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Into the Hollow: Jordan of Sibyl Opens Up on The Metal Queens Podcast

Sometimes an interview hits harder than a blast beat. That’s exactly what went down when Jordan, the fearless and brutally honest vocalist of Memphis, Tennessee progressive blackened grind trio Sibyl , joined The Metal Queens Podcast . This wasn’t just another “new band, new release” chat. This was raw nerves, real grief, and extreme metal in its purest human form.

Hosted by Steve Richards, the episode dives headfirst into the chaos and beauty behind Sibyl, a band that refuses to play it safe or clean things up for comfort. Their debut single “Just Know That I Care” , the first strike from the EP Desperations of Hollow Masses , is already making waves in the underground, and for good reason. It’s savage, emotional, and unapologetically real.

Jordan’s story is as unfiltered as her vocals. Originally classically trained, she found her way into extreme metal in the least traditional way possible, starting with joking screams at a rambunctious corgi and evolving into the goblin-gurgle vocal style that now defines Sibyl’s sound. No YouTube shortcuts. No gimmicks. Just stubborn determination, trial and error, and a whole lot of grit. Old school lessons apply here. You earn it or you don’t.

The interview digs deep into the meaning behind “Just Know That I Care,” a song written in the aftermath of losing a close friend to suicide. Jordan doesn’t romanticize the pain or soften the edges. She talks openly about anger, grief, and the long shadow that loss casts. The song isn’t about closure. It’s about honesty. That’s why it hits like a truck and why it’s never leaving the live set.

Sibyl’s sound is a relentless collision of grindcore chaos, black metal atmosphere, and eerie progressive twists , but the fusion isn’t forced. As Jordan explains, it grew naturally from the personalities involved. Drummer Jeff’s technical background and precision collide with Ace’s production instincts, while Jordan brings lyrical themes rooted in grief, observation, and lived experience. No AI shortcuts. No soulless imitation. Just real people making real noise in a scene that desperately needs it.

One of the most powerful moments in the conversation comes when Jordan talks about taking up space in black metal as a woman who doesn’t fit the genre’s outdated stereotypes. She isn’t asking for permission and she’s not here to please gatekeepers. That attitude bleeds straight into the music. Extreme metal with teeth and conviction still matters, and Sibyl is proof.

The episode also touches on Memphis’ underground scene, future touring plans, and the possibility of a full-length album on the horizon. While nothing is rushed, the intent is clear. Sibyl is just getting started, and they’re doing it their way.

This is exactly the kind of authentic, uncompromising artist we stand behind. Sibyl isn’t chasing trends. They’re carving their own lane with blood, sweat, and volume.

If you care about extreme metal that actually feels like something, do yourself a favor.
Check out “Just Know That I Care” now on Bandcamp and dig into Desperations of Hollow Masses .
Then go listen to the full episode of The Metal Queens Podcast and hear it straight from the source.

This is what heavy music is supposed to be. Loud, painful, cathartic, and alive.

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