Metal Chick Podcast

In this episode of the Metal Chick Podcast, host Carrie Zylka welcomes fellow WAMI board members Patrick Nettesheim (Music6s), Jessie Greenwald (VP of WAMI), and Rick Hagopian (Kitty Soft Paw), to discuss the upcoming WAMI Holiday Party January 16, 2025, the significance of Paulie’s Pub in the local music scene, and the celebration of 45 years of WAMI. The conversation highlights the importance of original music, the role of community in supporting artists, and personal stories from the band Kitty Soft Paw. The episode concludes with a look ahead to 2025 and the exciting events planned for the Wisconsin music community. Chapters 00:00  Welcome to the Chaos03:05  Celebrating 45 Years of WAMI06:05  The Role of Paulie’s Pub in Music08:57  Building Relationships Through Music11:51  Introducing the WAMI Red Carpet Stage14:56  Expanding Music Success Initiatives18:06  Showcasing Local Talent20:54  Meet the Band: Kitty Soft Paw22:37  The Formation of Kitty Soft Paw25:04  Musical Journeys and Influences28:08  The Chemistry of the Band37:42  Upcoming Events and Community Engagement44:14  The Importance of Original Music45:12  A Tribute to Music and Its Healing Power Links: WAMI Holiday Party

On this episode of the Metal Chick podcast, I welcome the band Abaddon's End, who are fresh off their WAMI Awards wins! We dive deep into the story behind their name, the evolution of their lineup over time, and why they believe professionalism is so crucial in the music industry. We also chat about their partnership with Curtain Call Records, the new music they have on the horizon, and the hurdles bands face in today's music scene. Abaddon's End also shares their passion for live shows and their dreams of playing legendary venues. Takeaways Abaddon's End won Rock Song of the Year for 'Absinthe and Adolescence'. The name 'Abaddon' has deep biblical and mythological roots. The band has undergone several lineup changes over the years. Professionalism in online presence is crucial for success. Curtain Call Records provides valuable support for indie bands. The band is actively working on new music and videos. Navigating the music industry today requires adaptability and strategy. Live performances are essential for connecting with audiences. The band values open communication and collaboration among members. They aspire to play at iconic venues like Red Rocks and Hellfest. Chapters 00:00  Introduction to the Metal Chick Podcast and Guests 02:28  The Origin of the Band Name Abaddon 05:22  Formation and Evolution of the Band 08:43  Professionalism and Online Presence 11:41  Working with Curtain Call Records 14:37  New Music and Upcoming Releases 17:35  The Changing Landscape of the Music Industry 20:26  Creative Process Behind Music Videos 23:45  Live Performance and Band Chemistry 26:39  Future Aspirations and Dream Venues 29:33  Closing Thoughts and Listener Engagement   Links: Abaddon's End Website  Abaddon's End FacebookEvent: Lake Effect, Trigger Armada, Abaddon's End and Where is the Key at Da Bar

I had an amazing conversation with the band Waking the Sleeper on the podcast today! We really dug deep into their story – how they got started, how they work together, and the creative juice that's fueling their upcoming album. We talked about the music that shaped their sound, what it's like to tour these days, and why connecting with their fans is so important to them. They've got this unique approach to their music and performing, and it was awesome to hear them talk about how much they value collaboration and community in the metal scene. We wrapped things up by looking ahead – what's next for them, and all the excitement building up to their new album release.  Takeaways: The band Waking the Sleeper originated in 2017 and has members from different states. Finding dedicated musicians who are willing to tour is a challenge. The addition of a second guitarist enhances their musical dynamics. Their new album explores themes of frequencies and healing. The music industry has changed significantly, making touring more challenging. Building genuine connections with fans is crucial for success. Merchandise sales are essential for bands to sustain their careers. Collaborating with other bands fosters a supportive music community. The band is excited about their upcoming album and tour plans. They emphasize the importance of fan engagement and appreciation. Chapters: 00:00  Introduction to Waking the Sleeper 02:03  The Origins of the Band 07:55  Musical Influences and Backgrounds 13:58  The New Album and Its Concept 20:04  Touring Challenges and Future Plans 25:46  Fan Engagement and Meet and Greets 32:04  The Importance of Community in Music 37:46  Closing Thoughts and Where to Find the Band   Links: Waking the Sleeper Website Waking the Sleeper Facebook

Metal Chick Podcast 079 - Cari Cody of Pop Culture   In this episode, host Carrie Z interviews Cari Cody, vocalist for the band Pop Culture. She shares how the band was formed and the band's focus on 80s music. They also talk about the enduring popularity of 80s music and the impact it has on audiences. Cari shares her musical journey and growth, from being involved in community theater to joining bands. She emphasizes the importance of having fun and connecting with the audience during performances. Carie shares upcoming gigs and thoughts on Pop Culture's summer schedule. 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:01 Formation of Pop Culture 06:13 Musical Journey and Growth 10:06 The Magic of 80s Music and Soundtracks 21:22 The Importance of Having Fun and Connecting with the Audience 25:13 Continuous Improvement and Growth 29:05 Receiving Compliments and Making an Impact 31:02 Conclusion and Upcoming Gigs   Links: Pop Culture on Facebook

On our way home from a trip to Barbados, we had a layover in Dallas. Seated next to us was the drummer for a Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute band/blues band from Texas, and the band graciously agreed to a brief interview. As we stood in the baggage claim area, the members of Texas Flood shared the story of how the band came to be, discussed the distinctive hometown of one of the band members, and talked about their upcoming shows scheduled for this weekend. Links: WebsiteFacebook pageAugust 26, 2023 at Des Plaines Theatre

We're catching up with Chi Node of Headstone!  We talk about his journey to becoming guitarist of the band and about the Appleton event "For the Love of Metal" Links: Headstone FacebookChi Noden FacebookFor the Love of Metal 2023

"Metal Chick Podcast Ep076 - WAMI Nomination Process and New Direction Explained with Board Member Phil Norby"   Phil Norby, board member for the Wisconsin Area Music Industry (WAMI) stops by to explain the new "nomination" process that's been the talk of the town in the past week. He shares that the WAMI Board members do not have anything to do with voting, they've had 1100 nominations as of Friday, January 20, 2023, and why it's called "nomination". We talk about changing the perception of the organization and what's being done to change it.   Be sure to listen in for an answer to a lot of your questions!   Links To nominate someone or yourself: https://www.broadjam.com/wami/WAMI Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/WAMI.Music WAMI Website - https://wami.org/ Press Release - https://wami.org/press/2023-nominations-open/ Join the WAMI here - https://wami.org/shop/  Subscribe to the show! Apple Spotify Amazon MusiciHeartradioStitcher Radio

MetalChick Podcast- Olaf Różański & Grzegorz Luzar of the Polish Metal Band Wingless. It’s 35 degrees Celsius, (or 95 degrees Fahrenheit for us Wisconsinites) in Crakow, Poland, Greg and Olaf are sharing how the band got started, how they were almost a Gothic Rock band in the style of HIM The Polish mindset vs the Wisconsin mindset when it comes to categorizing metal genres. And for the record Wingless does not want to be put into a box! Carrie refuses to attempt pronunciation of the band members names. And then they talk about how they’ve been putting out their albums themselves, and providing the promotion via the internet themselves. How Slash was Greg’s original inspiration and how the minute Olaf saw Freddie Mercury he knew he wanted to be a singer. Listen in to find out where their dream European gig would be. Wingless FacebookWingless TwitterWingless Website

Metal Chick Podcast - Episode 075 - Inverted Vision We have the whole band on the line! They tell me about where they're from, how they got into music and how Craig's List saved the day. They talk about their upcoming Halloween show at X-Ray arcade - listen in to find out what they're dressing up as!

Metal Chick Podcast - Episode 074 - Imperial Fall I've got the guys from Imperial Fall on the line, we talk about a ton of stuff, some of their favorite shows, what attendees can expect for Sunday, July 10 at Da Bar Metal and Mimosa's event, and how you can get your hands on their newest CD.

073 - Quincy Jackson, Vocalist at KNIFEBACK Quincy stops by the Metal Chick Studio to chat about how he caught the singing bug by doing musicals until his two sisters pushed him in the right direction (thank you Maranda & Kayla!). He talks about how Knifeback went through some lineup changes and how the name of the band came out of a spooky story he was told as a child. Listen in to find out what you can expect at the Sunday, July 10 show at Da Bar! Links Facebook

Ep072 - Blue Moon Assault The guys from doom grunge band Blue Moon Assault stop by to chat about how they started a band right before the pandemic, their musical backgrounds and where they'd love to play. Listen in to find out what they have in store for an upcoming album and some upcoming shows. Andrew Wehrheim - vocalsJake Zblewski - GuitarsEric Nicewander - BassPhil Menting - Drums Links Bandcamp (yes there really are 3 songs to listen to)Facebook Instagram

071 - Markus Gorsic owner of Da Bar Markus shares why he decided on the location he chose for Da Bar, how you can get a gig there, and how Pete Syren has become the booking manager. He walks us through why he chooses the music genre that seems to be the theme of the bar. He tells us a bit of his background, where his accent comes from and where he landed when he immigrated to the US. He then shares the differences between West Allis bars and nightclubs in Europe. Then we talk about the 3-day Sunday Funday Metal and Mimosas Event we came up with for Summer. Da Bar Facebook Page Metal and Mimosas Event 2022 Tour Tee Shirt

Metal Chick Podcast Episode 70 - Zack Brannon 27-year-old instrumental Metal Artist Zach Brannon from Vancouver, British Columbia stops by to chat about being a guitar player, writer and composer.  He talks about how he loves to compose and “bring it to life”. He talks about how he chose guitar as a child because it was “cool” and how YouTube drove influenced his guitar driven arrangements. He started gigging in 2013, like most musicians he works full time and spends his free time composing. Links Zack Brannon FacebookZack Brannon Spotify

Angelo Petropoulos guitarist for Heart of Black stops by to explain what "heavy alternative dance music" even is. He shares the influences of the band and some of the songs they cover. An extremely humble musician, I managed to get him to share some of the secret sauce and marketing tips to the success of the band. Then we talk about Sonic Dreams Studios which Angelo started in 2013. He shares his biggest tip for a band/musician interested in coming into the studio. Check out Heart of Black at Da Bar, West Allis March 5, 2022. Links: Heart of Black WebsiteHeart of Black FacebookHeart of Black InstagramSonic Dreams Studios Website

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 eventSabbatha Chicago Facebook PageSabbatha 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 ShowZandR 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 ticketsFacebook 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 FacebookApril 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