Mama is solo again this episode and we begin by talking about music! There's been some great new singles popping out in the last couple of weeks and Candace tells you what she thinks. Moves on to a mini review of Dance with the Dead and Beast in Black playing live in Denver, and then we go into some questions asked along with a rambling answer. Candace ends the show by revealing what metal band finally caught her mom's ear and that's the episode. 

Links

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Metal Mama's Instagram   [https://www.instagram.com/metalmamarocks/]

Glyph "Honor, Power, Glory" [https://open.spotify.com/track/3Sp9IJ7qOxSrIEJfw5Zn8r?si=13d424d1f7b8434c] 

Amaranthe "Insatiable" [https://open.spotify.com/track/1ttxIAucUPrVzeEILspoe0?si=18d8c8adc7f74885]  

Serenity "Reflections (of AD)" [https://open.spotify.com/track/2upU1UA08O2wIKAQNqLpCJ?si=8b18baabac634985]  

Myrath "Heroes"  [https://open.spotify.com/track/7DjkK2DHJXr9DKQRQDoeSQ?si=beb4614018a14648]

Dance with the Dead [https://dancewiththedead.bandcamp.com/] 

Beast in Black [https://beastinblack.com/] 

Sabaton   [https://www.sabaton.net/]

Episode 016: "My Friend Got In Trouble" 

On this episode, Candace is joined by one of the most inspiring people she's had the chance to talk to. Shred Rogers, a multi-talented metal musician comes on the show to talk about his projects. We touch on horror elements and comics and how they inspire musicians/artists, then he explains why he's started a family friendly metal project. This was such a cool episode to record. Not just because of two metal heads sharing their love of music, but hearing such an inspiring story or five. 

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A Dark Halo [https://www.instagram.com/adarkhalo/]

Shred Rogers  [https://www.youtube.com/c/ShredRogers]

Rozario Band [https://www.rozarioofficial.com/] 

Metal Mama's site [https://www.metalmama.rocks/]  



Episode 015: "Metal for the Family"

In this episode, Candace is joined by Charlotte, lead singer of Terminal Dusk. Charlotte gives us a behind the scenes tale of their newest music video, and then we move into talking about the amazing power of female metal singers. Then, we move into a serious discussion. Candace gives her own take on being a woman who is into metal, and Charlotte lays down her experience from the side of a performer. It is an eye-opening discussion where Candace just shuts up and lets the woman share her story. After that, it's a whole lot of talking about metal and why we feel bad when we don't like a band we love. 

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Terminal Dusk Official Site [https://terminalduskofficial.com/]

Terminal Dusk on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/terminalduskofficial/]

Terminal Dusk's new music video [https://youtu.be/tNpCdnvTTpM?si=j6t7Rqmd1af7Z1kG]

Catch Terminal Dusk live in Portland on September 9 [https://www.instagram.com/thesixpdx/]



Episode 014: "One Hundred Degrees of Music Videos"

In today's episode, Candace is flying solo. What do we talk about? LOTS OF STUFF!

* Induction's new EP, The Power of Power

* Temperance's new single, Daruma

* Serenity's new single, The Fall of Man

* Underrated bands

* The whole story of how Candace got into power metal and how music saved her. Warning: This part of the episode may contain content that some listeners might find disturbing. 

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Inductions new EP The Power of Power [https://open.spotify.com/album/3wpp7W6zCAkJoXeG6RFfK6?si=ynLr-VtLTpqUT6DeAjFL6w]

"Set You Free" by Induction [https://open.spotify.com/track/0k7JNmLQK6GkiUdV3TmBs1?si=71aef05fbfe04af1]

"A Call Beyond" by Induction [https://open.spotify.com/track/0LaYfk9rInJlfdYuFv8KjP?si=bdb844c71f124b27]

"Daruma" by Temperance [https://open.spotify.com/track/05dd9knBtlukM9lDlAF3Eu?si=280602cd23784862]

"The Fall of Man" by Serenity [https://open.spotify.com/track/24DrMsCMBAsi2noBiJhfIl?si=978f13cd2d244d88]

Terminal Dusk [https://terminalduskofficial.com/]



Episode 013: "How Music Saved Me"

Today, Candace is joined by Pete Rawcliffe from Crown Solace. We discuss the band's new EP, and take a dive into the technical side of vocals. After that, Pete talks a little about his inspirations and what pushed a sopranist into the metal side of things. As usual, there's never a topic and everything goes back to metal.  

Apologies for the audio issues. We use a pretty piece of software, but Pete's internet didn't like it and we had to resort to Pete using his phone. 

Links!

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Crown Solace on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/album/5YPYlWGDqWS1qFOYe6nvyv]

Crown Solace on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/crownsolace/]

Pete's Instagram  [https://www.instagram.com/pete_rawcliffe/]

Crown Solace on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@crownsolace]

Metal Mama's website [https://www.metalmama.rocks/]

The following music is used for this podcast: Music: Valhalla by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7802-valhallaLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Episode 012: Technically, it's Metal.

Today Candace is joined by Adrian Benegas! Of course, we get into some seriously shameless promotion of Adrian's newest album Arcanum, and then move into some more in depth discussions. Things get a little emotional toward the end when Adrian shares his outlook on music, then we decide to fight in the genre wars. Yet another episode you don't want to miss! 



Links! 

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Adrian's website [https://www.adrianbenegas.com/]

Adrian's YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@AdrianBenegasMusic]

Find Arcanum on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/3J840ZUStRD8F47g0Eclpr?si=XIGpCMsNRn2UboItUSBtPQ]

Metal Mama's website [https://www.metalmama.rocks/]



The following music is used for this podcast: Music: Valhalla by Alexander Nakarada Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/7802-valhallaLicense (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Episode 011: Metal Saved My Life

In this episode, Candace is joined by on heck of an artist, Marius Danielsen. We begin by talking about music and influence, then move into exactly what you expect. A love of Tolkien and Star Wars is shared as well as some nerd rage, some discussions on metal in the US vs the EU, along with a solid bit of music education. This is a fantastic episode you should not miss. 

Check out his album, releasing digitally on June 23rd, 2023! 

You can find it here: https://mariusdanielsen.com/

And on all streaming services on June 23rd! 

Links:

 * Marius' website [https://mariusdanielsen.com/]
 * Marius Danielsen on Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/artist/1u02oqRCRTnXfNDrJoIXYw?si=cKwMc3m6QoSsA2tFnjoBHw]
 * Marius Danielsen on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/c/MariusDanielsen]
 * The Metal Mama Website [https://www.metalmama.rocks/]



Episode 010: "Pink Bunnies and Unicorns" 

Welcome to the Metal Mama Podcast where melody, magic and might collide! I'm your host, Candace, and I'm here to take you on a journey through the world of power metal and its mesmerizing subgenres.



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The Metal Mama Podcast

Welcome to the Metal Mama Podcast where melody, magic and might collide! I'm your host, Candace, and I'm here to take you on a journey through the world of power metal and its mesmerizing subgenres.

On each episode, we embark on a quest through sweeping landscapes of sound, exploring the soaring vocals, lightning-fast guitar solos, and epic lyrical narratives that define power metal. But we're not just here to dissect the music – we're here to celebrate it!

Joining me are a diverse array of guests, from power metal enthusiasts to musicians, critics, and even a few dragons (well, metaphorically speaking). Our panel of guests rotates with each episode, ensuring you get fresh perspectives and insightful conversations every time. Together, we delve into the subgenres that make power metal so enchanting, whether it's symphonic power, folk-infused melodies, or even the unexplored corners of cyber-fueled power.