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We’re joined by John Dillon and Max Codoceo of CODE:WORDS to Interview Under Fire to talk about the band’s rapid rise, signing with The Artery Foundation, and the emotional weight behind tracks like “Limerence” and “All Consuming.” For a band that’s only been around since 2023, CODE:WORDS already feels like something much bigger — blending melody, electronics, and heaviness into a sound that feels both modern and deeply personal.

We also get into the themes driving the music — obsession, burnout, emotional exhaustion, and self-preservation — along with the creative process behind building a band that wants people to feel something. Beyond the atmosphere and massive hooks, there’s a real sense of honesty at the core of what they’re creating, and it genuinely feels like they’re only beginning to scratch the surface of where this band can go.

Stay connected with CODE:WORDS, visit: https://www.codewordscult.com/, https://www.instagram.com/codewordsmusic/ and https://www.facebook.com/Codewordsmusic/

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Piper Ferrari of Roman Candle joins us on IUF to break down the band’s debut full-length Unadulterated, out now via Sumerian Records. Born out of a moment where the band nearly called it quits, this record feels less like a debut and more like survival — raw, unfiltered, and emotionally uncompromising. We get into that turning point, the chaos that shaped the album, and how tracks like “Nothing Is Original” set the tone for everything that followed.

From confronting OCD and religious trauma on “Can We Watch Something Happy?” to pulling lyrical influence from voices like Sylvia Plath and Virginia Woolf, Piper opens up about writing without filters and treating lyrics as poetry. We also touch on creative control behind the self-produced record, navigating identity in hardcore, and balancing intensity with catharsis — all while building something entirely their own. Unadulterated is out now worldwide.

Stay connected with Roman Candle, visit: https://sumerianrecords.com/collections/roman-candle and https://www.instagram.com/romancandlex/

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Shawna Potter returns for her third appearance on Interview Under Fire as we dive into War On Women’s upcoming fifth studio album, Time Under Tension, out May 8 via Smartpunk Records. We discuss the urgency and vulnerability behind the new material, the evolution of the band’s sound, returning to the road, and what makes this next chapter feel especially energized.

We also explore Shawna’s work beyond the band — from creating safer spaces and advocacy to her work as an intimacy coordinator, author, and podcast host — and how those experiences shape her perspective as both an artist and activist. Alongside the emotional weight of songs like “Messages Unsent,” this conversation touches on music, growth, and community with one of punk’s most thoughtful voices. War On Women’s Time Under Tension arrives May 8.

Stay connected with War On Women, visit: https://www.bridge9.com/waronwomen, https://www.instagram.com/waronwomen/, and https://www.facebook.com/WarOnWomen/

Shawna's work outside of WOW: https://shawnapotter.com/

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We caught up with Haste the Day guitarist Scott Whelan to discuss Dissenter, the band’s seventh full-length album, out now via Solid State Records. In our conversation, we explored the significance of returning with their first new record since Coward, how the band rekindled its purpose following reunion performances, and how Dissenter balances Haste the Day’s signature heaviness with a more cinematic, layered scope.

We also talked about the album’s themes of cycles, collapse, and reflection, the collaboration with Garrett Russell, and what it means for a band more than two decades deep to feel creatively reborn. From legacy and perspective to what lies ahead, this was a candid look at a band entering a powerful new chapter.

Stay connected with Haste The Day, visit: https://hastetheday.com/, https://www.instagram.com/hastethedayofficial/, and https://www.facebook.com/hastetheday/

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We caught up with The Amity Affliction frontman Joel Birch during the Spring Horizons tour to discuss House of Cards, the band’s ninth studio album, out now worldwide via Pure Noise Records. In our conversation, we explored the deeply personal themes behind the record — trauma, grief, survival, and emotional honesty — while also talking about how the band continues pushing forward more than two decades into its career, including the impact of new member Jonny Reeves on this new chapter.

We also talked with Joel about life beyond the stage — from staying grounded on the road to his golf game (which, trust us, is better than you’d think) and how he works leisure into touring when he can. Along the way, we touched on tour chemistry with August Burns Red, the connection between Amity and its fans, and what continues to fuel one of heavy music’s most enduring voices. A candid and wide-ranging conversation you won’t want to miss.

Stay connected with The Amity Affliction, visit: https://theamityaffliction.net/, https://www.instagram.com/theamityaffliction/, and https://www.facebook.com/theamityafflictionofficial/

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For this conversation, we connected with Tyler Beam of The Last Ten Seconds of Life to dive into their upcoming eighth full-length The Dead Ones, set for release April 17 via Metal Blade Records. Marking the band’s debut on the label, the record stands as an intense and deeply personal chapter—pushing their signature heaviness into darker, more introspective territory while refining a sound built to feel as massive as it is deliberate.

Throughout the discussion, we explored Tyler’s role in shaping this new era of the band, from stepping into an established legacy to carving out his own voice within it. We also dug into the album’s central themes of death, rebirth, and the human experience, as well as how working with Carson Slovak and Grant McFarland helped bring that “rolling tank” sonic identity to life. With The Dead Ones poised to mark a defining moment in the band’s evolution, The Last Ten Seconds of Life continue to push forward with purpose—balancing raw emotion, crushing intensity, and a clear vision for what comes next.

Stay connected with TLTSOL, visit: https://www.thelasttensecondsoflife.com/, https://www.instagram.com/tltsol/, and https://www.facebook.com/thelasttensecondsoflife/

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We sat down with Ian Schneider of Resistor to talk about their explosive debut full-length BITE THIS!, now out worldwide. Blending the swagger of O.G. nu-metal with the intensity of modern hardcore, the band has carved out their own lane with what they’ve dubbed “knuckle dragging wika wika core”—a sound rooted in collaboration, raw energy, and unapologetic attitude.

Throughout the conversation, we explored the band’s origins—from a chance meeting at a skate park to becoming one of the most chaotic and talked-about emerging acts in heavy music. Ian broke down how that chemistry drives their songwriting process, the importance of balancing aggression with memorability, and how working with Randy LeBoeuf helped bring their vision to life in its heaviest and most complete form yet. With BITE THIS! now out in the world and the band continuing to build momentum on the road, Resistor are pushing forward with a clear mission: keep it heavy, keep it real, and make it hit.

Stay connected with Resistor, visit: https://weareresistor.com/, https://www.instagram.com/weareresistor/, and https://www.facebook.com/WeAreResistor/

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We sat down with Josh Middleton of Sylosis to talk about their crushing new full-length The New Flesh, out now via Nuclear Blast Records. Now seven albums deep into a career spanning more than two decades, the band returns with a record that sharpens their identity into something heavier, leaner, and more immediate—driven by instinct, urgency, and the raw excitement of writing riffs that feel as powerful in the room as they do on record.

Throughout the conversation, we explored how that mindset shaped the album’s balance between crushing heaviness and lasting memorability, while also diving into its more personal themes—ranging from fatherhood and time on the road to mortality and perspective. Rather than settling into veteran status, Sylosis approach this chapter as a renewed push forward, refining their sound, rejecting trends, and doubling down on what they’ve always done best: delivering purposeful, hard-hitting metal that continues to evolve without losing its core.

Stay connected with Sylosis, visit: https://www.sylosis-band.com/, https://www.instagram.com/sylosisofficial/, and https://www.facebook.com/Sylosis/

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Let's enter the world of nostalgia and synthwave. On this episode of IUF, we sit down with Davey Oberlin, the creative force behind All The Damn Vampires, to talk about his debut full-length album VICECORE, out now worldwide. The independently released record blends cinematic synthwave, gothic atmosphere, and alternative metal into a sound that feels both immersive and intensely personal.

We dive into Davey’s journey from years of touring as a hired musician to building a project entirely of his own, where he wrote, performed, produced, and mixed the album himself while crafting a complete visual and sonic world around it. Our conversation explores the creative turning points that led to All The Damn Vampires, the influence of his background in animation and visual storytelling, and how those cinematic instincts shaped the atmosphere and pacing of VICECORE.

We also talk about burnout, artistic identity, and what it means to reclaim authorship after years of supporting roles in major acts — as well as where the world of All The Damn Vampires could go next now that VICECORE is out and listeners everywhere can finally step into it.

Stay connected with All The Damn Vampires, visit: https://allthedamnvampires.com/, https://www.instagram.com/allthedamnvampiresofficial/, and https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDethklok/

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On this episode of Interview Under Fire, we sit down with Brendon Small, the mastermind behind Metalocalypse and its legendary band Dethklok, as we celebrate 20 years of Metalocalypse and Dethklok. We reflect on how an animated satire unexpectedly evolved into a real charting metal act and touring powerhouse.

We talk about the legacy of the The Dethalbum series, collaborating with incredible musicians like Gene Hoglan, and the challenge of balancing brutal musicianship with the humor that made the project so unique.

We also dive into the upcoming tour with Amon Amarth, the evolution of Dethklok’s live experience, and what two decades of this wild universe means today.

Stay connected with Dethklok, visit: https://dethkloklive.com/, https://www.instagram.com/metalocalypse/, and https://www.facebook.com/OfficialDethklok/

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