Metal & High Heels

Women at Metal Festivals | Metal & High Heels Podcast 91

Kiki G. — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 09:29:23 +0000

We all miss festivals, but have you ever thought about how we experience them as women? Should all festivals have women-only camping areas? And are there even enough female musicians good enough to be on festival billings?

In this episode, Kiki, Pia, and Steffi discuss their experiences at festivals, how important it is to have more and more women on festival stages, and how we can make female musicians more visible.

Metal & High Heels Podcast – Episode 91:

Recorded on May 25th, 2021.

This is our last episode before our first-ever summer break. We will be back in September but, until then, you can give our other episodes a listen.

M&H Podcast 91 – Show Notes:

Our episode about Women in Metal record labels with of Nuclear Blast’s Leo and Tiff
Nova Rock‘s info on camping, including GRRRLS CAMPING
SPIRITBOX-singer Courtney Laplante’s podcast Good For A Girl
The Keychange Pledge
The global community of women and gender minorities in the music industry shesaid.so
Our interview with Marcela Bovio at Female Metal Event in 2016 about STREAM OF PASSION being rejected from a festival because a woman was already in the billing
She Shreds magazine dedicated to women guitarists and bassists
** musictheorygirls** on Instagram for posts from female musicians and music theory memes
Laura from THE TEX AVERY SYNDROME on Instagram
Caroline Criado Perez on her book Invisible Women with the example of toilet spaces and cars
Our podcast episode with Charlie Rolfe from AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS
Help us shape the future of this podcast by filling out our Metal & High Heels Survey 2021

What are your experiences at Metal festivals? Have you seen many women*? Tell us your favorite AEU-song in the comments – and share this article! You can also send a short voice message to our Facebook page to have your voice played on the show! Or tweet at us: @metalhighheels!

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Our jingle is voiced by Kassandra Novell based on the song ‘Storm’ by her band MERCY ISLE.

Video game Of Bird & Cage with Arnold Nesis | Metal & High Heels Podcast 90

Kiki G. — Wed, 19 May 2021 16:27:23 +0000

Many games have included metal music in their soundtrack and their concept. Of Bird & Cage started the other way around. Composer Arnold Nesis tells Kiki and Pia about how he and his metal band wrote an album and decided to turn it into a story-driven video game.

After discussing the game and the music, we discuss important subjects from the overlap between music and gaming, like financing, licensing, and why the music industry as it is now can’t tap into the wealth of gamers around the world.

Metal & High Heels Podcast – Episode 90:

Recorded on April 29th, 2021.

M&H Podcast 90 – Show Notes:

Are you a gamer? Will you try out Of Bird & Cage? Tell us in the comments – and share this article! You can also send a short voice message to our Facebook page to have your voice played on the show! Or tweet at us: @metalhighheels!

Our jingle is voiced by Kassandra Novell based on the song ‘Storm’ by her band MERCY ISLE.

Women in record labels | Metal & High Heels Podcast 89

Kiki G. — Tue, 04 May 2021 17:47:19 +0000

Leoni is Head of Media Relations and Tiffany is Head of Marketing in one of the biggest record labels in heavy music, Nuclear Blast. We had the pleasure of talking to them about their work, sexism in Metal, and marketing strategies for newcomer bands.

The fact that women have always been a part of the heavy music scene and belong in Metal is apparently still not anchored in the brain of many metalheads. Leo and Tiff are doing a great job standing up to sexist comments in the social media posts of Nuclear Blast.

Metal & High Heels Podcast – Episode 89:

Recorded on April 22nd, 2021.

M&H Podcast 89 – Show Notes:

Help us shape the future of this podcast by filling out our Metal & High Heels Survey 2021. Don’t forget to subscribe on your favorite podcast app to listen on the go and not miss any episodes of our podcast. Subscribe now to the Metal & High Heels Podcast on iTunes, or listen on Spotify.

Our jingle is voiced by Kassandra Novell based on the song ‘Storm’ by her band MERCY ISLE.

DARK HORSE WHITE HORSE with Marcela Bovio | Metal & High Heels Podcast 88

Kiki G. — Tue, 20 Apr 2021 08:00:00 +0000

It had been too long since the last time we had Marcela Bovio on the podcast, so there was A LOT to catch up on. So many things have happened in her life and with her music and although not all of them have been positive, Marcela is stronger than ever and back with her new band DARK HORSE WHITE HORSE and their first release!

Tune in for a very personal and intimate chat, where we talk about Marcela‘s musical work, a dark period in her personal life, and how the support of her Patreon community helped her come out stronger on the other side.

Metal & High Heels Podcast – Episode 88:

Recorded on April 8th, 2021.

DARK HORSE WHITE HORSE – Show Notes:

Our podcast episode about Marcela Bovio‘s solo album “Through Your Eyes”
The episode of This Podcast Will Kill You about HPV and cervical cancer
Kiki’s report of Marcela‘s Workshop of the Universal Voice System
The famous article One Thousand True Fans
Marcela Bovio‘s website
Marcela Bovio‘s Patreon
DARK HORSE WHITE HORSE‘s website – their EP came out on April 16th, 2021.
Our podcast episode with Charlie Rolfe from AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS
Marcela’s guest appearance on EPICA’s ‘El Código Vital’
Help us shape the future of this podcast by filling out our Metal & High Heels Survey 2021

Podcast Episode 88 – DARK HORSE WHITE HORSE on Spotify:

Are you a fan of DARK HORSE WHITE HORSE? Tell us your favourite DHWK-song in the comments – and share this article! You can also send a short voice message to our Facebook page to have your voice played on the show! Or tweet at us: @metalhighheels!

Our jingle is voiced by Kassandra Novell based on the song ‘Storm’ by her band MERCY ISLE.

Early 2021 Releases | Podcast Minisode 6

Kiki G. — Tue, 06 Apr 2021 08:01:00 +0000

On our 6th minisode, Kiki, Pia, and Steffi talk about their favorite releases of the first three months of 2021. We mention PHANTOM ELITE, EPICA, SIRENIA, ARCHITECTS, TO KILL ACHILLES, LANDMVRKS, AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS, ANNISOKAY, ANNEKE VAN GIERSBERGEN, DREAMSHADE, and SOEN.

GOJIRA’s “AMAZONIA” Fundraising Initiative on Propeller
Pia’s other podcast Pommesgabel
The Representation Project’s blog about women in the Grammy Awards 2021
Metal & High Heels Survey 2021
Join our next Heavy Friday Metal Chat on Kiki’s Twitch on April 16th, 2021!

Metal & High Heels Podcast – Minisode 6:

Recorded on Friday, March 26th 2021.

Our jingle is voiced by Kassandra Novell based on the song ‘Storm’ by her band MERCY ISLE.
Guest sound editor: Savvier Nelson

Charlie Rolfe from AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS | Metal & High Heels Podcast 87

Kiki G. — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 09:00:00 +0000

AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS impressed us with the singles they released until now. Pia already listened to the album “Within Each Lies The Other” – which will be out on March 26th, 2021 – and asked a lot of questions!

Kiki asked about the musical background, feminism in metal, and marketing strategies.

Metal & High Heels Podcast – Episode 87:

Recorded on February 3rd, 2021.

M&H Podcast 87 – Show Notes:

Website Join My Band, through which AEU found Charlie
Vampr the swiping app for musicians
AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS‘ bandcamp
‘Grayscale’ music video
Our interview with FOREVER STILL’s Maja Shining
‘Hiding From Myself’ drum cover
Soaring Highs and Brutal Lows the documentary about Women In Metal
Visualizer for the AEU-single ‘Wallow’

Podcast Episode 87 – AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS On Spotify:

Are you a fan of AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS? Tell us your favourite AEU-song in the comments – and share this article! You can also send a short voice message to our Facebook page to have your voice played on the show! Or tweet at us: @metalhighheels!

Our jingle is voiced by Kassandra Novell based on the song ‘Storm’ by her band MERCY ISLE.

EPICA’s “Omega” with Simone Simons | Metal & High Heels Podcast 86

Kiki G. — Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:16:54 +0000

Kiki and Steffi join forces to analyze “Omega”, the 8th studio album of one of their favorite bands, Dutch Symphonic Prog Metal band EPICA. Listen to them agree and disagree and tell us what you think about it!

Later in the episode, singer Simone Simons talks to Kiki and shares a lot of insight into the production of the album, what was happening in the five years in-between releases, and how the pandemic affected the band members financially.

Metal & High Heels Podcast – Episode 86:

Interview recorded on February 25th, podcast recorded on March 4th, 2021.

M&H Podcast 86 – EPICA’s “Omega” Show Notes:

Our podcast episode about EPICA‘s band history
Our interview with EPICA‘s Mark Jansen about “The Holographic Principle” in 2016
Kiki’s review of EPICA‘s 2016-album “The Holographic Principle”
Our very first interview with Simone Simons in 2014
Our interview with EPICA guitarist Isaac Delahaye in 2017
EPICA‘s upcoming live shows
Kiki‘s Twitch channel, where you can watch our “Heavy Friday Metal Chats” live on Fridays and join the conversation.

Podcast Episode 86 – EPICA’s “Omega” On Spotify:

What do you think about EPICA‘s new album “Omega”? Tell us in the comments – and share this article! You can also send a short voice message to our Facebook page to have your voice played on the show! Or tweet at us: @metalhighheels!

Our jingle is voiced by Kassandra Novell based on the song ‘Storm’ by her band MERCY ISLE.

Live streaming for bands with SEASON OF GHOSTS | Metal & High Heels Podcast 85

Kiki G. — Tue, 23 Feb 2021 16:51:28 +0000

We’ve known Sophia Aslanides since 2013 and have happily watched her band SEASON OF GHOSTS grow throughout these years. Our latest talk with her and her partner in music and life, Zombie Sam, was entertaining and informative as we discussed different aspects of live streaming: from community building to business.

Tune in to learn how SEASON OF GHOSTS streams live on YouTube and how the two digital marketers work together behind the scenes of their music. Additionally, Kiki offers some insight about streaming on Twitch and why she thinks Discord (and not Tik Tok) is the new social media star – mostly because, unlike on the usual social platforms, there are no brands selling you things, people can connect more intimately in a safe space, and have less pressure to show a picture-perfect life.

Metal & High Heels Podcast – Episode 85:

Recorded on February 19th, 2021 – for the second time after a failed attempt to do it the day before.

M&H Podcast 85 – Show Notes from SEASON OF GHOSTS’ live streaming:

Our podcast episode with Sam and Sophia from SEASON OF GHOSTS in 2018
Our interview with SEASON OF GHOSTS after their concert in Essen, Germany in 2019
Pia’s review of SEASON OF GHOSTS‘ album “A Leap Of Faith”
Our podcast episode about how bands dealt with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 with SEASON OF GHOSTS
Our very first interview with Sophia at Metal Female Voice Fest in 2013
SEASON OF GHOSTS‘ YouTube channel, where you can watch their weekly live streams “Bickering with Sam and Sophia” on Saturdays.
Kiki‘s Twitch channel, where you can watch “Heavy Friday Metal Chat” live on Fridays and join the conversation.

“Bickering with Sam and Sophia” on YouTube:

Episode 33 of SEASON OF GHOSTS‘ weekly live stream.

Do you watch musicians on live streaming platforms? Tell us who you watch in the comments – and share this article! You can also send a short voice message to our Facebook page to have your voice played on the show! Or tweet at us: @metalhighheels!

Our jingle is voiced by Kassandra Novell based on the song ‘Storm’ by her band MERCY ISLE.

The future of Music Journalism | Metal & High Heels Podcast 84

Kiki G. — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:32:14 +0000

Kiki, Pia, and Steffi put their heads together to figure out if what they are doing with Metal & High Heels is still necessary in today’s world. This episode is not an existential crisis – or is it? – but it certainly gave us a new appreciation for what we do and refreshed our motivation to keep doing it.

Listen in as we go through the different categories of Music Journalism, our perspectives as consumers and producers in this industry, and tell stories about what we’ve been doing since even before we started Metal & High Heels in 2013.

Metal & High Heels Podcast – Episode 84:

Recorded on February 7th, 2021.

M&H Podcast – Music Journalism Show Notes:

Sam Dunn’s documentary Metal: A Headbanger’s Journey on wikipedia
German Metal Magazine MoreCore
MoreCore’s live report of TRIVIUM’s “A Light Or A Distant Mirror” Livestream, which has stuck with Kiki after many months
The latest news update on John Schaffer’s role in capitol riot on Blabbermouth
Confesiones Female Fronted’s Facebook-video from our footage asking Zuberoa about singing in NIGHTWISH published in 2019 and taken from an interview we made in 2012 for German magazine Metal4 with DIABULUS IN MUSICA
Bands to watch out for:
- Kiki recommends AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS, a newcomer band from the UK
- Pia recommends ORBIT CULTURE and TORMENTS, both from Sweden
- Steffi recommends SOJOURNER

What are your thoughts on the future of Music Journalism? Tell us in the comments – and share this article! You can also send a short voice message to our Facebook page to have your voice played on the show! Or tweet at us: @metalhighheels!

Our jingle is voiced by Kassandra Novell based on the song ‘Storm’ by her band MERCY ISLE.

GENUS ORDINIS DEI’s “Glare Of Deliverance” | Metal & High Heels Podcast 83

Kiki G. — Tue, 26 Jan 2021 09:00:00 +0000

In a new episode of the Metal & High Heels Podcast, Pia and Steffi welcome GENUS ORDINIS DEI-bassist Steven F. Olda to talk about the Symphonic Death Metal band’s latest album.

“Glare Of Deliverance” was released worldwide on December 4, 2020, via Eclipse Records and produced by Tommaso Monticelli. It is a series of ten individual songs, each with its own music video. These “episodes” combine in sequence like a short film or television series that tells the story of a young woman named Eleanor, who is persecuted by the Holy Inquisition.

Metal & High Heels Podcast – Episode 83:

Recorded on January 11th, 2021.

GENUS ORDINIS DEI‘s official music video for ‘Ritual’

M&H Podcast 83 – Show Notes:

GENUS ORDINIS DEI‘s website
GENUS ORDINIS DEI‘s Facebook page
GENUS ORDINIS DEI‘s official music video for ‘Ritual’
“Glare Of Deliverance” was made possible thanks to the backers of GENUS ORDINIS DEI‘s crowdfunding campaign

Podcast Episode 83 GENUS ORDINIS DEI – “Glare Of Deliverance” On Spotify:

What do you think about “Glare Of Deliverance”? Are you a fan of GENUS ORDINIS DEI? Tell us in the comments – and share this article! You can also send a short voice message to our Facebook page to have your voice played on the show! Or tweet at us: @metalhighheels!

Our jingle is voiced by Kassandra Novell based on the song ‘Storm’ by her band MERCY ISLE.