She’s With The Band

This conversation goes far and wide covering how Tatiana writes and where her inspirations come from in art, Jinjer's recently released live album recorded in Los Angeles, and teasers for some brand new music to come later this year. She also discusses being back in Europe to record vocals, the band's journey throughout their now 16 year existence, and her social anxieties.

This in-person chat takes us back to years ago when Kittie was a young band starting to gain quick traction on a global scale. Tara, Mercedes & Morgan discuss how they feel grateful today to be supported by some other metal icons after their triumphant return to the scene. The band also discuss their recent singles to hype their fans up for the release of their first full-length album in 13 years, Fire, due for release on June 21st.

This in-person conversation discusses Taylar's journey in the technical and behind-the-scenes side of the music industry, and how she aims to keep developing her skills each show, never wanting to repeat herself. Taylar also educates on what exactly her role entails, and some of the hardships she's faced working in her position. Watch until the end for some fun driving anecdotes with Knocked Loose!

This in-person conversation focusses around Connie's journey within the band, from booking American tours via Facebook on her own to becoming one of the most iconic hardcore bands of our time. Connie also discusses the importance of inclusion in the scene towards transgender people and her own path to self-accomplishment.

This roundtable brings you the best of the Myspace-era bands from two decades ago, and whilst nostalgia is certainly felt, the bands show that they're still making great music to this day. Let's dive back into the 2000s for an hour and discover what these stars have become today, and their comments on how the music industry and its attitudes towards females within it have changed in the time since.

This in-person conversation focusses around Camille's introduction in the band, her hobbies outside of music, her involvement in the writing process of the band, and the upcoming projects of Novelists.

This in-person conversation encompasses Lilith's birth from Juliet Simms, killing off her past self in a music video. Lilith also discusses the relationship between fashion & rock, dealing with writer's block, women facing adversity in all forms of entertainment, and much more!

This in-person conversation stretches over Crypta's recent experience at 70000 Tons Of Metal, Fernanda's main inspirations to compose and write her lyrics, her relationship with the fans, Brazilian music, and much more!

The conversation details the relationship of the two members, their passion for music, the concept behind their band and the rituals they play live, finding Satanism and much more!

This in-person conversation stretches over Meet Me @ The Altar and Honey Revenge's tour, their fashion history, Disney rock, and more!

This in-person conversation stretches over Svalbard's new record and tours, Serena's process of writing lyrics that have an impact on her fanbase, her tribute to Joey Jordison, and more!

This in-person conversation stretched over Kalie speaking about her tour with Oxymorrons, the differences between a male and a female fanbase, being sexualised as a front-woman and much more!

The conversation starts with Kat explaining how she had to make her own way in Los Angeles, having no contacts at all when she started her Holy Wars project, leading to her learning a lot about a DIY ethic and resilience. Kat also discusses how the early loss of her parents taught her to be less focused on unnecessary things, and her journey on writing songs to heal her own trauma.

The conversation starts on Mixi's musical background and how she started her journey in the industry with open mic nights, until she decided to move and to take things more professionally. Mixi also tells us about the camaraderie that exists between some bands, citing In This Moment and Butcher Babies as examples of women supporting each other. Watch until the end to discover who is the most jaw-dropping female artist that she'd love to collaborate with!

Today's guests come in the form of Lexi Layne, Vexed, Daedric, and Frayle. All the young artists discuss the latest news, releases and videos from their bands, and how they feel about being a woman in a scene mostly surrounded by men, facing all kind of stereotypes and challenges and addressing them head on.

Hannah discusses the beginning of her rockstar life with a rough first touring experience when she was left on her own, having to learn everything by herself. She also opens up about her sexual orientation, telling us that she "didn't want to shag the guys, [she] wanted to be the guys". Watch until the end to find out who Hannah's dream collaboration artists would be!

The band discuss when and how their reunion happened, starting with a couple of shows leading to great offers, until appearing at the biggest festivals again. They also mention the joy of meeting new fans who are children of their old listeners. Kittie also discuss writing new music, and what the differences in that are now to when they were younger.

Samantha details the latest live achievements of Frozen Soul leading to their own death metal festival, Wrecking Ball Metal Madness, happening on October 31 in Dallas, Texas. Samantha also tells us her journey in the world of tattoo arts and how hard her path was, until the present day in her own tattoo shop which aims to be a safer space for her clients. She ends up the conversation with her recent endorsement with B.C. Rich and her pride that she can follow the path of her idols such as Kerry King.

Rabab gives us her professional background and how she started working in the music industry, first with an internship at Alternative Press, to writing for her favorite band Good Charlotte. Rabab also tells some behind-the-scenes stories with artists with interview anecdotes, and shares with us Loudwire's vision which consists of being more inclusive in their articles and sharing more news about diverse people.

Fernanda tells us about the work behind the band's upcoming album and how she felt unboxing it for the first time. Fernanda also pulls out the different products related to the new album such as vinyl color variants, the CD and the cassette. She also gives us an explanation of the artwork, and the writing process of the album.

Alexia tells us about the very first arena tour for Destroy Boys and how the band are having to adapt their set to such huge stages, the impact of their lyrics on the fans depending on where the band plays in Europe, and some admiration for other rising bands like Scowl.

Simone tells us about her suitcases constantly being ready to leave the house, her makeup equipment for stage & for the day, and some tricks for when you travel. Simone also tells the full tale of the band's opening sets for Metallica in Hamburg & Paris, from how they learnt they got the gig until the days of the shows.

Kasey gives an introduction to her world of vocal covers that she posts on her social pages (which is how our hosts discovered her) and how that led to her linking up with an becoming the touring vocalist for Nita Strauss. She also tells us about her own personal influences, and spotlights multiple exciting female role models in the scene right now.

Debbie talks about being constantly on the road, avoiding burnout, the difference in playing headline and support gigs, proving the naysayers wrong, the heaviness within Heriot and diversifying, her first show memories and her musical journey, and the strength of the current UK scene.

Zoe chats about growing up with many siblings in a metalheads environment, her classical music training, her love for pop music and its integration into metal music, what she brings to Cradle Of Filth, and more!

Arielle chats about working in the music industry before fashion and how the two have coalesced into TPC, starting the company as a vintage upcycling brand, evolving into tarot and witchcraft, inspirations and collaborating with the likes of Chelsea Wolfe, A.A. Williams and Emma Ruth Rundle, and selling on tours and festivals.

Cristina discusses the beginnings of what would go on to become one of the biggest female-fronted metal bands, her passion for gaming and how she got involved in the industry composing for Diablo 2, and what she wants to be remembered for.

Katerina and Kris discuss talk about recently playing the Knotfest Pulse of the Maggots showcase at South by Southwest in Texas, the perfect wall of death, the message of the band and creating an inclusive community, touring with Napalm Death, social media, and working with Kurt Ballou.

Dorothy speaks about art, finding empowerment in music and writing lyrics for fans, healing, body autonomy, sexualization of women in the music industry, her multitude of musical loves, and finding her killer outfits.

Justine speaks about the recording process for the band's latest album, dating guitarist Sammy years before the band started and stepping into a vocalist role due to necessity, the concept of the 'Exist' music video, meeting childhood idols, how she runs the label in a different way, and gives advice to younger women getting into the industry.

Scene Queen discusses touring her favorite venues with her childhood heroes, making her way through different parts of the scene, being fans of her peers, learning different aspects of her personality and character, not conforming to stereotypes, melding genres, only taking show offers where the bill consists of 50%+ female-fronted acts, and the ongoing issues within the scene.

Shawna discusses her need to play music and give people a voice and respect, her harassment and social change workshops, attitudes changing towards women at live shows, her book and podcast, how to flirt, the band's onstage energy, and writing new music including a love song for her dog.

Lena chats about how the band broke through a lacking Moldovan music scene, the formation of the band, signing with Napalm Records, powering through obstacles, their fanbase, using reading and meditation to become more positive, and the pressures of social media on a band.

Telle discusses the band's latest tour, becoming active in supporting women in the scene and tips for other men on how to, the pros and cons of trying to use Twitter as a platform for change, self-confidence and physical and mental health, and his love for his dog.

Otep discusses the changes in perceptions of and attitudes towards women over the last 20+ years, being herself as an out gay woman and finding a community, her influences, and her fusion and acting.

Shira discusses moving to LA and fitting in with the scene there, protesting for women's reproductive rights, changing the Warped Tour circuit and how that prepared her for life now, the Gritty in Pink tour, founding the platform and its growth, and success stories from it.

Paz talks about the band's current tour, her musical inspirations, her previous musical endeavors including A Perfect Circle, joining Pixies after seeing them as her first ever concert and learning ALL their songs, exploring different instruments and genres growing up, and her love of surfing.

Hosts Tori Kravitz and Alicia Atout chat with Kat about the whirlwind hype around the band, new single 'Opening Night' and the upcoming EP, comfort on tour, bringing different aesthetics to the hardcore scene, inspiring younger generations, and playing Madison Square Garden with Limp Bizkit.

Melissa gives some vocal tips for first-time screamers, and chats about the psychology and physiology behind the vocal technique, humility, how she started out coaching, The Zen of Screaming DVD, the music industry, the metal attitude and community, and the scene empowering women.

Alex speaks about her quick introduction to Make Them Suffer less than six months ago, her classical training and musical journey to the present, nearly giving up, the bands that got her into heavier music, her shock and admiration of the fans embracing her from the off, and touring with Bad Omens.

Clémentine talks about the band's upcoming North American tour and essential packing items, finding creativity, becoming a pirate metal band, embracing being a performer and her perceived purpose, battling through bands telling her they don't want to be fronted by a female, the law of attraction, the band's upcoming live album from Wacken, and coming through hardships.

Annie talks about getting into and working in the worlds of lighting, merch and production, how to be a successful touring crew member, how the 'sex, drugs & rock 'n' roll' mantra holds up with the big bands in 2023, and expectation vs reality when meeting rockstars and wrestlers.

Shevy talks about getting into the world of touring as a makeup artist, working with the likes of INK and Motionless in White, 'pinch me' moments, packing for the road, makeup tips, custom props, and more.

Emma discusses the very early incarnations of Dying Wish, being confident in her belonging, dream analysis, female leadership in venues, booking shows, getting into the industry and more.

Carla and Heidi talk about how they met and the formation of their friendship, their thoughts on the term 'female-fronted', the gender diversity in the scene these days, the power of fans, playing shows in pajamas and weird expectations, and the most jaw-dropping moments in their career.

There's talk on the meaning behind the band name, the community feel between themselves and other females in the scene, not being told what to do, the shifting of attitudes towards women in metal over the last decade, collaborating with Electric Callboy, and weird DMs.

Nita discusses the community between the women she works with in the industry, her guitar idols, the differences between playing in the rock and pop scenes, her ties with the wrestling world, stepping out on stage and dealing with mistakes, and... her Star Wars bathroom.

Chaney discusses the rise of women screaming in metal and misconceptions, learning and honing her craft, the business side of being in a band, using music as therapy for trauma, new perspectives in metal, and the gratitude of getting to do what she does for a living.

Amy discusses her first concert memories including the standout performers she saw, describing bands as 'female-fronted', publicist pet-peeves, the wildest thing she's ever seen at a show, learning from mis-steps, dream collaborations, and the real role of public relations.

Kat speaks on being able to express oneself through makeup, female entrepreneurship, letting the work speak for itself, her musical endeavors, being 15 years sober, motherhood, her upcoming children's book, and how to make it in gruelling industries.

She's with the Band aims to amplify the voices of women on stage, backstage, and in the business. Supporting women's growth and equality in the music industry starts with showcasing those already accomplishing groundbreaking things. The series is exploring their path to success, highlighting their indispensable contributions to music, and sharing their stories and insights into the past and future.