Bronze is an up-and-coming band in the classic metal scene. Music fans were able to see them perform alongside Blazon Stone in Thessaloniki and Patras. Unfortunately, we didn’t have that opportunity in Athens this time. But that didn’t stop me from tracking down their singer, Mina Walkure, and talking about what’s going on with the band right now—and more.
Interview: Michael Ntalakos
Rockpages.gr: Mina, if I’m not mistaken, this is your first time coming to Greece with Bronze. How were your shows?
Mina Walkure: I’ve been dreaming of playing in Greece for years! We finally made it happen and played in Thessaloniki and Patras, and it was fantastic. I wish we could have played in Athens too, but now we have yet another reason to return to this beautiful country!
Rockpages.gr: Your album “In Chains And Shadows” was released two years ago. How do you feel now that you’re listening to it more objectively as a whole? What do you think its strengths are?
Mina Walkure: Two years and a few days – the anniversary was last Friday! I’m very proud of this album. We started working on the material during the pandemic; it wasn’t exactly the easiest thing, but that gave us all the time we needed to make it as good as it could possibly be. I believe it’s an album that showed the world our potential as a band!
Rockpages.gr: Are you currently working on new material?
Mina Walkure: Yes! The truth is, I’m constantly writing; I never stop when it comes to that part. But now we’ve had the chance to play live more often, and that’s helped us see our material from a different perspective.
Rockpages.gr: Will there be changes to your sound on the new album?
Mina Walkure: It’s definitely a logical continuation of our sound. We’re all growing up, both as people and as musicians. We’re learning new things, but our style will always be there. It will be a Bronze album, and that’s the only thing that’s certain!
Rockpages.gr: Over the past decade or so, we’ve seen a resurgence of the classic sound. What do you think is behind this? Have people grown tired of trends in music, even in our own genre?
Mina Walkure: Well, no, there will always be trends in all genres of music, just as there are in life itself. One could say that even the classical sound is a trend. Trends come and go, but of course there will always be musicians and fans devoted to a specific style, and that makes perfect sense. The classic sound has always been alive; I believe that in recent years, more record labels have simply shown a stronger interest in bands in this scene, and that helps a lot, of course. You could say that the scene used to be more underground and is just becoming a bit more popular now. Now we have the internet as a tool, and there are also more festivals active in this scene. I believe that some bands have now gained a lot of publicity, and that’s great for everyone.
Rockpages.gr: The term “female-fronted metal”… I don’t remember if it came from the press, the record labels, or the fans. Does it still make sense as a term in 2026?
Mina Walkure: I hate that term (laughs). I have a YouTube channel and I’ve talked about this topic many times. You know, when I get an offer from a festival like, “You know, we have the Ladies of Metal,” I run away. It makes no sense to me.
I’m interested in the music, not who’s playing it – whether it’s a dog, a woman, or a man. What does it matter? I’m interested in the style and whether I like it. Everything else is irrelevant to me. I have no problem playing at a festival with grindcore bands. That’s the organizer’s decision, not mine. But categorizing music based on gender—no, I won’t accept that. To me, it’s a term with a clear marketing angle. I’m not saying there aren’t people who used it and still use it today with very good intentions, but personally I don’t see the point of it existing today.
Rockpages.gr: To this day, you’re an independent band. Will you continue this way, or might you look for a label in the future?
Mina Walkure: You know, I love that we’re an independent band, but I hope that changes in the future. If I find a label that offers us a decent deal, I won’t say no. It has to be something that works for both sides. I haven’t found that yet. There are a lot of great labels, but also a lot of terrible ones. I wouldn’t sign with one of them just to have a label. I’d rather roll up my sleeves and do what I can on my own. I’m not saying it’s easy, and we’re limited in quite a few ways, but at least we’re doing what we love.
We do everything ourselves – the merchandise, the events, everything. It’s not easy, and it’s often exhausting. There’s just so much we have to do. After the show in Thessaloniki, I was so exhausted I almost gave up. But a little while later I said, “Oh no, I’m not giving up that easily” (laughs). It would definitely be really important for us to have some help with certain things.
Rockpages.gr: Which band got you into heavy metal?
Mina Walkure: Oh yeah, Iron Maiden (laughs). I remember that the first song I discovered and knew was by Maiden was “Blood Brothers.” I found “Brave New World” and the rest is history (laughs).
Rockpages.gr: Mina, wrap up this interview with a message to all your fans in Greece!
Mina Walkure: It was a great pleasure for me to play here; the Greek fans didn’t let us down. I hope we’ll be back soon for more shows!
