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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.

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Dark Tranquillity is regarded as one of the pioneers of the sound of Gothenburg melodic death metal, and now on the verge of releasing their 12th studio album, we welcome the frontman Mikael Stanne onto IUF to talk about their legacy. The new album “Moment” is set to drop, and Mikael talks about his personal experiences from writing, to recording, and the production processes that took place to create another new masterpiece. Now adding seasoned guitarists Christopher Amott (ex-Arch Enemy) and Johan Reinholdz (Nonexist) into the lineup, it's not only another chapter for the Swedish giants in Dark Tranquillity, but it's as if a new breath of the melo-death sound has been thrust into them. Staying true to that sound is important, but expanding on that is a challenge Mikael embraces to push himself as an artist. Plenty of great topics to discover in this episode, listen in now and make sure to buy/stream Dark Tranquillity's 12th studio album “Moment” coming out November 20th on Century Media Records.

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German thrash metal band Accuser are a consistent bunch. Frank Thoms and René Schütz from the band join us today as they talk about their upcoming 12th studio album getting set to drop. Keeping the sound of 80s thrash and groove elements can be a challenge – but here they are doing what they do best. Sticking to what works is one of the elements these gentlemen describe while they push forward with the music they have created and are still revolutionizing. This is also the return for guitarist René since the early 2010s, and everything just seemed to pick up where he left off, and the chemistry he has established with fellow bandmate Frank feels as if he never left in the first place. This is a resurrection for Accuser like no other. Listen in now to Frank and René and make sure to buy/stream Accuser's newest self-titled album coming out November 13th on Metal Blade Records.

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We welcome guitarist Eric Lauder from the Michigan-based death metal quartet, Plague Years. It's been quite the year for him, which transformed from a marathon into a sprint. Plague Years signed with a highly proven and impactful label called EOne back in April, and since then they have caught the eyes and ears of metal's most propitious outlets such as Decibel and Revolver Magazine. All well-deserved. Eric talks about his experience going into the studio and feeling the pressure to get the writing and compositions fleshed out for their new record. Even though this was a new position for him, he managed to grab this opportunity by the horns with his bandmates and producers and manifested one of the more solid offerings metal has seen in the last few years. Make no mistake, Plague Years is here to stay with the newest album “Circle Of Darkness” out now on EOne. Buy the album and listen in on Eric's journey with us on all streaming platforms.