In this week's episode of the Metal Chick Podcast I sat down with Chris Oelke from the Milwaukee brutal metal band Reflection of Flesh. Chris and I have known each other for years through the Milwaukee metal scene, so this conversation felt like catching up with an old friend while talking about everything happening with the band right now. We talk about their brand new single Souls Reign Fire, which just dropped on Friday the 13th. Chris explains the writing process behind the song, why the band spent nearly a year working on it, and how they approached creating a longer track that still keeps listeners engaged from start to finish. We also get into touring life as an independent metal band. Chris shares stories from the road, including how the band upgraded from sleeping in vans to traveling in an RV and trailer setup so they can tour more comfortably while still keeping costs down. Reflection of Flesh has already toured across more than two dozen states and they are getting ready to hit the road again for a multi state tour through Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, California, and Utah. Another topic we dig into is the global metal community. Chris talks about the band's surprising international following, including fans in places like Indonesia and South America, and how metal really is a universal language that connects people all over the world. Of course we also talk about their upcoming Milwaukee show on March 13, 2026 at Da Bar in West Allis and the bands on the bill. If you love heavy music, independent bands, and hearing what it really takes to keep a metal band moving forward, this episode is a fun behind the scenes look at the grind of the modern metal scene. Listen to the new single: Souls Reign Fire You can listen to Souls Reign Fire now and follow Reflection of Flesh at the links below: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ReflectionofFlesh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reflectionofflesh Bandcamp: https://reflectionofflesh.bandcamp.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/reflection-of-flesh Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/reflection-of-flesh/1436362398 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/reflectionoffleshofficial Linktree: https://linktr.ee/reflectionofflesh.official