Metal Chick

I got to sit down for a few minutes with Michele McCarthy, lead singer of roadhouse rock band Shelly Mack and The ReUnion. She explains how she learned harmonies from Motown at a young age and got into music by following her dad's footsteps. She explains how she met her husband and relocated to Chicago. She moved back a few years ago and her band took off like a freight train. She explains how she chooses the songs to cover and how she deals with the chauvinism she receives as a female fronted band. Shelly Mack and the ReUnion Website Shelly Mack and the ReUnion Facebook Shelly Mack and the ReUnion Twitter Shelly Mack and the ReUnion Instagram    

Texas native and veteran musician, Kevin Goocher stops by to chat about his musical career and upcoming projects. From his southern Baptist beginnings to the progression of his career, he shares how “Of Gods and Monsters” got its name, touring with JAG Panzer, Stryper, why super groups are becoming more mainstream. Why the music industry has taken such a nosedive and how he’s managing expectations from fans with the digital mentality. Upcoming tours and how touring have been affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic. How the American listener allows the radio to dictate who they listen to where European and South American metal listener is more open. Then he shares how power metal molded his life and how creating the album was a logistical challenge as the members are scattered across the country. And before I let him go, he gives me the low down on his solo project coming out soon and his new manager Eddie Cantu who is kicking ass and taking names in the music industry. Of Gods & Monsters Facebook Of Gods &

Metal Chick Presents: Melting Ice with Metal. Join us January 4th, 2020 for an epic metal show to kick off the year right! How they even got Dave Dayler (who’s traditionally been opposed to metal shows at Saloon on Calhoun) to agree to a metal show. Imperial Fall’s new lyric video, different marketing tactics each band uses, how the earlier start time was requested by the fans, and what attendees can expect from the show. Download the Metal Chick app in Google Play or Itunes. Facebook Event Bands: Imperial Fall Thrasher Master of Puppets  

Aaron Grove, drummer for metal band Axxios stops by to chat about how he got so good on guitar hero his family pushed him towards joining a band. How he went to school for music in L.A. before coming back to Indiana. He explains the lineup changes for the band and how it began. Then he tells us what "Axxios" means, and why they chose to go with a concept album rather than a traditional album. Links: Website Axxios Facebook Upcoming Events Album artwork by Jordan Grimmer Photo credit: https://kbximaging.com/

Kristy Tallica of Damaged Justice stops by to chat about being a female James Hetfield! This chick ain't no joke, she's got his voice, gear and mannerisms down. She tells us how she got into music and shares how she joined one of Chicago's premiere tribute bands. Be sure to check them out at Shank Hall, Saturday, March 9, 2019! Links: Damaged Justice Facebook Page Shank Hall Event 3/9/19

Metal Chick Podcast Ep 54 - Nick Smith of Ten Feet Tall Nick Smith stops by to chat about how he got started in music, why he plays a seven string instead of a standard bass, and then we talk about why chemistry in a band makes such a difference. Links: Nick Smith Facebook Ten Feet Tall Facebook Ten Feet Tall Website

Metal Chick Podcast - Fang VonWrathenstein lead singer for Lords of The Trident, the Most Metal Band on Earth In this episode, Fang stops by to explain how Lords of The Trident became the Most Metal Band on Earth, and how Man-O-War keeps ignoring their challenge. He talks about how he came to love metal, meeting his fellow band members and how their acoustic metal show came into being. Links: Lords of the Trident Website Lords of the Trident Facebook Lords of the Trident Twitter Lords of the Trident Instagram Lords of the Trident Patreon Lords of the Trident YouTube Lords of The Trident, Memories Wither and Slowburn at Rock Country

052 - Lindy Gabriel of Gabriel and the Apocalypse In this episode, Lindy stops by to talk about how she grew up in a musical family, how the kids at school reacted to her, making awesome videos, meet & greet experiences, going on tour with Mushroomhead and why Texas rocks when you're a band on tour. Links: Gabriel and the Apocalypse Website Gabriel and the Apocalypse Facebook Gabriel and the Apocalypse Twitter Gabriel and the Apocalypse YouTube

#MetalChick Ep 051 - Michael Angelo Batio w/Marsy Flame Guitar icon, Michael Angelo Batio, named the Number One Fastest Guitarist of All Time in the Guitar World Magazine Readers Poll stops by to chat about his unique playing style, how he got into music in the first place, and how he didn't even like rock music in the beginning. He shares how the music industry has changed from a touring perspective and why he started his own record label. Listen in to find out who he would choose if he could meet one musician from the past and what his number one piece of advice is for touring bands. Marsy Flame shares how different it is being a singer in the Ukraine vs America, and how hard it was to make the journey. She tells us the personal hardship of coming from a strict traditional family and being strong enough to chase her dreams. Join us July 18, 2018 at Lucky Chance to witness these two tear up the stage with supporting bands Syncro and Imperial Fall. $20.00 pre-sale, $25.00 at the door. Step by Step Tutorial

#MetalChick Ep 050 - Steven Fedder - Under Darkest Skies Steven Fedder, lead singer of Under Darkest Skies stops by to chat about why so many bands choose the screamo tactic rather than incorporating clean vocals into their music. Listen in to hear why he shies away from clean vocals and emoting that style. Then we talk about how he got into music, how his grandpa's harmonica was a heavy influence, how White Knuckle Trip set him on his path to being a lead singer, and how Under Darkest Skies got started. Under Darkest Skies Facebook Michael Angelo Batio Event

Milwaukee's Metal Chick Podcast - Thomas Mikols of Killmister on being the lead singer of a Motorhead tribute band. In this episode, Thomas stops by to talk about how he got into music, how he decided a tribute band was the way to go and how Motorhead has influenced his bands. Links: KILLMISTER Facebook April 28 - Aces High & Killmister at Booster's Buoy, Racine, WI

Metal Chick Podcast - Citizen X of American Zeros In this episode, I sit down over beers with the enigma that is Citizen X, lead singer and founder of American Zeros. He shares how the band formed, how he went from being a doctor to the lead singer of a rock band leading the revolution. Links: American Zeros Website American Zeros Facebook American Zeros Instagram

"Milwaukee's Metal Chick Podcast - Ralf Dietel and Niki Skistimas of KrashKarma"    What happens when you mix a guy from Germany and a gal from New Jersey? You get KrashKarma! Coined as the White Stripes of metal, Niki and Ralph take time out to chat with us about how the band got started, how it’s grown, and how they handle being a two-piece band. How beating the snot out of a drum kit takes finesse and how they start their European tours. Listen in to hear a hilarious story about how he tortured his family with a recorder, how many times they’ve been towed or broken down (shout out to Rockerchix Promoters from Green Bay and their van pushing skills), how a monkey owned by a stripper stole their belongings in New Orleans and their annual Christmas video (which are not for the faint of heart). They tour quite a bit and have three shows coming up in Wisconsin, don’t miss out! March 8, 2018 – Phatheadz, Green Bay March 9, 2018 – Phatheadz, Green Bay March 10, 2018 – The Back Bar, Janesville

Milwaukee's Metal Chick - Eric Madl of Dead is Dead Eric Madl of Dead is Dead stops by to chat about how he got into music, how the band got started and how he has jazz running in his veins. Links: Dead is Dead Facebook March 10 Aces High & Cyanide Son, River Horse West at West Bend, WI

Metal Chick Podcast - Bao Vo of Under Aegis Bao Vo of Under Aegis stops by to share how the band got started, and opening for some of the biggest names. Be sure to check out their upcoming show at the Miramar, Saturday, March 3, 2018.

Metal Chick Podcast - Cyanide Son The band stops by for this quick down and dirty episode. We chat about the creative process, how the band came to be and how it was working with Cherry Pit Studios. Be sure to check out their new album, an stop in at Lucky Chance Friday, Jan 5, 2018 for their EP Release Party. Cyanide Son Facebook

Metal Chick Podcast Ep043 - Robert Masliansky of Damaged Justice Robert Masliansky founder and drummer for Chicago based Metallica tribute band "Damaged Justice", stops by to chat about how he got started in music, how he decided to start a tribute band and the 20 years he's put into the band itself. January 6, 2018 Shank Hall Damaged Justice Facebook  

Milwaukee's Metal Chick Podcast - Out of the Box Event Tactics for Bands with Shane Keddell of Grave Marker Music In this fun interview we talk to Shane Keddell, lead singer of Headstone and CEO of Grave Marker Music. He shares three out of the box marketing tactics for shows, what companies can expect if they are sponsoring or backing a show, and what bands can do when working with promoters. Then we talk about the Annual Dimebag Darrell Tribute show in Appleton at Xtra920. We discuss how the show got started and what attendees can expect for this year. Links: Grave Marker Music Website Grave Marker Music Facebook Remembering Dimebag (The 13th Annual NE Wisconsin Tribute)

Promo spot for the December 8, 2017 - Vulgar Display of Wisconsin, 13th Annual Tribute to Dimebag Darrell at Xtra920 in Appleton. Facebook Event: MilwaukeeMetalChick.com/Dimebag   Remembering Dimebag 2017 Vulgar Display of Wisconsin (A live local tribute to Dimebag Darrell) & Paul and the Destroyers (A KISS experience) With special guests: Squidhammer Metal All Kings Fall Vulgar Display of Wisconsin features: HEADSTONE LEAD Evoked Syght Unscene Shield the Survivors $10 Admission Includes entry in raffle. WIN a Dean Guitar 21+ (unless accompanied by guardian)

Milwaukee's Metal Chick Podcast - Randy Klein of Crush Point Randy Klein joins me this week to talk about how he started his first band at 15, and how his parents had to drive them to gigs in bars! We chat about how Milwaukee has completely flipped in the last two decades, going from being completely original music focused to less than friendly to original bands. How his experience playing with Joey Lavie changed his mindset around playing out and taking it serious. Then we talk about the natural progression that Crush Point took and what attendees can expect at the November 11 gig at Club Garibaldi's. Crush Point Website Crush Point Facebook