There’s a lot of competition in the female-fronted Metal band sweepstakes these days (Evanescence, Halestorm and Lacuna Coil being the obvious frontrunners), but Chicago’s Losing Scarlet brings a welcome melodicism and an uncharacteristic multi-culturalism to the table. Vocalist Jodi Kell, presumably inspired by a Bullet For My Valentine performance, approached guitarist Scott Haith in 2007 about starting a band.
Intrigued by Kell’s powerfully pretty voice, Haith agreed and the pair started working on songs, a process that led Haith to invite bassist Petra Sith to the fold. The chemistry between the trio was solid, which was a potential pitfall in the search for a drummer. But the band’s luck was consistent; Conor McCann was the only beatkeeper they had to audition.
Losing Scarlet plays Mainstay Rock Bar downtown Friday. Go here for Brian Baker’s full Sound Advice recommendation.
This article appears in Sep 8-14, 2010.