Reality Suite

“Reality Suite is a bit of a New Jersey super-group. Their fusion of modern and classic rock is a fairly compelling mix since they really don’t sound like any other indie band I can think of,” – Jim Testa, contributing writer to Rolling Stone magazine and founder of Jersey Beat fanzine.

Some say “rock is dead.” But hard work isn’t. After 10 years of evolving as melodic rock savants, Reality Suite is determined to awaken the masses and demonstrate that rock is NOT dead. “Reality Suite has become one of my favorite bands for numerous reasons. They are a kick-ass in-your-face rock band with a dynamic frontwoman,” stated East Coast renowned photographer, Jeff Crespi. WRAT 95.9FM radio DJ, Tom Hanley stated in his blog, “The female-fronted Hard Rock act puts out a modern Arena Rock sound composed of killer vocals, complex instrumentals and meaningful lyrics.”

Formed in North Haledon, New Jersey by childhood friends Brian King (drums,) Antonio Valenti (bass,) and Joe Padula (guitars) – their ambitions have been to produce heavy, melodic rock. After several male and female vocalists, Kimmii Heart joined in 2013 establishing the definitive line-up known today worldwide.

In September 2015, the self-produced debut full-length ”Skinn” was released. A unique sound to global rock fans, it was secretly a greatest hits album capitalizing on Reality Suite’s most popular songs from previous EPs. MPire Magazine declared, “Skinn is a damned near perfect piece of rock, one that incorporates the old and new in the right balance.”

After the 2018 self-released “Awaken” EP exceeded fan and critic expectations, the attention of several European record labels ensued. Danish record label Lions Pride Music won the partnership with Reality Suite resulting in 2019’s expanded album “Awaken (Deluxe).” Their first album to not be self-produced boasts the production mastery of hard rock producer/engineer Mike Ferretti (Sevendust, Saliva, Brand of Julez) and pop/R&B producer Earl Cohen (Lady Gaga, Jessica Simpson, Pink.) Awaken (Deluxe) available digitally and on CD will see its vinyl release on June 12th, 2021.

Brian King revealed in an interview with PopBreak.com: “The songs “Grave” and “Cut, Burn, Bruise” may be closest to defining what “Awaken” is all about. During the writing for what became “Awaken,” Kimmii and I realized most of what we were writing lyrics about was losing loved ones. Each of us in the band had lost someone in the last two years. I lost my mother in 2016 to lung cancer – which spawned the song “Cut, Burn Bruise.” Kimmii lost a close family friend which inspired “Grave.” Antonio lost his mother and Joe had lost an Aunt in 2017 – so, as much as “Grave” and “Cut” are about missing a loved one, in the context with the other songs – “Awaken” becomes an album about recovery and rebirth……leaving the pain behind and moving on.”

Feminist rock webzine FemMetal commented on the December 2019 video for “Grave,”- commented “Art remains the strongest of weapons to fight back against brutal attempts to shape a world in a way that fits misogynists. Reality Suite has grabbed that sword and is waving it relentlessly in the face of close-minded and sexist parts of society. Watch their latest music video for their single Grave to see them fighting and winning the fight.”
“The band plays honest Hard Rock music with a modern touch. Tons of catchy songs and a very resolute attitude. These guys have definitely created their own unique sound and style!” – BRock Online Radio
“Awaken (Deluxe)” is a big step forward from the previous “Skinn” Reality Suite delivers a solid and mature performance, a masterly mix of melodies, riffs, drumming and a really wonderful voice, together with a pristine production of Mike Ferretti and Earl Cohen, which contributed to the evolution of the band sound, mixing together a classic and modern rock sound, as well as some pop/mainstream elements. Well done! – Metal Temple webzine
“It feels like an instant classic. It’s like the band has taken this incredible leap forwards into an alternate territory, without sacrificing any of what we loved about them in the first place. They’ve brought back the things we loved the most about early 2000’s rock and pop-rock, and fused it effectively with this fresh and always addictive Reality Suite sound.” – Stereo Stickman
“Awaken is a record where the classic component of rock is faded to the detriment of its more modern and contemporary stance, with a clear in your face and even provocative attitude.” – Nightway webzine
As Kimmii sings in “Kiss the Ring” from “Awaken (Deluxe)” – “I don’t need you telling me what’s right, I’ve got my own two eyes – I WILL NOT KISS THE RING,” Reality Suite has never compromised their vision yet earned the loyalty of fans worldwide. Get a grip on Reality – or get out of the way.