterparts.

The Kittie drummer commented in an interview with The Red Switch that European fans are more likely to love a band for life.

She also said that metal is seen as more of a lifestyle on this side of the Atlantic rather than just a choice of music.

You can check out the full interview below.

I'm MusicRadar's eCommerce Editor. In addition to testing the latest music gear, with a particular focus on electronic drums, it's my job to manage the 300+ buyer's guides on MusicRadar and help musicians find the right gear for them at the best prices. I dabble with guitar, but my main instrument is the drums, which I have been playing for 24 years. I've been a part of the music gear industry for 20 years, including 7 years as Editor of the UK's best-selling drum magazine Rhythm, and 5 years as a freelance music writer, during which time I worked with the world's biggest instrument brands including Roland, Boss, Laney and Natal.