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Metal Queens Podcast

by Steve Richards · English · Music

A podcast featuring the Queens of Metal and Rock hosted by Steve Richards.

New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 23 min
Latest: 14 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026 · 23 minNew

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 powerful one yet. At 58, Astrum is creating some of the heaviest and most authentic music of her career. We talk about Reflections Of Resilience , an album that unexpectedly became a deeply autobiographical roadmap for the woman she was—and the woman she's still becoming. 🎧 Watch and Listen now and…

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12 Oct 2026 · 17 min
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 the creative process behind the album, working with Jennifer Decilveo and Ben Chisholm, collaborating with musicians including Robin Finck and Stella Mozgawa, the séance imagery behind the record, and Chelsea's journey toward becoming more comfortable with who she is. Plus, we talk about bringing…
10 Oct 2026 · 20 min
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 contrast between darkness and light, and the creation of a 48-minute narrative journey blending Nordic folk metal, gothic influences, NWOBHM, melodic death metal and extreme metal. Hanna also discusses Hrafnablót's newest single “Heljarhlíð,” featuring the first harsh vocals from keyboardist Ólafur…
8 Oct 2026 · 22 min
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 devoted to art, creativity, and freedom as darkness begins consuming the world around them. We discuss the album's three-act structure, Sofia's songwriting and vocals, the creative partnership with Josh Alexander, traditional folk influences, fantasy and gaming inspiration, the personal story behind…
5 Oct 2026 · 16 min
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 also go behind the scenes of Fragments of Consciousness , explore the band's genre-defying songwriting, and find out what it means to create music about the disconnect between ourselves, each other and the natural world. 🎧 Listen now and discover DISCONNECTED SOULS. #MetalQueensPodcast…
3 Oct 2026 · 25 min
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 futures humanity once imagined but never reached. We also talk about creating the album in Kyiv during the winter of 2025–2026, writing music during wartime, the collaborations with Andy LaPlegua of Combichrist and Britta Görtz of HIRAES , and the evolution of IGNEA's distinctive blend of technical,…
2 Oct 2026 · 24 min
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 charged songwriting, and the evolution toward a heavier and more refined sound. She also discusses the international success of “Prove You Wrong,” recent singles “Above the Hate” and “Away From You,” sharing stages with major national acts, and what lies ahead for ATYPICAL. If you love soaring…
30 Sep 2026 · 18 min
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 compositions become massive symphonic metal productions. The conversation explores identity, grief, loss, transformation, resilience, vulnerability and finding hope when everything seems to be falling apart. Talia also talks about the singles “Again” and “All You Want,” the evolution from her 2024…
27 Sep 2026 · 24 min
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 project around blues and rock covers. After being discovered online by members of Mortalis, she found herself living a lifelong dream: becoming part of an original band. Since officially joining Mortalis in 2025, Patience has opened for Armored Saint at the Glass House , competed in the Wacken Battle of…
26 Sep 2026 · 28 min
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 ME,” songwriting, performing live, and creating music that tells a story without being confined by genre. If you're into metalcore, post-hardcore, alternative metal, and artists pushing the boundaries of heavy music, this is an episode you don't want to miss. #MetalQueensPodcast #MADiSONViOLETT…
23 Sep 2026 · 25 min
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, emotional survival, resilience, introspection, empathy, healing, and the powerful connection between artist and listener. Alexandra also talks about the creative process behind Echos, performing deeply personal music, finding her voice, and creating music that encourages listeners to explore their…
15 Sep 2026 · 29 min
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, 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…
12 Sep 2026 · 15 min
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 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.”…
5 Sep 2026 · 23 min
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 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!…
3 Sep 2026 · 28 min
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 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…
29 Aug 2026 · 23 min
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 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
27 Aug 2026 · 24 min
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, 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…
24 Aug 2026 · 26 min
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 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…
20 Aug 2026 · 24 min
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 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…
17 Aug 2026 · 19 min
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 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…
15 Aug 2026 · 18 min
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 #MusicPodcast #WastedPotential#wornstarclothing Photo Credit: Shervin Lainez
12 Aug 2026 · 19 min
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 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…
9 Aug 2026 · 18 min
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 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…
8 Aug 2026 · 23 min
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 #AmbreVourvahis #Eclipse #Colours #FridayNightMetal #NapalmRecords #SymphonicMetal #FemaleFrontedMetal #Metalheads #MetalMusic #RockInterview #SteveRichards #NewMusic #MetalPodcast
6 Aug 2026 · 17 min
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 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…
2 Aug 2026 · 11 min
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 Share! #BlackwaterDrowning #MorganRiley #ObscureSorrows #MelodicDeathMetal #Metalcore #DeathMetal #MetalPodcast #MetalQueensPodcast #FridayNightMetal #NorthCarolinaMetal #HeavyMetal #ModernMetal #ExtremeMetal #MetalInterview #NewMetal #MetalCommunity #Headbangers #SupportMetal
1 Aug 2026 · 20 min
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. #MetalQueensPodcast #RisingAlma #AliseElme #YourOwnStory #MelodicHardRock #AlternativeRock #WomenInRock #HardRock #RockPodcast #FemaleFrontedRock #NewMusic
29 Jul 2026 · 23 min
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.
25 Jul 2026 · 14 min
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 fans around the world. #LitaFord #FridayNightMetal #MetalQueensPodcast #SteveRichards #1059TheMountain #MountainMusicFestival #Gatlinburg #ClassicRock #HardRock #HeavyMetal #RockLegend #RockGuitar #GuitarHero #KissMeDeadly #ShotOfPoison #RockInterview #MetalPodcast #WomenWhoRock #RockMusic #NewMusic2026
23 Jul 2026 · 21 min
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 shaping rock and metal today. #SweetQueensOfChaos #AunyaJayde #MetalQueensPodcast #WomenInRock #HardRock #RockPodcast #CanadianRock #RockAndRoll #MusicInterview #FemaleFrontedRock

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A podcast featuring the Queens of Metal and Rock hosted by Steve Richards.

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Publisher: Steve Richards
Language: English
Category: Music
New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 23 min
Latest episode: 14 Oct 2026
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