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Bleeding Metal PodcastPod Friends: Album Reviews w/ Savvier Nelson (LEECHCRAFT) | Bleeding Metal Podcast 5.13In this episode of the Bleeding Metal Podcast, host Kiki starts a new series of episodes called “Pod Friends” by welcoming Savvier Nelson, the Finnish multi-instrumentalist and vocalist behind LEECHCRAFT, to discuss his musical journey, the evolution of his project, and the release of a new album.They explore themes of self-promotion, the challenges of creating music, and the importance of feedback and reviews. The conversation also touches on their shared musical influences and the current state of the music industry.00:00 Introduction to Pod Friends and Leechcraft02:50 The Birth of Leechcraft0...
2025-10-2335 min
Bleeding Metal Podcast#WomenInMetal Bands: From Formation to Stage w/ Invoke, embercoal, Horizis & Neurotidal | Bleeding Metal Podcast 3.17In this special episode of the Bleeding Metal podcast, Pia introduces an engaging discussion led by Kiki with co-host Martha and returning guest Jenny (Joko). Together, we delve into our journeys of finding and forming bands.
Kiki shares her experience starting embercoal from scratch, while Joko talks about her new adventure with Invoke. Martha discusses her dual role in Horizis and NeuroTidal, highlighting both the struggles and triumphs of being part of the metal scene. They also touch upon utilizing professional skills within their bands, handling social media, and their upcoming music releases.
2024-10-0139 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastTour Stories with YOURS TRULY | Bleeding Metal Podcast 3.13.5+In a brand new short episode of the Bleeding Metal Podcast, Kiki meets Mikaila and Teddy from the Australian band, YOURS TRULY before their concert in Hamburg. They tell us about their experiences on tour, their new album "Toxic", and the importance of inclusivity within alternative music communities.
Mikaila shares her personal story of living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, highlighting the need for safe and accessible concert environments for individuals with visible and invisible disabilities.
02:35 Concert Experience in Hamburg03:21 Interview with Mikaila and Teddy04:55 Touring Lessons and Vocal Care06:04...
2024-09-0315 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastCatching up with ANKOR @ Reload Festival | Bleeding Metal Podcast 3.13.5In this episode, Kiki catches up with Jessie and Eleni from ANKOR at Reload Festival in Sulingen, Germany. They discuss the band's early morning set, overcoming technical difficulties, the importance of safe and respectful show environments for women, and the impact of social media on their music.
They also touch on ANKOR's recent shows, including an unforgettable performance at Wacken, and tease an exciting upcoming tour for the spring of 2025. Tune in to hear the band's insights on the metal scene and their plans for the future.
00:54 Podcast Updates02:15 Interview with ANKOR at Reload...
2024-08-2712 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastChildfree or Feminist Motherhood? | Bleeding Metal Podcast 3.13Kiki and Pia delve into the intricate topic of motherhood through a feminist lens, particularly within the metal community. This episode offers a rich discussion on societal expectations, personal choices, and the evolving definitions of family and parenting. Kiki, who identifies as childfree by choice, and Pia, a mother of two, provide contrasting yet complementary perspectives that shed light on the complexities of motherhood.
Both Kiki and Pia discuss how societal norms often dictate that women should aspire to become mothers. Kiki recalls being frequently asked about her future plans for children, while Pia shares her own...
2024-08-2039 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastBasic Feminism for Metalheads | Bleeding Metal Podcast 3.12In an episode that has been long time in the making, Kiki and Pia discuss ways in which we can identify and rethink the patriarchal structures around us in the life as Metalheads and dismantle them to make the world a better, fairer place.
The goal of Feminism is to have equanimity as a society so that everyone can live free of discrimination. Do you have more ideas and suggestions? Drop them in the comments!
08:26 Being a feminist at concerts
17:20 Feminism in Metal business
21:26 How to get informed
29:42 Feminist Bands
41:23 Feminist event organization
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2024-08-1350 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastTUSKA FORÜM by Bleeding Metal 2024 & Festival Recap Pt. II | Bleeding Metal Podcast 3.11Join us for part two of the recap of our our unforgettable experiences at Tuska Festival in Helsinki! Again, we delve into the behind-the-scenes of making the TUSKA FORÜM by Bleeding Metal, including interviews with Jennifer Haben from BEYOND THE BLACK and the members of BURY TOMORROW.
We also hope you enjoy our weird tangents, hot takes, and rants. Listen to part one of this festival recap and join the conversation in the comments of our Instagram.
00:52 Finnish Metal Bands and Performances01:52 Highlights from the Kvlt Stage04:57 Sonata Arctica a...
2024-08-0636 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastTUSKA FORÜM by Bleeding Metal 2024 and Festival Recap Pt. I | Bleeding Metal Podcast 3.10Tuska Festival and the TUSKA FORÜM by Bleeding Metal were a blast! In this first episode of two, Kiki, Martha, and Suzana retell our experiences during the first two days of the festival in Helsinki.
We delve into our memories of the interviews and panels conducted during the festival, covering topics from media interactions with bands to the blend of music and gaming, touring life and family commitments, as well as a 'Modern Metal' discussion.
The episode also includes a segment by guest interviewer Cristina from the Metal Pizza Talk Show, who conducted an e...
2024-07-3054 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastNEAERA and politcal messages in music | Bleeding Metal Podcast 3.9We had a lovely interview with Stefan Keller from NEAERA about their new album “All Is Dust” and political messages in music. BUT the goddesses of technology are not on our side these days, so that the recording is gone. That’s why, Kiki and Martha sum up the talk from their memories and also discuss the album together with Pia.
Recorded on July 10th, 2024.
Show notes:
Martha's review for "All Is Dust" on Time For Metal
Pia's episode with Stefan for Pommesgabel (German)
Serj Tankian about Music as Activism on Soul Boom with Rainn...
2024-07-1630 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastMetalheads against racism | Bleeding Metal Podcast 3.8.5Racism is a topic we talk about a lot on this podcast - and it has a lot in common with misogyny. We discuss this while talking about the BABYMETAL collaboration with ELECTRIC CALLBOY. After that, we have an experiment: Since we asked ourselves how men see feminism and misogyny, we tried to get as close as possible by interviewing our only white team member Pia about racism. Turns out: Yes, there are struggles, but also a lot you can do and be vocal about as an unconcerned person.
Before we dive into the topic, Suzana updates...
2024-07-0254 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastFestival Work w/ Tuska | Bleeding Metal Podcast 3.8Our festival summer starts soon with Tuska Festival in Helsinki, where Kiki will be hosting the Tuska Forum by Bleeding Metal for the second consecutive year,
featuring interviews with artists and industry experts.
Join Pia and Kiki in this dynamic conversation diving deep into the world of the Tuska Festival with CEO Eeka Mäkynen. Celebrating his 10th year of Tuska, Eeka shares insights about navigating festival planning during the pandemic, booking challenges, and the festival's commitment to safety, mental health, and the Metal community - including how newcomer bands can perform on the festival through the Tuska Kult p...
2024-06-1827 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastIs the metal scene united? | Bleeding Metal Podcast 3.7.5We love to think that the international metalheads all over the world would stick together in a united community - but is that reality?
Martha, Pia, and Suzana come together to discuss the topic in an episode that becomes a love letter to the scene.
Recorded on April 3rd, 2024.
Bleeding Metal was created and is produced by @kikigege87 and @power_pia and is now co-hosted by @suzanavalenca and @martha_horizis.
Bonus episode edited by Pia.
Subscribe now to the Bleeding Metal Podcast wherever you listen and find us on the internet...
2024-06-0430 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastAI in music with Brittney Slayes (UNLEASH THE ARCHERS) | Bleeding Metal Podcast 3.7AI is what everyone talks about nowadays. UNLEASH THE ARCHERS used it on their new album "Phantoma", out on May 10th. Kiki and Martha talked to vocalist Brittney Slayes about the background and reactions, but also about social media in general.
Recorded on April 30th, 2024.
Show notes:
Music video: UNLEASH THE ARCHERS - Green & Glass
Band homepage
Bleeding Metal was created and is hosted and produced by @kikigege87 and @power_pia with the support of new co-hosts @suzanavalenca and @martha_wingen.
Episode edited by Pia.
Subscribe now to the Bleeding Metal Podcast wher...
2024-05-2150 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastKerry King | Bleeding Metal Podcast 3.6.5Martha went on a journey and met the King on a Castle! She got the opportunity to listen to the upcoming Kerry King album "From Hell I Rise", which will be out on May 17th, and also had an interview with Kerry King himself. In this episode, she tells Pia everything about the trip.
Recorded on April 30th, 2024.
Bleeding Metal was created and is produced by @kikigege87 and @power_pia and is now co-hosted by @suzanavalenca and @martha_wingen.
Bonus episode edited by Pia.
Subscribe now to the Bleeding Metal Podcast wherever you l...
2024-05-0726 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastViolence & Metal | Bleeding Metal Podcast 3.6On another time capsule of an episode recorded in 2023, Kiki and Pia come together to discuss violence in the Metal scene as well as in heavy music.
Inspired by the incident at a WE CAME AS ROMANS-show, we show our appreciation for kind security guards working the Metal industry. We also learn about Pia's rebellious nature and her love of gore.
Recorded on November 14th, 2023.
Show notes:
Tank The Tech's first video about venue security
More about the venue security drama on Tank's YouTube channel
Bleeding Metal was created and...
2024-04-2336 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastTrailblaze Game & early 2024 releases | Bleeding Metal Podcast 3.5.5Pia is back! After a short update and her thoughts about Bimbocore, she, Martha and Suzanna discuss the Trailblaze boardgame (crowdfunding campaign is running until April 20th). The three also talk about their favorite releases of the year so far.
We discuss:
Trailblaze Game
Recorded on April 3rd, 2024.
00:40 Pia's update
03:47 Bimbocore discussion round 2
15:24 Trailblaze board game
23:38 2024 releases
Bleeding Metal was created and is produced by @kikigege87 and @power_pia and is now co-hosted by @suzanavalenca and @martha_horizis.
Bonus episode edited by Pia.
Subscribe now to the Bleeding Me...
2024-04-0932 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastEmotional Metal w/ Niko and Joel from BLIND CHANNEL | Bleeding Metal Podcast 3.5How open and vulnerable do artists have to be nowadays? How do musicians like the members of BLIND CHANNEL take care of their Mental Health?
Joel and Niko, the vocalists of the self-proclaimed "Backstreet Boys of Metal", join Kiki and Suzana on an interesting talk about the origin story of BLIND CHANNEL with their "Violent Pop" branding, making music as their form of therapy, and how they're making their dreams of becoming the biggest Finnish Metal band in the world come true.
Recorded on February 2nd, 2024.
Show notes:
Check out BLIND CHANNEL's...
2024-03-2630 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastBimbocore vs. Sexism in Metal | Bleeding Metal Podcast 3.4.5Kiki, Martha, and Suzana set out to analyze what exactly is BimboCore and how it can help us reclaim femininity as the valuable and badass trait it has always been - and dismantle the patriarchy while we're at it.
We discuss:
Bimbocore article on Loudersound
We Are The Pit writes about CINNAMMON BABE
LLORONA-estrogen-drama on Loudwire
Recorded on March 1st, 2024.
Bleeding Metal was created and is produced by @kikigege87 and @power_pia and is now co-hosted by @suzanavalenca and @martha_horizis.
Bonus episode edited by Kiki.
2024-03-1230 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastDiversity in Metal w/ Sera (Fem-R) | Bleeding Metal Podcast 3.4The Metal community is the most welcoming of all musical subcultures - or are we? We have been posing this question for some years now.
On this episode, Kiki and Pia are joined by Sera, who works with a feminist and anti-racist organization in Finland and is part of the Heavy music community. Together, we evaluate where we really are at in matters of diversity and inclusion and discuss how we can support people from marginalized communities feel safer in our shared spaces.
Recorded on October 23rd, 2023.
Show notes:
Revisit our episode...
2024-02-2739 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastMeet our new team members | Bleeding Metal Podcast 3.3.5We're growing! Kiki and Pia have been joined by two new #WomenInMetal to make the upcoming episodes of the Bleeding Metal Podcast even more diverse and interesting.
You might remember Martha from our episode with her about Intersectional Feminism, but this time you'll get to know her as a co-host of the show. Together with Suzana, who joins us directly from Brazil, we take the time in this episode to introduce you to the new team of the podcast.
Recorded on December 19th, 2023.
Bleeding Metal was created...
2024-02-1329 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastBetter Metal streaming w/ Alex from Rokk | Bleeding Metal Podcast 3.3We’re switching streaming platforms! We will soon be listening to music on the ROKK app. Will you join the streaming platform revolution?
On this episode, Kiki is joined by Alex Landenburg, better known as the drummer of KAMELOT and now the creator of the ROKK app. We had a long but lovely conversation, starting with Alex's career as a musician and how the pandemic inspired the idea for the platform. Now that the app's release is near, we discussed how it will benefit Rock and Metal musicians and how the community can directly support up and co...
2024-01-3055 min
Bleeding Metal Podcast2023 Recap | Bleeding Metal Podcast 3.2.5We’re still trying something new! This episode was edited by Kiki again with the help of Artificial Intelligence. If you think the sound is worse in comparison to our usual audio quality, let us know - thank you!
As every year, Kiki and Pia begin the new cycle by summarizing their heavy musical highlights of the last twelve months as well as other experiences they enjoyed. Join us to hear which albums we liked and which games we were obsessed with. We also have one or two predictions!
Recorded on December 12th...
2024-01-1646 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastNightwish song history with Simon | Bleeding Metal Podcast 3.2We’re trying something new! This episode was edited by Kiki with the help of Artificial Intelligence - gasp! Help us out by reaching out in case you think the sound is worse in comparison to our usual audio quality - thank you!
On this new episode, Kiki and Pia talk to Simon McMurdo, the author of Nightwish on Track - a book that discusses every single song that the legendary Finnish Symphonic Metal band ever released or even performed. Simon tells us the story of this immense undertaking as well as some interesting facts and even a...
2023-12-1955 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastAutumn releases 2023 | Bleeding Metal Podcast 3.1.5On a new short episode of Bleeding Metal, Kiki and Pia discuss some new music that just came out later this year. We also celebrate the revival of Nu Metal!
Recorded on September 19th, 2023.
Show notes:
Find out more about La Vero's project on HEAVENQUEEN's website
Check out everything about "Human" on RESOLVE's website
ALPHAWHORES' linktree will direct you to their music on all platforms
Bleeding Metal was created and is hosted and produced by @kikigege87 and @power_pia.
Bonus episode edited by Kiki.
Subscribe now to the Bleeding Metal Podcast...
2023-12-0525 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastArtist Burnout with Lindsay Schoolcraft | Bleeding Metal Podcast 3.1Lindsay Schoolcraft is back on the podcast! Ten years after our first talk, Lindsay joins Kiki and Pia to talk about how important it is for artists to take breaks and for fans to support this. With so many of our favorite Metal acts touring non-stop after the pandemic and some of them getting backlash from fans after canceling gigs due to illness - it seems we really need to talk about this.
Listen to the episode to hear about Lindsay's experience after burnout, her new "corporate job" and how we will hear more from her and...
2023-11-281h 00
Bleeding Metal PodcastUpdate and the start of season 3 | Bleeding Metal Podcast 3.0We're back from our short break with a new season and to start it we're catching you all up on what we've been doing these past few months.
Recorded on November 3rd, 2023.
Show notes:
Check out Kiki's Twitch channel - the next Heavy Friday Metal stream is on November 24th at 19:00 CET.
Kiki also streams on the Women In Games channel
The mentioned music video for THE MONISTIC's song 'Shell Shock'
Bleeding Metal was created and is hosted and produced by @kikigege87 and @power_pia.
Bonus episode edited by Kiki.
Subscribe...
2023-11-1427 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastMarko Hietala: A guiding light in Metal @ TUSKA FORUM by BLEEDING METALThe last session of the TUSKA FORUM by BLEEDING METAL at this year's Tuska Festival in Helsinki was a moving interview with Marko Hietala hosted by Kiki. What was initially supposed to be a talk about his experience in the music business turned out to be an intimate conversation about the artist's personal growth throughout his life - including recent improvements in his mental health. We had a very participative audience and their questions and comments are included in the episode.
Listen to the live recorded interview as well as Pia and Kiki's thoughts on the conversation. ...
2023-09-2653 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastTURMION KÄTILÖT: Authenticity in Metal @ TUSKA FORUM by BLEEDING METALThe official language of this episode is Finglish - a gift from Bleeding Metal with love to our Finnish-speaking audience. It's a very entertaining episode and we hope you all enjoy it.
The second day of the TUSKA FORUM by BLEEDING METAL at this year's Tuska Festival in Helsinki started with Kiki showing off her Finnish skills - which didn't take her too far, but at least the audience applauded the effort. MC Raaka Pee and Shag-U from TURMION KÄTILÖT shared anecdotes from their 20-year band career and answered some interesting questions from the audience.
...
2023-09-1255 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastMaking an AI-generated single @ TUSKA FORUM by BLEEDING METALThe opening event of the TUSKA FORUM by BLEEDING METAL, which was hosted by Kiki at this year's Tuska Festival in Helsinki, was this interactive workshop about Artificial Intelligence and music. The goal of the session was to implement the technology live and let generative AI create a song with all the necessary elements: music, lyrics, and cover art.
We sat down with Osmo and Nico from GALVANIZER and Saku and Sampo from SLASH THE SMILE - with the support of Savvier Nelson in charge of the software - and discussed how AI is already affecting the m...
2023-08-291h 08
Bleeding Metal PodcastSamy Elbanna: Metal & Mental Health @ TUSKA FORUM by BLEEDING METALTRIGGER WARNING: the topic of suicide comes up during this episode several times. If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out for help around suicidal thoughts.
During this year's Tuska Festival in Helsinki, Kiki hosted the TUSKA FORUM by BLEEDING METAL and started moving conversations with some of the performing artists. LOST SOCIETY-vocalist Samy Elbanna talked to Kiki and the forum audience about his experiences during dark times and how therapy and music helped him get out of them.
In this episode, you can listen to the live recorded interview as well as...
2023-08-1559 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastAlissa White-Gluz: Art meets Activism @ TUSKA FORUM by BLEEDING METALDuring this year's Tuska Festival in Helsinki, Kiki hosted a forum and had captivating conversations with some of the performing artists. On this episode of the podcast, we present to you the recording of Kiki's interview with animal rights activist and ARCH ENEMY-vocalist Alissa White-Gluz.
Pia and Kiki then comment on the conversation and how each and every one of us can be an activist by being conscious of our choices and behaviors.
01:58 Live recording of the interview with Alissa White-Gluz
18:01 Pia and Kiki comment on the interview
2023-07-2550 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastTuska 2023 | Bleeding Metal Podcast 2.23Since Pia was not able to attend Tuska Festival 2023, she asks Kiki all about the festival weekend, including but not limited to the Tuska Forum by Bleeding Metal, which Kiki hosted at the event in Helsinki.
Tune in for an in-house interview and a preview of the upcoming episodes that were recorded live at Tuska 2023!
Episode recorded on July 6th, 2023.
Show notes:
An article in the Helsinki Times mentions the TUSKA FORUM by BLEEDING METAL
Links to the Tuska Forum by Bleeding Metal episodes coming soon.
2023-07-1149 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastFestival Special & news | Bleeding Metal Podcast 2.22In an extraordinary episode, Kiki and Pia recount their experiences at different music festivals, especially in the ten years of working together on Metal & High Heels turned the Bleeding Metal Podcast. But before we go down memory lane, we must address two pieces of news from the Metal scene that are important to us. We also have a special announcement.
We are bringing to life the TUSKA FORUM by BLEEDING METAL! With the overarching theme of Young Voices & The Future of Metal, the forum will feature an interactive panel about Artificial Intelligence in Metal as well as i...
2023-06-2758 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastMixing genres & topics with Sue (THE HELLFREAKS) | Bleeding Metal Podcast 2.21We like our topics deep and our episodes dark. Initially, Kiki and Pia planned to talk to Sue from THE HELLFREAKS about mixing styles and genres, because that happens on the Hungarian band's new album "Pitch Black Sunset". Ultimately, our whole episode became a mix of topics and we didn't skip a deep one: War, death, COVID, politics, fears, money, feminism,... You know, our favorite topics!
By the end, we also talk about cats to lighten up the mood before saying goodbye!
Episode recorded on May 25th, 2023.
00:00:00 THE HELLFREAKS and their new album "...
2023-06-131h 11
Bleeding Metal PodcastCreativity & Mental Health with Charlie (AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS) | Bleeding Metal Podcast 2.20Kiki and Pia welcome Charlie from AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS back on the podcast! We catch up about how much the vocalist has personally grown with the band in the past few years and how her writing shifted focus from more private, Mental Health-related topics to more abstract, creative themes in the band's new album "Ultraviolet". Personal growth and combining creative passions are big topics in this conversation, as well as on AEU's new record, which we now see in a different light.
After the recording of the episode, Kiki was able to catch the band live and...
2023-05-2355 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastTHE HELLFREAKS' "Pitch Black Sunset" | Bleeding Metal Podcast BONUSHungarian band THE HELLFREAKS has just caught our attention with their fifth and latest album "Pitch Black Sunset", which has been out since April 14th, 2023. It's quite the short album, which makes this bonus episode even shorter.
Recorded on May 8th, 2023.
Show notes:
Check out THE HELLFREAKS' website.
Bleeding Metal was created and is hosted and produced by @kikigege87 and @power_pia.
Bonus episode edited by Kiki.
Subscribe now to the Bleeding Metal Podcast on iTunes or follow us on Spotify and Instagram @bleedingmetalpod. Join the conversation on the podcast channel...
2023-05-0911 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastMusic Geography - Our Theories | Bleeding Metal Podcast 2.19Have you ever wondered why certain genres are more widespread in certain countries? Or why they are more successful there?
Well, we have a brainstorming session for you! This is what happens when not one but two artist interviews get postponed - Pia and Kiki get to talk about topics that have been on their minds without researching about them beforehand.
Recorded on April 14th, 2023.
03:40 Recap of the This is Pop! episode “Stockholm Syndrome” and disclaimer
24:32 Our (not fact-based) reflections on the Geography of Music
45:18 Female Fronted Metal returns
Show...
2023-04-2549 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastAS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS' "Ultraviolet" | Bleeding Metal Podcast BONUS"Ultraviolet", the new album from AS EVERYTHING UNFOLDS resembles a photograph - the capture of a moment in time. The young British band work with the concept of photography in this album, which they describe as "an open work on the thoughts and feelings surrounding us at the time. The anger, the frustration, the progress - everything is on show and nothing is hidden".
As fitting as this description is, we liked the lyrical depth that their previous album had. Pia and Kiki discuss in this bonus episode, what we liked and disliked about "Ultraviolet" and why...
2023-04-1122 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastWomen in Metal searching for a band with Joko | Bleeding Metal Podcast 2.18As a musician, finding a band to join can become very difficult. There are not always friends around who share the same vision as you. To start a band, different things have to fit: characters, skill levels, music style choices, availabilities, and ambitions.
In this episode, Pia asks Kiki about her journey as a musician and Joko comes back to tell us about her experiences, which include several collaborations and sharing the stage with CALIBAN, while she looks for her next band. Together, we also discuss whether searching for a band is even more difficult for women, gender double...
2023-03-281h 00
Bleeding Metal PodcastIN FLAMES' "Foregone" | Bleeding Metal Podcast BONUSThe new IN FLAMES album "Foregone" has both of us, Pia and Kiki, hyped and impressed. In this episode, we discuss the history of the band, the role of the pandemic on "Foregone", and the lyrics on the album and how they relate to current topics in the world.
Recorded on February 22nd, 2023.
Show notes:
Pia's Interview with IN FLAMES-vocalist Anders Fridén
Bleeding Metal episode about Pandemic, War, and Mental Health
Music video for IN FLAMES' 'Forgone pt. 1'
Music video for IN FLAMES' 'Forgone pt. 2'
Bleeding Metal was created and is...
2023-03-1432 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastReinventing oneself with XANDRIA's Ambre and Marco | Bleeding Metal Podcast 2.17German Symphonic Metal band XANDRIA starts a new era with their album "The Wonders Still Awaiting" giving us an opportunity to talk to them and reflect on moments when we have reinvented ourselves, including this podcast. XANDRIA-founder Marco Heubaum and the band's new vocalist Ambre Vourvahis join Kiki and Pia to catch up on what was happening with the band during their break, how the new lineup came together, and the future of the band holds.
There were technical difficulties with this episode and we were not able to keep our usual audio quality - we apologize f...
2023-02-2848 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastXANDRIA's "The Wonders Still Awaiting" | Bleeding Metal Podcast BONUSAfter around five years of complete silence, the German Symphonic Metal band XANDRIA returns with a new line-up and a new album. In this short bonus episode, Pia and Kiki discuss their opinions and interpretations of the full-length release that the band has optimistically titled "The Wonders Still Awaiting".
Recorded on January 27th, 2023.
Show notes:
XANDRIA's website with links to the album and their socials
Metal & High Heels band special about XANDRIA
Bleeding Metal was created and is hosted and produced by @kikigege87 and @power_pia.
Bonus episode edited by Pia.
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2023-02-1426 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastReading with Gina Lucia | Bleeding Metal Podcast 2.16Gina Lucia runs a Youtube channel with the related #bookstagram and discord community around books and reading. However, unlike most resources about reading, she doesn't strictly encourage doing it more and more. Instead, her videos are analytical about the psychology of reading and can even be critical of a society that puts people who read more books on a pedestal.
Gina gives advice about reading but most importantly about taking the pressure off this activity. Another important focus to her is that reading is inclusive and accessible to everyone. We loved talking to her about her journey...
2023-01-3158 min
Bleeding Metal Podcast2022 Recap | Bleeding Metal Podcast 2.15Another year comes to a close and we're reminiscing about it. Kiki and Pia discuss their favorite albums of the year, what bands they have discovered, and what video games they have been playing. We also take a look at what's coming up in 2023 with excitement and hope.
Listen in and tell us your favorites of this eventful year.
Recorded on December 6th, 2022.
03:40 Bleeding Metal Podcast Recap
13:57 The year in music
31:44 Upcoming music in 2023
35:09 Band discoveries of the year
37:57 Games of the year 2022
Shownotes:
Listen to 'S...
2022-12-2046 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastDefensive Othering | Bleeding Metal Podcast 2.14Finding out what makes us different from other people is essential while getting to know ourselves. However, "othering" can lead to discrimination if we don't keep these observations neutral. In this episode, Kiki and Pia discuss their views on "othering" and "defensive othering" and their experiences with these concepts. Join us in analyzing these behaviors and discussing how to change them.
Recorded on November 12th, 2022.
03:31 Definitions
08:52 The problem with othering and defensive othering
14:12 Defensive othering in the Metal scene
19:46 Defensive othering between women
26:52 Defensive othering as young people
33:02 Conclusion
36:08 G...
2022-11-2249 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastReproductive choices with Marnie (WE AWAKE) | Bleeding Metal Podcast 2.13This episode had more than its share of technical issues (maybe there were some patriarchal demons messing with us?). Still, it was a meaningful conversation that we hope will empower you all to take charge of your reproductive life, to get informed, and to weigh your options consciously.
WE AWAKE's guitarist Marnie joins us to talk about her experience as a woman in Metal and her choice to get sterilized in her early twenties. We open up about our own choices, how hormonal birth control is sometimes not the best choice, and how the possibility of getting p...
2022-10-251h 00
Bleeding Metal PodcastIdentity (part II) | Bleeding Metal Podcast 2.12In this sequel to our episode with Tobias Duncan from TRASH BOAT, we discuss other aspects and intersections of our identities - including music subcultures, hobbies, and other parts of ourselves that make us who we are. It's an emotional and personal episode but like identity itself, it has a strong socio-political significance. We want to encourage you to look at yourself through this lens: find out the different parts that make you unique and - if you feel safe - claim those labels and show the world how we're all unique and should all have equal rights and...
2022-09-2751 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastIdentity (part I) with TRASH BOAT's Tobias Duncan | Bleeding Metal Podcast 2.11When Kiki saw TRASH BOAT on stage at High 5ive Summer Fest in Stockholm, singer Tobias Duncan introduced one of their songs by saying that he doesn't identify with any gender and sexuality label. So we invited him to join the podcast and explore more deeply what it means to identify as a specific gender, the use of labels, and why we specify our pronouns or don't.
We will be releasing a sequel to this episode, discussing other aspects and intersections of our identities, which include music, subcultures, and beliefs.
Recorded on August 16th, 2022.
2022-08-301h 13
Bleeding Metal PodcastBONUS: Back to summer festivals with Steffi | Bleeding Metal PodcastSummer festivals are back this year and we welcome a familiar voice to talk about our experience at High 5ive Summer Fest 2022. Our former co-host Steffi joins us for this bonus episode to talk about the trip Kiki and she made to Stockholm for this Metalcore festival and the travels they each planned around it. Tune in to find out about the performances of bands such as ELECTRIC CALLBOY, WE CAME AS ROMANS, FUTURE PALACE, and BLEED FROM WITHIN, as well as get travel tips for your next visit to Sweden.
Recorded on July 24th, 2022.
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2022-08-161h 04
Bleeding Metal PodcastPandemic, War & Mental Health | Bleeding Metal Podcast 2.6On a new episode of Bleeding Metal, Kiki and Pia open up about their feelings on the invasion of Russia in the Ukraine. It's one of the most emotional episodes we've ever recorded and it means in no way to take away the attention of the people, who are directly affected by this war. Nevertheless, we think it is important to talk about the topics that affect our Mental Health, while also continue to offer our audience a safe space to talk about feelings or escape from these dark times by listening to our stories.
Recorded on Ma...
2022-03-291h 04
The Frankie Boyer ShowDouglas Rawan, Megan Kate Nelson, Dr. Shelby Seeberg McCann, Au.D. & Christian Gormsen - WORLD HEARING DAY!Frankie Boyer is an award winning talk show host that empowers listeners to live healthy vibrant lives http://www.frankieboyer.comGuests:Douglas Rawan, CEO/ Partner of Drew Mortgage, a direct lender licensed in New England and all of Florida, has been the host of the Drew Mortgage show on 830am WCRN for over 20 years. Douglas is on air giving prospective home buyers information to help make them savvier. With information on starting businesses, improving credit scores, refinancing, solutions on getting out of debt and using real estate to become wealthier, Douglas’ mission is to ed...
2022-03-0339 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastGaming with OddNina | Bleeding Metal Podcast 2.5On a new episode of Bleeding Metal, Kiki and Pia talk to German gamer, Twitch streamer and tea expert OddNina. We talked about representation in Gaming, how some video games can bring up important topics to the table, and we of course compared the Metal and the Gaming communities.
Recorded on February 10th, 2022.
00:11:42 Gaming
01:01:39 gaming and the metal scene
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Oddnina On Twitch
the*gameHERs on Instagram
Forbes article about female gamers and women in the gaming industry
My Favorite Murder Podcast
Unreal Kid Meme
RoyaltyBREE playlist on Spotify: a playlist by...
2022-02-221h 41
Bleeding Metal PodcastDoing Gender in Heavy Metal with Dr. Anna S. Rogers | Bleeding Metal Podcast 2.4Will we ever grow tired of talking about Feminism and how it relates to the Metal scene? The answer is nope!
On a new episode of Bleeding Metal, Kiki and Pia are joined by Dr. Anna S. Rogers, sociologist and lecturer at the University of Georgia, who just released a book about Heavy Metal Feminism. Listen in to learn about concepts like "defensive othering", the male gaze in Metal, and tokenism.
Recorded on January 13th, 2022.
00:05:25 Doing Gender In Heavy Metal
01:22:11 Music we are listening to at the moment
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O...
2022-01-181h 26
Bleeding Metal Podcast2021 Recap | Bleeding Metal Podcast 2.3Kiki and Pia connect through the timezones to chat about what music they've been listening to this year. We discuss our favourite albums, favourite songs, music videos but also the video games we have played throughout the second year of the pandemic - yes, someone had to say it.
Recorded on October 14th, 2021.
00:00:00 Greetings and personal news
00:05:30 About Spotify CEO Daniel Ek's investment in
00:21:35 Our favourite music of 2021
00:58:03 The games we played this year
01:02:41 What we're looking forward to in 2022
Shownotes:
Kiki quoted Fast Company's article about the...
2021-12-211h 08
Bleeding Metal PodcastMental Load | Bleeding Metal Podcast 2.2What is "mental load"? And how does it affect the romantic, creative, and other types of partnerships? And how can we share it so that the tasks are in fact shared equally?
Kiki and Pia discuss their experiences with unequal mental loads and how we can all try to be better.
Recorded on October 21st, 2021.
00:00:00 Definition of "mental load" and thank you!
00:04:24 Mental load in partnerships
00:31:12 Mental load in bands
00:46:42 What we've been listening to lately
Shownotes:
Emma Clit - You should've asked
Bleeding Metal w...
2021-11-2350 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastIntersectional Feminism with Martha (HORIZIS) | Bleeding Metal Podcast 2.1What is intersectionality and how does it relate to white feminism? And what are our experiences as intersectional feminists in the Metal scene?
Kiki and Pia welcome HORIZIS-singer Martha to the podcast to talk about their experiences and views around the topic of feminism and the intersections each of them fall into, including being metalheads.
Recorded on October 5th, 2021.
00:06:52 Different forms of feminism
00:30:00 Intersectional feminism in the metal scene
Shownotes:
Feminism for Men article
Definition of Intersectional Feminism
Intersectional Feminism in Germany
Martha's Nerd Metal band HORIZIS
Vocal About I...
2021-10-2655 min
Bleeding Metal PodcastPia and Kiki present the Bleeding Metal Podcast 2.0Our podcast has a new name with which we begin a new chapter of the podcast and our lives. With Bleeding Metal, we want to approach the more important topics, such as politics, mental health, feminism, LGBTQIA+ rights, among many others and be more vocal with our opinions around them.In this episode we talk about ourselves and how we came to be who we are, so that all you listeners out there can get a better understanding of our perspectives - and our musical opinions.Recorded on September 9th, 2021.00:10:53 Introduction Pia00:30:38 I...
2021-09-281h 16
Bleeding Metal PodcastEarly 2021 Releases | Podcast Minisode 6On 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.
Guest sound editor: Savvier Nelson
Jingle by MERCY ISLE.
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2021-04-061h 03
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Savvier NelsonCamo & Krooked - If I Could ft. Joe Killington (SCVNDVL BOOTLEG) [Savvier Nelson Flip]@scvndvl
As requested ;)
2019-07-2003 min
Savvier NelsonBLNQ - Pierce (Savvier Nelson Remix)@blnqmusic
https://open.spotify.com/album/7JjEg8ixJk0cFBvVYU42Gp?si=3zr4MifVSYSwnv4ZmF-OHg
2019-06-2805 min
Savvier NelsonBLNQ - To The Beat (Savvier Nelson Remix)@blnqmusic
https://open.spotify.com/album/7JjEg8ixJk0cFBvVYU42Gp?si=3zr4MifVSYSwnv4ZmF-OHg
2019-06-2803 min
Savvier NelsonSavvier Nelson - Turbo Encabulator (BLNQ's Ode To Disarray Remix)@blnqmusic
https://open.spotify.com/album/7JjEg8ixJk0cFBvVYU42Gp?si=3zr4MifVSYSwnv4ZmF-OHg
2019-06-2805 min
Savvier NelsonSavvier Nelson - Watch Your Soul Rise (BLNQ REMIX)@blnqmusic
https://open.spotify.com/album/7JjEg8ixJk0cFBvVYU42Gp?si=3zr4MifVSYSwnv4ZmF-OHg
2019-06-2803 min
Savvier NelsonSavvier Nelson - Diet Soda VIP@blnqmusic
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2019-06-2803 min
Savvier NelsonBoxed & Savvier Nelson - Time Fall (OUT IN SPOTIFY)https://open.spotify.com/track/3kzyPxBP82NTx1ID4URB4F?si=MJeHMFD5TO2_tjtMr0K8eg
@boxedmusic We finally made a hands up track together!
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2019-04-2604 min
Savvier NelsonSavvier Nelson - Shivers (OUT IN SPOTIFY)https://open.spotify.com/track/72Qoy2VeDcrg6R9mSR5BwK?si=xWDnyXgWSQGt2is8kFMKFw
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2019-04-1404 min
Savvier NelsonSavvier Nelson - Tutankhamun (OUT IN SPOTIFY)Whatcha think?
https://open.spotify.com/track/66TUswUDJrbN10KpOFpee9?si=zef7dsgURz-yaIACW4sFZw
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2019-04-0304 min
Savvier NelsonAndrew Huang - Yours [Savvier Nelson Remix]https://metapop.com/savvier-nelson/tracks/andrew-huang-yours-savvier-nelson-remix/78366
I took part in this remix competition! Please have a look and leave feedback!
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2019-03-0104 min
Savvier NelsonSavvier Nelson - Welcome To The FutureMore aesthetic S Y N T H W A V E
https://open.spotify.com/album/0WrdPZ9uWyBuvXhvQuIpKh?si=WDe0m2-YRV2enpyRC1m52w
Vote me in a remix competition:
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2019-02-2404 min
Savvier NelsonSavvier Nelson - New EraMore aesthetic S Y N T H W A V E
https://open.spotify.com/album/0WrdPZ9uWyBuvXhvQuIpKh?si=WDe0m2-YRV2enpyRC1m52w
Vote me in a remix competition:
https://metapop.com/savvier-nelson/tracks/andrew-huang-yours-savvier-nelson-remix/78366
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2019-02-2404 min
Savvier NelsonSavvier Nelson - Turbo EncabulatorMore aesthetic S Y N T H W A V E
https://open.spotify.com/album/0WrdPZ9uWyBuvXhvQuIpKh?si=WDe0m2-YRV2enpyRC1m52w
Vote me in a remix competition:
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2019-02-2403 min
Savvier NelsonGetter - Part Of Me (feat. AudioOpera) [Savvier Nelson Remake]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v7pf7g5k0Ng
I made this little thingy. Everything is remade except for the little synth sample in couple of parts.
And yes, that is me singing, I'm sorry.
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2019-02-1306 min
Savvier NelsonSavvier Nelson - Voodoohttps://open.spotify.com/album/6dkumn8kA3SC5g25xMfSXC?si=Z0jzSehGSY6BdXrZR3B3Jw
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2019-01-1803 min
Savvier NelsonSavvier Nelson - Tern Iduphttps://open.spotify.com/album/6dkumn8kA3SC5g25xMfSXC?si=Z0jzSehGSY6BdXrZR3B3Jw
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2019-01-1803 min
Savvier NelsonSavvier Nelson - Feverhttps://open.spotify.com/album/6dkumn8kA3SC5g25xMfSXC?si=Z0jzSehGSY6BdXrZR3B3Jw
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2019-01-1804 min
Savvier NelsonSavvier Nelson - Somethin' Freshhttps://open.spotify.com/album/6dkumn8kA3SC5g25xMfSXC?si=Z0jzSehGSY6BdXrZR3B3Jw
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2019-01-1803 min
Savvier NelsonSavvier Nelson - Paradise Lost (OUT IN SPOTIFY)https://open.spotify.com/track/1HkYNj3ScviBXIUco1h2O9
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2018-12-2504 min
2018-11-2306 min
Savvier NelsonSavvier Nelson - Another Level (OUT IN SPOTIFY)https://open.spotify.com/track/67p1OUmpAqz853gZtpkAKG
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2018-11-1405 min
Savvier NelsonＷｈｅｒｅ Ａｍ Ｉ？Back at the 80s vibe,
Going to Spotify soon
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2018-11-0603 min
Savvier NelsonSavvier Nelson - Double Bravo (OUT IN SPOTIFY)https://open.spotify.com/track/2S3k6jvGQ6VrLcXzidj5kK
Remixed and tweeked due to copyright sample things. This mix bas a bit more snare and bass too :)
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2018-10-2803 min
Savvier NelsonSavvier Nelson - Diet Soda (OUT IN SPOTIFY)Remade and remastered
https://open.spotify.com/track/7InzAJVSxTvEnhN20JtFUY
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2018-10-1503 min
Savvier NelsonSavvier Nelson - Watch Your Soul Rise (OUT IN SPOTIFY)This is a completely remastered version of the older track.
I'm starting to upload my original stuff to Spotify, please take a look there :)
A few more remasters on the way
https://open.spotify.com/track/5Rh637Exxp2vrD4ZE6fWAX
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2018-10-1103 min
Savvier NelsonBritney Spears - I Wanna Go [Savvier Nelson Remix]Hey,
Something a bit different again.
I had to do some pitching and bpm edit to keep this up in soundcloud.
I hope that you enjoy this!
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2018-10-0504 min
Savvier NelsonCher - Believe [Savvier Nelson Remix]Back in the Eurodance :)
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2018-06-1104 min
Savvier NelsonＬｉｇｈｔｓ ＯｆｆWent for something a bit different :)
Ａｅｓｔｈｅｔｉｃ
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2018-03-3105 min
Savvier NelsonSavvier Nelson - Saturday RainGot inspired by @boxedmusic to try the good 'ol Euro Dance stuff vibes :)
Something way different this time!
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2017-08-1504 min
Savvier NelsonSavvier Nelson - TERRORS REBORN [Remixed and Remastered]So the original was quite badly put together. This works a lot better.
I did this because TERRORS is probably one of my finest compositions in hard trap music. ENJOY AND SPREAD IT!
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2017-07-2903 min
2017-04-1603 min
Savvier NelsonGin Faced x Savvier Nelson - Trap HouseBOOM @ginfaced
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2017-03-2904 min
2017-02-2703 min
Savvier NelsonBlanque & Savvier Nelson - RIPCollaberino w/ @musicblanque are you ready to get spooked?
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2016-10-2103 min