Metal Queens Podcast

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, melodic prog and djent . Vicky breaks down the inspiration behind "Artificial Irrelevance," "Newsflash," "Seller's Remorse" and "A Moment Of Violence," while discussing songwriting, screaming, clean vocals, creative independence, her chemistry with Robby J. Fonts, touring, The Agonist, gaming and the future of SICKSENSE. #SICKSENSE #VickyPsarakis #MetalQueensPodcast #FridayNightMetal #1059TheMountain #ModernMetal #Metalcore #NuMetal #NuMetalcore #Djent #ProgressiveMetal #AlternativeMetal #HeavyMusic #MetalInterview #MetalPodcast #WomenInMetal #WomenOfMetal #FemaleVocalist #MetalVocalist #HeavyMetal #MetalMusic #NewMusic #NewMetal #Funerals #FuneralsEP

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 success, the band's evolution, playing major festivals, sharing stages with some of rock's biggest names, working with David Draiman, and PLUSH's role in the next generation of rock. PLUSH has earned four Billboard Mainstream Rock Top 40 hits with “Hate,” “Better Off Alone,” “Left Behind” and “Run.” The band has toured and performed alongside Disturbed, KISS, Alice in Chains, Evanescence, Daughtry, Slash Featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators , and many more. PLUSH is currently on the Mass Hysteria Tour , including a stop at The Radio Room in Greenville on September 16 . 🎸 PLUSH: https://plushrocks.net 🎵 “Animalistic” — OUT NOW 💿 Mass Hysteria — September 18, 2026 📍 The Radio Room — Greenville — September 16 Subscribe to Metal Queens Podcast. #PLUSH #MoriahFormica #Animalistic #MassHysteria #MetalQueensPodcast #HardRock #RockMusic #WomenInRock #NewMusic #PavementEntertainment

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 label, Alpha Howse . Now Whitney Peyton joins Steve Richards on Metal Queens Podcast for an honest conversation about music, independence, entrepreneurship, touring, being underestimated, and the powerful connection she has built with her fans. Listen, watch, share, and tell us what you think! #MetalQueensPodcast #WhitneyPeyton #AlphaHowse #WomenInMusic #FemaleRapper #IndependentArtist #HipHop #Rock #Metal #Billboard #Grammy #MusicPodcast #Underdog

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 love and forgiveness, Zahna transforms some of life's darkest chapters into heavy music with a message of hope and resistance. We also go behind the scenes of “Defiler” featuring Brian “Head” Welch, her creative partnership with husband Patrick Madsen, working with Kellen McGregor, her visual world of anime and cyber-goth aesthetics, and the importance of owning your art. #Zahna #BreakOrBreakthrough #MetalQueensPodcast #XOVRRecords #Metalcore #HardRock #HeavyRock #WomenInMetal #FemaleRockers #RockPodcast #MetalPodcast #BrianHeadWelch #Korn #Defiler #TheArcher #LoveAndLoss #MusicInterview #NewMusic@wornstarclothing

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 music, the relationship between performance and vulnerability, and the journey toward creating an authentic artistic identity. #MetalQueensPodcast #CherryValance #WomenInMetal #WomenInRock #MetalPodcast #RockPodcast #FemaleVocalist #Songwriter #HeavyMusic@wornstarclothing

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, extreme vocals, international touring, and the creative journey behind DETACH . From sharing stages with Meshuggah to touring with Fear Factory and appearing at 70,000 Tons of Metal and Summer Breeze , MINIPONY are taking Ecuadorian heavy music to an international audience. 🎧 Listen to the full interview and then dive into DETACH , out now via Subsound Records . #MetalQueensPodcast #MINIPONY #EmiliaMoncayo #Detach #SubsoundRecords #MetalPodcast #ExtremeMetal #TechnicalMetal #Djent #Mathcore #WomenInMetal #FemaleVocalist #EcuadorMetal #LatinMetal #HeavyMusic #MetalInterview #MetalCommunity#wornstarclothing@wornstarclothing

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 music to playing massive stages with Evanescence, The Warning, Kittie and Poppy , Kat opens up about the evolution of Holy Wars, the band's explosive live show, touring Europe, Rock am Ring, Download Festival, Warped Tour, Louder Than Life and what comes next. #HolyWars #KatLeon #MetalQueensPodcast #FridayNightMetal #1059TheMountain #ShadowWorkLightWork #WomenInRock #WomenInMetal #FemaleFronted #Rock #Metal #HardRock #AlternativeMetal #RockPodcast #MetalPodcast #RockAndRoll #LouderThanLife #WarpedTour #DownloadFestival #RockAmRing #Kittie #Evanescence #TheWarning #Poppy@wornstarclothing Photo Credit: Ana Massard

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 of traditional heavy metal alive while creating a sound of their own. Inspired by legends including Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Iron Maiden, Savatage, Crimson Glory, and Queensrÿche , CRIMSON STEEL delivers soaring vocals, powerful guitar work, thunderous bass and precision-driven drums. Tina also discusses the album's songwriting and recording process, her vocal influences and development, performing live, and the special collaboration with legendary metal vocalist James Rivera , who joins her for the dramatic track "Bleed into One." We also talk about what the future holds for CRIMSON STEEL and what it means to be a woman leading a traditional heavy metal band in today's music scene. Turn it up and Show No Fear! #MetalQueensPodcast #CrimsonSteel #TinaLangevin #ShowNoFear #HeavyMetal #TraditionalMetal #WomenInMetal #JamesRivera #MetalPodcast #NewMetal Show No Fear — Out October 2, 2026

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 with heart, attitude, and serious early-2000s vibes, this episode is for you! Subscribe for more interviews. Photo Credit: Studio TM. #MEGG #LowLifeClub #Idiot #MetalQueensPodcast #SteveRichards #PopPunk #PunkRock #AlternativeRock #WomenInRock #WarpedTour #TheUsed #KROQ #SiriusXM #NewMusic #FemaleFronted #RockPodcast #CaliforniaPunk #DIYArtist

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 #MusicPodcast #WastedPotential#wornstarclothing Photo Credit: Shervin Lainez

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 Richards on Metal Queens Podcast to talk about Parasites & Butterflies , building one of rock's most unique sounds, breaking barriers, activism, touring the world, and what's next for one of the most innovative bands today. 🎧 Watch and listen now! #NovaTwins #ParasitesAndButterflies #MetalQueensPodcast #AmyLove #GeorgiaSouth #AlternativeRock #RapRock #ModernRock #WomenInRock #MarshallRecords #RockPodcast #HeavyMusic #SteveRichards #MusicInterview #Podcast

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 BARRAGE, finding her voice in heavy music, recording Silver Linings , the band's explosive live shows, and what's next for one of the Midwest's rising metal acts. If you're a fan of Killswitch Engage, Jinjer, Twelve Foot Ninja, or emotionally driven modern metal, this conversation is one you won't want to miss. #MetalQueensPodcast #BARRAGE #RylieMcFall #SilverLinings #Metalcore #HardRock #ModernMetal #WomenInMetal #FemaleFrontedMetal #HeavyMusic #MetalPodcast #KansasCityMetal #NewMusic #MetalScene #SteveRichards #MetalInterview #SupportIndependentMusic #KillswitchEngage #Jinjer #TwelveFootNinja

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 #AmbreVourvahis #Eclipse #Colours #FridayNightMetal #NapalmRecords #SymphonicMetal #FemaleFrontedMetal #Metalheads #MetalMusic #RockInterview #SteveRichards #NewMusic #MetalPodcast

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 vocal style, recording MARSHALL's upcoming third studio album, the Italian metal scene, women in rock, live performance, and what's ahead in 2027. If you're a fan of classic hard rock, melodic heavy metal, and inspiring conversations with the artists behind the music, this episode is for you. Be sure to like, subscribe, and follow Metal Queens Podcast for more exclusive interviews with the biggest names and rising stars in rock and metal. #MarshallBand #GiusyFerrigno #MetalQueensPodcast #ItalianMetal #ItalianRock #HardRock #HeavyMetal #WomenInMetal #FemaleVocalist #ClassicRock #RockMusic #NaplesItaly #MetalPodcast #RockInterview #NewMusic #MetalCommunity #HeavyRock #SteveRichards #RockFans #SupportLiveMusic

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 Share! #BlackwaterDrowning #MorganRiley #ObscureSorrows #MelodicDeathMetal #Metalcore #DeathMetal #MetalPodcast #MetalQueensPodcast #FridayNightMetal #NorthCarolinaMetal #HeavyMetal #ModernMetal #ExtremeMetal #MetalInterview #NewMetal #MetalCommunity #Headbangers #SupportMetal

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. #MetalQueensPodcast #RisingAlma #AliseElme #YourOwnStory #MelodicHardRock #AlternativeRock #WomenInRock #HardRock #RockPodcast #FemaleFrontedRock #NewMusic

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.

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 fans around the world. #LitaFord #FridayNightMetal #MetalQueensPodcast #SteveRichards #1059TheMountain #MountainMusicFestival #Gatlinburg #ClassicRock #HardRock #HeavyMetal #RockLegend #RockGuitar #GuitarHero #KissMeDeadly #ShotOfPoison #RockInterview #MetalPodcast #WomenWhoRock #RockMusic #NewMusic2026

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 shaping rock and metal today. #SweetQueensOfChaos #AunyaJayde #MetalQueensPodcast #WomenInRock #HardRock #RockPodcast #CanadianRock #RockAndRoll #MusicInterview #FemaleFrontedRock

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 independent artists grow authentic careers through innovative marketing, international PR, and fan-focused strategies. In this episode of Metal Queens Podcast , Caroline shares what she's learned about branding, fan engagement, music marketing, and why authenticity remains an artist's greatest asset. #MetalQueensPodcast #CarolineWestendorp #MusicMarketing #WithinTemptation #TheCharmTheFury #IndependentMusic #Metal #Rock #MusicBusiness #HeavyMusic