Valkyrie Sessions

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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. ⚡️

Episodes

  1. 9 hr ago

    Nene Royal & Brook Lynn Are ROCKING AGT! | Valkyrie Sessions Ep. 8

    Nene Royal was damn near perfect with her cover of Muse’s “Hysteria” on AGT — but she wasn’t the only woman bringing some rock and metal into the competition. Brook Lynn took on Evanescence’s “Bring Me to Life,” and suddenly rock fans might have a LOT more to root for this season than we thought. On Episode 8 of Valkyrie Sessions, Aaron breaks down both performances and why Nene continues to look like a legitimate contender to win the entire competition. Plus, we get into the latest news surrounding Within Temptation, the new collaboration between Courtney LaPlante and Oli Sykes for VALORANT, and the newly released Louder Than Life set times — including some seriously impressive representation for women on the Decibel Stage. Jessie Powell of Dream State joins Valkyrie Voices to share her perspective on the opportunities finally opening up for women across rock and metal, before we dive into an album review of Dorothy’s The Way and spotlight Catalyst Crime as the Band of the Week. From AGT to festivals, new music and rising bands, it’s another packed episode celebrating the women shaping rock, metal and heavy music. ⚔️ Valkyrie Sessions — the hub for everything going on with women in rock, metal & heavy music.

  2. 14 Aug

    Why Are Women Taking Over Rock & Metal? | Valkyrie Sessions Ep. 7

    Why are more women than ever thriving in rock and metal—and what’s driving that growth? On Episode 7 of Valkyrie Sessions, we bring back Valkyrie Voices to hear directly from people within the scene. Closure vocalist Lucy May shares her thoughts on representation and femininity in heavy music, while Emily Agnesini, Sarah Macdonald and Steve Hughes give their perspectives from the metal media world on visibility, social media, changing gatekeepers, inclusion, the women who paved the way, and—most importantly—the incredible music being made today. Plus, I’m fresh off seeing The Pretty Reckless open for AC/DC at Levi’s Stadium, and I’ll share my thoughts on Taylor Momsen and the band live, including a couple clips from the show! Also on Episode 7: 🎸 The major editorial cuts affecting Alternative Press, Revolver, BrooklynVegan and Goldmine—and what they say about the state of music journalism🎤 The first-ever Valkyrie Bingo! Find out your Valkyrie Score and play along🔥 A full track-by-track review of Halestorm’s Everest one year after its release⚔️ Band of the Week: Unleash the Archers🤘 And plenty more from the world of women in rock & metal What do YOU think has been the biggest catalyst for the growth of women in rock and metal over the past decade? Let me know in the comments! 🎧 LISTEN TO VALKYRIE SESSIONS:Spotify: Valkyrie Sessions on SpotifyApple Podcasts: Valkyrie Sessions on Apple Podcasts #ValkyrieSessions #WomenInMetal #WomenInRock #Metal #RockMusic #Halestorm #ThePrettyReckless #UnleashTheArchers

  3. 7 Aug

    Rock + Metal BELONG on Talent Shows | Valkyrie Sessions Ep. 6

    Do rock and metal deserve a bigger place on TV talent shows? I think the answer is yes. In this episode of Valkyrie Sessions, I dive into why shows like America's Got Talent, The Voice, American Idol, and The X Factor have helped launch incredible rock and metal artists. Also this week: 🎤 Thailand names Nene Royal as part of its Global Tourism campaign after her incredible America's Got Talent performance. 🤘Can rock & metal festivals do more to reward their most loyal fans?🏆 Evanescence's "Bring Me to Life" reaches an incredible 11× Platinum certification. 🎧 Album Review: Future Palace – Resurgence 🤘 Band of the Week: Infected Rain What do you think? Should rock and metal festivals introduce loyalty rewards programs for their biggest fans? Let me know your thoughts in the comments!🎙️ Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ValkyrieSessions Follow Valkyrie Fest on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/valkyriefest 🎵 Follow Valkyrie Sessions on TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@valkyriesessions #Rock #Metal #RockFestival #MusicFestival #FuturePalace #InfectedRain #Evanescence #NeneRoyal #AmericasGotTalent #ValkyrieSessions

  4. 31 Jul

    Nene Royal Could Win It All! | Valkyrie Sessions Episode 5

    Could Nene Royal win it all? On Episode 5 of Valkyrie Sessions, I break down her powerful America’s Got Talent performance of “Zombie” and explain why she has the talent, stage presence and uniqueness to go far in the competition. Also in this episode: 🎸 Courtney LaPlante of Spiritbox steps in after a fan gets violent—and why proper mosh-pit etiquette matters. 🎤 Valkyrie Voices: Women from across rock and metal answer one important question: What’s one thing you wish more people understood about women in rock and metal? Featuring responses from Lena Scissorhands of Infected Rain, Zoe Marie Federoff of Catalyst Crime and Brittney Slayes of Unleash the Archers. 🔥 A full review of Jinjer’s latest album Duel, including my favorite songs. 📱 Plus, an update on where you can follow Valkyrie Sessions now on social media! Valkyrie Sessions is a podcast celebrating women throughout rock and metal—from rising artists and major performances to album reviews, industry conversations and the future of Valkyrie Fest. Listen to Valkyrie Sessions: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ValkyrieSessions Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/valkyrie-sessions/id6787630656 Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valkyriefest/ Subscribe and join the conversation: How far do you think Nene Royal can go? #NeneRoyal #AmericasGotTalent #ValkyrieSessions #WomenInRock #WomenInMetal #Spiritbox #Jinjer

  5. 24 Jul

    This Is a Huge Win for Women in Metal | Valkyrie Sessions Ep. 4

    Welcome back to Valkyrie Sessions! This week, we're remembering Jennifer Finch of L7 and the impact she made on rock music. We also dive into the latest controversy surrounding Poppy, take a look at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's new Women in Metal: You Will Know My Name exhibit, and discuss what it means for the future of heavier music. Plus, I share realistic ticket prices, attendance expectations, and potential dates for what Valkyrie Fest could actually become. Also in this episode: 🎸 Album Review: Eva Under Fire – Villainous 🤘 Band of the Week If you enjoy celebrating women in rock, metal, punk, alternative, and beyond, be sure to follow and join the conversation in the comments and make sure to follow @ValkyrieFest on Instagram! What do you think of the Rock & Roll HOF Women in Metal exhibit? #WomenInMetal #RockMusic #Metal #RockAndRollHOF #Poppy #L7 #JenniferFinch #EvaUnderFire #ValkyrieSessions #ValkyrieFest

  6. 21 Jul

    🤘 I Think I Found the PERFECT Home for Valkyrie Fest... | Valkyrie Sessions Ep. 3

    This week on Valkyrie Sessions, we're covering one of the best live shows I've ever attended, discussing Louder Than Life's new all-female stage, and diving into the biggest question surrounding Valkyrie Fest so far...Where should it be held?!After researching dozens of potential festival locations across the United States, I narrow it down to my personal favorites and explain what makes a venue capable of hosting a major rock and metal festival.Plus:🤘 My review of Jinjer & Entheos live at Ace of Spades - Sacramento🎸 Louder Than Life's all-female stage featuring Halestorm, In This Moment, Lindsey Stirling and more🏟️ Valkyrie Fest Short & Long-Term Goals💿 Album Review:The Pretty Wild — Zero.Point.Genesis⭐ Band of the WeekLet me know in the comments:Which location would YOU choose for Valkyrie Fest?🎙️ Available on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts.If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to subscribe for more conversations celebrating women in rock and metal.

  7. 10 Jul

    Olivia Rodrigo's Festival Idea Rock & Metal Should Copy | Valkyrie Sessions Ep. 2

    Why do so few women appear at the world's biggest rock and metal festivals? In Episode 2 of Valkyrie Sessions, I compare five major rock festivals and break down the numbers behind female representation on festival lineups. I also discuss Olivia Rodrigo's new Daisy Chain Fields festival and why I believe parts of that concept could inspire future rock and metal festivals. Also in this episode: 🌼 Why Daisy Chain Fields has people talking 📊 The surprising "1 in 11" statistic from major rock festivals 🎤 Should bands change their name after replacing a vocalist? 🤘 The Pretty Reckless – Dear God review 🎸 Band of the Week: Entheos About Valkyrie Sessions Valkyrie Sessions celebrates women in rock and metal through album reviews, artist spotlights, industry discussion, and the long-term vision of creating Valkyrie Fest—a festival dedicated to showcasing incredible women-led talent from across the rock and metal scene. If you enjoy the show, please consider following, rating, and sharing the podcast. It really helps new listeners discover Valkyrie Sessions. Follow along on Instagram:@valkyriefest

  8. 3 Jul

    An All-Female Rock/Metal Festival?! | Valkyrie Sessions Ep. 1

    Could an All-Female rock, metal, metalcore and alternative music festival actually succeed? Welcome to the very first episode of Valkyrie Sessions! On Episode 1, I introduce Valkyrie Fest- a concept for a destination festival celebrating the incredible women leading today's rock, metal, metalcore, punk, and alternative scenes. I discuss what a festival like this could look like and mention some bands who could play at the inaugural festival! In this episode, we discuss: - The concept of Valkyrie Fest - Whether "female-fronted" is a useful term - A review of Sanctuary by Evanescence - This week's Band of the Week: Deadlands - Plus More!I'd love to hear your thoughts: Would you attend Valkyrie Fest? Which bands would have to be on the bill? What city should host it and why? Thanks for listening to Episode 1 of Valkyrie Sessions. If you enjoy the show, be sure to follow so you don't miss future episodes!#ValkyrieFest #Rock #Metal #Metalcore #Alternative #MusicFestival

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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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  • Creator
    Valkyrie Sessions
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
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