Territory by KTD

STUBBLE MUSICZINE of Boston notes TERRITORY "infuses elements of the BEATLES, ALICE COOPER, JAMES GANG and LED ZEPPELIN with some good old fashioned blistering guitar to create an edgy pop/rock sound that's all their own".

Alternate tunings, chunky riffs, an Eastern flavor meets Deep Purple with an edgy late 70's vibe, TERRITORY is a true rock CD that is proud of its musical roots complete with monster riffs and guitar solos. If that kind of CD is in your collection, then TERRITORY will fit right in.

So who is KTD?

It all started many decibels and a few moons ago when we cut our teeth playing around Boston back in the day. We had airplay, a few regional hits, headlined clubs, got great reviews and did gigs with Metallica, Extreme, Twisted Sister, Molly Hatchet, Foghat and Lita Ford. We played everywhere they let us! By the early 90's and after many gigs and showcases for all the major labels we went on hiatus.

The millenium came, so of course the band played a reunion show. The response was so overwhelming that the nearly original roster decided reform the group. Yes, the band was back together.

Although the group had a successful track record, "We wanted to try some new musical ideas. We didn't want to rehash what we did in the 80's." notes Fiorentino. "We called ourselves Kick the Dog, a sort of wake-up call for us to get it going again."

"We jammed and wrote songs that reflect where we are now as people and as musicians, this dog still has a few new tricks" states Sera.

KTD recorded and released a CD that gave them the space. TERRITORY on Hydrant Records explores new ground for the band, a musical departure. Alternate tunings for alternate egos. It's a new crack in the old fault. KTD added Dave Q, to the band, mixing in his unique brand of piano, synthesizer and keyboard licks to get that full arena sound and to expand the boundaries.

Songs off the CD are getting airplay and both regional and international magazines and webzines have been raving about the "new" band.

NEW ENGLAND ENTERTAINMENT DIGEST writes, "TERRITORY is a welcome punch of reminiscence. Filled with hot riffs and cool downs in all the right places. This CD EXPLODES...

ADRENALIN 'ZINE of Europe reviews "I love their attitude. The guitars are above and beyond, fantastic! Mid-tempo, melodic and transcending."

"We marked our spot, this is the music we like". Says drummer and vocalist Mike Lamm. KTD is guitar driven rock and roll, with no apologies for the roots from which it came. Fans of vintage and modern hard rock love this band.

So here we are, and here it is. We're still making music, playing for anyone, anywhere they want to hear our songs. We had a blast in the past and we have the scrapbook, battle scars and the road kill to prove it! But more importantly, it rocks, we like playing together and we look forward to making music in the future!

TERRITORY is modern rock songwriting with a classic feel.

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