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The live music experience has been on a standstill for the majority of 2020 due to a pandemic – Swedish doom metallers Avatarium are making sure they can still give that experience to the fans in any given fashion. Guitarist and producer extraordinaire from the band Marcus Jidell joins us to talk about the newest live album they have just dropped, titled “An Evening With Avatarium”. Marcus has taken in so much experience throughout his music-storied career, that releasing a live album provides another exquisite chapter in his catalog. The concert they have recorded was executed to perfection before Covid ever hit, so the timing was impeccable. Even though this is a live album, it also serves as a snapshot of where he is at a certain time in his life, for better or worse that allows him a chance to grow as an individual and as an artist. Tune in to this episode now and make to buy/stream Avatarium's newest live epic, “An Evening With Avatarium” out now on Nuclear Blast Records.

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One of our most humble guests return to IUF! Vocalist Shawna Potter from War On Women has been one of the more hard working individuals this year – from releasing a new album titled “Wonderful Hell”, to leading training programs set to combat alcohol-facilitated sexual violence, to publishing a new book titled “Making Spaces Safer”, and starting a new podcast called “But Her Lyrics” – Shawna tells her journey as she continues to strive to make a positive difference in the community and the world through her art - professionally and personally. There is a rewarding aspect to working hard as it is easy to lose track of where you are at during a certain point in your career – We revisit those points with Shawna and she describes how she is very appreciative of the highly well-deserved positive feedback she has been getting from the community. Shawna's a public speaker, activist, author, consultant, small business manager, mostly vegan and an ordained clergy person. It's been a long road to get to this point, and it's still a lengthy one ahead as this world turns the page into the new year – and Shawna is ready to take things head-on. Listen in now and make sure to buy/stream War On Women's newest album “Wonderful Hell” out now on Bridge 9 Records.

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It's the most wonderful time of year. The Swedish power metal quartet Majestica return with their newest sophomore effort – but with a little seasonal twist this time around as a special treat for the fans. We are joined by bassist Chris David as he dives into details on the new record appropriately titled “A Christmas Carol”. Chris talks about the many steps that were taken to make this record come to life – from renting out a house in the middle of Nowhere, Sweden, to dressing up as Old Kris Kringle himself, and watching nonstop Christmas films to get into the holiday spirit with the band members. In a year where so much has happened in the industry and the world in a negative aspect, Majestica have come together to release a Christmas album that will be remembered for a long long time. Grab some eggnog, put on that Santa hat, and crank up Majestica's newest wonderland gem “A Christmas Carol” releasing December 4 on Nuclear Blast Records.

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Metalcore is the norm in underground music. Metalcore in RUSSIA in underground music isn't – and that is a huge accomplishment that the 5 piece band, Wildways are achieving at this moment. We are joined by frontman Anatoly Borisov as he talks about life in the Saint Petersburg music scene and his aspirations on transcending the band's success into the States. Anatoly also talks about the newest record, “Anna”, and how it garnered the well-deserved recognition it's been receiving so far. The most amazing aspect about this band is that Wildways actually started off as an indie project that took the music media's attention in Russia and became the country's mainmetal export. Listen in now on how all that came into the light and make sure to stream/buy Wildways' newest metalcore gem “Anna” out now on Warner Music Russia.

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It's been a wild year for the gifted and authentic guitarist, Nicole Papastavrou. From forming her quartet of dedicated musicians to create the instrumental tech-death band Kallias, to joining the talented roster of a very prominent guitar establishment like Jackson Guitars – this is just the newest chapter she's adding to an already passionate and strong career. Nicole has played in multiple sedulous bands like Eye Ra Haze and Meridiem, as well as teaming up with fellow acclaimed guitarist Nita Strauss. She talks about her journey from those experiences and how there just wasn't any time during her life that music wasn't a catalyst, and how that element was always something she allowed herself to grow up with – personally and artistically. Listen in now as Nicole also talks about the music life post-pandemic and what exciting plans await for Kallias – and make sure to buy the debut EP from Kallias titled “The Fourth Phase” out now on all streaming platforms.

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From performing in many notable bands such as Mushroomhead, White Heat, Purgatory, Hatrix, and Foose - Music artist Jeffrey Nothing hasn't skipped a beat. For nearly 40 years Jeffrey has performed in multiple genres like alternative metal, industrial, thrash, industrial rock, and nu metal. We get the opportunity to speak with him as he dives into his countless experiences that molded him into the person and artist he is today. He talks about his self-titled solo project and the releases of the newest songs that were unleashed during the pandemic, and how it was important to stick to the schedule to get the music out there for the fans. And lastly, Jeffrey talks about his work in the film industry and the collaborations he has had with many other artists from music alike, like Dave Ellefson from Megadeth. A good episode in store for you here, listen in now and make sure to stream Jeffrey Nothing's newest song releases titled "Paint The Whole Dream Evil" and "Never Enough" out now on all digital platforms.

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Monstrous. That is the word that describes the first impression of Within The Ruins newest frontman, Steve Tinnon. As they are on the verge of releasing their 6th studio album “Black Heart”, Steve joins the IUF roster about his personal journey he has gone through to get to this point in his hard fought career. The mission statement for this new blistering pace of a record was simple : Domination. The band has done just that. Within The Ruins have had a very impressive and extensive catalog of songs, albums, and personnel to this day. But now it feels as if the stars are aligning for this technical death metal quartet, which is easier said than done during a worldwide pandemic. The challenges were there for Steve, personally and artistically – and even though each day is a fight to become a better person, this is his calling. Coming together with a group of talented musicians like Joe Cocchi, Kevin McGuill, and Paolo Galang in order form one unit full of unmatched chemistry is unlike anything Steve ever dreamed of. Each day is a chance to grow, just make sure you take Within The Ruins' newest record with you. Listen in to now many of Steve's amazing stories and pick up the newest record, “Black Heart” dropping November 27th on EOne and Good Fight Music.

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We are joined by the talented Clémentine Delauney, the vocalist and frontwoman of symphonic metal band Visions Of Atlantis. Being away from the stage a lot as of late has been a challenge for many artists, but she has been making the best of this opportunity to stay engaged with the music that she has always had the passion for. Now that the band has released their newest live album “A Symphonic Journey To Remember”, Clémentine recalls that specific unforgettable experience as she took the stage along with the Bohemian Symphony Orchestra of Prague – and unleashed a performance along with her bandmates unlike any other. Now that live music has come to a temporary halt, Visions Of Atlantis has given the fans something to hold onto until the doors to many venues around the world open up again. Clémentine lastly goes into the perseverance of her demeanor, on how it felt when saving the band years back and now has new and brighter goals on the horizon for everyone. This is a story you will want to tune into, listen in now and make sure to buy Visions Of Atlantis' newest live album “A Symphonic Journey To Remember” out now on CD/DVD/Blu-Ray on Napalm Records.

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From playing in a handful of notable metal acts throughout his career like Assassin, Kreator, and Mystic – veteran guitarist Frank Blackfire from German thrash giants Sodom, joins the IUF podcast to discuss his countless experiences expanded in an unforgettable timeline. Sodom is where it all started for Frank, and now reuniting with frontman Tom Angelripper – the sound of Sodom today couldn't have been more masterful and more well rounded to the tee. This is a return to form for the thrash metal quartet, as they get ready to drop their 16th album titled “Genesis XIX”. Frank dives into the journey that led him to this point, and how the feeling of seeing old friends again can always serve as a key to revisiting unfazed passions. That said passion includes being a guitar teacher to his students, which is an important asset he holds to heart. The intensity never dies within Frank's zeal. Pick up Sodom's newest album, “Genesis XIX”, releasing November 27th on Eone and Steamhammer Records.

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An invigorating conversation to unpack here. We are joined by a couple who are also partners-in-crime and immensely talented artists - Ed Fraser and Rosa Mercedes of Kino Motel. The Australian duo from Melbourne have manifested one of the more newer and unique music genres known as grit-pop. From synth-sounds, to ambient impressions, and a cinematic Tarantino-like experience that will make sure to get a good hold of the listener for a sonically and visually induced ride they will never forget. In this episode, they tell the eccentric story from when they first met and how that once-in-a-lifetime interaction launched them into a whole new realm that seemed predestined. Now with their new debut single called “Waves” hitting the media outlets with highly positive feedback, it's just the beginning of an amazing journey they cannot wait to showcase the world with all the chemistry, intuition, and originality they have created. One of the more novelistic musicians IUF has ever had the opportunity to speak with, tune in now on their journey as they dive into what exciting adventures await, and make sure to listen to their newest single “Waves” out now on all streaming platforms.