RENZITA is a transcontinental  US/Canada "genre-breaking " hard rock collaboration formed in 2023 by Canadian vocalist Renita Zintel and Texas-based lead guitarist Randy "Ranz" Lodder. The duo seamlessly blends the raw grit of hard rock, metal, classical, electronic, and jazz, creating a unique and dynamic sound that defies categorization.

In a short time, the independent duo has already made significant waves in the global music community. They received a coveted 2025 Josie Music Awards  USA nomination for Group of the Year   – Hard Rock/Metal, a 2026 nomination for International Band of the Year by WigWam Radio UK. Randy (Ranz) worked his way through many genres of music as a lead guitarist. He created and played in Seattle hard Rock bands Dagger, Project Gunhead, Balance, and Distant Thunder.

 Renita's diverse background in singing and writing across multiple genres provides the unique vocal foundation that defines the RENZITA sound.