Metal Queens Podcast

When it comes to breakthrough, cross-genre artists, look no further than renowned Australian singer/songwriter Leah Martin-Brown. Leah began her musical journey in the Australian music scene, where she honed her craft and developed her unique style. Her talent and determination soon led her to Los Angeles, CA, where she pursued her rock and roll dreams with the band Evol Walks. Touring and songwri...

Amy Gould is a dynamic vocalist, keyboardist, and songwriter best known as the founder and frontwoman of the symphonic melodic metal band Eden On Fire. Born and raised in Western Pennsylvania, Amy's musical journey began in a small town with blue-collar roots. From a young age, she started writing and performing, driven by her passion for music. After graduating high school, Amy ventured east...

The divine power of feminine energy collides with the dark forces of heavy metal in Runesaber , the electrifying new band delivering their debut single, "Last Bite." out now , this scorching track is an unrelenting blend of melodic thrash and classic heavy metal , crafted for fans of Megadeth, Judas Priest, and Ghost. Runesaber is the brainchild of Shaynie Rhoads , a powerhouse guitarist...

Royale Lynn has been experimenting with a nostalgic alt-metal influenced, hard-rock sound that has resonated with over 1 Million followers across socials and over 65 Million global streams. Proving her prowess for bridging the gap between two seemingly different worlds, on her full-length debut, the self-professed “metalhead from a small town” brings an extensive musical acumen and deep songwritin...

Standing up for yourself in the face of uncertainty. Reclaiming your voice in an industry that’s predominantly led by men. Having the courage to follow your dreams with reckless abandon. These are the cornerstones that make alternative artist Gina Fritz a force of nature. Continuing her journey as the frontwoman for various metal projects, including her current role as the vocalist of Keyed Up, th...

Peggy is the lead vocalist for Queen of Spades. QOS is a Dutch Female fronted Hardrock-band. They cross the divide between multiple sub-genres of rock and metal while exploring the boundaries of femininity within the Hard Rock scene. QoS set out on a mission to change the scene surrounding the genre and target a wider and more inclusive audience. The Breda (NL) based band earned their marks in sup...

Nicole Willerton started talking singing lessons at the age of 7-8 here and there, but when she was 16 years old and onwards, she started doing them more frequently. She always enjoyed both listening to metal and singing rock/metal, with heavy belting vocals and fry screams, but it wasn't until 2021 where she really started developing my growls. She's been singing in metal bands since 2018...

Since 2016, the band from Franconia has been impressing in the symphonic metal genre with the glamorous vocals of graceful frontwoman Tamara Amedov, accompanied by melodic, hard guitar riffs and sensational orchestral elements. With their new album: "Harrowing Insight", the band from Franconia, Germany, captivates the listener with cinematic orchestra & dark metal, but this time also...

Against Myself is a Spanish symphonic progressive metal band founded in 2009. Elizabeth Amodeo is the lead singer. They have 4 albums in the market ( Sky Ashes ,  Odyssey To Reflexion ,   Unity  and  Tides Of Insanity ) and 2 singles ( The Hidden Truth  and  The Phantom of the Opera ) receiving very good reviews.  They performed at  Leyendas Del Rock  in 2018, one of the biggest rock/metal festiva...

Jade Maris is the lead vocalist for Vanitas. Described once as “Periphery meets Disney” progressive metal outfit Vanitas have been making waves since their debut EP in 2022 with their unique blend of djent and symphonic elements that wouldn’t sound out of place in a Final Fantasy soundtrack; creating what they’ve coined ‘cinematic djent’. The Birmingham 5-piece have wasted no time establishing the...

Nikki Stringfield isn’t such a small town Texas girl anymore. After moving to Los Angeles in 2012, she interned at Warner Brothers Music and graduated from The University of Texas with a degree in Radio/TV/Film and a minor in business. She quickly joined forces with popular tribute band The Iron Maidens and has been touring the world with them ever since. The Iron Maidens have been featured on AXS...

Paralandra formed in the summer of 2013 when Casandra Carson and her dad, Paul Carson, began writing songs together to play a one-time event at their local county 4th of July celebration. The response was so positive, and they enjoyed it so much, they decided to continue booking shows and writing songs. They recorded and released a homemade CD titled Rise Up; which sold over 1,000 copies at local...

Hailing from the vibrant city of Brisbane, Queensland, Mezmik emerges as a powerhouse in the realm of melodic metal, infusing symphonic elements with a raw, visceral energy. Formed in 2019, this (fiv-piece ensemble swiftly carved their niche in the ever-evolving metal scene with powerful performances and unrivaled energy. With each performance, Mezmik unleashes a whirlwind of emotion and energy, c...

Musicians with as many talents as Tara Lynch (nickname: “Gui-Tara”) are a rare find. The American multi-instrumentalist, who has both recorded and toured internationally, sings and shreds on guitar, as well as plays bass, drums and piano, in addition to composing all her own material. At the same time, she enjoys an excellent reputation among her colleagues and not only deployed her own skills on...

For over a decade, Black Sabbitch has been selling out shows and wowing even the most difficult to please Sabbath worshipers, gaining a rabid fan base and the respect of critics, fans, and musicians alike. They have become festival favorites, consistently performing with some of the world’s biggest acts, in a world seldom traveled by your typical “tribute” band. Black Sabbitch was hand-picked by S...

The Iron Maidens are the World's only female tribute to Iron Maiden. On This edition of The Metal Queens Podcast, it's a conversation with Kirsten ( AKA Bruce Chickinson) the lead singer, who has been with the band since 2008.

Restore is a female trio from Zrenjanin, formed at the end of 2021. The band consists of three young women: Andrea Radojčić (18, Zrenjanin) – guitar and vocals, Teodora Medić (20, Banatsko Karađorđevo) – bass guitar and backing vocals, and Viktorija Milošević (21, Smederevo) – drums. The band has independently released their debut album, Revolt, the EP Promise to Myself, and two singles: Drugi nač...

Hellcats is the first all-female band from Slovenia, Europe. The band was formed in 2003 in Ljubljana by sisters Sasha and Sonja Zagorc, who are also the authors of the lyrics and music. Due to the small size of the Slovenian music scene, they spent considerable time searching for talented musicians eager to create within this genre. In 2015, they organized the first festival “Dan rock žena” (Wome...

Rising heavy blues powerhouse Dead Groove, born from the creative crucible of 2020's lockdown, release the EP Rubicon this week. Pressed on crystal clear 10" vinyl, the release features a distinctive cover of Motörhead's "Ace of Spades.”Dead Groove began as a pandemic collaboration between drummer Aching and bassist/vocalist Holly West, and swiftly evolved into one of the scene&#...

On this episode of the MQP, it's a pre festival conversation with Tori Kravitz. Tori also gives some festival fashion tips too. Tori got into the music industry as a DIY music blogger when she was 14 years old in 2010. After garnering a following of 30K YouTube subscribers and amassing millions of views, she went on to create content for the Vans Warped Tour in 2015, 2016, and 2018 and freelan...

All-female modern heavy rock foursome from Prague, Czech Republic, who play loud, hard and catchy. Since 2013, The Agony have released three albums and two EP’s, played numerous club gigs and slots at huge festivals (main stage at Masters of Rock festival is worth a mention), toured Europe and opened for international artists – Scorpions at Prague’s largest indoor venue O2 arena, Girlschool, Loudn...

On this episode of The Metal Queens Podcast, Steve Richards talks to Katerina Nicole. Katerina is the voice of a storm — a haunting presence where fragile whispers rise above crashing waves of sound and the thunderous weight of darkness. Her music exists in contrasts: delicate yet unrelenting, a dance of light and shadow, where beauty and brutality intertwine. Each song feels like a ritual, unrave...

Channeling influences like Alice In Chains and Nickelback, alt-rock’s newest powerhouse, Avalon Stone, delivers passion with distortion. With lyrics that delve into the mind's deep recesses, she resonates with listeners, offering both vulnerability and power. Her live show is a magnetic blend of raw youthful authenticity, raw lyrics, soaring vocals, searing riffs, and professionalism built ove...

Claudia Barsi is the lead singer of Souls of Diotima. Giorgio Pinna drummer and lyricist and his brother founded Souls of Diotima in Sassari, Italy back in 2004. Souls of Diotima is an Italian female fronted metal band with four active studio albums and a single, released under three different labels worldwide. Souls of Diotima will enter Studio Bohus in Göteborg in summer 2025 for the production...

Alibis was created from a deep desire to express Rainy Terrell’s inner wild, untamed melodic melodies, dark chord progressions and lyrics that had edge and unapologetic truth. A native to California, Rainy had a classical upbringing studying opera and classical piano and was brought up in the theatre. Those elements combined with her love for rock, classical, electronic and pop music, she sought t...