The Ladies of Metal Show

Warish is a 3 piece grunge/punk band from California, fronted by Riley Hawk. We try to decipher which genre Warish even fits in, his dad’s influence on his music taste, Riley’s vision for the band’s new music video for “Say to Please,” and what we can expect from the upcoming full length record, “Next to Pay,” out 4/30/21 on Riding Easy Records. Links: [FOLLOW THE SHOW] instagram.com/theladiesofmetalshow https://theladiesofmetalshow.contactin.bio Leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Email...

I think it’s safe to say Al & I are officially not just internet friends, but friends in real life! He sings for Pennsylvania-based metalcore band A Scent Like Wolves (Shout out Lancaster, PA metal!). Their new record MYSTIC AURAS is something for the band to be super proud of, with 4 singles released already, but the record almost didn’t happen. I talk about my experience working with ASLW for 2 of their music videos - this episode features a behind the scenes look into their next music...

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Epica's founding member, guitarist, and vocalist Mark Jansen dissects his fear of public speaking & how his time outdoors with his many 4-legged family members has gotten him through the pandemic, adjusting to a life without touring since last March. Epica's new record "OMEGA" drops 2/26/21 on Nuclear Blast Records! Listen to Mark’s favorite track: The Skeleton Key. Links: [FOLLOW THE SHOW] instagram.com/theladiesofmetalshow https://theladiesofmetalshow.contactin.bio Leave a review on...

Get ready to totally nerd out about the recording side of things! Steve Tinnon returns to the show to let us in on the behind the scenes process of the new Within the Ruins record BLACK HEART, out 11/27 via eOne/Good Fight. Links: [FOLLOW THE SHOW] instagram.com/theladiesofmetalshow https://theladiesofmetalshow.contactin.bio Leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Email gwen@theladiesofmetal.com for sponsorships. [STEVE TINNON] instagram.com/stevethemess [WITHIN THE...

Welsh vocalist Neil Starr takes us from meeting his friend's dad "Phil" to fronting Phil Campbell & The Bastard Sons (yes, Phil is PHIL CAMPBELL FROM MOTORHEAD!) Best believe we talked about what it’s like to tour with Phil (and the Campbells)- not what you might imagine! Links: [FOLLOW THE SHOW] instagram.com/theladiesofmetalshow https://theladiesofmetalshow.contactin.bio Leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Email gwen@theladiesofmetal.com for sponsorships. [PHIL CAMPBELL & THE BASTARD...

Death metal guitar icon J-F Dagenais calls in from Dallas, Texas! J-F is a founding member of Katakylsm (since ‘91!). The band's new record "Unconquered" is out now on Nuclear Blast Records; we get into the ultimate social distance project: studio production; we try to stay realistic about 2021 live show plans, and gain insight into Kataklysm's side project "Ex Deo." Links: [FOLLOW THE SHOW] instagram.com/theladiesofmetalshow https://theladiesofmetalshow.contactin.bio Leave a review on...

Vocalist of CA-based hardcore band The Arson Choir, and all around cool ass dude Phil Penegar calls in to promote their new EP "Invisible Monsters" - out 10/2/20 on War Against Records - a group of songs that examines mental health, politics vs. humanity, and emphasizes that hardcore, however abrasive, is for everyone. Links: [FOLLOW THE SHOW] instagram.com/theladiesofmetalshow http://theladiesofmetalshow.contactin.bio [PHIL PENEGAR] instagram.com/flashy_dracula [THE ARSON...

Metal babe & badass vocalist Elize Ryd of Amaranthe joins the pod! We swan dove into the 2 singles “Viral” and “Strong” off the band's upcoming record, "Manifest" (out 10/2 on Nuclear Blast Records!), what it's like for Elize to represent the feminine side of metal - and Amaranthe's plans for future touring. Links: [FOLLOW THE SHOW] instagram.com/theladiesofmetalshow https://theladiesofmetalshow.contactin.bio [ELIZE RYD] instagram.com/elizeryd Elize's picks off "Manifest" - BOOM! and...

Vocalist Brian Willie & guitarist Christian Pulgarin from Connecticut-based metal band CURRENTS join the show to tell us about the band’s new record “The Way It Ends,” out now! A single from the record made its way onto Sirius XM, and Brian & Christian reveal their must listen to tracks. Stick around til the end when we nerd out about Philly cheesesteaks! Links: [FOLLOW THE SHOW] instagram.com/theladiesofmetalshow https://theladiesofmetalshow.contactin.bio [BRIAN...

Fresh off tour with The Used, Seattle-based band Dragged Under released their debut full length this year, and just signed to a label. And it's only June. Bassist Hans Hessburg calls in to the show! Links: [FOLLOW THE SHOW] instagram.com/theladiesofmetalshow https://theladiesofmetalshow.contactin.bio [HANS HESSBURG] https://www.instagram.com/hansjoseph__ (DM Hans for music lessons!) Check out Hans' pick of the week: Bleed from Within - https://youtu.be/mrtizXF1dpM [DRAGGED...

Guitarist Tom Smith calls in from one of the heaviest bands I've ever heard, The Acacia Strain. If you’ve been trying to keep up with the band’s unconventional method for releasing their new songs - so is Tom! We nerded out over unexpected pop artists we’re both into, and Tom just started his own podcast so more info on that too! Links: [FOLLOW THE SHOW] instagram.com/theladiesofmetalshow https://theladiesofmetalshow.contactin.bio Email gwen@theladiesofmetal.com for questions, comments,...

Chances are if you’re a fan of this show, you’re a fan of heavy music, and therefore, you’re a fan of Will Putney’s even if you don’t know it. He's not only a guitarist in Fit For An Autopsy and the new supergroup called END - he’s produced some of my favorite records - for bands like Every Time I Die, Knocked Loose, Gojira, Stray from the Path, and literally tons more. We talked about Will's involvement with the new Ghost Inside self-titled, and Will takes us back to the early days of...

Australian metal band Aversions Crown is getting ready to release their 4th full length record "Hell Will Come For Us All" on June 12th, and guitarist Mick Jeffery calls in to tell us what to expect! He sheds light on the band navigating a new vocalist, the shift toward the more realistic side of things for the band’s lyrical content, and what it's like working with Will Putney. Links: [FOLLOW THE SHOW] instagram.com/theladiesofmetalshow https://theladiesofmetalshow.contactin.bio Email...

Mark & I examine the disconnect between fan reception of the band’s records versus critic’s opinions, Mark’s response to fans wanting to hear their “old sound” return, and how our response to music changes as we get older. Their new record BECOME THE HUNTER just came out in February on Nuclear Blast, and we’ll let you know how you can try to snag a guitar lesson with Mark. Links: [FOLLOW THE SHOW] instagram.com/theladiesofmetalshow https://theladiesofmetalshow.contactin.bio Email...

Guitarist Andy Marsh calls in to the show from Australia! He tells us just how overwhelming the pandemic has been for touring bands, what it's like to manage a tour in addition to playing shows, and the most important part: whether we call it Taylor Ham or Pork Roll! Jersey represent! Links: [FOLLOW THE SHOW] instagram.com/theladiesofmetalshow https://theladiesofmetalshow.contactin.bio Email gwen@theladiesofmetal.com for questions, comments, and sponsorships. Leave a review on Apple...

August Burns Red's legendary drummer (and my personal favorite drummer of all time!) Matt Greiner calls in to update us on the status of the Killswitch/ABR tour, the band's decision to move forward with the "Guardians" release during the pandemic, and shouts out a few of his favorite drummers! Info is linked below for drum lessons with Matt! Links: [FOLLOW THE SHOW] instagram.com/theladiesofmetalshow https://theladiesofmetalshow.contactin.bio Email gwen@theladiesofmetal.com for...

“Fit for an Autopsy Fortune Tellers” - Guitarist Pat Sheridan calls in from Atlanta! We chat about how life feels like a comic book, the intention behind the band's new single "Fear Tomorrow," the incredible cost of cancelling their tour with Thy Art is Murder, and how buying merch from your favorite band goes a long way. Pat also goes over his quarantine soundtrack! If you live in the Atlanta area, keep an eye on his IG for info on his new tattoo shop, opening up very soon! Links: [FOLLOW...

Y'all know Ryan Neff as the bassist of Miss May I. He called in to update us on the band's 2020 schedule, how the coronavirus is causing mass cancellations, postponements, and tour overlapping; how hard the virus has hit entertainers of all types, Ryan's quarantine routine, and new projects he's working on while forced to be at home! Links: [FOLLOW THE SHOW] instagram.com/theladiesofmetalshow https://theladiesofmetalshow.contactin.bio Email gwen@theladiesofmetal.com for questions,...

Ever wanted to know how to start your own clothing brand? Design for a brand? Run a print shop? Strap in y'all - my friend Rob - owner of Ghost & Darkness clothing - calls in to tell us how to DIY your own company, the importance and necessity of creative marketing, collabing with other brands, using social media to help others, along with a few great Netflix picks for quarantine living! Links: [FOLLOW THE...