Meet the members of the band and learn about the real women behind TANTRUM.

Lydia Spek - lead vocals

Lydia originated in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of an auto worker. After running away at age 16, she ended up in Hell's Kitchen, New York, working in the mailing room of a publishing house. Popov discovered her while entertaining Ana Kournikova during the US Open at open mic night at CBGB's in New York. Lydia loves books, thrift shops, and The Ramones. She was born June 1, 1980, which makes her a Gemini.

Crystal DeMatto - drums

Crystal hails from Anahiem, California. She is a prep-school drop-out and has been playing drums in garage bands since she was 13 years old. She is inspired by The Who's Kieth Moon. Crystal was discovered at Sacramento's Battle of the Bands, playing with her former band, Skank. Her favorite things in the world are crowbars, Jack Daniel's and the Sex Pistols.

Kaitlyn Totski - lead guitar

Kaitlyn has lived in Panama Beach, Florida for most of her years. She graduated from Valencia in Orlando with a music degree, and TANTRUM is her brainchild. She contracted with Klaus and Popov in 1999, and started auditions for the band promptly after. Her career prior to music includes stints at Big Earl's Gold Mine, Platnum Blond, and Club Juana. Kaitlyn's favorites are Kid Rock, Frat Boys, and animal print. She was born on April 30, 1980, which makes her a Taurus.

Gretta Olson - bassist

Gretta hails from Albert Lea, Minnesota. Through high school she worked at Hormel, in the Dinty Moore division. She is a self-taught bassist, who served a term as a GooGoo Dolls groupie, up until the time when Klaus recruited her from a show at 1st Avenue in Minneapolis. Gretta's hobbies include snowmobiling, canoeing, icefishing, and drinking beer. She favors Old Style in the moonlight. Gretta adores Metallica and idolizes Courtney Love. The youngest member of TANTRUM, she came into the world on November 1, 1981, and is a Scorpio.