Chelsea Wolfe: Why She Stopped Running From The Dark | The Dark Interview
Chelsea Wolfe has spent nearly two decades turning darkness into something beautiful.
On this episode of Metal Queens Podcast, Chelsea talks about The Dark—a deeply personal album about transformation, letting go, relationships, identity, mystery and learning to embrace the unknown.
We dive into the creative process behind the album, working with Jennifer Decilveo and Ben Chisholm, collaborating with musicians including Robin Finck and Stella Mozgawa, the séance imagery behind the record, and Chelsea's journey toward becoming more comfortable with who she is.
Plus, we talk about bringing The Dark to Asheville's Orange Peel on October 12th.
Hosted by Steve Richards.
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10 Oct 2026
Hrafnablót’s Hanna on Icelandic Folklore, Magick & Guðlaugar Saga | Metal Queens Podcast
Reykjavík's Hrafnablót are bringing Icelandic folklore, Sagas, magick and folk metal together for their ambitious debut album, Guðlaugar Saga, arriving September 11, 2026.
Steve Richards talks with vocalist Hugrún Hanna Stefánsdóttir about the story of Guðlaug, the band's Icelandic roots, the contrast between darkness and light, and the creation of a 48-minute narrative journey blending Nordic folk metal, gothic influences, NWOBHM, melodic death metal and extreme metal.
Hanna also discusses Hrafnablót's newest single “Heljarhlíð,” featuring the first harsh vocals from keyboardist Ólafur Daði Jónsson and a powerful clean-vocal performance from Hanna.
If you're a fan of Nightwish, Ensiferum, Wintersun, Skálmöld or Eluveitie, step into the world of Hrafnablót.
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8 Oct 2026
Forgotten Shrine's Sofia Frasz on Folk Metal, Fantasy & Creativity
Sofia Frasz of Forgotten Shrine joins Metal Queens Podcast!
Folk-metal duo Forgotten Shrine are preparing to unleash their ambitious concept album Nox Aeterna on November 6, 2026.
Sofia Frasz takes us inside the album's fantasy-driven narrative about two guardians defending an ancient shrine devoted to art, creativity, and freedom as darkness begins consuming the world around them.
We discuss the album's three-act structure, Sofia's songwriting and vocals, the creative partnership with Josh Alexander, traditional folk influences, fantasy and gaming inspiration, the personal story behind "Loch Lomond," the evolution of "Where Shadows Lie," and the emotional journey through "Nox Aeterna," "Dearly Departed," "Halo," and "End Of The Dream."
A conversation about metal, mythology, creativity, storytelling, darkness, adventure — and never losing your sense of wonder.
Listen now on Metal Queens Podcast.
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