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Vocalist Chuck Billy of thrash metal pioneers Testament is our guest today. Nearly 40 years into his career with the band, Chucks passion is always there. Even after his battle with the Coronavirus, it was just another strong test in life he overcame. He goes into that experience, including the convenience of having his own home studio and other small businesses he currently pursues, and the recording and writing undertakings that went behind their newest record. We also go into his Native American roots and how it is an important part of him that he loves sharing with his fans. Listen in to this episode and make sure to pick up Testament's newest record “Titans of Creation” out now on Nuclear Blast Records.

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In this episode, we are joined by guitarist Mick Jeffery from technical death
metal outfit, Aversions Crown. The Aussie musicians from down under are preparing to unleash their 4th full length album “Hell Will Come For Us All”. Plenty to go around in this segment as Mick talks about their different themes, hooks, and new structure the band have developed into this new record. From different fanbases, lineup changes, and the Australian music culture – Mick shares his view on all points. Aversions Crown upcoming album “Hell Will Come For Us All” comes out June 12th on Nuclear Blast Records.

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8 albums into their career, Finnish band Insomnium continues to be consistent yet evolve the melodeath sound and the sky is the limit for these talented individuals. Frontman/Vocalist/Bassist Niilo Sevanen joins us today as he speaks about his life full of songwriting and musicianship. As we dive into their latest record, he talks about their recent lineup changes and the metal culture in Finland, including live streaming concerts they first took the initiative in during the first lockdowns. Reflection is an important part he takes into writing, and he continues to churn neverending fresh material. A man dedicated to his craft. Listen in now and pick up Insomnium's latest epic titled “Heart Like A Grave” on Century Media Records.

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Metalcore is a vast field saturated with bands sprouting out of the woodworks. The challenge is there for the artist to find their own identity and not seem like the rest. Currents are that band breaking into this world guns blazing. We chat with vocalist Brian Michael Wille about the upcoming 2nd full length release and the sound growth that Currents have engineered to perfection, yet still maintaining their roots. Brian goes into his life upbringings, influences, and future goals he has planned for himself and the band down the road. The new album “The Way It Ends” comes out June 5th on Sharptone Records.

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We are joined by lead vocalist/guitarist Mixi Demner of California hard
rock outfit Stitched Up Heart. 10 years in and still going strong, she goes into detail of their latest record “Darkness”, moving into a new house, and how she is keeping busy during this time of quarantine. Adopting animals and engaging with fans on her Patreon and even doing live streaming gigs are a few of the many ideas she savors to keep things going. The passion within her is a constant and she hopes to keep that valuable motive burning. Pick up “Darkness” out today on Another Century Records.

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Sorcerer is back with their 3rd album! Guitarist Kristian Niemann joins our podcast today to talk about the newest record from the Swedish doom metallers and the backstory for the band as well as his own history as a musician. Being involved in a few different bands has taught him valuable morals and being the best influence to the future generation of musicians is something he takes to heart. Listen in now and make sure to pick up Sorcerer's new album “Lamenting Of The Innocent” out on May 29th on Metal Blade Records.

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-“Redneck Vikings From Hell”. An album title for the ages. Frontman/Vocalist Jake Jones from Aether Realm speaks about the bands latest album and the history about the upbringings of their personal backstory being from North Carolina, and the music scene within the state. Plenty of great stories to go around in this episode as we are also joined by a couple of his bandmates who go into the current plans for the band and beyond. “Redneck Vikings From Hell” is out now on Napalm Records.

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Marko Hietala from Nightwish joins us in this episode of Interview Under Fire. The multi-talented musician is not only the bassist and lyricist for the Finnish symphonic power metallers, but he also fronts his own solo band as well as playing in a few other side projects. Pandemic or no pandemic, being involved with the amount of music that he is composing keeps him occupied. We dive right into Nightwish's latest album titled “Human:||:Nature” and the songwriting process behind the bands 9th opus, including plenty of detail behind his solo band and the latest release for that as well. “Human:||:Nature” is out now on Nuclear Blast Records 

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Kobra Paige makes her 2nd appearance on IUF. The Juno-nominated heavy metal vocalist of Canada's Kobra And The Lotus speaks out on taking this strange time to be a better person mentally and emotionally. She dives into details on starting her own Patreon, podcast, a new book, and even new music on the horizon. And in the midst of fighting her constant battle with Lyme Disease, she continues to create awareness and strength even for others like her suffering. We even get a special guest appearance from Kamelot's vocalist Tommy Karevik. KATL latest album "Evolution" is out now on Napalm Records.

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Atmospheric, heavy, and alluring; Those are examples to describe the sound Bay area post metal/doom band Mountaineer has manifested into their third full-length album titled "Bloodletting". We spoke with guitarist Isaac Rigler about the path he has been on before and after joining the band, and how the 6-piece unit have found their stride putting in their hard work into this new record. Listen in as we dive into the making of this sleeper hit of 2020 and the future outlook for Mountaineer. Bloodletting is out May 22nd via Lifeforce Records.