Welcome back to Valkyrie Sessions!

This week, we're remembering Jennifer Finch of L7 and the impact she made on rock music. We also dive into the latest controversy surrounding Poppy, take a look at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's new Women in Metal: You Will Know My Name exhibit, and discuss what it means for the future of heavier music.

Plus, I share realistic ticket prices, attendance expectations, and potential dates for what Valkyrie Fest could actually become.

Also in this episode:

🎸 Album Review: Eva Under Fire – Villainous

🤘 Band of the Week

If you enjoy celebrating women in rock, metal, punk, alternative, and beyond, be sure to follow and join the conversation in the comments and make sure to follow @ValkyrieFest on Instagram!

What do you think of the Rock & Roll HOF Women in Metal exhibit?

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This week on Valkyrie Sessions, we're covering one of the best live shows I've ever attended, discussing Louder Than Life's new all-female stage, and diving into the biggest question surrounding Valkyrie Fest so far...Where should it be held?!After researching dozens of potential festival locations across the United States, I narrow it down to my personal favorites and explain what makes a venue capable of hosting a major rock and metal festival.Plus:🤘 My review of Jinjer & Entheos live at Ace of Spades - Sacramento🎸 Louder Than Life's all-female stage featuring Halestorm, In This Moment, Lindsey Stirling and more🏟️ Valkyrie Fest Short & Long-Term Goals💿 Album Review:The Pretty Wild — Zero.Point.Genesis⭐ Band of the WeekLet me know in the comments:Which location would YOU choose for Valkyrie Fest?🎙️ Available on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts.If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to subscribe for more conversations celebrating women in rock and metal.

Why do so few women appear at the world's biggest rock and metal festivals?

In Episode 2 of Valkyrie Sessions, I compare five major rock festivals and break down the numbers behind female representation on festival lineups. I also discuss Olivia Rodrigo's new Daisy Chain Fields festival and why I believe parts of that concept could inspire future rock and metal festivals.

Also in this episode:

🌼 Why Daisy Chain Fields has people talking

📊 The surprising "1 in 11" statistic from major rock festivals

🎤 Should bands change their name after replacing a vocalist?

🤘 The Pretty Reckless – Dear God review

🎸 Band of the Week: Entheos

About Valkyrie Sessions

Valkyrie Sessions celebrates women in rock and metal through album reviews, artist spotlights, industry discussion, and the long-term vision of creating Valkyrie Fest—a festival dedicated to showcasing incredible women-led talent from across the rock and metal scene.

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Could an All-Female rock, metal, metalcore and alternative music festival actually succeed? Welcome to the very first episode of Valkyrie Sessions! On Episode 1, I introduce Valkyrie Fest- a concept for a destination festival celebrating the incredible women leading today's rock, metal, metalcore, punk, and alternative scenes. I discuss what a festival like this could look like and mention some bands who could play at the inaugural festival!

In this episode, we discuss:

- The concept of Valkyrie Fest

- Whether "female-fronted" is a useful term

- A review of Sanctuary by Evanescence

- This week's Band of the Week: Deadlands

- Plus More!I'd love to hear your thoughts: Would you attend Valkyrie Fest? Which bands would have to be on the bill? What city should host it and why? Thanks for listening to Episode 1 of Valkyrie Sessions. If you enjoy the show, be sure to follow so you don't miss future episodes!#ValkyrieFest #Rock #Metal #Metalcore #Alternative #MusicFestival