Metal Queens Podcast

Steve Richards
  • 5.0 (3)
  • Music Interviews
  • Semiweekly

A podcast featuring the Queens of Metal and Rock hosted by Steve Richards.

  1. 4h ago

    Faetooth Interview: Fairy-Doom, Labyrinthine & the Beauty of Darkness | Metal Queens Podcast

    Step into the labyrinth with Faetooth on the Metal Queens Podcast. The Los Angeles trio have forged a sound they call “fairy-doom,” combining the crushing weight of doom metal and sludge with the dreamlike textures of shoegaze and post-metal. The result is a musical world where haunting melodies, guttural shrieks, folklore, and spirituality coexist. Steve Richards talks with Faetooth about the evolution of their sound, their 2025 album Labyrinthine, the creative chemistry behind the band, and the stories and emotions that shape their music. We go beyond the riffs to explore vulnerability, artistic identity, life on the road, and the strange inspirations that can turn an idea into an entire sonic universe. What happens when beauty becomes terrifying — and darkness becomes a place where you can find yourself? Listen to Faetooth, discover their world, and join us for a conversation that goes deeper than the music. #Faetooth #MetalQueensPodcast #FairyDoom #DoomMetal #SludgeMetal #Shoegaze #Labyrinthine #MetalPodcast #WomenInMetal #HeavyMusic#wornstar#wornstarclothing Photo Credit: Mason Rose Photography Portland

    Faetooth Interview: Fairy-Doom, Labyrinthine & the Beauty of Darkness | Metal Queens Podcast

  2. 2d ago

    Britallica: Britney Spears Goes Heavy Metal with London | Metal Queens

    What do you get when Britney Spears meets heavy metal? Britallica—and the results are louder, heavier and more outrageous than you might expect. On this episode of The Metal Queens Podcast, host Steve Richards sits down with London, vocalist of the London-based band transforming pop anthems like “Toxic,” “...Baby One More Time” and “Oops!... I Did It Again” into full-throttle metal performances. We get into the inspiration behind Britallica, the creative challenge of reimagining iconic pop songs, the unexpected connection between pop nostalgia and metal culture, and the experiences that shape London as a performer and person. Is Britallica a wild musical experiment or proof that a great song can survive any genre? Hit play and decide for yourself. 🎸 Follow Britallica: britallica.co.uk | @britallicauk 🤘 Follow Metal Queens Podcast for more artist interviews, real-life stories and conversations from the heavy-music scene. #Britallica #MetalQueensPodcast #HeavyMetal #BritneySpears #MetalInterview#wornstar#wornstarclothing

    Britallica: Britney Spears Goes Heavy Metal with London | Metal Queens

  3. 4d ago

    Meredith Buchholtz Interview: Eternal Love, Nightshade & Symphonic Metal | Metal Queens

    Meredith Buchholtz: The Voice Behind Eternal Love On this episode of Metal Queens Podcast, host Steve Richards talks with Meredith Buchholtz about the journey from classical singing to the dramatic world of symphonic metal. From her debut single She Waits to her collaborations with Jordan Rea of Dreams of Solace, Meredith is building a musical identity that combines theatrical vocals, cinematic atmosphere, and powerful storytelling. We dive into Eternal Love, her solo release inspired by Keri Lake's dark romantasy novel Nightshade and co-written with her brother, film composer Craig Flaster. Meredith shares what happens when a fictional world leaves a real emotional mark—and how that feeling becomes music. Plus, we get to know the person behind the voice through conversations about family, creative ambition, Superman, The Phantom of the Opera, and the little things that keep an artist grounded. If you love symphonic metal, soaring vocals, dark fantasy, and artists with a story to tell, this conversation is for you. Follow Metal Queens Podcast for more artist interviews and stories from the world of heavy music. #MetalQueensPodcast #MeredithBuchholtz #SymphonicMetal #EternalLove #WomenInMetal #MetalPodcast #FemaleVocalist #HeavyMetal#wornstar#wornstarclothing

    Meredith Buchholtz Interview: Eternal Love, Nightshade & Symphonic Metal | Metal Queens

  4. 5d ago

    SEPTEMBER MOURNING’s Emily Lazar on “You Oughta Know,” Darkness, Mortem & the Future of Metal

    Emily Lazar of September Mourning joins Steve Richards for a deep dive into the dark world behind the music. September Mourning has transformed Alanis Morissette’s iconic “You Oughta Know” into a haunting industrial alt-rock experience — complete with distorted guitars, industrial textures, ethereal vocals and the cinematic darkness of the September Mourning universe. Emily talks about reimagining an iconic song, the mythology of September and Mortem, the connection between music and comics, performing inside an alter ego, storytelling through heavy music, and the evolution of one of alternative metal’s most unique creative projects. This is September Mourning — where music, mythology and the supernatural collide. #SeptemberMourning #EmilyLazar #MetalQueensPodcast #AlanisMorissette #YouOughtaKnow #AlternativeMetal #IndustrialMetal #IndustrialRock #DarkRock #WomenInMetal #WomenInRock #FemaleMetal #HeavyMusic #HardRock #MetalPodcast #Mortem

    SEPTEMBER MOURNING’s Emily Lazar on “You Oughta Know,” Darkness, Mortem & the Future of Metal

  5. 6d ago

    Alyona Sapezhinskayte on Metal, Opera & Her Insane Vocal Range | Metal Queens Podcast

    What happens when classical vocal training collides with heavy metal?Meet Alyona Sapezhinskayte vocalist, multi-instrumentalist, classically trained coloratura soprano, session musician and the female lead vocalist of Xe-None.Raised by musician parents, she discovered heavy music early, forming an all-female metal band with her sister. Her musical education eventually took her through classical piano, where she graduated with honors, while her vocal training gave her an extraordinary range stretching from deep, resonant tones to high operatic notes.She's also played bass and keyboards, toured the United States as a hired session musician, worked with guitarists Joey Concepcion and Andrew O'Connor, and opened for legendary guitarist Michael Angelo Batio.Now, with Xe-None, Alyona brings her unique voice to a dance-metal sound and international stages, including performances across Finland and the Netherlands.Subscribe to Metal Queens for interviews, stories and conversations with the women shaping the world of heavy music.#MetalQueens #MetalQueensPodcast #Alena #XeNone #XeNoneBand #WomenInMetal #WomenInRock #FemaleMetalVocalist #FemaleFrontwoman #MetalVocalist #HeavyMetal #MetalMusic #FemaleMusician #WomenInMusic #MetalSoprano #ColoraturaSoprano #OperaticMetal #MetalPodcast #HeavyMetalPodcast #TheFifthElement #DivaDance #MetalHead #MetalCommunity #MetalFans #RockMusic #WomenWhoRock #MetalLife #MetalTouring#wornstar#wornstarclothing

    Alyona Sapezhinskayte on Metal, Opera & Her Insane Vocal Range | Metal Queens Podcast

  6. Nov 4

    Brooke of Slow Pulse: The Emotion Behind the Aggression | Metal Queens Podcast

    Crushing riffs. Relentless breakdowns. Real emotions. Brooke from Slow Pulse, the five-piece hardcore and metalcore band from Austin, Texas, joins Steve Richards on the Metal Queens Podcast for a conversation about the experiences, emotions, and personal battles behind the music. Slow Pulse channels loss, resilience, and inner conflict into a sound built for catharsis. We go beyond the aggression to talk about the human side of heavy music, life in a band, creative conflict, finding your voice, and what it means to keep pushing forward when life gets heavy. Plus, Brooke takes on the Metal Queens lightning round. If you've ever found comfort, strength, or a sense of belonging in heavy music, this conversation is for you. Follow Metal Queens Podcast for more artist interviews, untold stories, and conversations from across the heavy music scene. #MetalQueensPodcast #SlowPulse #Metalcore #Hardcore #WomenInMetal#wornstar#wornstarclothing

    Brooke of Slow Pulse: The Emotion Behind the Aggression | Metal Queens Podcast

  7. Nov 2

    Less Than Perfect’s Kyra Matson on “Casting Stones,” “Never Surrender” & the Power of Resilience

    Kyra , vocalist for Colorado alternative metal band Less Than Perfect, joins Steve Richards for a powerful conversation about turning adversity into music. Kyra talks about “Casting Stones,” “Never Surrender,” the band's 2025 album TENET, the upcoming 2027 full-length, performing alongside her father, and the deeply personal message behind Less Than Perfect's music. It's a conversation about judgment, resilience, redemption, finding your voice, and refusing to let your past write the ending of your story. Metal Queens Podcast with Steve Richards — celebrating the women of heavy metal and hard rock. #MetalQueensPodcast #KyraMatson #LessThanPerfect #WomenInMetal #AlternativeMetal #HardRock #Metal #FemaleVocalist #MetalPodcast #CastingStones #NeverSurrender #TENET #WomenInRock #HeavyMusic#wornstar#wornstarclothing

    Less Than Perfect’s Kyra Matson on “Casting Stones,” “Never Surrender” & the Power of Resilience

  8. Oct 31

    Mecia of Aethoria — Starting Over, Finding Her Voice & Bloodstock

    Suffolk, UK's Aethoria are proving that sometimes the best bands are born when you refuse to give up. Vocalist Mecia joins Steve Richards to talk about the band's formation, starting over after a previous project ended, discovering Aethoria's sound, songwriting, vulnerability, massive riffs, soaring vocals and the band's journey to the Bloodstock Open Air 2026 stage. We also get personal about the stories behind the songs, life inside a rapidly growing band, musical influences and the future of Aethoria. Plus: the Metal Queens Lightning Round and our signature question. 🎧 Listen now and discover Aethoria. #MetalQueensPodcast #Aethoria #MeciaJadeHolden #MetalPodcast #HardRock #UKMetal #BritishRock #WomenInRock #WomenInMetal #Bloodstock #RockPodcast #MetalMusic #Tamed #SteppingStones#wornstar#wornstarclothing Photo Credit: Robert Sutton Photography

    Mecia of Aethoria — Starting Over, Finding Her Voice & Bloodstock
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About

A podcast featuring the Queens of Metal and Rock hosted by Steve Richards.

Information

  • Creator
    Steve Richards
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    330
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Steve Richards
  • Show Website
    Metal Queens Podcast

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