SLEEPTALKER explain why the best art comes from life experiences

SLEEPTALKER explain why the best art comes from life experiences

Author: Rasan Loray - Ohio Chica who lives and breathes hard rock, with a passion for metal culture and the 80s–90s–2000s era September 9, 2026 Duration: 1:33:30
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, SleepTalker shares their journey from starting out in Nashville to signing with a record label, their creative process, and how personal experiences influence their music. Discover insights into songwriting, band dynamics, and the evolving music industry. In this episode, we explore the nuances of music production, marketing, and community building within the metal genre, featuring insights from SleepTalker members Cecil, Jamar, and Rasan. Discover how authen...

There's a particular energy to a conversation between people who share a deep, lived-in passion, especially when that passion is for the loud, intricate, and often misunderstood world of metal music. That's the space SHE SHREDS with Rasan occupies. Hosted by Rasan Loray, an Ohio chica who genuinely lives and breathes hard rock, this podcast is built on a foundation of respect for the artists and the culture that fuels them. Rasan brings a unique perspective to the mic-she's a Latina business leader and a mom whose heart beats for the riffs and stories from the 80s, 90s, and 2000s metal scenes. Broadcasting from Mansfield, nestled between Columbus and Cleveland, she creates a backstage-pass atmosphere. Each episode is a raw, unfiltered dive into the lives of musicians, focusing less on generic promotion and more on the real stuff: the perseverance required to keep creating, the meticulous craft behind the noise, and the personal stories woven into the culture. You'll hear artists explain their process in their own words, sharing triumphs and setbacks with a host who gets it. This isn't about surface-level chatter; it's about the authentic riffs, both musical and personal, that happen offstage. For anyone curious about the people behind the amplifiers and the community that sustains them, this podcast offers a genuine connection.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 35

SHE SHREDS with Rasan | Backstage Metal Music Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Broken Habits - Metal Band from Columbus, OH [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:34
Send us Fan Mail In this engaging metal music broadcast, Rasan interviews Tom Cline from the band Broken Habits, exploring the band's origins, the significance of their name, and the role of music in recovery. Tom shares…
Finding Your Voice: Heather Fox's Musical Journey [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:58
Send us Fan Mail In this engaging conversation, Heather Fox shares her journey as a singer, from her early days of singing on her porch to her experience auditioning for America's Got Talent. She discusses the challenges…
Plaster from Dayton, OH - Progressivemetalcore [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:20
Send us Fan Mail In this conversation, the speakers discuss their mixed feelings about the game Vampyr, touching on personal perspectives and the quality of creative options available in the production and networking spa…
Episode 3 - Kessler of Pearl Pilots [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 41:24
Send us Fan Mail I talk with Ryan "Kessler" from Pearl Pilots out of Mansfield, OH. We talk about the awesome & inviting atmosphere at the Kessler's home, throwing mic stands since 2015, and being in debt to Columbia Hou…