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Bleeding Metal Podcast

Kiki
Mental Health
Women In Metal
LGBTQIA+ Rights
Feminism
Nightwish
Intersectional Feminism
Metal Music
Music
Music Industry
Women's Rights
Heavy Metal
Touring
Floor Jansen
Diversity In Metal
Bleed From Within
Linkin Park
Bimbocore
Tuska Festival
Human Rights
Brazil

On the Bleeding Metal Podcast, Kiki focuses on human topics relevant to the Metal community, such as mental health, Human Rights, and diversity in the Music industry.

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Latest Episodes

In this season finale, Kiki welcomes back Heta Hyttinen after eight years of our first interview at Tuska Festival in 2018. Together with Katja Vauhkonen, these expert #WomenInMetal share their experiences in artist management and PR as well as why l... more

In this episode, Kiki welcomes Podcast friend Reetta Sjödin, A&R of Mimmi Label. Her journey from childhood festival-goer to launching a label that champions women, non-binary, and diverse artists proves change is not only possible but necessary.

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Recurring guest and long-time friend of Bleeding Metal, Lindsay Schoolcraft joins Kiki in an episode that touches on everything from all the reasons why Artificial Intelligence should stay away from art, how the patriarchy harms everybody including m... more

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Kiki welcomes the inspiring lead singers of Finnish Metalcore pioneers IKINÄ, Katariina and Tuuli, who advocate for more women in the genre, and how the band's latest album, "Valkyria", embodies the power of unity through themes of mythology. Learn a... more

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Heta Hyttinen
Owner of Ginger Vine Management and PR Company
Ginger Vine Management
Episode: Women in Metal Artist Management with Heta & Katja | Bleeding Metal Podcast 6.20
Katja Vauhkonen
Artist manager at Backbone Management and independent PR/marketing worker
Backbone Management
Episode: Women in Metal Artist Management with Heta & Katja | Bleeding Metal Podcast 6.20
Reetta-Liisa Sjödin
A&R at Mimmi Label
Mimmi Label
Episode: Pod Friends: Reetta-Liisa Sjödin (Mimmi Label) | Bleeding Metal Podcast 6.19
AA Williams
Musician, heavy/doom artist
Solstice/record labels mentioned
Episode: Safe Space for Emotions: interview with A. A. Williams | Bleeding Metal Podcast 6.16
Sami Silvennoinen
Booking agent and festival promoter from Finland
Nahka Agency / Festival Angea
Episode: Pod Friends: ANKEA festival w/ Nahka-Sami | Bleeding Metal Podcast 6.15
Faye S.
Music photographer and videographer who tours with metal bands; Swiss origin
Independent
Episode: Violence against #WomenInMetal w/ Faye S. (part I) | Bleeding Metal Podcast 6.13
Bernie Lorig
GODSLAVE guitarist and podcast host
GODSLAVE
Episode: Pod Friends: Modesty vs. impostor syndrome w/ Bernie Lorig | Bleeding Metal Podcast 6.12
Jelena Dobrić
Metal vocalist, vocal coach, founder of Metalmorphix
Persona; Metalmorphix
Episode: Pod Friends: Singing Community w/ Jelena Dobric (Metalmorphix) | Bleeding Metal Podcast 6.10
Félix Barros
Guitarist, founder of Music Tech Association of Chile, and business development manager for Neural DSP
Neural DSP
Episode: Pod Friends: Musical Cities w/ Felix Barros | Bleeding Metal Podcast 6.8

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Kiki
Multiple references likely refer to the same core host persona involved in Bleeding Metal Podcast activities over time.

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4.3 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Interesting and informative as always

    Podcast Addict
    5
    pod addict
    6 years ago
  • Love it!

    Mental health is a topic one should talk about more often! Interesting podcast! Much fun listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pks_bv
    Germany9 years ago

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Women in Metal United: IRL Talk w/ IKINÄ | Bleeding Metal Podcast 6.17
Q: What do you do as your day job?
Katariina explains her day job as a manager for songwriters and producers, noting the split between her music-related work and band activities, while still valuing how those experiences inform her artistry.
Women in Metal United: IRL Talk w/ IKINÄ | Bleeding Metal Podcast 6.17
Q: Could you introduce yourselves first?
Katariina and Tuuli introduce themselves as the two lead singers of Ikinä, describing their roles and the band's extended lineup.
Reclaiming Power w/ Lindsay Schoolcraft | Bleeding Metal Podcast 6.18
Q: Can you talk about the stories on the album, especially the song Crucified and its themes?
Lindsay explains that Crucified was inspired by narcissistic abuse and manipulation, using the track to vent anger and critique toxic leadership. She describes writing processes, how she collaborated with others, and how the song fits into the larger arc of reclaiming power on the album, including symbolic imagery and the personal meaning behind the music.
Pod Friends: ANKEA festival w/ Nahka-Sami | Bleeding Metal Podcast 6.15
Q: How did Angea Festival come to be and why was it important to launch it now?
Angea emerged from a long-standing need to create a Nordic post-rock and metal showcase that also prioritizes inclusivity, safety, and diverse representation. It started as a COVID-era concept and evolved into a real, six-week-pre-launch project in Tampere with a lineup spanning several countries, underscoring a commitment to bringing people together responsibly.
Violence against #WomenInMetal w/ Faye S. (part II) | Bleeding Metal Podcast 6.14
Q: How do you think bands could manage better when allegations arise against members?
The guest emphasizes early precautions like clear guidelines, documented consequences, and background checks, plus the importance of separating personal accountability from maintaining the health of the touring environment, and ultimately removing individuals who commit offenses.

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The podcast centers on human-centric topics within the metal scene, including mental health, human rights, and diversity in the music industry. Episodes feature in-depth conversations with musicians, photographers, and industry professionals about careers, touring realities, gender equality, safety on tours, and the role of fans and venues in fostering healthier communities. Notable strengths include candid discussions around accountability, practical prevention steps for touring environments, and a consistent emphasis on inclusivity and resilience, often anchored by personal stories from people inside the metal world. This mix makes it a strong fit for listeners who want thoughtful, experience-based perspectives on culture, policy, and lif... more

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1. Heta Hyttinen
2. Katja Vauhkonen
3. Reetta-Liisa Sjödin
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5. Sami Silvennoinen
6. Faye S.
7. Bernie Lorig
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