Doomed Confessionary: Paul & Jérémie (Voodoo Queen)

Formed in La Rochelle, France, in 2022, Voodoo Queen is a four-piece fuzz blues rock band whose sound bridges the warmth of 70s rock with the power of modern heavy and stoner rock. Built around expressive female vocals, massive riffs and introspective songwriting, the band draws inspiration from artists such as Blue Pills, Rival Sons, Kyuss and Planet Of Zeus, crafting a sound that is both raw and immersive.

Their debut album, »Violet Crown«, was released on January 20th, 2026. Since its release, the album has received widespread recognition from the specialist press, entered the Doom Charts Top 25 worldwide and earned airplay on RTL2’s Pop Rock Station, where Francis Zégut described the band’s music as “stoner desert rock washed by the Atlantic Ocean.”

Voodoo Queen consists of Fabiola (vocals, guitar), Paul (guitar, backing vocals), Jérémie (bass, backing vocals), and Jimmy (drums).

Can you please say a few words about your band?
Paul: Voodoo Queen is a four-piece rock band from La Rochelle, France, fronted by a powerful female vocalist. Our music draws inspiration from classic rock, blues, progressive rock and heavy psych. We blend vintage ’70s fuzz tones with modern heavy grooves, combining crushing riffs with melodic, atmospheric moments. We like songs that can hit hard while still taking listeners on a journey.
What was the biggest challenge for the band?

Paul: Without a doubt, recording and releasing our debut album completely independently. Handling everything ourselves, from songwriting to recording, promotion and distribution, was a huge challenge, but it also taught us a lot and made us stronger as a band.

What can you be most proud of so far?
Paul: Our first album, »Violet Crown«. Seeing it finally come to life after so much work was an incredible feeling. Hearing people connect with the songs makes all the effort worthwhile.

What was your biggest regret?
Paul: This is not an easy question…

Jérémie: Our biggest regret is probably all the songs we started but never managed to finish. Sometimes one of us comes up with a riff that we absolutely love, but no matter how hard we try, we cannot find the right structure, melody or direction to turn it into a complete song. Some of those riffs are still waiting somewhere, so perhaps they are not completely lost yet.

What was the best concert/tour so far and why?
Paul: We recently played in front of around 2700 people, which was a huge milestone for us. But if we had to choose one unforgettable show, it would be our album release party at Crossroad in La Rochelle. The venue was packed with friends, family and people who had supported us from the beginning. The atmosphere was electric and we’ll remember that night for a long time.

What was the biggest surprise on the music scene for you?
Jérémie: The biggest surprise has probably been how welcoming and supportive the music scene can be. We’ve met so many bands on the road who quickly became friends, and we are constantly amazed by the promoters and volunteers who work incredibly hard to make us feel welcome and ensure that everything runs smoothly.

We were also genuinely surprised and touched by the response to our album. Seeing people connect with the songs, sometimes far beyond what we expected, has meant a lot to us.

What is currently in your heavy musical rotation?
Paul: Lately we’ve been listening to bands like Messa, All Them Witches, Villagers Of Ioannina City, Elder, King Buffalo and Graveyard. There’s a lot of amazing heavy music being released right now.

What was the best advice you’ve ever been given as a musician?
Jérémie: The best advice was to trust our own identity. It is important to learn from the bands we admire, but we should never try to become a copy of them. What makes a band interesting is often what makes it different.

What are your guilty pleasures?
Jérémie: When it comes to food, we are not exactly immune to fast food either. A long rehearsal, a late-night drive or a show, sometimes nothing feels more appropriate than something greasy.

Can you say something more about the current music scene in La Rochelle?
Jérémie: The music scene around La Rochelle is very active, with many talented emerging bands. Local venues are doing a great job supporting artists and helping the scene grow. There are many good bands here, and people often help each other.

Where can we see you live this year (concerts/tours)?
Paul: Next shows are all in France:
11/09/2026 – Bougneau, Le Petit Festival des Funky Brothers
12/09/2026 – Lencloître, Esprit rock
03/10/2026 – Rochefort, Le Clos with Grandma’s Ashes
17/10/2026 – La Ferrière, TBA

What are your plans for the future as a band?
Paul: Keep playing as many shows as possible, release new music videos, and continue writing new songs. We’ve already started working on new material, so hopefully the next album won’t be too far away.

How can people best support your band?
Paul: Come to our shows, tell your friends about us, follow us online and share our music. If you’d like to support us directly, you can grab some merch or pick up our album on our website.

Buy some merch here: voodoo-queen.fr

Album here: voodoo-queen.bandcamp.com

Do you have any message for your listeners?
Paul: Thank you for listening, coming to our shows and supporting independent bands. Every ticket, every stream, every T-shirt and every conversation about our music helps us keep doing what we love. See you on the road!

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Bojan Bidovc // music enthusiast, promoter, misanthrop and sometimes a journalist as well