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S.16 E.20 - Trevor Borg of Wind Walkers
March 20, 2024 03:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBNestled in central Massachusetts, the post-hardcore band Wind Walkers has carved out a niche in the scene with their blend of heavy, intricate guitar work, melodic hooks, and poignant lyrics. While these elements may echo those of other bands in the genre, Wind Walkers have managed to carve out their own identity since forming in 2017, quickly setting themselves apart. Frontman Trevor Borg sat down with us recently to discuss the band's journey and their second studio album, "What If I Break...
S.16 E.19 – Britta Görtz of Hiraes
March 18, 2024 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBToday, we are delighted to have frontwoman Britta Görtz from the German-based metal band Hiraes joining us. Britta, known for her work with other music acts like Chaos Rising and Critical Mess, founded Hiraes in the challenging year of 2020. Despite the difficulties, the chemistry she developed with her bandmates was immediate and profound. Following their signing with Napalm Records, Hiraes has released two albums, pushing the boundaries of melodic death metal. Now in their fifth year, Hira...
S.16 E.18 - Nick Schendzielos of Job For A Cowboy
March 18, 2024 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBOver the span of a decade, time can seem interminable, especially for music acts attempting to resume their careers after a long hiatus. However, fan-favorite death metal band Job For A Cowboy has managed to make a seamless transition back into the spotlight. Joining us in this episode is bassist Nick Schendzielos, who discusses the band's decade-long break and the release of their highly anticipated album, "Moon Healer." During their hiatus, Nick shares insights into the personal growth and...
S.16 E.17 – Interview with Holy Wars
January 27, 2024 00:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MB“Cult Classic” has become a classic. The newest EP from LA-based duo Holy Wars showcases unique genre blending in the elements of hard rock and heavy metal, and they do it well. We welcome that duo, Kat Leon and Nick Perez on today's podcast to talk about this new album and what the future holds as they continue to trend upward on their musical journey together. Whether it's alternative rock, nu metal, hip hop, punk, or pop, Holy Wars have cemented an identity on “Cult Classic” that has capt...
S.16 E.16 – Joey Tyler of VRSTY
January 03, 2024 16:00 - 59 minutes - 41 MBBrooklyn's finest have never looked better. We are of course, talking about rising metalcore group VRSTY (pronounced Varsity). We are joined by the uniquely talented frontman Joey Tyler. Joey is a Puerto Rican singer raised on R&B, pop, and Spanish music, which makes it that much more impressive due to him taking the route to heavy metal. Equally inspired by metallic hardcore as a kid, Joey talks about his influences, musical and personal, that have shaped his repertoire into what it is toda...
S.16 E.15 – Sharon den Adel of Within Temptation
January 02, 2024 15:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBThe amazing Sharon den Adel has made her long-awaited return, and not just on IUF, but with a brand new album from Within Temptation, titled “Bleed Out.” We last spoke with Sharon during the early days of the pandemic, and boy oh boy, times have changed since then. 3 years have gone by in a blink, and it's been a breath of fresh air getting the chance to speak to a renowned voice in heavy metal in today's age. Nearly 3 decades in, Sharon and her bandmates continue to refine the sound of symp...
S.16 E.14 - Travis Miguel of Fake Figures/Atreyu
January 02, 2024 00:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBWe recently welcomed back seasoned veteran guitarist Travis Miguel onto the podcast. It's been a couple of years traversing through the pandemic, and now with the world wide open again, Travis gets us caught up with everything he's been working on. Whether it's touring with metalcore giants Atreyu, or building the foundation with his side project, Fake Figures, Travis talks about his long artistic journey that he's been grateful for. Aside from this, we also talk about this influences, what ...
S.16 E.12 - Interview with The Haunt
November 29, 2023 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBSiblings, artists, and talented chemistry. Anastasia and Max Haunt have all the tools to put together one of the rising bands in the contemporary alt-pop scene. We were recently joined by this duo to talk about their short yet successful journey in the last 8 years. The Haunt, who have been receiving widespread critical acclaim from their 2021 EP, “Social Intercourse,” have returned with “Dead On Arrival,” which more than picks up where they left off from their previous record. After receivi...
S.16 E.13 - Emma Boster of Dying Wish
November 29, 2023 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBWelcome to Rose City. Metalcore music of the modern era has been on the rise, and at a breakneck pace too, thanks to Portland, Oregon-based group Dying Wish pushing the movement forward. We were recently joined by the viciously talented frontwoman Emma Boster to talk about her beginnings with the band that kicked off in 2018. Five years into the gig, and two albums in, Dying Wish have amassed over 2.1 million Spotify streams and counting. Additionally, including widespread critical acclaim f...
S.16 E.11 - Morten Hansen of Asinhell
October 23, 2023 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBTaking the sound of death metal back to its roots; We are joined by drummer Morten Hansen from danish-based band Asinhell. Morten, alongside bandmates from other heavy metal acts, Michael Poulsen (Volbeat), and Marc Grewe (Morgoth), didn't take long for their chemistry to develop into a full-fledged three piece. We talk to Morten about his relationship with his bandmates that served as a key factor into forming Asinhell in 2022. After a few sessions in a garage while catching the attention f...
S.16 E.10 – Shane McCarthy of Wayfarer
October 16, 2023 18:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBBlack metal. But make it western. We welcome frontman Shane McCarthy from Colorado-based black metal outfit, Wayfarer. In this episode of IUF, Shane talks about the 11-plus-year journey for the band, leading up to their fifth studio album, titled “American Gothic.” Powerful riffing, bleak melodic sensibilities and visceral songwriting have cemented Wayfarer as one of the modern innovators of the genre. Black metal may have been born in the Scandinavian countries of Northern Europe and the UK...
S.16 E.09 – Scott Lewis of Carnifex
September 27, 2023 18:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBDeathcore will never die. We welcome back a seasoned frontman from one of the genre's finest, Scott Lewis of Carnifex. Now reaching 18 years of brutality, the San Diego-based outfit continues to raise the bar with their upcoming 9th album, “Necromanteum.” Scott sits with us today to talk about the band's journey and bringing that level of consistency to his musicianship. We also dive back into Scott's talents away from the stage, and that entails his work as a published author, including his...
S.16 E.08 – Robin Mariat of Resolve
September 15, 2023 12:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MBThe French are coming. Lyon's post-metal outfit Resolve have returned with their highly-anticipated sophomore effort, “Human.” We talk to bassist Robin Mariat about the formation of the band and the years leading up to their debut album “Between Me And The Machine” in 2021. Not only was that album a solid effort, but it was a product of work that put them on the map of the new generation of metalcore bands. Robin also talks about the writing and production processes which saw the band member...
S.16 E.07 - Serena Cherry of Svalbard
September 14, 2023 20:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB“The Weight Of The Mask,” the newest album from post-hardcore outfit Svalbard, shows the evolution of not only the genre, but the band itself. Transcending over a decade through the sounds of heavy metal and blackgaze, and with a twist of melodic death, this UK-based quartet are now finally receiving the recognition they deserve. We are joined by the mesmerizing frontwoman, Serena Cherry, as she takes us through the weaves and turns that shpaed this album into the monster that it is. A big p...
S.16 E.06 – Amos Williams of Tesseract
September 11, 2023 14:00 - 45 minutes - 31.3 MBOne of the more innovative progressive metal acts is back with their highly-anticipated 5th studio album, “War Of Being” from UK-based band Tesseract. We welcome back bassist Amos Williams onto IUF, and he talks about the writing process behind one of this year's top contending albums. While this record is aiming to be the band's best offering, Amos is someone who stays the course, and as a bassist, he's always staying on the creative side of things. If you know Tesseract, a good chunk of th...
S.16 E.05 - Hauptmann Feuerschwanz of Feuerschwanz
September 03, 2023 00:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBWhen it comes to the theatrics, heavy metal lore, humor, medieval themes, and fantasy, German folk-metal giants Feuerschwanz deliver. We are joined by founder and frontman of the band, Hauptmann Feuerschwanz to talk about the band's 11th studio album “Fegefeuer.” Nearly 2 decades of insane battlecry-filled up-tempo tunes, and taking the biggest stage performing at Wacken and Summer Breeze, this new chapter for Feuerschwanz is getting set to be their biggest yet. We also talk to Hauptmann abo...
S.16 E.04 – Lucas Woodland of Holding Absence
August 29, 2023 18:00 - 41 minutes - 28.9 MB“A puzzle, a painting, a work of art in the making.” Frontman Lucas Woodland from Wales-based post metal outfit Holding Absence recently joined the IUF podcast. It's been an insanely good and well-deserved journey for Lucas in the last eight years. In today's podcast, he talks about the early days of the band while establishing themselves as one of the forerunners of the new generation of post-metal. Now, with their new album titled “The Noble Art Of Self-Destruction,” Holding Absence have s...
S.16 E.03 - Nicole Papastavrou of Kallias
August 18, 2023 00:00 - 1 hour - 53.3 MB“My biggest competition is myself.” We welcome back seasoned musician Nicole Papastavrou from rising bi-coastal progressive metal outfit, Kallias. On the cusp of unleashing their first LP, Nicole sits with us today to talk about the hard-grinding journey leading up to “First Ascent.” From the signing with Jackson Guitars to her passion of being a rock (or ice) climber, and finding a balance between being an established artist and a human being, Nicole opens up about all these undertakings t...
S.16 E.02 – Bobby Crow of Signs Of The Swarm
August 14, 2023 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBEvolution. If there's one word out there to describe deathcore mainstays Signs Of The Swarm, there you have it. We are joined by prolific drummer Bobby Crow to talk about one of the most creative deathcore albums in recent memory, titled “Amongst The Low & Empty.” In the last 10 years, the sound of deathcore has evolved, and while other notable acts like Lorna Shore, Thy Art Is Murder, and Slaughter To Prevail have played their part, Signs Of The Swarm deserve every bit of recognition in tha...
S.16 E.01 – JF Dagenais of Kataklysm
August 08, 2023 16:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBWelcome to season 16! Our returning guest today is established music producer and guitarist JF Dagenais from heavy metal titans Kataklysm. Now back with their 15th studio album, appropriately titled “Goliath,” JF talks about his experience on producing the band's work over the years and how the convenience of being at the helm of production provides a level of unique chemistry with his bandmates. Over three decades in the making of pure brutality, Kataklysm have always found a way to deliver...
S.15 E.20 - Interview with Return To Dust
August 06, 2023 17:00 - 57 minutes - 39.5 MBLots of bands can tell you horror stories about paying dues on their way to the top. But on the finale of our fifteenth season, the guys from Return to Dust tell a different kind of tale. By a string of fortunate events, combined with formidable talent and unmatched dedication, Return to Dust are ready to truly hit the ground running with their debut EP, "The Black Road," available now. Stay connected with Return To Dust, visit: https://linktr.ee/returntodust, https://www.instagram.com/re...
S.15 E.19 – Anders Odden of Cadaver
August 02, 2023 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBWelcome to the Age Of The Offended. We welcome back a veteran frontman from the Norwegian underground metal scene, Anders Odden from extreme metal act, Cadaver. We last spoke to him in the pandemic-ridden 2020. 35 years in on setting the foundation for underground music, Anders and Cadaver are back and refined the new album, “The Age Of The Offended.” Joining fellow seasoned drummer from Megadeth, Dirk Verbeuren, and alongside guitarist Ronni Le Tekro and bassist Eilert Solstad – Cadaver see...
S.15 E.18 - Tyler Harper of Capra
July 25, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour - 47 MBOver the last couple of years, Tyler Harper of the Louisiana-based hardcore outfit Capra has become a good pal to us here at IUF. We absolutely relish every opportunity we get to sit down and chat with him. Besides being lucky enough to call ourselves friends of Tyler's, we are also undeniably huge fans of Capra's music. In this special episode with hosts Sonny and James Reza (and Capra's third appearance on IUF), Tyler dishes about touring in Europe, James Cameron films, and Capra's highly ...
S.15 E.17 – Matthew Flood of Caskets
July 11, 2023 19:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MB“It's always about the music, that's the whole point of being in a band.” We are joined by frontman Matthew Flood of Caskets. The metalcore quintet from Leeds, UK are back with their sophomore effort, “Reflections,” and have more than lived up to the hype. After dropping their debut record in 2021, Caskets have earned all the well-deserved recognition which saw them garnering over 80 million streams while trekking through the US and Europe. Matthew talks about the band's current journey as w...
S.15 E.16 – Jon Tufnell and Kitty Austen of Saint Agnes
July 10, 2023 21:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBBloodsuckers forever. Saint Agnes forever. Across the pond we go, and enter the new age of punk music, a passion unmatched from the quartet called Saint Agnes. We are joined by frontwoman Kitty Austen and guitarist Jon Tufnell in today's edition of IUF. Almost a decade into the frey of existence, Kitty and Jon talk about the early days of the band, clocking in over 200 divebar and squat shows across the UK & Europe, before getting picked up by Spinefarm Records. As the recognition grew, so d...
S.15 E.15 – Per Nilsson of Scar Symmetry
July 10, 2023 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MBWe welcome one hell of a talented Swede from one of heavy metal's latest comebacks: Multi-instrumentalist Per Nilsson of Scar Symmetry. Nearly 10 years since the bands last album, Per takes a moment to look back on the groups early days that lead up to an unforeseen hiatus. Now back and better than ever, Scar Symmetry's newest epic, “The Singularity Phase Part 2: Xenotaph,” picks up where they have left off. Raising the bar for melodic death metal fused with elements of groove and progressiv...
S.15 E.14 – Interview with Stella Rose Gahan
June 27, 2023 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBRising New York City based singer-songwriter, and poet, Stella Rose Gahan is an exceptional talent, and one to keep an eye on going forward. Stella joins the IUF series as we dive into her upstart music career, filled with exciting storylines and a bright future. Mixing together sounds of folk, lo-fi rock, industrial, and indie elements, Stella has established her own foundation with an unforgettable debut album. “Eyes Of Glass” showcases everything she's made of, and then some, which leaves...
S.15 E.13 – Marc Gaffney of Gozu
June 20, 2023 16:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBStoner rock outfit, Gozu, are back with their 5th full-length album “Remedy.” Like many, the pandemic was an obstacle they needed to overcome to have this record see the light of day, which also saw a lineup change during that time frame. Lead frontman and founder of the band, Marc Gaffney, is our guest today as he takes us through a journey that began back in 2008. Gozu has trekked all over the world in over 15 years, which makes touring one of Gaff's most favorite things to do in his life....
Deep Cuts E.10 – Interview with John Wray
June 14, 2023 13:00 - 43 minutes - 30.3 MBIn our 10th edition of Deep Cuts, we are proud to welcome DC-born, Mexico-based award winning author John Wray on the podcast. An author, a husband, and a metalhead. John is an example of each and every one of us in this ever-growing community. We get the chance to talk to him about his highly-anticipated 6th novel “Gone To The Wolves,” and the storylines that went behind the development of the main characters which many metalheads will be able to identify with. It's not the easiest process ...
S.15 E.12 - Thalìa Bellazecca of Angus McSix
June 13, 2023 15:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBSymphonic power metal has a new face in the mix. Angus McSix has now entered the fray filled with all the immense storylines and fantasies alongside powerful music compositions. We are joined by the prolific guitarist Thalìa Bellazecca, to talk about the band's debut album, “Angus McSix And The Sword Of Power”. Thalia talks to us about her personal background, and how coming from a mix of Italian and Cuban cultures have impacted her very positively in her musical career. We also get the oppo...
S.15 E.11 – Knox Colby of Enforced
June 13, 2023 13:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBFrontman Knox Colby from Richmond-based metal outfit Enforced, joins us today to talk about their new album, “War Remains.” It's been 7 years into the band's existence, and they have finally found their signature sound with this highly-anticipated 3rd record. We talk to Knox about the band's early days in Virginia, and the opportunity of making a name for themselves in a city that spawned other notable acts like Lamb Of God and Gwar. Add Enforced to the list, who have now given the sound of ...
S.15 E.10 – Andrew Schwab of Project 86
June 07, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBThere are bands few and far between who have gone through what Project 86 has seen over the years, and we had the chance to invite frontman Andrew Schwab on the podcast to talk all about it. Andrew dives into “Omni Part 1,” the newest creation from the OC-based metalcore outfit. Project 86 has dropped 11 albums in a near three decade span, and this latest album was nearly in the talks of it being their swansong. But in one of our most thorough conversations we have ever had with our guests, ...
S.15 E.09 – Brian Wille of Currents
May 17, 2023 18:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBWe welcome back frontman Brian Wille from the metalcore outfit, Currents. It's been over a decade in the making of this rising Connecticut-based group, and now with their 3rd album in their arsenal, this new chapter is setting up to be one of the best they will ever set forth. We talk to Brian about developing his vocals over the years, getting through the pandemic, and how the challenges of dropping an album during that time frame can serve as a make or break for any band. If there was any ...
S.15 E.08 – Emmy Mack of RedHook
April 14, 2023 17:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MBWe welcome Psycho Spice, aka Emmy Mack from one of Australia's rising heavy metal acts, RedHook. It's shaping up to be a defining year for this viciously talented frontwoman, and Emmy starts us off by talking about the early days of performing, including her first band Smokin' Mirrors and the influences of notable acts such as Chester Bennington and Axl Rose. Fast forward to now with RedHook, and joining forces with ther bandmates Craig Wilkinson, Alex Powys, and Ned Jankovic, the quartet ha...
S.15 E.07 – Roman V. of Bizarrekult
April 11, 2023 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBTranscendence. A word that's seemingly being redefined out in the hills of Oslo, Norway by a talented individual known as Roman V. We get a chance to speak with Roman about his upbringing and influences that began with him as a fan of literature. In his early days as a poet, it didn't stop there, as his side music project, appropriately titled Bizarrekult, has more than brought out the best in him. He has grasped and transcended the sound of black metal, while adding a unique layer that make...
S.15 E.06 – Abdul (Valerio Storch) of Nanowar Of Steel
April 07, 2023 15:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBParody. Satire. Humor. They take comedy seriously. In today's episode we are joined by guitarist, Abdul, from Italian heavy metal outfit, Nanowar Of Steel. Abdul, with a stage name known as Valerio Storch, talks to us about the band's 20th year of playing music with the majority of the lineup still intact. While not an easy thing to do on keeping a consistent lineup over the years, Abdul looks back on the early days of the band and the progression he and his bandmates have taken together. No...
S.15 E.05 – Adam Jackson and Tom Prendergast of Bury Tomorrow
April 05, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour - 45.8 MBThey were almost done. After 15 years of manifesting some of the grooviest breakdowns and heaviest riffs, UK metalcore favorites Bury Tomorrow were ready to call it quits...until they didn't. And boy, are we glad they made that choice, because the new record, “The Seventh Sun,” has shaped up to be their best release since the band's inception. We are joined by drummer Adam Jackson and Keyboardist/Vocalist Tom Prendergast in this episode. We get the chance to chat with them about the new albu...
IUF Exclusive – Fernanda Lira of Crypta
April 04, 2023 19:00 - 46 minutes - 32.4 MBDeath metal has a new face from the heart of Brazil, and it's name is Crypta. We were able to catch up with the frontwoman and founder of the band, Fernanda Lira during their tour stop in Dallas, TX. Not only was this Crypta's first ever trip to the US collectively as a touring band, but this interview was also the first to be done on American soil for them. Fernanda describes all the emotional highs she and her bandmates have been through since the band's inception in 2019. From the signing...
S.15 E.04 – Jake Collinson of Judiciary
March 27, 2023 21:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBHeadbangers Assemble. We welcome Jake Collinson, a monstrous frontman filled with talent, from Texas' very own hardcore outfit Judiciary. Taking influences from the likes of Slayer and Chimaira, the new album “Flesh+Blood” will cater to many heavy metal fans from all over the realm. Jake talks to us about bands early days in Lubbock, playing shows, gaining popularity, and making a name for themselves as one of the contributors to this new era of hardcore. We also talk to Jake about his appre...
S.15 E.03 – Chase Wilson of Ov Sulfur
March 27, 2023 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MBWe welcome guitarist Chase Wilson, guitarist of rising deathcore outfit, Ov Sulfur onto IUF. Ov Sulfur have been making waves in the last year or so, from touring alongside other acts such as Lorna Shore and As I Lay Dying, and the talk of the town has been about the innovative musicianship of this Las Vegas-based quartet. Chase talks to us about the origins of the band which lead up to the highly-anticipated debut album drop. The new album, “The Burden Ov Faith” has taken the sound of death...
S.15 E.02 – Matt Greiner of August Burns Red
March 23, 2023 14:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MB20 years, and metalcore giants August Burns Red continues to push the boundaries of the genre. In this episode, we get up close, personal, and even random with acclaimed drummer Matt Greiner, as he makes his second appearance on IUF. From being a newlywed to his faith, to Greiner Farms, to the Spice Girls (Yes, you read that correctly), and to teaching his student fanbase the technicalities of metalcore drumming – We touch on everything and beyond with this passionate artist. Matt has also b...
Deep Cuts E.09 - Interview with Victoria Sauerland and Conni Ettinger
March 15, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 34.3 MBIf you’ve ever been to a great concert, you owe something to people like these two superheroes. Listen as we catch up with our pals Victoria Sauerland, and Conni Ettinger, whom we first connected with a year ago to the day. These two road warriors’ collective resumes include tour managing, merch sales, audio engineering, and podcasting (among a great many other things). We hope you are inspired as we are by this duo’s friendship, fervor, and dedication to making magical moments happen fo...
S.15 E.01 – Interview with Alicia Blue
March 09, 2023 20:00 - 50 minutes - 34.4 MBWelcome to Season 15! We begin things in Nashville, Tennessee – The newest home for rising indie-folk singer-songwriter, Alicia Blue. After residing in Los Angeles for the majority of her life, it was time to take the next step. We get the chance to speak to Alicia about her highly-anticipated upcoming EP: “Inner Child Work Pt. 2,” and the hard-working journey within the last ten years. Alicia also talks about some of her most influential people in her life that have impacted her, both music...
S.14 E.20 – Interview with Natalie Shay
February 27, 2023 03:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBMulti-Award-Winning Indie Pop Artist From London, Natalie Shay, is finally making the rounds. After a decade of creating some of the most original and inspiring indie pop music, her work is catching the eye of the likes of Billboard, BBC Radio, and MXDWN to name a few. We get the opportunity to sit with this gifted individual to discuss her personal influences which shaped her, including her musical upbringings from the early days living in the UK. Natalie has discovered this 6th sense of ma...
S.14 E.19 – Ville Friman of Insomnium
February 24, 2023 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MB9 studio albums now cemented into their decorated catalog, Finnish-based melo-death stalwarts Insomnium return with their highly-anticipated new album, “Anno 1696.” Guitarist Ville Friman joins IUF to talk about the writing process behind this concept album. We also talk about his life as a University professor, including looking back on 25 years with Insomnium. Tune in now and be sure to buy and stream the new album from Finland's finest, out now worldwide via Century Media Records. Stay c...
S.14 E.18 – James Deberg of Thousand Below
February 14, 2023 12:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB2023 is the year for Thousand Below. 7 years in and it feels as if the San Diego-based metalcore quartet has finally found their groove. We are joined by frontman James Deberg as he takes through the journey of the band and his own, and through the long road to get to where they are today. The new album, “Hell Finds You Everywhere,” is full of creative genre-bending elements to a point where the word “Metal” is what's seen on just the surface. The depths of this album have more than raised t...
S.14 E.17 – Jennifer Haben of Beyond The Black
February 10, 2023 05:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBGerman symphonic metal outfit, Beyond The Black, are back and better than ever as they kick off 2023 with their 5th self-titled masterpiece. Recently signed to Nuclear Blast Records, we are proud to welcome back to IUF, the fantastic talented frontwoman, Jennifer Haben for today's episode. 3 years since the acclaimed “Horizons,” the band has been through minor lineup changes while switching between record labels, and it only seemed to fuel the band's vision of building their musicality. On t...
S.14 E.16 – Max Cavalera of Soulfly
January 30, 2023 23:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBIn another exciting episode of returning guests, today comes the underground icon, extreme metal trailblazer, third-world warrior, and leader of a diverse and dedicated tribe, Max Cavalera. We last chatted with Max on the first day of the Coronavirus pandemic. Needless to say, a lot has happened since then, and Max talks about what he has been up to. Soulfly has been in the game for 25 years and has just dropped their 12th album, “Totem,” in the summer of 2022 while receiving praise from the...
S.14 E.15 – Interview with Laura Cox
January 17, 2023 11:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBWe welcome back the inspiring French musician, Laura Cox, back onto IUF in this episode. It's been 2 ½ years since she last made her appearance on our show, and catching up on everything since then has been a learning and growing experience for her. From the pandemic to releasing her acclaimed album “Burning Bright,” and touring throughout Europe – Laura has been grateful to continue making the music she loves. And as we begin 2023, Laura is taking the forefront yet again in the world of con...
S.14 E.13 – Timo Rotten of Oceans
December 29, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBWe welcome Timo Rotten, the frontman of Oceans, a rising heavy metal outfit from Germany. Their 2nd album, “Hell Is Where The Heart Is,” has raised the bar for not only themselves, but also for the metalcore genre. We talk to Timo about the origins of the band and the well-deserved breakthrough in their most recent years, which did not come without its challenges. Timo discusses releasing a debut album right before the pandemic, and the thought process of taking the creativity to the next le...