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We welcome guitarist Terrance Hobbs from one of death metal's finest outfits, Suffocation. After 3 decades of trekking the world while playing pure classic death metal riffs for millions of fans, we give Terrance the chance to sit and reflect on these countless memories. A lot of hard work during these years yet a rewarding experience. Everything came together as he and his bandmates unleashed the newest live album ''Live In North America”, which covers the entirety of their North American tour in 2018. While everything did come together, it also served as the final page in the band's most recent chapter – and that is the departure of their long time friend, bandmate, and frontman, Frank Mullen. It was time Frank left the band to pursue a new chapter of his own, but on a high note (literally). We ask Terrance about the positive impact that Frank has left on him and many others within the metal community. At the same time, these are quite the big shoes to fill as they have now found a new frontman who will lead Suffocation to the newest chapter, and that is seasoned vocalist Ricky Myers. Terrance mentions that even though there will never be anyone like Frank, Ricky was the perfect choice for the band's new frontman. Whether it be Frank, or Ricky – one thing is certain, Suffocation will forge ahead with some of the most exciting new music set to drop in the near future. They are 8 albums into their renowned career, and Terrance is more than eager to get the new tunes to the forefront. Tune in now and be sure to buy and stream the latest live album from Suffocation, featuring the final appearance from Frank Mullen, titled “Live In North America”, out now worldwide via Nuclear Blast Records.

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Bassist Raad Soudani from the Los Angeles-based metalcore outfit,Volumes, has been through the ups, the downs, and everything in between. Being the sole original member left in the band, Raad talks to IUF about the personal growth which he and his bandmates have been through over the years. Now that live music is coming back into the fray in the States, Raad also shares his gratitude of getting the opportunity to perform on the stage again. A big part about Volumes' sound deals with having two vocalists, and it's been a challenge in the studio for Raad and company as they have formed quite the chemistry to make it all work in the end. The result? The newest offering “Happier?”, serving as the fourth album from Volumes, and perhaps their most complete one to date. Raad is more than eager to one-up this particular record and to start the path on the follow up; The future is now for Volumes, and there is plenty to look forward to. Tune in now and be sure to buy and stream the new record “Happier?”, out now worldwide via Fearless Records.

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Imagine the Wild, Wild West. What do you see? The desert frontier, cowboys, horses, lawlessness and militias forming against the new sheriff in town spiel? That works. Now imagine all that while dropping the element of atmospheric black metal within that world. Enter the solo project titled Untamed Land, created by mastermind musician Patrick Kern. Newly signed to Napalm Records, Patrick talks about the excitement of getting his own music out into the world with a renowned label on his side. Patrick dives into his Jack Of All Trades approach on releasing an album that he had full power over, which provided a sense of comfort knowing how he wanted this album to sound. The idea to manifest elements of a western-themed black metal impression is uncharted territory, yet Patrick executes it to full potential. A breath of fresh air is given into this dark world with folk, doom, and cinematic tones. Untamed Land is a sonically infused province which needs to be visited by any music fan out there; Tune in now to our conversation with Patrick and be sure to buy and stream the new album “Like Creatures Seeking Their Own Forms”, out now worldwide via Napalm Records.

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IUF is proud to welcome our next guest onto the Deep Cuts segment; The amazing Brooklyn-based indie folk singer-songwriter and publicist, Gemma Laurence. It's one thing to continue creating the music you write from the heart, but it's another thing to have thick skin and work as a publicist representing other artists who aspire to step into the industry. Gemma has seen and learned things from the inside and out, and that has proved as evidence which helped her arrive at this point in her career. From her humble, isolated beginnings in Maine, to finding her identity - personally and artistically, and then to join a NY-based music agency (Tell All Your Friends) – a “wild ride” would be an understatement. Gemma dives into how she found herself within the realm of music and then taking the next next big step into being a publicist. At the same time, she gives her insight into what she has learned about the industry and the goals she has set for herself in the very near future. The pandemic had its effect, sure, but Gemma can now take those experiences forward and apply them to newer and higher goals as a person representing other musicians. Finally, we take the time to speak with Gemma about her own music – from her forthcoming studio album releasing in the Spring of 2022. Plenty to unravel with one of IUF's hard working partners in the industry. Gemma has done it all, but it's just the start. Tune in to this episode now and be sure to check out “Adrienne”, the newest single from this multi-talented individual. Gemma Laurence's new album drops next year!

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Welcome to Season 11! We open things up with a band on the rise – Switzerland's very own symphonic metal outfit, Ad Infinitum. The magnificent frontwoman Melissa Bonny sits with us today to talk about how busy she and her bandmates have been during all of the wild stages of the pandemic. From 2020 to 2021, they have dropped two genre defining albums, and it seems as if nothing could ever stop their drive to keep the music creativity going. There may have been a sense of pressure on dropping a debut album in the middle of a year where the music industry took the biggest punches, but Ad Infinitum gave the fans something to hang their hats on during tough times. Combining sounds of Within Temptation, Beyond The Black, and Opeth – Ad Infinitum also adds in the head-bobbing riffs, catchy hooks, and mesmerizing melodies within their compositions, all the while retaining that heaviness. Last but not least, it's Melissa's vocals that really round out the band's sound in unique fashion. Whether it be her guttural and monstrous side or the soprano and majestic side, Melissa has made her mark as one of the more talented voices in heavy metal today. Ad Infinitum's new record “Chapter II: Legacy” is out now worldwide via Napalm Records. Tune into our interview with Melissa Bonny now to hear her story and be sure to stick around for our Lightning Round segment. It's another IUF episode for the books.

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We end our 10th season of IUF with one of the more talented and creative rock bands to ever come to the surface, New York's very own Black Satellite. Vocalist Larissa Vale and guitarist Kyle Hawken have formed quite the chemistry in the last 4 years which spawned “Endless”, their debut record. They tell us the story about how that album then went on to put Black Satellite on the map as they toured with the likes of Starset while receiving the well deserved praise from many publications around the world. A rewarding yet humbling experience for the duo, but pressure? Nah. Larissa describes what she calls a “...new found confidence” as they are now preparing for the release of their highly-anticipated 2nd album titled “Aftermath”. Combining elements between hard rock and industrial sounds, and blending them with mesmerizing guitar melodies and haunting vocals, Black Satellite are sure to take the world by storm yet again. And last but not least, we talk to Larissa and Kyle about their one-of-a-kind collection of cover songs paying homage to fan favorites like Type-O Negative and Rammstein. And take our word for it, there are covers, and then there are COVERS. Black Satellite is a name you will be hearing a lot more in the very near future. It's a conversation you will want to dive into yourself as we open up the exciting stories from beginning, current, and to the future with Kyle and Larissa. The 2nd album, “Aftermath” is forthcoming in 2022.

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We welcome Erik Engstrand and Kristofer Strandberg from the Swedish metalcore outfit, Eyes Wide Open. Their highly-anticipated 5th album “Through Life And Death” just dropped, but not without the growth, experience, and dedication to their artistry over the years. They have been around for over a decade within the grounds of Sweden and the rest of Europe, establishing themselves as one of the more promising metal acts to come out of Scandinavia. Erik and Kristofer talk about how it can get a bit unorthodox trying to emulate other well-known native bands such as In Flames, Dark Tranquillity, and At The Gates – but they also talk about how they created their own distinct sound which make Eyes Wide Open stand out from this convoluted Swedish heavy metal crowd of bands. Additionally, these two talented individuals take us through the themes, concepts, production, and even the eye-opening artwork behind each of their releases. Every album serves more or less as a storyline of sorts and their lyricism has painted vivid examples within their compositions. 5 albums, but it feels as if they are just getting started. Tune in now and be sure to buy and stream the new record from Eyes Wide Open, “Through Life And Death”, out now worldwide via Arising Empire.

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The mighty Swedish melodic death metal masters, Hypocrisy, have returned with their highly-anticipated 14th studio album “Worship”. We are joined by the frontman and original founder of the band, Peter Tägtgren. In this episode, we get the chance to speak to this seasoned artist as he talks about the production process behind the new music. The pandemic played an important part on the final touches of this record, and Peter was grateful for the opportunity to make the best of his own situation. Just as important, it's been 8 years since their last album and it feels as if Peter and his bandmates have picked up right where they left off. The themes of UFOs, science fiction, and the illuminati have surrounded the lyricism – it's quite the topic to explore for all the Hypocrisy fans. Tune in now and be sure to buy and stream the new album “Worship”, out worldwide on November 26 via Nuclear Blast Records.

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New band, new chapter, new year, new album. Why not all at once? Frontman Niklas Lykke of Danish metal band Livløs joins IUF today to talk about the newest album, “And Then There Were None”. Though it is his first offering with the band, and being the newest member, it feels as if Niklas was meant to be here all along. He's found his place. Perhaps there was a sense of pressure when taking over as the lead vocalist of a heavy metal group, but Niklas was ready for the task as he and his newest bandmates have come together to release some of the finest Scandinavian melodic metal you will ever hear. Combining elements of American-rooted death metal and groove metal have been a mixture that Livløs have conquered, and now to be able to translate their skill into this album will have many ears turned in their direction. Niklas talks about how they derive their influences from other notable metal acts like At The Gates, Carcass, Death, and The Black Dahlia Murder. And now with a twist of everything they are, it's their own established sound and it's here to stay. Tune in now and be sure to buy and stream the highly-anticipated 2nd album “And Then There Were None”, from Denmark's Livløs, out now worldwide via Napalm Records.

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LA-based singer-songwriter Kara Connolly has worked hard to get to this point in her storied career – From previously working in the film industry, to playing sold out shows, earning nominations in Hollywood Music in Media, and getting the nod for a GRAMMY ballot, there comes a sense of overwhelming sentiment within her successes. We invite Kara onto IUF to give her the chance to take a deep breath in the middle of the action, as she takes us through her growth and experiences as an artist and a human being. Trials and tribulations are such outlooks of life, and Kara is no different to that aspect. We got the chance to also talk to her about her 2019 debut album “Life In Rear View”, and how it served as a catalyst into the next step in her musical direction. Her latest singles, “Roses” and “Something More” have shown a different side to her talent, both musically, visually and lyrically. It's a testament to her craft to continue evolving as a musician, and we get the opportunity to dig into these sonically crafted gems. Aside from her film and musical talents, Kara also talks about her dedicated and growing fanbase who are identified as her “Karakeets”, and how they have been a force of support for her throughout the years. It's a humbling accomplishment from head to toe for Kara up this point in her life, and she knows it's her time to shine. All the while, it's an episode where the main message is given as a reminder to really stop, and smell the roses. Kara is doing that to full commitment on her journey upward. We go in-depth and real with an immense talent in Kara Connolly, so tune in now and be sure to stream her latest singles “Roses” and “Something More”, out now everywhere on all streaming platforms.

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