Metal Chick Podcast

Aaron Grove, drummer for metal band Axxios stops by to chat about how he got so good on guitar hero his family pushed him towards joining a band. How he went to school for music in L.A. before coming back to Indiana. He explains the lineup changes for the band and how it began. Then he tells us what "Axxios" means, and why they chose to go with a concept album rather than a traditional album. Link...

Kristy Tallica of Damaged Justice stops by to chat about being a female James Hetfield! This chick ain't no joke, she's got his voice, gear and mannerisms down. She tells us how she got into music and shares how she joined one of Chicago's premiere tribute bands. Be sure to check them out at Shank Hall, Saturday, March 9, 2019! Links: Damaged Justice Facebook Page Shank Hall Event 3/9/19

Metal Chick Podcast Ep 54 - Nick Smith of Ten Feet Tall Nick Smith stops by to chat about how he got started in music, why he plays a seven string instead of a standard bass, and then we talk about why chemistry in a band makes such a difference. Links: Nick Smith Facebook Ten Feet Tall Facebook Ten Feet Tall Website

Metal Chick Podcast - Fang VonWrathenstein lead singer for Lords of The Trident, the Most Metal Band on Earth In this episode, Fang stops by to explain how Lords of The Trident became the Most Metal Band on Earth, and how Man-O-War keeps ignoring their challenge. He talks about how he came to love metal, meeting his fellow band members and how their acoustic metal show came into being. Links: Lord...

052 - Lindy Gabriel of Gabriel and the Apocalypse In this episode, Lindy stops by to talk about how she grew up in a musical family, how the kids at school reacted to her, making awesome videos, meet & greet experiences, going on tour with Mushroomhead and why Texas rocks when you're a band on tour. Links: Gabriel and the Apocalypse Website Gabriel and the Apocalypse Facebook Gabriel and the Apoca...

#MetalChick Ep 051 - Michael Angelo Batio w/Marsy Flame Guitar icon, Michael Angelo Batio , named the Number One Fastest Guitarist of All Time in the Guitar World Magazine Readers Poll stops by to chat about his unique playing style, how he got into music in the first place, and how he didn't even like rock music in the beginning. He shares how the music industry has changed from a touring perspec...

#MetalChick Ep 050 - Steven Fedder - Under Darkest Skies Steven Fedder, lead singer of Under Darkest Skies stops by to chat about why so many bands choose the screamo tactic rather than incorporating clean vocals into their music. Listen in to hear why he shies away from clean vocals and emoting that style. Then we talk about how he got into music, how his grandpa's harmonica was a heavy influence...

Milwaukee's Metal Chick Podcast - Thomas Mikols of Killmister on being the lead singer of a Motorhead tribute band. In this episode, Thomas stops by to talk about how he got into music, how he decided a tribute band was the way to go and how Motorhead has influenced his bands. Links: KILLMISTER Facebook April 28 - Aces High & Killmister at Booster's Buoy, Racine, WI

Metal Chick Podcast - Citizen X of American Zeros In this episode, I sit down over beers with the enigma that is Citizen X, lead singer and founder of American Zeros. He shares how the band formed, how he went from being a doctor to the lead singer of a rock band leading the revolution. Links: American Zeros Website American Zeros Facebook American Zeros Instagram

"Milwaukee's Metal Chick Podcast - Ralf Dietel and Niki Skistimas of KrashKarma "    What happens when you mix a guy from Germany and a gal from New Jersey? You get KrashKarma! Coined as the White Stripes of metal, Niki and Ralph take time out to chat with us about how the band got started, how it’s grown, and how they handle being a two-piece band. How beating the snot out of a drum kit...

Milwaukee's Metal Chick - Eric Madl of Dead is Dead Eric Madl of Dead is Dead stops by to chat about how he got into music, how the band got started and how he has jazz running in his veins. Links: Dead is Dead Facebook March 10 Aces High & Cyanide Son, River Horse West at West Bend, WI

Metal Chick Podcast - Bao Vo of Under Aegis Bao Vo of Under Aegis stops by to share how the band got started, and opening for some of the biggest names. Be sure to check out their upcoming show at the Miramar, Saturday, March 3, 2018.

Metal Chick Podcast - Cyanide Son The band stops by for this quick down and dirty episode. We chat about the creative process, how the band came to be and how it was working with Cherry Pit Studios. Be sure to check out their new album, an stop in at Lucky Chance Friday, Jan 5, 2018 for their EP Release Party. Cyanide Son Facebook

Metal Chick Podcast Ep043 - Robert Masliansky of Damaged Justice Robert Masliansky founder and drummer for Chicago based Metallica tribute band "Damaged Justice", stops by to chat about how he got started in music, how he decided to start a tribute band and the 20 years he's put into the band itself. January 6, 2018 Shank Hall Damaged Justice Facebook  

Milwaukee's Metal Chick Podcast - Out of the Box Event Tactics for Bands with Shane Keddell of Grave Marker Music In this fun interview we talk to Shane Keddell , lead singer of Headstone and CEO of Grave Marker Music . He shares three out of the box marketing tactics for shows, what companies can expect if they are sponsoring or backing a show, and what bands can do when working with promoters. T...

Promo spot for the December 8, 2017 - Vulgar Display of Wisconsin, 13th Annual Tribute to Dimebag Darrell at Xtra920 in Appleton. Facebook Event: MilwaukeeMetalChick.com/Dimebag   Remembering Dimebag 2017 Vulgar Display of Wisconsin (A live local tribute to Dimebag Darrell) & Paul and the Destroyers (A KISS experience) With special guests: Squidhammer Metal All Kings Fall Vulgar Display...

Milwaukee's Metal Chick Podcast - Randy Klein of Crush Point Randy Klein joins me this week to talk about how he started his first band at 15, and how his parents had to drive them to gigs in bars! We chat about how Milwaukee has completely flipped in the last two decades, going from being completely original music focused to less than friendly to original bands. How his experience playing with Jo...

Metal Chick Podcast Episode Ep040 - Matt Sherman of As Shadows Collapse Matt stops by to chat about the Midwest tour the band is on, he shares how he became a musician and how they started a booking company! As Shadows Collapse Website As Shadows Collapse Facebook

"Metal Chick Podcast Episode 39 - Andrew Balistreri of Thrasher" We are sitting down with the lead singer of Thrasher, one of Milwaukee’s most popular metal cover bands. Andrew shares how he first got into music, how Metallica influenced his early years, and how despite playing guitar, he decided being a lead singer was the way to go. He tells us how Thrasher came to be and how he and his bes...

MetalChick Podcast- Kobra Paige of Kobra and the Lotus. This will go down as one of my all time favorite episodes. A must listen as Kobra has a very interesting childhood as well as a really cool introduction to music in general. Kobra Paige makes time to sit down and chat about how her parents met, and how they encouraged her to quit school and chase her dreams of being a singer. How her first ba...

"MetalChick Podcast - 3 Things Your Sound Guy Wishes You Wouldn’t Do with Jason Lueck Pt 2" In this Part 2 of a two part interview with Wisconsin music scene veteran Jason Lueck of Breezy Point Sound and Light stops by. He shares his top three pet peeves as a sound guy. Then we flip the table and he shares 2 things he wishes bands would actually do. And then we chat for some ideas for upcoming epi...

"Metal Chick Podcast - Jason Lueck of Breezy Point Sound and Light Co Part 1" A veteran in the Wisconsin music scene, Jason Lueck of Breezy Point Sound and Light stops by this week, we talk about how his sister’s friends gave him the nudge he needed in the musical direction. He shares which band he’s seen live the most, I decide to start a podcast bucket list, and we discuss the first two musician...

Metal Chick Podcast Episode 034 - Bonus Episode: On Tour with Nevalra We’re live at Frank’s Power Plant in Milwaukee with the band members of Nevalra. They share what life is like while on tour. Day long practices, kicking off the Slash The Summer Tour, their biggest concern while on the road besides getting their gear stolen, travel habits and touring life.    

Metal Chick Podcast Episode 033 - Michael Schaub, Lead Singer for Black Frost talks Math Metal. In this episode we're talking to Michael Schaub, a single dad who has his hands full with a ton of different projects. And then he explains what math metal is and how it applies to metal music in general. Links: Michael Schaub Facebook Amillennial Facebook Black Frost Facebook Order Of Unukalhai Faceboo...

Metal Chick Podcast - Metal Grill closes, shows in limbo & out of the box marketing with Chuck Madsen & John Hodge What the hell just happened? The local metal community was rocked by a facebook post written by the Metal Grill's owner stating the bar was closing effective immediately with no notice to staff, promoters or bands. Chuck Madsen and John Hodge join me to chat about several things inclu...