Metal Chick Podcast

"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...

Scott Eames of Nevalra - Talking pranksters, endorsements and the #SlashTheSummerTour   Scott stops by to chat about Nevalra's upcoming 2 week whirlwind tour which kicks off in Madison, WI. We talk about how he got into music, how the band got started and he shares a hilarious prank story. Join us at Frank's Power Plant, Sunday July 9  - and watch this killer band take the stage at 8pm! Be sure to...

Metal Chick Podcast - Andrew Gasiorowski, Juggling an Iron Maiden Tribute Band with a Hard Rock Cover Band Andrew stops by to chat about being a lead singer for two completely different bands. He shares how he started out as a bass player but found his true love as a vocalist. Then we chat about the differences of both bands, and how he juggles duties for both. Links: Aces High - a Tribute to Iron...

"Craig Nienas of Bray Road , Mental Health Benefits & How a Bad Situation Set Him On The Path to Being a Musician" How he learned to play the guitar while in prison and how it refocused him in a positive direction. How when he got out he honed his craft and got his life together. How Bray Road got started and some of the troubles he's had getting to where the final line up got to be and how import...

"MetalChick Ep 028 - Jimmy Berdine Drummer for Kickin Valentina talks touring Europe, Red Light District Shenanigans & 200 Pound Strippers" This week I am chatting up Jimmy Berdine, who ended up in Hot-lanta, Georgia at an early age and put together a gritty, hard rock, touch of blues band. He shares how working with promotion companies can land you gigs all over the country and that they love pla...

"Metal Chick Podcast - 027 - John Hodge - Vocalist for Crush Point, Heavy Metal Cover Band"   This week I have the pleasure of chatting with one of my favorite local musicians, John Hodge - lead vocalist of metal cover band Crush Point. He shares his story of how he went from sax player to screamer and how he answered an ad for lead vocalist on a whim that would change his life forever.   We talk...

Metal Chick Podcast Episode 025 & 026: 2 Part Episode Benny Boswell - Drummer for American Zeros . This week we're talking to Benny Boswell of  American Zeros . In part 2 we are talking about how American Zeros is working hard to market themselves and the challenges they've faced trying to market an indie band. We talk about things that bands, bars, promoters and how non-musicians can help to do t...

Metal Chick Podcast Episode 025 & 026: 2 Part Episode Benny Boswell - Drummer for American Zeros . This week we're talking to Benny Boswell of  American Zeros . In part 1 he shares how he got his first paying gig at 6 years old, about how a band tragedy made him step back and re-evaluate his direction. And then he explains what the name of the band means and the creative process behind writing the...

Metal Chick Podcast Episode 024 - Brute Al of Cyanosis.   This week we're talking to Brute Al of Cyanosis. He's sharing how difficult it has been to keep a death metal band going in the Milwaukee area for the last 24 years. He shares the differences between getting gigs as a death metal band compared to a cover band, and the nature of trying to play out. Having been in the music scene for so long,...

Metal Chick Podcast - May 2017, SE WI Live Music Report I'm running down a few shows that are happening in the Southeastern Wisconsin area. Check out  http://milwaukeemetalchick.com/gigs/  for the full list and links to the facebook events.

Metal Chick Podcast Episode 022 - Damien Christ talks WAMI . Damien Christ stops by to chat about WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry), he explains why musicians should consider joining, how to join and what the benefits are. Then we chat about the Awards Ceremony, Hall of Fame and the people who do all the work. WAMI Links: WAMI Website WAMI Hall of Fame WAMI Award Ceremony List of 2017 Nominees...

Metal Chick Podcast Episode 021 - Aaron Lane Guitarist for Aces High - a Tribute to Iron Maiden This week we're chatting with local Milwaukee celebrity Aaron Lane, shredder and founder of Aces High; the only Iron Maiden tribute band in Wisconsin. He shares how his mom deserves a virtual high five for getting him his first guitar, how he rocked the Hawaiian islands while serving in the US Navy, and...

Metal Chick Podcast Episode 020 - From West Hollywood to Milwaukee to Fond du Lac, Tom Gehde & Michael Gualderama of Amillennial. In this double musician interview we're talking to an original thrash band that's been around for a while, they tell us their story or growing up with a love of music, how each made the transition to the heavier side of metal and how Amillennial came to be. And then I l...

Metal Chick Podcast 019 - Dead By April – Worlds Collide Album Review Listen in as I walk track by track and my thoughts on the band's career. I'll let you know which ones stand out and which ones didn't and why I think the final track is a homerun for music in general.

Metal Chick Podcast Episode 018 - Ashleigh Ali Milwaukee Thrash Metal Queen, Guitarist for Magadore When Milwaukee's #MetalChick meets Milwaukee's #MetalQueen the airwaves heat up! As you'll hear in the interview with Ashleigh Ali of Magadore and The Four Horsemen Will Save Us, Milwaukee is lucky to have stolen her from across the pond! We talk about how it's tough to be a female in such a male do...

Metallica Hardwired... to Self-Destruct Album Review

"Sixx A.M. Prayers For The Damned Vol 1 Album Review"

"The Metal Chick Podcast - Interview: It Lies Within Frontman Zachary Scott" Zachary Scott stops by to chat about their 2016 album "Paramount", how the band got its name, why they chose a Midwestern label, and his general thoughts on touring.  

I'm joined by the host of the Iron Ginger Metal Show and we count down our top 5 metal albums of 2015.  

013 - Kamelot Haven Album Review. Kamelot has always been my go to band when it comes to power metal. Listen in to find out how I handled Roy Khan leaving and what I think of not only Karevik but the newest album.

012 – Jun15 SEWI Local Live Music Events for June 2015. A list of metal/rock/punk shows in the Southeastern Wisconsin area playing in June. As a bonus I'm sitting down with David Gonzalez and Zach Zylka, lead singer and the lead guitarist for the KISS tribute band Paul & the Destroyers. If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review on Itunes for the Metal Chick Podcast and share it with your f...

Southeastern Wisconsin Rock, Punk, Metal show listing for May 2015.