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Valkyrie Sessions is a podcast celebrating women in Rock, Metal, Metalcore, Punk, and Alternative music. Join us for album reviews, interviews, artist spotlights, festival discussions, industry conversations, and everything happening across the world of heavy music. Whether we’re breaking down a new release or album, highlighting an incredible underground band, or discussing the future of Valkyrie Fest, Valkyrie Sessions is dedicated to amplifying the voices and talent shaping the scene. This isn’t just a podcast — it’s a community. New episodes every Friday. 🤘Real Rock. Pure Metal. ⚡️

  1. 3d ago

    The Voice Had Evanescence… But Was AGT Better? | Valkyrie Sessions Ep. 18

    The Voice brought Evanescence and Paramore to the Battle Rounds—but did AGT deliver the better performances? This week on Valkyrie Sessions, I review Dakota Cohen and Destinee Monroe’s “Bring Me to Life” battle, Lexi Stephens and Marilyn Hucek’s take on “All I Wanted,” and explain why I preferred Brook Lynn’s AGT rendition of the Evanescence classic. Also in Episode 18:🎤 Amy Lee reflects on Evanescence’s renewed momentum and the power of bringing people together through music.🔥 Welcome to Rockville’s 2027 lineup: the headliners, women and nonbinary artists, and Thursday’s stacked Vortex Stage.💬 Valkyrie Voices: Kyra Haylin of Italian symphonic metal band Maliant shares what she wishes more people understood about women in heavier music.💿 My review of Against the Current’s new album, Till Death & Back.⚡ Band of the Week: Czech heavy/power metal band Metal Factory and their powerful dual-vocalist sound. Who performed “Bring Me to Life” better—and which show gives us the stronger singers overall? Let me know your take in the comments! Subscribe for more women in rock, metal, and heavy music, including news, reviews, artist perspectives, and bands worth discovering. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ValkyrieSessions 📲 Instagram: @ValkyrieFest📲 TikTok: @ValkyrieSessions #ValkyrieSessions #Evanescence #TheVoice #AGT #WomenInMetal #AgainstTheCurrent #WelcomeToRockville

    The Voice Had Evanescence… But Was AGT Better? | Valkyrie Sessions Ep. 18

  2. Oct 30

    Sonic Temple’s All-Women Stage: Is This the New Festival Norm? | Valkyrie Sessions Ep. 17

    Sonic Temple’s 2027 lineup is here, and it appears to feature another stacked all-women stage with artists including The Warning, The Pretty Reckless, HANABIE., Nita Strauss, Lacuna Coil, In This Moment, Otep, and more. Could all-women stages become the new norm at major rock and metal festivals? This week, I’m discussing Sonic Temple alongside the new Rock am Ring and Rock im Park lineups, plus why visibility and opportunity for women artists matters. Also on Episode 17: • Angela Gossow explains how Lauren Hart became Arch Enemy’s new vocalist• Turnstile’s massive Washington Monument benefit show for humanitarian aid in Gaza, Sudan, and Lebanon• Valkyrie Voices with Marcela Bovio, MetalTalk’s Glenn Williams, and Sasha Zagorc of Hellcats• Chelsea Wolfe’s The Dark album review• Ignescent as this week’s Band of the Week Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Are dedicated all-women stages a meaningful step forward for festivals? Follow Valkyrie Sessions:Instagram: @ValkyrieFestTikTok: @ValkyrieSessions Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ValkyrieSessions #SonicTemple #WomenInRock #WomenInMetal #RockFestival #MetalFestival #TheWarning #ThePrettyReckless #ChelseaWolfe #ArchEnemy #ValkyrieSessions

    Sonic Temple’s All-Women Stage: Is This the New Festival Norm? | Valkyrie Sessions Ep. 17

  3. Oct 24

    Floor Jansen Leaves Nightwish—What Happens Now? | Valkyrie Sessions Ep. 16

    After 14 years together, Floor Jansen and Nightwish have officially parted ways. In Episode 16 of Valkyrie Sessions, I discuss the shocking departure, Floor’s promising solo journey and the difficult question facing Nightwish: Where does one of symphonic metal’s most influential bands go from here? Also featured this week is Nene Royal, who continued her remarkable rise by performing alongside Avenged Sevenfold in Singapore following her run on America’s Got Talent. For Valkyrie Voices, Steph Amoroso and Ignescent vocalist Jennifer Benson share their perspectives on women in heavier music—from the anger that can fuel great rock music to why women aren’t an exception within the scene, but an essential part of it. The episode concludes with a track-by-track review of Gore’s seven-song EP, …Then You Cannot Love Me, followed by Brisbane pop-punk and alternative rock group All Hours as the Valkyrie Sessions Band of the Week. Follow the conversation on Instagram at @ValkyrieFest and TikTok at @ValkyrieSessions. Check out the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ValkyrieSessions

    Floor Jansen Leaves Nightwish—What Happens Now? | Valkyrie Sessions Ep. 16

  4. Oct 16

    When Heavy Music Fights Back | Valkyrie Sessions Ep. 15

    This week on Valkyrie Sessions, we’re talking about artists who refuse to stay quiet. Hayley Williams claps back at ICE and the U.S. government, Tom Morello brings together the Power To The People Festival with artists like Bruce Springsteen, Foo Fighters, Joan Baez, Public Enemy, Serj Tankian, Taylor Momsen and more, and Valkyrie Voices brings one of the most fiery responses yet about women, metal and fighting back against authoritarianism. We also talk about Carla Harvey and The Violent Hour announcing their debut album, review Initiate’s With Love // With Rage EP and Sicksense’s Funerals EP, and spotlight Sapient Scar as this week’s Band of the Week. Topics: Hayley Williams speaking out against ICE/DHS Carla Harvey and The Violent Hour’s debut album Tom Morello’s Power To The People Festival Valkyrie Voices with Dani O’Grady, Benedetta Baldin and Vanessa K Initiate With Love // With Rage EP review Sicksense Funerals EP review Band of the Week: Sapient Scar Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ValkyrieSessions Continue the conversation: Instagram: @ValkyrieFest TikTok: @ValkyrieSessions Like, comment and subscribe for more women in rock, metal and heavy music coverage.

    When Heavy Music Fights Back | Valkyrie Sessions Ep. 15

  5. Oct 9

    Aftershock 2026: Great Music, But Room to Improve | Valkyrie Sessions Ep. 14

    Aftershock brought the heat—and plenty to talk about! In Episode 14 of Valkyrie Sessions, I recap my Thursday experience, including standout sets from Nothing More and The Pretty Reckless, the festival setup, and sound issues I experienced. I also share feedback from other attendees about what worked and what needs to improve. Plus, Xandria’s Eclipse delivers one of my most enthusiastic album reviews yet, with Ambre Vourvahis’ incredible vocals, cinematic arrangements, and thought-provoking themes. Also in this episode: 🤘 Evanescence’s expanded 20th anniversary edition of The Open Door and Amy Lee’s return to the “My Immortal” filming location. 🎤 Valkyrie Voices: Capra’s Trevor Alleman reflects on performing alongside Crow Lotus, and Sapient Scar’s VK Lynne shares her “music first” perspective. 🔥 Band of the Week: German symphonic metal band Beyond the Black. Did you attend Aftershock? Share your favorite performances and what you’d improve—or let me know your thoughts on any of this week’s music! Follow and join the conversation: Instagram: @ValkyrieFest TikTok: @ValkyrieSessions Listen/Watch Valkyrie Sessions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ValkyrieSessions Like, share, and follow for more women in rock, metal, and heavy music!

  6. Oct 2

    Carrie Underwood Going Rock? | Valkyrie Sessions Ep. 13

    This week on Valkyrie Sessions, we’re talking Carrie Underwood possibly entering her rock era, DragonForce’s new chapter with Alissa White-Gluz and Alessio Garavello, Maria Brink’s upcoming solo project, and a full review of Lacuna Coil’s Sleepless Empire. I also dive into Aftershock 2026, including my Thursday plans, the tough schedule conflicts, the bands I’m most excited to see, and my thoughts on the festival setup and lineup. For Valkyrie Voices, I share responses from Evol Walks guitarist Aidan Thorne and Leah Martin-Brown herself, with both touching on Leah’s presence, work ethic, and what women in rock and metal want more people to understand. Plus, Band of the Week goes to Ad Infinitum, the Swiss symphonic metal band led by the incredible Melissa Bonny. Topics this week: 1- Carrie Underwood reportedly working on a rock album 2- DragonForce announces new album and new vocal dynamic 3- Maria Brink’s solo project before the next In This Moment album 4- Valkyrie Voices with Aidan Thorne and Leah Martin-Brown of Evol Walks 5- Aftershock 2026 lineup thoughts 6- Lacuna Coil Sleepless Empire album review 7- Band of the Week: Ad Infinitum Listen/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ValkyrieSessions

  7. Sep 24

    QUEEN NENE! Thai Rockstar Crowned AGT Champion 👑🤘

    NENE ROYAL IS YOUR AMERICA’S GOT TALENT SEASON 21 CHAMPION! 👑🤘 What an incredible journey. After months of unforgettable performances, Thai rockstar Nene Royal has officially won AGT, and I HAD to jump on for a special edition of Valkyrie Sessions to celebrate it. In this video, I look back at Nene’s incredible finale performance of “Seven Nation Army,” what makes her stage presence and ability to reinvent legendary songs so special, and why I believed she had a legitimate chance to win this competition from early in her run. And somehow, winning AGT wasn’t the only insane part of her week. We’ve also got to talk about Nene performing alongside Linkin Park, including sharing vocals with Emily Armstrong, as well as her awesome “Kerosene” collaboration with The Warning. But now comes the really exciting part: what happens next? We’ve watched Nene put her own spin on music from The Cranberries, Muse, Soundgarden, The White Stripes and more. Now I can’t wait to hear what Nene Royal’s own music sounds like as she prepares for her debut EP, In The Making. From Thailand to the AGT stage to becoming a champion at just 16 years old—what a f*****g ride. Congratulations, Nene. You earned it. 👑 Let me know below: What was your favorite Nene Royal performance from her entire AGT run, and what do you want to see her do next? 🎙️ Listen to Valkyrie Sessions:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ValkyrieSessions #NeneRoyal #AGT #AmericasGotTalent #LinkinPark #TheWarning #WomenInRock #WomenInMetal #ValkyrieSessions

  8. Sep 18

    Why Wasn't Soundgarden's Halftime Show Televised?! | Valkyrie Sessions Ep. 12

    Why wasn’t Soundgarden’s NFL halftime performance with Taylor Momsen shown to viewers at home? On Episode 12 of Valkyrie Sessions, I break down the frustration surrounding Soundgarden’s performance with Taylor Momsen and Mike McCready during NFL opening week—and ask why viewers watching on NBC didn’t get to see it, especially when the Jonas Brothers’ halftime performance was shown in full on Netflix the very next night. We also get into the newly announced upgrades coming to Welcome to Rockville in 2027, including some much-needed additional shade, and hear two new Valkyrie Voices responses from Evol Walks guitarist Chris Borell on Leah Martin-Brown and Unleash the Archers bassist Nick Miller on Brittney Slayes. Plus, it’s time for the first-ever Valkyrie Sessions Q&A! I answer your questions about underrated women in rock and metal, my dream band lineup, my Mount Rushmore of frontwomen, which non-rock singer I’d love to hear go heavy, and the song I wish I could experience again for the first time. Then I review Showing Teeth’s debut EP A Fate Worse Than Loneliness, exploring Addison’s incredible vocal range and the emotional journey connecting all seven tracks before giving it a Valkyrie Score. And finally, we head to Sydney, Australia, as Closure takes the spotlight as this week’s Valkyrie Sessions Band of the Week! EPISODE 12:🎸 Soundgarden + Taylor Momsen’s unaired NFL halftime show🤘 Welcome to Rockville 2027 upgrades🎤 Valkyrie Voices — Chris Borell & Nick Miller❓ First-ever Valkyrie Sessions Q&A🔥 Showing Teeth — A Fate Worse Than Loneliness EP Review⚔️ Band of the Week — Closure There will be no Valkyrie Sessions next week as I take a short break, but I’ll be back in two weeks with plenty more—including a review of Lacuna Coil’s Sleepless Empire. And depending on what happens with Nene Royal in the AGT finale, you may hear from me a little sooner! Thanks for watching and listening, and as always, keep on rocking! 🤘 Listen to Valkyrie Sessions:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ValkyrieSessions #ValkyrieSessions #Soundgarden #TaylorMomsen #ThePrettyReckless #ShowingTeeth #UnleashTheArchers #WomenInMetal #WomenInRock

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Valkyrie Sessions is a podcast celebrating women in Rock, Metal, Metalcore, Punk, and Alternative music. Join us for album reviews, interviews, artist spotlights, festival discussions, industry conversations, and everything happening across the world of heavy music. Whether we’re breaking down a new release or album, highlighting an incredible underground band, or discussing the future of Valkyrie Fest, Valkyrie Sessions is dedicated to amplifying the voices and talent shaping the scene. This isn’t just a podcast — it’s a community. New episodes every Friday. 🤘Real Rock. Pure Metal. ⚡️

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    Valkyrie Sessions
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
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