The band cites as influences Marilyn Manson, Korn, Metallica, Cannibal Corpse, Nile, Carcass, At the Gates, Acid Bath, and Testament. When Kittie made their debut album, the band were listening to bands such as Silverchair, Alice in Chains and Nirvana. When asked about their influences in an interview with "Metal Maidens" in 1999, the members of Kittie cited Nile, Today Is the Day, Placebo, Far, Weezer, Orgy, Fear Factory, Hole, Tura Satana, Human Waste Project, Babes in Toyland, Misfits, Blondie, and Nasum as influences.