081 - Abaddon's End
Metal Chick Podcast
On this episode of the Metal Chick podcast, I welcome the band Abaddon's End, who are fresh off their WAMI Awards wins! We dive deep into the story behind their name, the evolution of their lineup over time, and why they believe professionalism is so crucial in the music industry. We also chat about their partnership with Curtain Call Records, the new music they have on the horizon, and the hurdles bands face in today's music scene. Abaddon's End also shares their passion for live shows and their dreams of playing legendary venues. Takeaways Abaddon's End won Rock Song of the Year for...
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080 - Waking the Sleeper
Metal Chick Podcast
I had an amazing conversation with the band Waking the Sleeper on the podcast today! We really dug deep into their story – how they got started, how they work together, and the creative juice that's fueling their upcoming album. We talked about the music that shaped their sound, what it's like to tour these days, and why connecting with their fans is so important to them. They've got this unique approach to their music and performing, and it was awesome to hear them talk about how much they value collaboration and community in the metal scene. We wrapped things up by looking ahead – what's...
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079 - Cari Cody of Pop Culture
Metal Chick Podcast
Metal Chick Podcast 079 - Cari Cody of Pop Culture In this episode, host Carrie Z interviews Cari Cody, vocalist for the band Pop Culture. She shares how the band was formed and the band's focus on 80s music. They also talk about the enduring popularity of 80s music and the impact it has on audiences. Cari shares her musical journey and growth, from being involved in community theater to joining bands. She emphasizes the importance of having fun and connecting with the audience during performances. Carie shares upcoming gigs and thoughts on Pop Culture's summer schedule. 00:00 ...
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078 - Texas Flood (Airport Interview!)
Metal Chick Podcast
On our way home from a trip to Barbados, we had a layover in Dallas. Seated next to us was the drummer for a Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute band/blues band from Texas, and the band graciously agreed to a brief interview. As we stood in the baggage claim area, the members of Texas Flood shared the story of how the band came to be, discussed the distinctive hometown of one of the band members, and talked about their upcoming shows scheduled for this weekend. Links:
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077 - Chi Noden of Headstone
Metal Chick Podcast
We're catching up with Chi Node of Headstone! We talk about his journey to becoming guitarist of the band and about the Appleton event "For the Love of Metal" Links:
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076 - WAMI Nomination Process and New Direction Explained with Board Member Phil Norby
Metal Chick Podcast
"Metal Chick Podcast Ep076 - WAMI Nomination Process and New Direction Explained with Board Member Phil Norby" Phil Norby, board member for the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) stops by to explain the new "nomination" process that's been the talk of the town in the past week. He shares that the WAMI Board members do not have anything to do with voting, they've had 1100 nominations as of Friday, January 20, 2023, and why it's called "nomination". We talk about changing the perception of the organization and what's being done to change it. Be sure to listen in for an...
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035 - Olaf Różański & Grzegorz Luzar of the Polish Metal Band Wingless
Metal Chick Podcast
Greg and Olaf from Wingless, a metal band from Crakow, Poland stop in to chat about how metal is different in Europe, how they got started and what's coming up for the band.
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075 - Inverted Vision
Metal Chick Podcast
Metal Chick Podcast - Episode 075 - Inverted Vision We have the whole band on the line! They tell me about where they're from, how they got into music and how Craig's List saved the day. They talk about their upcoming Halloween show at X-Ray arcade - listen in to find out what they're dressing up as!
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074 - Imperial Fall
Metal Chick Podcast
Metal Chick Podcast - Episode 074 - Imperial Fall I've got the guys from Imperial Fall on the line, we talk about a ton of stuff, some of their favorite shows, what attendees can expect for Sunday, July 10 at Da Bar Metal and Mimosa's event, and how you can get your hands on their newest CD.
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073 - Quincy Jackson, Vocalist at KNIFEBACK
Metal Chick Podcast
073 - Quincy Jackson, Vocalist at KNIFEBACK Quincy stops by the Metal Chick Studio to chat about how he caught the singing bug by doing musicals until his two sisters pushed him in the right direction (thank you Maranda & Kayla!). He talks about how Knifeback went through some lineup changes and how the name of the band came out of a spooky story he was told as a child. Listen in to find out what you can expect at the Sunday, July 10 show at Da Bar! Links
info_outlinePart 1 of the interview with Shane Obershaw, drummer for the One - Metallica Tribute Band stops by to chat about his tribute band and podcast.
He shares how he got into music when he was a kid, how a neighbor really influenced the style he followed through
He talks about juggling families and careers and playing 40+ shows a year around the country and all over the world.
How they’ve worked hard to grow their impressive social media following, and plans for the future, and one of his favorite festivals ever.