Episodes
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Mecia of Aethoria — Starting Over, Finding Her Voice & Bloodstock
Suffolk, UK's Aethoria are proving that sometimes the best bands are born when you refuse to give up. Vocalist Mecia joins Steve Richards to talk about the band's formation, starting over after a previous project ended, discovering Aethoria's sound, songwriting, vulnerability, massive riffs,...
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Shay from Twisted Lullaby: Haunt Me, Horror, Vulnerability & Australian Alt-Metal | Metal Queens Podcast
On this episode of The Metal Queens Podcast, Steve Richards sits down with Shay, lead vocalist of Australian alternative metal band Twisted Lullaby. Coming out of the Gold Coast/Brisbane scene, Twisted Lullaby combines haunting vocals, atmospheric darkness, heavy riffs and psychologically charged...
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Tina Firefly of Beautiful Skeletons | The Story Behind Pulse/Line/Scar | Metal Queens Podcast
Tina Firefly of Beautiful Skeletons joins Metal Queens Podcast to talk about the band's powerful new album, Pulse/Line/Scar. We get into the real stories behind the record, vulnerability, resilience, identity, loss, healing, the band's unpredictable journey, touring with Yngwie Malmsteen, and…
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Karina of Godfall: “Default,” Burnout & Breaking the Autopilot Cycle | Metal Queens Podcast
What happens when you're tired of living your life on autopilot?Steve Richards talks with Karina, clean vocalist for Calgary's genre-defying six-piece Godfall, about the band's latest single, “Default.”The song explores burnout, repetition, obligations and the realization that life is happening...
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Luisa of Offspec: Breaking Genre Rules & Building a New Heavy Music Community
OFFSPEC is only getting started. On this episode of the Metal Queens Podcast, Steve Richards sits down with Luisa Lyons, vocalist of Charlotte, North Carolina's rising heavy music quartet Offspec. Offspec blends addictive pop melodies, video-game-inspired electronics, crushing riffs, breakdowns,...
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Lyric Noel — Metal, Mental Health & Cinematic Storytelling
Lead vocalist and songwriter Lyric Hollar joins Steve Richards for a deep dive into the world of Lyric Noel. Lyric shares her journey from discovering her voice at five years old to becoming the frontwoman of a rapidly growing cinematic metal project. We talk viral covers, songwriting, mental...
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Emily Wolfe — “Power,” Guitar, TOOL, Black Sabbath & Breaking Musical Boundaries | Metal Queens Podcast
Emily Wolfe joins Steve Richards on Metal Queens Podcast for a wide-open conversation about her new single “Power,” her forthcoming album, guitar, desire, authenticity, touring, TOOL, Black Sabbath and the evolution of her sound. Emily talks about stripping away self-censorship, the story behind...
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Metal Queens Podcast: Alice of Mothertomb — Dying to Live, Doom Metal & Welsh Folklore
Darkness. Transformation. Folklore. Doom. Alice of Mothertomb joins Metal Queens Podcast to talk about the band's crushing debut album Dying to Live. We explore the band's Northern Michigan roots, the tragic ice storm that inspired the name Mothertomb, Welsh folklore, occult imagery, songwriting,...
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Vanessa — Black Heart Society: Turning Emotion Into Gothic/Alt Metal | Metal Queens Podcast
What happens when pain, vulnerability, powerful melodies, and heavy music collide? Vanessa from Black Heart Society joins Steve Richards on Metal Queens Podcast for an honest conversation about gothic/alt metal, songwriting, emotion, the Orlando music scene, the intensity of performing live, and...
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Astrum One World (R) Evolution— Reflections Of Resilience & The Power of Reinvention
What happens when resilience becomes music? Astrum Lux Lucis of One World (R)evolution joins Metal Queens for an honest conversation about four decades in music, surviving the reasons to quit, reinventing yourself, ageism, authenticity and discovering that your next chapter may be the most…
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Chelsea Wolfe: Why She Stopped Running From The Dark | The Dark Interview
Chelsea Wolfe has spent nearly two decades turning darkness into something beautiful. On this episode of Metal Queens Podcast, Chelsea talks about The Dark—a deeply personal album about transformation, letting go, relationships, identity, mystery and learning to embrace the unknown. We dive into...
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Hrafnablót’s Hanna on Icelandic Folklore, Magick & Guðlaugar Saga | Metal Queens Podcast
Reykjavík's Hrafnablót are bringing Icelandic folklore, Sagas, magick and folk metal together for their ambitious debut album, Guðlaugar Saga, arriving September 11, 2026. Steve Richards talks with vocalist Hugrún Hanna Stefánsdóttir about the story of Guðlaug, the band's Icelandic roots, the...
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Forgotten Shrine's Sofia Frasz on Folk Metal, Fantasy & Creativity
Sofia Frasz of Forgotten Shrine joins Metal Queens Podcast! Folk-metal duo Forgotten Shrine are preparing to unleash their ambitious concept album Nox Aeterna on November 6, 2026. Sofia Frasz takes us inside the album's fantasy-driven narrative about two guardians defending an ancient shrine...
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Holly F. Royle of DISCONNECTED SOULS on “The Bystander” and Cinematic Progressive Metal
Holly F. Royle of DISCONNECTED SOULS is on Metal Queens Podcast! Holly takes us inside the band's cinematic, progressive and electronic approach to metal, discusses the new “The Bystander” guitar & bass playthrough, and talks about her roles as guitarist, vocalist, keyboardist and programmer. We...
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Helle Bohdanova of IGNEA — MONUMENTAL, Nostalgia & Ukrainian Metal
Vocalist and lyricist Helle Bohdanova joins Steve Richards to discuss IGNEA's upcoming album Monumental, arriving October 23, 2026 via Napalm Records. Helle takes us inside an album inspired by nostalgia, retrofuturism, Cold War space exploration, modernist architecture, urban decay and the…
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Rachel from ATYPICAL | Metal Queens Podcast
On this episode of Metal Queens Podcast, Steve Richards welcomes Rachel Cartwright, lead vocalist of Kansas City melodic hard rock and alternative metal band ATYPICAL. Rachel talks about the band's unexpected beginning, the creative chemistry that brought the members together, their emotionally...
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Talia Hoit — When The Skies Fall | Metal Queens Podcast
Symphonic metal artist Talia Hoit joins Steve Richards on the Metal Queens Podcast to discuss her new album When The Skies Fall, out now via SAOL. Talia discusses her unique “piano confessional” songwriting process, the deeply personal stories behind the album, and how intimate piano-and-vocal...
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Patience Victoria of Mortalis on Finding Her Voice in Metal
Patience joins Steve Richards on the Metal Queens Podcast to talk about her incredible journey from musical theatre to becoming the frontwoman of Los Angeles-based metal band Mortalis. With a BFA in musical theatre and a background as a multi-genre vocalist, Patience initially built her own…
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MADiSON ViOLETT on “BLEED FOR ME,” Kellin Quinn & Breaking Genre Rules
Los Angeles rising star MADiSON ViOLETT joins the Metal Queens Podcast! We talk about her journey into modern metal, her debut single “Circling,” the evolution of her sound, the influence of 2000s post-hardcore, her explosive collaboration with Sleeping With Sirens' Kellin Quinn on “BLEED FOR…
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Alexandra of Echos: Turning Pain Into Music
Alexandra, the voice and songstress behind Echos, joins Steve Richards for a deeply personal conversation about turning pain into music. For Alexandra, songwriting is a sanctuary—a place to make sense of difficult experiences and give them a final resting place. We explore vulnerability, abuse,...
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Vicky of SICKSENSE Talks FUNERALS & the Evolution of Modern Metal
SICKSENSE vocalist Vicky Psarakis joins Steve Richards for The Metal Queens Podcast to talk about the band's new chapter and upcoming EP Funerals. Arriving independently September 25, Funerals finds SICKSENSE pushing beyond traditional nu metal into a darker and heavier fusion of nu-metalcore,...
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PLUSH’s Moriah Formica Talks “Animalistic,” Mass Hysteria - Metal Queens
PLUSH's Moriah Formica joins Metal Queens Podcast. Moriah talks about the band's brand-new single “Animalistic,” the first taste of PLUSH's upcoming second full-length album Mass Hysteria, arriving September 18, 2026 via Pavement Entertainment. We talk songwriting, production, touring, Billboard...
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Whitney Peyton on Metal Queens Podcast: Breaking Genre Boundaries, Billboard Success & Alpha Howse
She's toured with Jelly Roll, Three 6 Mafia, Rittz, Dizzy Wright, Kottonmouth Kings and RA The Rugged Man. She's shared festival stages with Tool, Post Malone and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. She's landed on the Billboard charts, contributed to a Grammy Award-winning album, and built her own independent...
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Zahna: Break or Breakthrough — Survival, Faith, Grief & Heavy Music
What happens when you've survived the thing you thought would destroy you? Zahna joins Steve Richards for a powerful conversation about her new album Break or Breakthrough, releasing September 4 via XOVR Records. From kidney failure and transplant to grief, betrayal, spiritual warfare, damaged…
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Cherry Valance: Raw Emotion, Songwriting & Finding Your Voice
Vocalist and songwriter Cherry Valance joins Steve Richards on The Metal Queens Podcast to talk about the power of emotional performance, songwriting, finding her identity as an artist, building an audience online, and being a woman in rock and metal. Cherry discusses the stories behind her…
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Emilia Moncayo of MINIPONY: DETACH, Extreme Metal, Djent & Ecuadorian Metal
Ecuadorian extreme metal trio MINIPONY are entering a new sonic era with their third studio release, DETACH. Steve Richards sits down with vocalist, synth player and sonic architect Emilia Moncayo to talk about the band's evolution, technical metal, mathcore, djent, electronics, Latin influences,...
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Kat Leon of Holy Wars: Shadow Work/Light Work, Grief & Healing
Grief. Trauma. Healing. Darkness. Light. And learning to feel everything. Kat Leon joins Steve Richards for a deep dive into Holy Wars' powerful new album Shadow Work/Light Work and the incredible journey that brought the band to this moment. From losing loved ones and turning that pain into…
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Tina Langevin of CRIMSON STEEL | Show No Fear | Metal Queens Podcast
On this episode of The Metal Queens Podcast, Steve Richards welcomes Tina Langevin, lead vocalist of Raleigh, North Carolina heavy metal band CRIMSON STEEL. Tina talks about the band's highly anticipated new album, Show No Fear, arriving October 2, 2026, and the band's mission to keep the spirit…
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MEGG – Low Life Club Deluxe | Metal Queens Podcast
MEGG joins Metal Queens to talk about her incredible breakout year, playing Vans Warped Tour, opening for The Used, Strung Out, Pulley, and Tomorrow's Bad Seeds, signing with 507 Publishing, and the upcoming Low Life Club Deluxe featuring the new single "Idiot." If you love high-energy pop-punk...
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Skylar Grey: WASTED POTENTIAL, Songwriting, Mental Health & Reinvention
Skylar Grey joins Metal Queens Podcast for an unforgettable conversation about WASTED POTENTIAL, emotional songwriting, creativity, and the stories behind some of music's biggest hits. Listen and Watch now on Spotify. #SkylarGrey #MetalQueensPodcast #Podcast #AlternativeMusic #Songwriter...
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Nova Twins – Parasites & Butterflies Interview
Nova Twins have completely rewritten the rules of modern rock. From Mercury Prize recognition and BRIT Award nominations to sharing stages with Foo Fighters, Muse, Lenny Kravitz and more, Amy Love and Georgia South continue pushing alternative music into exciting new territory. They join Steve...
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Metal Queens Podcast | Rylie McFall of BARRAGE – Silver Linings, Modern Metalcore & Life on the Road
Kansas City's BARRAGE is entering an exciting new chapter with the release of Silver Linings, introducing powerhouse vocalist Rylie McFall and taking the band's signature blend of hard rock and metalcore to new heights. Rylie joins Steve Richards on Metal Queens Podcast to discuss joining…
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Ambre Vourvahis of XANDRIA -Eclipse, Colours & Modern Symphonic Metal -Friday Night Metal
Ambre Vourvahis of XANDRIA joins Steve Richards to discuss the band's stunning new album Eclipse. Hear the stories behind "Colours," the emotional depth of "The Last Generation," her remarkable vocal versatility, and how XANDRIA continues to push the boundaries of modern symphonic metal. #XANDRIA...
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Giusy Ferrigno of MARSHALL -Italy's Hard Rock Legacy Meets a Powerful New Voice -Metal Queens Podcast
Italian hard rock veterans MARSHALL have been delivering classic heavy rock since 1985, and today they're entering an exciting new era with powerhouse vocalist Giusy Ferrigno. In this exclusive Metal Queens Podcast interview, Giusy talks about joining the legendary band, developing her powerful...
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Morgan Riley of Blackwater Drowning – Obscure Sorrows
Steve Richards sits down with Morgan of Blackwater Drowning for an in-depth conversation about Obscure Sorrows, melodic death metal, touring, songwriting, horror influences, and the future of one of North Carolina's premier modern metal bands. Don't forget to Like, Subscribe, and...
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Alīse of Rising Alma -Your Own Story - Metal Queens Podcast
Hope. Resilience. Powerful music. Alīse Elme of Rising Alma joins Steve Richards on the Metal Queens Podcast to talk about the band's outstanding new EP Your Own Story, the inspiration behind "Colors Flow All Around Us," and why authenticity remains at the heart of everything they create....
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Moonlight Lily - Dreamwalkers, The Hollow & Alternative Metal Storytelling - Metal Queens Podcast
Moonlight Lily joins Metal Queens Podcast to discuss their atmospheric alternative metal sound, the creative process behind Dreamwalkers, and how songs like The Hollow, Delirium, and Red explore identity, illusion, transformation, and human connection. Hosted by Steve Richards.
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Lita Ford: New Album, Touring & A Lifetime of Rock
Lita Ford joins Steve Richards for an in-depth conversation about touring, the Mountain Music Festival, her upcoming 2026 album, songwriting, legendary guitars, and nearly fifty years of rock history. From "Kiss Me Deadly" to today's stage, Lita continues to inspire generations of musicians and...
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Aunya -Sweet Queens of Chaos– Turning Chaos Into Rock 'n' Roll - Metal Queens Podcast
Sweet Queens of Chaos vocalist Aunya Jayde joins Metal Queens Podcast to discuss her inspiring journey, the meaning of chaos as creative energy, the band's genre-defying sound, songwriting, and bringing new life to rock 'n' roll. Follow Metal Queens Podcast for more conversations with the women...
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Caroline Westendorp: Music Marketing, Within Temptation & Building Metal Careers - Metal Queens Podcast
Caroline Westendorp has lived both sides of the music industry. The former vocalist of The Charm The Fury went from touring internationally to becoming Marketing Manager for Within Temptation, one of Europe's biggest rock bands. Today, she's the founder of 1000 Creative Concepts, helping...
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Tristyn's REBORN: Isabella Messina on Music, Lyrics & Inspiration
Lead vocalist Isabella Messina joins the Metal Queens Podcast to discuss Tristyn's debut EP REBORN, an emotional journey through struggle, hope and transformation. Isabella talks about songwriting, symphonic metal influences, recording the EP, performing live across the UK and what's next for one...
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Scampi Chips Dip & Campari - Norway's Garage Punk Revolution -Metal Queens Podcast
Scampi Chips Dip & Campari join Metal Queens to talk about their new single "Let Go," their debut album Well, It Ain't Fast Food, surviving and thriving in punk for nearly twenty years, and why punk remains a powerful force for freedom, community, and self-expression. #MetalQueens #SCDC…
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Des of Wicked Envy: Dark Rock, Metalcore & The Rise of an Australian Heavy Band
Sydney dark rock and metalcore powerhouse Wicked Envy joins Metal Queens Podcast. Lead vocalist Des discusses the band's journey from their debut EP What The Hell Am I Doing to their latest singles False Face, Hyde, Final Descent and Paralysis Demon. Hear the stories behind the music, the...
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Susanna Radimovskaya of Star Crystal -Glam Metal Revival - Metal Queens Podcast
The glam metal spirit is alive and well. Steve Richards welcomes Susanna Radimovskaya, vocalist and founder of Star Crystal, for an energetic conversation about keeping the sound and spectacle of '80s glam rock alive for a new generation. Susanna shares stories about growing up in Ukraine…
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GORE.'s Haley Roughton on "Lead Me to the Slaughter," NASA & Touring with Kittie
Haley of GORE. joins Steve Richards to discuss "Lead Me to the Slaughter," balancing life as a NASA engineer and metal vocalist, emotional songwriting, touring with Kittie, and the rapid rise of one of heavy music's most exciting new bands. Photo Credit: Shane Speal#HaleyRoughton #GORE...
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Lariyah (DieveNoire): The Story Behind IDGAF
DieveNoire vocalist Lariyah joins Steve Richards to discuss the emotional story behind IDGAF, her remarkable journey of survival, the making of The Story of a Gunslinger, preparing for Rock Fest 2026, and building one of heavy rock's most unique new bands.#DieveNoire #LariyahPerrin #IDGAF...
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Michi (Mega Infinity) - Harmonic Convergence - Metal Queens Podcast
Steve Richards welcomes Michi of Mega Infinity to The Metal Queens Podcast. The conversation covers the new album Harmonic Convergence, touring life, songwriting, collaborations with MC Lars, the evolution of ska punk, and building inclusive communities through music. A thoughtful and energetic...
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Francesca of Deity & Devilry - Metal Queens Podcast
Francesca of Deity and Devilry joins Steve Richards on theMetal Queens Podcast to discuss the band's evolution, gothic and symphonic metal influences, songwriting, their debut EP, and the powerful follow-up Over Your Last Dying Breath. An in-depth conversation about creativity, emotion, andthe...
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Mixi of Stitched Up Heart - MEDUSA, Empowerment & Women in Modern Metal
Mixi of Stitched Up Heart joins Steve Richards to discuss the powerful new album MEDUSA, the inspiration behind its empowering title track, collaborating with incredible guest artists, touring, personal transformation, and what it means to reclaim your voice through heavy music. An inspiring...
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Lexi Layne on "Judgement," Tarot Storytelling & Alternative Metal | Metal Queens Podcast
Lexi Layne joins Metal Queens Podcast to discuss her new single "Judgement," the inspiration behind her tarot-driven storytelling, the success of The High Priestess Volume I, and how she's building a cinematic alternative metal world as an independent artist. A fascinating conversation about...
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