HALESTORM vocalist Lzzy Hale is featured in a new interview with Valerie Bastien at Voice Yourself Goes 360. An excerpt is available below:

Valerie: The Strange Case Of... came out a month ago. That's very exciting. What comes to mind when you think back on the writing and recording of this album? What has been the fans' response for far?

Lzzy: "Well, not to sound redundant , but it was very strange! Haha! It was very challenging and freeing at the same time to work on this record. I discovered a lot about myself while writing it, and I'm so proud of the final product. The fans response has been amazing thus far!"

Valerie: It's been doing really well on the rock charts; The Strange Case Of... has climbed to number 6 on the Top 10 Rock Albums of 2012 (so far). Have you heard it on the radio yet? Tell us about where you were, what you were doing at that moment and what was your reaction.

Lzzy: "I have heard it on the radio! Shortly after our first single "Love Bites ( So Do I )" was released, the boys and I were headed to our practice space. And as we turned on the car, it was on! I remember for a second thinking: " Who is this? I know this song." Then I realized it was us! The smiles were so big on that ride!"

Valerie: This album was produced by Howard Benson, a favorite in the heavy metal scene. What did you learn by working with a man of such skills in his craft?

Lzzy: "What I learned from Howard Benson and his amazing team is to never hold back. They both knowingly and unknowingly inspired me to use all gears of my voice, and all the dark corners of my head on this record."

Valerie: I love the girl with an attitude vibe in the song 'Love Bites (So Do I)'. What is the biggest misconception about women in heavy metal and who is your favorite female role model?

Lzzy: "I think a lot of people don't realize the guts it takes to be a woman in rock. We have to carve out our own path, and make our own rules, because there are none. We have to go against everything society has told us we should be, embrace our power....and still hold on to our femininity somehow! By far my favorite role model is PAT BENATAR."

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