Metal Chick Podcast

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

Metal Chick Podcast Episode Ep040 - Matt Sherman of As Shadows Collapse

Matt stops by to chat about the Midwest tour the band is on, he shares how he became a musician and how they started a booking company!

• As Shadows Collapse Website
• As Shadows Collapse Facebook

"Metal Chick Podcast Episode 39 - Andrew Balistreri of Thrasher"

We are sitting down with the lead singer of Thrasher, one of Milwaukee’s most popular metal cover bands.

Andrew shares how he first got into music, how Metallica influenced his early years, and how despite playing guitar, he decided being a lead singer was the way to go.

He tells us how Thrasher came to be and how he and his best friend Larry Luling have been jamming together for years.

Thrasher’s first gig was at the Whammy Bar (now Lucky Chance) and how Project Mayhem was a blast to play.

He shares the process of discovery when it comes to new venues to play. How they come up with their song selections and staying versatile in order to be able to play the harder songs.

Then we chat about opening bands and split bills.

And finally he gives us the #1 piece of advice he would give a new band front man.

• Thrasher Facebook
• November 11 Gig at Garibaldi's

MetalChick Podcast- Kobra Paige of Kobra and the Lotus.

This will go down as one of my all time favorite episodes. A must listen as Kobra has a very interesting childhood as well as a really cool introduction to music in general.

Kobra Paige makes time to sit down and chat about how her parents met, and how they encouraged her to quit school and chase her dreams of being a singer. How her first band was an all girl group trying to win the battle of the bands despite the fact that she was the only one dressing like Nikki Sixx.

And we talk about touring Europe, he favorite festivals and the shift in mindset when it comes to being a female metal musician.