Welcome back to another edition of The Wyrd Ways Rock Show. As you've come to expect we’ve got a sprawling playlist that wanders through the best of what’s new and noteworthy. We kick off with the classic Heavy Metal of Generation Steel and Armored Saint, then drift into the more melodic waters of Black Veil Brides and Holy Wars. The voyage (since we seem to have tapped into a nautical theme) continues with the folk-infused epics of Druidess and Ensiferum, and the sharp, modern punk edges of Mudrat and Hyphen, and the "couture Metal" (yes, that's what they call themselves) of Ana. The heart of this episode is my conversation with Edie Montana. She's a Berlin-based writer, performer, and co-founder of Slut Riot, whose work combines arts and performance with politics and sex work activism. Since The Wyrd Ways Rock Show is as much about the music, in this chat, we’re focussing on the music that moves her and the experience of going to gigs in Berlin compared to her native Italy. We also dig into her personal playlist and the bands that got her hooked. In fact, some of the most distinctive tracks in this show come directly from Edie’s recommendations: the psychedelic grooves of Villagers of Ioannina City, plus her personal favourites from Nine Inch Nails, Deftones, and Architects. Hearing her talk about why these specific songs matter to her drives home the point of this show: the people society often tries to “other” — sex workers, marginalized communities, outsiders — are already right here in the pit with us, bonded by the same riffs and rhythms. When we share the music we love, the barriers crumble. As always, this show is dedicated to amplifying the voices that make up the real fabric of our scene, bands and fans. Whether you’re a musician, an artist, a sex worker, or just someone who found solace in a riff, lyric or solo when nothing else made sense, this platform is for you. If you want to share your story or tip me off to a band I need to hear, hit me up via the Contact Page or Instagram. Turn it up, listen close, and remember: the scene belongs to all of us.
