Metal Chick Podcast

This morning I'm sitting down with Elise, lead vocalist of Ozzy and Dio Tribute Sabbatha Chicago.

She shares how her grandmother was a pianist for silent movies and how she was always involved in music. How she gained a love for metal and rock, and that her previous band took her into Judas priest and Iron Maiden.

She then explains why they chose to cover Ozzy and Dio, how the band started just 18 months ago and how they've hit the ground running since April.

They are currently looking for a drummer and we chat about the right fit for the and.

Shoutout to the fill in for tomorrow's show, Heather Drums from Chicago pop band Serendipity. Links:

• December 18, 2021 Da Bar Facebook event
• Sabbatha Chicago Facebook Page
• Sabbatha Chicago Website

Tim Jackson and TJ Richardson from Salvation’s End call in to chat.

Tim started out as a death metal singer and transitioned into a more traditional metal style drawing inspiration from singers like Rob Halford and Bruce Dickinson.

TJ is a 4th generation guitar player who fell in love with the power metal guitar work.

They share how Salvation’s End came to be. How forming a touring band right before the pandemic has affecting the band and how they’re approaching short tours.

They share how Michigan bands are handling vaccine/mask requirements, the meaning of their new single “Monarch” and their writing process.

We talk about album artwork and the artists who create them.

Links:

Salvation's End Facebook

Zoy Begos, CEO of ZandR Entertainment, and President of the Wisconsin Area Music Industry joins us to chat about the current state of the Milwaukee music scene, what the WAMI's are all about and why you should join.

We talk about the upcoming WAMI award show at Turner Hall, October 17, 2021 and how it was rescheduled more than once due to COVID.

And then we chat about how ZandR Entertainment was formed and his love for the industry.

Links:

• WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry)
• WAMI Award Show
• ZandR Entertainment Facebook

And don't forget, I'll be making a special appearance at 1175 on Friday, October 22, 2021! I can't wait, when a Russian gets you in her sights...you fill in the rest!

• Advance tickets
• Facebook event

Scott Couch from Chicago based NightSnake stops by to chat about setlist choices for the Whitesnake tribute band, how they started the band and how his dad used to play for Al Capone.

Links: 

• NightSnake Facebook
• April 10, 2021 Show

Paul Karcz of Milwaukee metal band Imperial Fall, stops by the Metal Chick Studio to chat about his history in the local music scene.

Paul talks about growing up in a non-musical family and how they gave him their support, he shares how he started playing guitar and the first song he ever learned, he talks about his first band and finding his metal amongst his punk roots.

He talks about Spiral Trance and the two decades the band played, how they traveled the country, got signed and finally saw it to the natural end of the project.

Paul shares his favorite place to play in the Milwaukee area which sent us down memory lane.

We talk about how hard it is for original metal bands to get gigs in this scene, how the ended Spiral Trance and how he ended up joining Imperial Fall.

He explains their writing process, where you can listen to the band and then we dive into the upcoming March 13, 2021 show at Kelly's Bleachers

Part 2 of the interview with Shane Obershaw.

Part 1 covered his band One - Metallica Tribute Band, but now we're chatting about his Metallica podcast "And Podcast for All".

We talk about why they started a podcast and not a vidcast.

I go off on a rant about Metallica snobs and how happy I am that the podcast covers all albums.

We talk about a ton of stuff. Just listen.

• ONE - Metallica Tribute Band
• And Podcast For All

Part 1 of the interview with Shane Obershaw, drummer for the One - Metallica Tribute Band stops by to chat about his tribute band and podcast.

He shares how he got into music when he was a kid, how a neighbor really influenced the style he followed through

He talks about juggling families and careers and playing 40+ shows a year around the country and all over the world.

How they’ve worked hard to grow their impressive social media following, and plans for the future, and one of his favorite festivals ever.

• ONE - Metallica Tribute Band
• And Podcast For All

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 & Monsters Twitter
• Kevin Goocher Facebook

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.

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Facebook Event

Bands:

Imperial Fall

Thrasher

Master of Puppets