Audrey and Kate, aged 14 and 9, appeared to be just like any ordinary pair of young girls messing around and making videos for fun, as Audrey waved into the camera, her younger sister hitting her playfully on the arm with a foam toy. The only clue that there was something special about the pair was the fact that Audrey was holding an electric guitar. When she strummed her first chord, both girls began to headbang, and the energy of the entire video turned on its head.
Music Man fans will be astonished when they see how hard these girls rock out. Taking on Rage Against the Machine’s protest song ‘Killing In The Name,’ Audrey played the iconic riff with perfect precision. However, the real shock came when little Kate took on the vocals. Using her yellow foam toy as a mic, Kate belted out the lyrics with power that would give any adult metal vocalist a run for their money. The video now has over 1.6M views, as fans comment, “I aspire to be this cool one day.”
While I may have felt surprised at seeing two young girls rock out like this, I soon felt surprised at my own surprise. Wasn’t I also rocking out to Rage Against the Machine when I was a young girl? While many women play rock music, there has recently been an outcry over the lack of women rockers on festival line-ups and signed to labels. Seeing Audrey and Kate in their element in this way is a strong reminder of why the passion and talent these young girls possess should never be overlooked.
Encouragingly, 7 years on from their Rage Against the Machine cover, Audrey and Kate are still rocking out on their YouTube channel. Now aged 21 and 16, the pair are writing their own songs as well as continuing to play covers by their favorite artists. A recent cover by the sisters is of Babymetal’s ‘Megitsune.’ Music Man fans will be amazed at how Kate has grown as an artist, now incorporating perfect metal-style screams as she plays bass along with Audrey’s fuzzy guitar chords.
Something very clear about this musical duo is why they play, and that is obviously because they enjoy it so much. Their love of rock music shines through in the energy they bring to every video, and they have done so ever since they were young. With players like this sharing their enthusiasm and skill with others online, there is every chance that they could inspire others to follow in their footsteps. No matter what, we all get to enjoy the immense talent and growth of these magnificent young musicians and see where they will head in the future as they continue to share their passion with the world.
Audrey and Kate redefine what it means to be young rockers. Their energetic rendition of “Killing In The Name” not only captivates but inspires a new generation. As we celebrate these talented sisters breaking boundaries, let’s also remember to support more women in rock. Ready to be amazed by their skill? Check out the links below to dive deeper into their musical journey.