Metal Queens Podcast

Meredith Buchholtz: The Voice Behind Eternal LoveOn this episode of Metal Queens Podcast, host Steve Richards talks with Meredith Buchholtz about the journey from classical singing to the dramatic world of symphonic metal.From her debut single She Waits to her collaborations with Jordan Rea of Dreams of Solace, Meredith is building a musical identity that combines theatrical vocals, cinematic atmosphere, and powerful storytelling.We dive into Eternal Love, her solo release inspired by Keri Lake's dark romantasy novel Nightshade and co-written with her brother, film composer Craig Flaster. Meredith shares what happens when a fictional world leaves a real emotional mark—and how that feeling becomes music.Plus, we get to know the person behind the voice through conversations about family, creative ambition, Superman, The Phantom of the Opera, and the little things that keep an artist grounded.If you love symphonic metal, soaring vocals, dark fantasy, and artists with a story to tell, this conversation is for you.Follow Metal Queens Podcast for more artist interviews and stories from the world of heavy music.#MetalQueensPodcast #MeredithBuchholtz #SymphonicMetal #EternalLove #WomenInMetal #MetalPodcast #FemaleVocalist #HeavyMetal#wornstar#wornstarclothing

Emily Lazar of September Mourning joins Steve Richards for a deep dive into the dark world behind the music.September Mourning has transformed Alanis Morissette’s iconic “You Oughta Know” into a haunting industrial alt-rock experience — complete with distorted guitars, industrial textures, ethereal vocals and the cinematic darkness of the September Mourning universe.Emily talks about reimagining an iconic song, the mythology of September and Mortem, the connection between music and comics, performing inside an alter ego, storytelling through heavy music, and the evolution of one of alternative metal’s most unique creative projects.This is September Mourning — where music, mythology and the supernatural collide.#SeptemberMourning #EmilyLazar #MetalQueensPodcast #AlanisMorissette #YouOughtaKnow #AlternativeMetal #IndustrialMetal #IndustrialRock #DarkRock #WomenInMetal #WomenInRock #FemaleMetal #HeavyMusic #HardRock #MetalPodcast #Mortem

What happens when classical vocal training collides with heavy metal?Meet Alyona — vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, classically trained coloratura soprano, session musician and the female lead vocalist of Xe-None.Raised by musician parents, she discovered heavy music early, forming an all-female metal band with her sister. Her musical education eventually took her through classical piano, where she graduated with honors, while her vocal training gave her an extraordinary range stretching from deep, resonant tones to high operatic notes.She's also played bass and keyboards, toured the United States as a hired session musician, worked with guitarists Joey Concepcion and Andrew O'Connor, and opened for legendary guitarist Michael Angelo Batio.Now, with Xe-None, Alyona brings her unique voice to a dance-metal sound and international stages, including performances across Finland and the Netherlands.In this episode of Metal Queens, Steve Richards talks with Alena about:Subscribe to Metal Queens for interviews, stories and conversations with the women shaping the world of heavy music.#MetalQueens #MetalQueensPodcast #Alena #XeNone #XeNoneBand #WomenInMetal #WomenInRock #FemaleMetalVocalist #FemaleFrontwoman #MetalVocalist #HeavyMetal #MetalMusic #FemaleMusician #WomenInMusic #MetalSoprano #ColoraturaSoprano #OperaticMetal #MetalPodcast #HeavyMetalPodcast #TheFifthElement #DivaDance #MetalHead #MetalCommunity #MetalFans #RockMusic #WomenWhoRock #MetalLife #MetalTouring#wornstar#wornstarclothing

Crushing riffs. Relentless breakdowns. Real emotions.Brooke from Slow Pulse, the five-piece hardcore and metalcore band from Austin, Texas, joins Steve Richards on the Metal Queens Podcast for a conversation about the experiences, emotions, and personal battles behind the music.Slow Pulse channels loss, resilience, and inner conflict into a sound built for catharsis. We go beyond the aggression to talk about the human side of heavy music, life in a band, creative conflict, finding your voice, and what it means to keep pushing forward when life gets heavy.Plus, Brooke takes on the Metal Queens lightning round.If you've ever found comfort, strength, or a sense of belonging in heavy music, this conversation is for you.Follow Metal Queens Podcast for more artist interviews, untold stories, and conversations from across the heavy music scene.#MetalQueensPodcast #SlowPulse #Metalcore #Hardcore #WomenInMetal#wornstar#wornstarclothing

Kyra , vocalist for Colorado alternative metal band Less Than Perfect, joins Steve Richards for a powerful conversation about turning adversity into music.Kyra talks about “Casting Stones,” “Never Surrender,” the band's 2025 album TENET, the upcoming 2027 full-length, performing alongside her father, and the deeply personal message behind Less Than Perfect's music.It's a conversation about judgment, resilience, redemption, finding your voice, and refusing to let your past write the ending of your story.Metal Queens Podcast with Steve Richards — celebrating the women of heavy metal and hard rock.#MetalQueensPodcast #KyraMatson #LessThanPerfect #WomenInMetal #AlternativeMetal #HardRock #Metal #FemaleVocalist #MetalPodcast #CastingStones #NeverSurrender #TENET #WomenInRock #HeavyMusic#wornstar#wornstarclothing

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, soaring vocals and the band's journey to the Bloodstock Open Air 2026 stage.We also get personal about the stories behind the songs, life inside a rapidly growing band, musical influences and the future of Aethoria.Plus: the Metal Queens Lightning Round and our signature question.🎧 Listen now and discover Aethoria.#MetalQueensPodcast #Aethoria #MeciaJadeHolden #MetalPodcast #HardRock #UKMetal #BritishRock #WomenInRock #WomenInMetal #Bloodstock #RockPodcast #MetalMusic #Tamed #SteppingStones#wornstar#wornstarclothingPhoto Credit: Robert Sutton Photography

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 storytelling.Shay takes us behind the band's latest release, “Haunt Me,” and talks about the emotions, imagery and stories that fuel Twisted Lullaby's music.We also dive into “Murder Me,” horror storytelling, vulnerability, life as a female metal frontwoman, the Australian metal scene, performing live, songwriting and what's next for the band.It's a conversation about turning darkness into something powerful — and finding your voice inside it.Watch, Listen, follow, share and discover Twisted Lullaby.#MetalQueensPodcast #TwistedLullaby #ShayRibchester #HauntMe #AustralianMetal #AlternativeMetal #FemaleFrontedMetal #WomenInMetal #MetalMusic #AltMetal #BrisbaneMusic #GoldCoastMusic #MetalInterview #MetalPodcast#wornstar#wornstarclothing

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 what it was like working with legendary producer Ulrich Wild.Tina also opens up about life behind the microphone, the realities of being a woman in heavy music, and the battles artists fight that audiences never see.Plus: tour stories, studio revelations, a Metal Queens lightning round, and some seriously personal questions.Press play and meet the woman behind the voice.#MetalQueensPodcast #BeautifulSkeletons #TinaFirefly #PulseLineScar

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 right now—not someday after the to-do list is finished.Karina also discusses Godfall's unique multicultural identity, their democratic songwriting process, working with vocalist Abel Boban, the band's evolving sound, and the challenge of building an identity while being compared to artists like Bad Omens and Evanescence.Plus, we get personal about creativity, vulnerability, sacrifice and what it really takes to keep pursuing music.Watch and discover Godfall on The Metal Queens Podcast.#MetalQueensPodcast #Godfall #KarinaKhristova #Default #Metal #MetalMusic #AlternativeMetal #GothicMetal #ModernMetal #CanadianMetal #CalgaryMetal #WomenInMetal #FemaleVocalist #MetalPodcast #BadOmens #Evanescence #Spiritbox #BringMeTheHorizon #LinkinPark #RockMusic #NewMusic #Metal2026#wornstar#wornstarclothing

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, and emotional intensity into a sound that refuses to follow the rules.Luisa talks about the band's origins, their Charlotte roots, their Brazilian and Peruvian cultural influences, the importance of community, and the band's multimedia approach to creating an entire world around their music.We also get into Offspec's newest single “BROKEN,” their debut track “Let You Go,” their collaboration with French alternative metal band ODC on “Welcome to My World,” songwriting, live performance, influences, and what's next for the band.If you're a fan of Bad Omens, STARSET, Memphis May Fire, Vana, or modern alternative/heavy music, Offspec deserves a spot on your radar.Subscribe to Metal Queens Podcast for more conversations with the women making their mark on heavy music.#MetalQueensPodcast #Offspec #LuisaLyons #Broken #HeavyMusic #AlternativeMetal #Metal #MetalMusic #WomenInMetal #FemaleVocalist #BadOmens #STARSET #MemphisMayFire #Vana #CharlotteNC #NewMusic #MetalPodcast #RockMusic #ModernMetal#wornstar#wornstarclothing