Now most known for her work in the metal genre as a singer for the bands Temperance (Italy), Twilight Force (Sweden), and YouTube covers, Dr. Kristin Starkey worked extensively in opera pre-pandemic. She has made a name for herself utilizing unique vocal techniques - healthily blending and switching between both classical and rock/metal styles. In 2018, Kristin graduated with her Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Vocal Performance from Stony Brook University, New York. Throughout her Doctorate and Masters, she studied with renowned soprano Brenda Harris. She also completed her Bachelor of Music in Music Education with classical guitar as her concentration at Long Island University. She now lives in Sweden and enjoys spending time between there and New York, her home city. When she is not touring with Temperance and Twilight Force, Kristin offer's vocal coaching online for all desired vocal styles and continues to make covers on her YouTube channel.#metalqueen #femalefrontedrock #femalemetal #femalemetalsinger #kristinstarkey #temperance #twilightforce #podcast #metal #metalfans