Hilary talks with Militia Vox about going to NAMM with Dee Snider, trying out for the Ronettes, and how representation helps kids feel normal. Plus, ageism.

MILITIA’S BIO

Militia Vox has no regard for genre, gender roles or stereotypes. As a truly modern multi-hyphenate artist and leader with a DIY ethos, she has recorded, toured and performed with some of the best in the business, including: Twisted Sister, Living Colour, Cyndi Lauper, L7, Nancy Sinatra, and many more.

Her mesmerizing presence, raw power, musical versatility and 4 octave range have captured the hearts of icons and outsiders alike. An award-winning solo artist, frontwoman of all-girl heavy metal sensation Judas Priestess and touring artist with Black Women Rock!, she is always a crowd favorite at international festivals and events- everything from biker rallies to prestigious museums.

Militia was the 1st Host/VJ of color on Fuse/Much Music USA and Hosted Fuse’s 1st reality tv show “Heavy Metal Makeover.” She has also hosted/appeared on MTV2, Vh1, Global TV, Afropunk Festival, NY Comic Con, Black Rock Coalition events and Phil Anselmo's Housecore Horror Festival. 

Militia has starred in movies, TV shows as well as Off-Broadway, European Tours and National touring rock musicals such as Jesus Christ Superstar, The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and Sandra Bernhard’s “Everything Bad is Beautiful”.

Militia directs and produces music videos, visual art, as well as music and film events with her company, Militious Productions, including works via her ongoing project, "The VillIainess".

MENTIONS

Pantera / Judas Priest- Rob Halford / The Ronettes / Nirvana / Nine Inch Nails / Twisted Sister- Dee Snider / Patti Smith / PJ Harvey / Tina Turner / Joan Baez / Joni Mitchell / Bob Dylan / Living Colour / Candlebox / Sonic Youth- Kim Gordon / Sate / Michael Jackson / Judith Hill / Elton John / Tata Vega / Prince / Daisy Rock Guitars (DRG) / Ibanez

MILITIA’S LINKS

Website

Instagram

Bandcamp

Spotify

MID-RIFF LINKS

Website

Instagram

Facebook

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CREDITS

Militia’s Bumper Track: “Vow” by Militia Vox

Theme Music: "Hedonism" by Towanda

Artwork by Julia Gualtieri