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It's been over 4 decades in the making of Saga – a Canadian band who have been the cornerstone of the progressive rock world. In that timespan, they have presented 22 studio albums while trekking worldwide performing alongside some of the most notable artists in classic rock. Veteran guitarist Ian Crichton is our guest today on IUF, and he tells us about the many countless and memorable experiences throughout his storied career with Saga. “Symmetry” is the band's newest album in an acoustic setting, and Ian jumps into the unique ideas and processes that took place during the first months of the pandemic which fleshed out the production plans. The record has been out roughly over a month now and Ian and his bandmates are already eyeing new music in the near future. Even though he has been in the game for a lifetime, he doesn't dwell on the past too much because his vision as an artist will always continue to grow as long as he has his guitar by his side – the same can be said for the rest of Saga. Tune into our episode now with a classic musician who's been through it all and be sure to buy and stream the album “Symmetry” out now via EarMusic.

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For anyone who doesn't know – “Diamante”, translated from Spanish means “Diamond”, which inspires the imagination and ingenuity, and the artist we have today embraces both attitudes flawlessly. In this episode, we are joined by the talented sapphire-haired singer-songwriter as she takes us through the journey leading up to her highly-anticipated 2nd studio album, “American Dream”. Dia talks about the pressure she took on after releasing her debut record in 2018, which landed her top spots around the rock-radio world. After receiving endless well-deserved recognition, she decided to rejoin forces with renowned producer Howard Benson and go independently with this new album. Commonly praised as the modern day Joan Jett, Dia has her own dynamic persona that she is confidently asserting out there onto the heavy music scene, and she's doing it effortlessly. “American Dream” allowed her to display her most personal moments in a way she never could have before, and it has shown a whole new and different side of her that will further her musicality and evolution. So many amazing stories unfold inside the world of “American Dream”, tune into our conversation with this rising star in Diamante and be sure to pick up her new record dropping everywhere worldwide May 7.

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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.