An Interview with Emm Gryner (Ovary Axe)

In this exclusive early conversation, Emm Gryner introduces her new metal band Ovary Acts, diving into the raw emotion and personal history behind the name, her genre-spanning musical journey, and the power of rediscovering metal through the lens of passion—not calculation.

A longtime solo artist and genre shapeshifter, Emm reflects on formative influences like Iron Maiden, her time with David Bowie, and even her connection with Def Leppard. She opens up about how the project is a return to her roots—and a cathartic scream against societal expectations.

💥 Topics include:
• The formation of Ovary Acts and its unfiltered emotional mission
• Recording "Rise Up to Fall" and the spontaneous approach to new music
• DIY music videos and resisting the over-calculated release strategy
• Thoughts on fame, ego, and lessons from Bowie
• Supporting new talent and the joy of small venues
• Collaborating with Tara McLeod (Kittie), mixing with Ian Romano
• Her dream collaborators, live show goals, and favorite Def Leppard track
• And, of course... her own Spinal Tap moment involving acoustic guitars and ice cream shops

🔔 Subscribe for more artist interviews every week.
☕ Support us: https://buymeacoffee.com/we.go.to.11