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There are no words to describe the mindblowing sound incorporated with the St. Louis metal trio named The Lion's Daughter. Formed in 2007, they started off with more of a blackened sludge element before evolving into what it is today. We are joined by frontman Rick Giordano as he takes us through the thought process of the new album, “Skin Show”. Plenty of ideas came to the surface with this 4th album, along with different sci-fi futuristic feels surrounding eerie and cinematic tones. From the songwriting, the production process, and the themes – there is a lot to be left pondering for the listeners and Rick indulges in the idea of leaving it to interpretation for anyone picking up this album. In short, we recommend you do so because it breaks the rules on so many ideas on what is “metal”. Tune in now and be sure to buy and stream “Skin Show” from The Lion's Daughter out now everywhere via Season Of Mist Records.

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One of the more unique releases of 2021 will be manifested by the Norwegian black metal giants, Vreid. We are joined by the founder and bassist of the band, Jarle Hváll Kvåle as he talks about the multiple productions on the music and the movie behind the new release titled “Wild North West”. With each song in the record, a music video was created to tell the story in the record in such a distinctive way. Jarle takes us through the thought process of teaming up with a handful of talented producers who took part with the band to create such an astonishing work of art. He also talks about his experiences on touring throughout his storied career, from more than 500 shows in 25 countries so far. And even though the world is at a standstill, he mentioned the hard work behind the live stream Vreid had put together last summer which gave them a source they and the fans needed to experience unlike any other. This album was definitely a creative adventure for him and his bandmates, and in the end it felt as if the band grew artistically in many ways. It will be an April to remember with a new album and a new motion picture set to drop simultaneously, so be sure to tune into this episode now and buy/stream “Wild North West” out everywhere April 30th via Season Of Mist Records.

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From touring in a handful of notable festivals such as Roadburn, Wacken, and Hellfest – Icelandic psychedelic rock band The Vintage Caravan continue to make strides in their career with the upcoming 5th album “Monuments.” We chat with frontman Óskar Logi Ágústsson about the current life events occurring in Iceland and what he has been doing to keep himself busy during this past year. He also dives into the recording process about where it seemed uncertain at times working with renowned producer Ian Davenport, who in the end, gave this band the best handles in the business in rounding out the entirety of this record. Óskar also talks about the Iceland music scene, which includes the likes of Bjork, Sigur Ros, and Of Monsters And Men to name a few. So many diverse artists emerging from this magnificent country only provide fuel for himself and his bandmates to keep building a name for themselves – and they are doing just that. With a new album on the horizon and an upcoming tour with Opeth, The Vintage Caravan are well on their way. Listen in now and be sure to buy/stream “Monuments” dropping April 16th on Napalm Records.

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“The only way to do that was to, of course, become a musician myself.” - Says rising Dutch/Spanish guitarist Sonia Anubis. It was at the age of 14 when Sonia first picked up the bass guitar while being influenced by the likes of KISS and Megadeth that she made the decision to forge the music of heavy metal into her most beloved passion. Now at the age of 22, she has already taken part in notable worldwide festivals and a handful of bands in her career that provided all the growth and maturation she needed to get to this point. This is also an exciting year for Sonia as we get the chance to talk about her newest heavy metal projects, Cobra Spell and Crypta, which both bands have new music coming up on the horizon – and an addition for Crypta, the signing with a renowned label like Napalm Records. Even though the world has been in lockdown status for over a year, Sonia has been busy with writing music, her Patreon and YouTube channel, all the while giving guitar lessons to her students who are aspiring to pick up the guitar themselves. Lastly, Sonia talks about her own personal influences and how important it is to her to pass on what she is learning down to the generation of the future. Sonia may be young, but she has taken in so much that she is ready to attain whatever challenge may hold for her next – and take it from us, it's nothing she can't handle so be sure to stay on the lookout for new music coming soon from Sonia Anubis and her two new heavy metal projects, Cobra Spell and Crypta. SHRED ON SONIA!

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Call it a comeback. The U.K. based post-metal band Devil Sold His Soul make their heroic return after nearly a decade – but this time it's with the joining of forces of both the current and previous vocalists, Ed Gibbs and Paul Green. Garnering a mix of the old and the new, the duo have formed a chemistry that is nothing short of extraordinary within the record's vocal work. From adversity, grief, loss, to mental health, anxiety, and personal healing – it's been an uphill climb to get to this point. Ed and Paul talk about each of those experiences that they and the band have gone through, and how the new album provided the outlet they never thought they needed. At a time like today, the new album “Loss” could not have been more well-timed, as the singles released so far have resonated with such a vast audience who are more than excited to have this band back from the oblivion. Devil Sold His Soul is a band who have presented a huge positive musicality impact from the era of the 2010's, and loved by many during that process. To make a return like this is unlike any other, as fans around the world have come together in elation. Between writing, structuring the songs, and the production process, Ed and Paul take a deep unwinding of the recording days that challenged them to further themselves as individuals and artists. Tune in now and do not miss “Loss”, the new album from Devil Sold His Soul, out everywhere April 9th on Nuclear Blast Records.

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We welcome to IUF, seasoned veteran guitarist Jimmy Bower from the New Orleans-based band Eyehategod. The doom-slinging sludge-punk masters are back with their 6th studio album “A History Of Nomadic Behavior”. This album, while it does cover a lot of ground in the political themes, is also the reflection of the chaos and elation the band have experienced over the past three years of touring. Jimmy dives into those experiences and how the process went when the members got together to record the new songs, even during quarantine, which is an easier-said-than-done process. We also talk about the New Orleans metal scene, and how local bands such as Goatwhore, Crowbar, Soilent Green and others continue to make the music for themselves and the passionate fans in the locale. It's a scene that's been around for over 30 years and will still continue to grow. The new album had some prominent work done by dedicated producers and mixers alongside Eyehategod, which helped Jimmy and his bandmates be at ease while giving it their all in this masterpiece of a record. Tune into this episode now with Jimmy and make sure to buy/stream Eyehategod's new album “A History Of Nomadic Behavior” out now on Century Media Records.

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In the final episode of season 6, we welcome a multi-dimensional talent in Aaron Thompson. While also known by many others as “Small Hands” for being one of the most celebrated adult films stars in the modern era, it's just the beginning for Aaron. As he is winning awards in multiple outlets for “Male Performer Of The Year”, he is also furthering himself as a musician in his solo-project titled “Empty Streets”. This all started in the early 2000s for Aaron – and it includes playing in bands like The Stranger's Six and Fenix TX, and performing in the acclaimed Warped Tour. There is a sense of staying humble and finding that medium between and the fame and the void, and Aaron seems to have found it with a passion unmatched. We talk about his beginnings in the music and adult film world, including his immeasurable bond with his wife, life partner and fellow pornstar actress legend, Joanna Angel. This is an exciting time for someone like Aaron, and he has big things planned down the line for himself in both industries, so make sure you tune in to this great conversation we had with a dedicated individual in everything he takes part in. And lastly, his newest EP, titled “Age Of Regret” is set to drop this June. The Jack Of All Trades, doing what he does best.

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Groovy, heavy, atmospheric, melodic, acoustics, orchestral elements and everything else in-between. Finnish melodic death metal quartet, Wolfheart, bring their A-game with their latest work of art. We chat with frontman Tuomas Saukkonen as he describes the recording process of the last two records, the “Wolves Of Karelia” LP and the follow-up EP titled “Skull Soldiers”. Both seem to be perfect complementary albums to one another, and we dive into the themes and songwriting compositions that took place for Tuomas and his bandmates. Plenty of Finland's history ties into the thought patterns of the lyrics, and the country's war stories have always been an inspiration for Tuomas personally. We also talk about the live streaming experience that Wolfheart took part in, and even though it's not the ideal setup for them, they made the best of the worldwide situation, giving the music to the fans in any type of concert layout. Tune into our conversation with Tuomas now and make sure to buy/stream Wolfheart's newest dual epics, “Wolves Of Karelia” and “Skull Soldiers”, out now on Napalm Records.

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In a time where a full venue capacity in live music stays on hold, Swedish heavy metal band Enforcer are giving the fans something to re-live until the doors open up again for worldwide touring. Their 2019 show captured at the Circo Volador venue in Mexico City is a performance unlike any other. If this doesn't get the heavy metal blood flowing, there's no telling what will. Frontman Olof Wikstrand joins the IUF podcast to talk about that specific day and how the call to record this gig was a spontaneous one. And hey, the best decision can always come from the quickest one, right? Even though Olof is making the best of this current worldwide situation, he is itching to get back out there with his bandmates once again. The live experience is what brings out the best in Enforcer, especially when ushering on board the influences from Iron Maiden, Angel Witch, and Wolf to name a few. With their own modern twist, Enforcer always puts on the show of a lifetime to where, well...it feels like a lifetime since their last one. Mark this band in your calendars once the pandemic is over because it's this sort of show we will need to feel in our bones soon. Tune into our conversation with Olof now and be sure to pick up Enforcer's newest live masterpiece “Live By Fire II”, out March 19th on Nuclear Blast Records.

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Releasing a debut album with a label like Metal Blade Records is definitely showing the impressions on making noise in the heavy music scene. As is the case with Louisiana metallic hardcore quartet, Capra. We are joined by the guitarist and founder of Capra, Tyler Harper. Tyler walks us through a grueling 5 year stint that ranges from the creation of the band, to his own personal victory in rehab, signing with a new label, and to getting the rest of his bandmates on the same page as they come together to record an album. The title, the tracks, and the lyricism all had countless amounts of meaningful experiences during the writing and recording phase. But it doesn't stop there, Tyler talks about the bands who have influenced Capra and the desire to bring those said impressions back to life with a modern taste of their own. Sticking to their roots is also something they take seriously, and this includes bringing in a team that assisted in producing, mixing, and mastering the record to where it sounded exactly how they wanted. A culmination of hard multiple years came into the creation of Capra's debut, and they came swinging in a year where there finally seems to be hope on the horizon for the musicians and fans alike in the industry. When it's time to tour again, Capra will be the band to pick you up where you left off. Tune into this episode now and be sure to buy/stream Capra's new record “In Transmission”, unleashing April 23rd on Metal Blade Records/Blacklight Media.

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