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“A puzzle, a painting, a work of art in the making.” Frontman Lucas Woodland from Wales-based post metal outfit Holding Absence recently joined the IUF podcast. It's been an insanely good and well-deserved journey for Lucas in the last eight years. In today's podcast, he talks about the early days of the band while establishing themselves as one of the forerunners of the new generation of post-metal. Now, with their new album titled “The Noble Art Of Self-Destruction,” Holding Absence have seemingly pushed their way to the top, and while hundreds of fans continue to flock in their direction, Lucas is sure to keep pushing the limits of the band. Aside from the music, we get the chance to nerd out with Lucas on his love for anime, Star Wars, and beyond. For fans of The Plot In You, Thornhill, and The Amity Affliction, make some room for Holding Absence. They belong here. “The Noble Art Of Self-Destruction” is out now worldwide via Sharptone Records.

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“My biggest competition is myself.”

We welcome back seasoned musician Nicole Papastavrou from rising bi-coastal progressive metal outfit, Kallias. On the cusp of unleashing their first LP, Nicole sits with us today to talk about the hard-grinding journey leading up to “First Ascent.” From the signing with Jackson Guitars to her passion of being a rock (or ice) climber, and finding a balance between being an established artist and a human being, Nicole opens up about all these undertakings that make up her character. One of the more in-depth discussions we've ever had on IUF, tune in now and be sure to buy and stream the debut album from Kallias, titled “First Ascent,” releasing August 25 via AISA Distribution.

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Evolution. If there's one word out there to describe deathcore mainstays Signs Of The Swarm, there you have it. We are joined by prolific drummer Bobby Crow to talk about one of the most creative deathcore albums in recent memory, titled “Amongst The Low & Empty.” In the last 10 years, the sound of deathcore has evolved, and while other notable acts like Lorna Shore, Thy Art Is Murder, and Slaughter To Prevail have played their part, Signs Of The Swarm deserve every bit of recognition in that group. Bobby talks about this process of keeping the music fresh and finding creative ways to compose such technicalities in a revitalized genre of heavy music. We also talk to Bobby about his rise to prominence amongst the best drummers today, and his life outside of the industry, involving getting engaged and moving into a new home on an already jam-packed summer. Tune into our in-depth discussion with Bobby Crow and be sure to buy and stream the new album, “Amongst The Low & Empty,” out now worldwide via Century Media Records.

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Welcome to season 16! Our returning guest today is established music producer and guitarist JF Dagenais from heavy metal titans Kataklysm. Now back with their 15th studio album, appropriately titled “Goliath,” JF talks about his experience on producing the band's work over the years and how the convenience of being at the helm of production provides a level of unique chemistry with his bandmates. Over three decades in the making of pure brutality, Kataklysm have always found a way to deliver to the fans, and “Goliath” more than makes its mark in 2023. Tune in now and be sure to buy and stream the new album, unleashing August 11 though Nuclear Blast Records.

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Lots of bands can tell you horror stories about paying dues on their way to the top.  But on the finale of our fifteenth season, the guys from Return to Dust tell a different kind of tale.  By a string of fortunate events, combined with formidable talent and unmatched dedication, Return to Dust are ready to truly hit the ground running with their debut EP, "The Black Road," available now.

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Welcome to the Age Of The Offended. We welcome back a veteran frontman from the Norwegian underground metal scene, Anders Odden from extreme metal act, Cadaver. We last spoke to him in the pandemic-ridden 2020. 35 years in on setting the foundation for underground music, Anders and Cadaver are back and refined the new album, “The Age Of The Offended.” Joining fellow seasoned drummer from Megadeth, Dirk Verbeuren, and alongside guitarist Ronni Le Tekro and bassist Eilert Solstad – Cadaver seemingly find themselves in the best shape they have ever been in. Anders talks about the relationship with his bandmates and how the chemistry they have formed came so effortlessly as the songs began to pile up. Blending in the sounds of black, death, and thrash metal, with an old school twist of everything Cadaver is known for, gives “The Age Of The Offended” high marks for being one of the heaviest albums of 2023. Tune in now to our interview with our good friend Anders, and be sure to buy and stream the new album from Cadaver, out now worldwide via Nuclear Blast Records.

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Over the last couple of years, Tyler Harper of the Louisiana-based hardcore outfit Capra has become a good pal to us here at IUF. We absolutely relish every opportunity we get to sit down and chat with him. Besides being lucky enough to call ourselves friends of Tyler's, we are also undeniably huge fans of Capra's music. In this special episode with hosts Sonny and James Reza (and Capra's third appearance on IUF), Tyler dishes about touring in Europe, James Cameron films, and Capra's highly anticipated follow up to 2021's "In Transmission." The new album, "Errors," releases October 6th through Metal Blade Records and Blacklight Media.

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“It's always about the music, that's the whole point of being in a band.” We are joined by frontman Matthew Flood of Caskets. The metalcore quintet from Leeds, UK are back with their sophomore effort, “Reflections,” and have more than lived up to the hype. After dropping their debut record in 2021, Caskets have earned all the well-deserved recognition which saw them garnering over 80 million streams while trekking through the US and Europe. Matthew talks about the band's current journey as well as the early days from where it all started. “Reflections” is an example of the bands growth, personally and musically, and while they have found a balance within the melody and the heavy, Caskets are living proof of expanded musicianship. 5 years in the making, and Matthew has been grateful for every moment leading up to the current success. Tune in now and be sure to buy and stream the new album from Caskets, titled “Reflections,” dropping on August 11 through Sharptone Records.

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Bloodsuckers forever. Saint Agnes forever. Across the pond we go, and enter the new age of punk music, a passion unmatched from the quartet called Saint Agnes. We are joined by frontwoman Kitty Austen and guitarist Jon Tufnell in today's edition of IUF. Almost a decade into the frey of existence, Kitty and Jon talk about the early days of the band, clocking in over 200 divebar and squat shows across the UK & Europe, before getting picked up by Spinefarm Records. As the recognition grew, so did their touring resume, performing on revered festivals such as Download, Isle Of Wright, and 2000 Trees to name a few. There's a sense of humbleness within their character, but Kitty and Jon are forever grateful to be in this position, and quite possibly, also now in their most important chapter in their lives, personally and musically. The new album, “Bloodsuckers” showcases the best of their talents and abilities, which has them picking up steam with other music outlets at the same time. Punk has never sounded more rebellious, and Saint Agnes is sure to have you on your feet in any setting, getting you ready to run into a wall. Tune in now to our conversation with Kitty and Jon, and be sure to buy and stream the highly-anticipated “Bloodsuckers,” due out July 21 via Spinefarm Records. Saint Agnes forever.

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We welcome one hell of a talented Swede from one of heavy metal's latest comebacks: Multi-instrumentalist Per Nilsson of Scar Symmetry. Nearly 10 years since the bands last album, Per takes a moment to look back on the groups early days that lead up to an unforeseen hiatus. Now back and better than ever, Scar Symmetry's newest epic, “The Singularity Phase Part 2: Xenotaph,” picks up where they have left off. Raising the bar for melodic death metal fused with elements of groove and progressive, Per and company make it look effortless. Tune in now to our conversation with Per Nilsson, and be sure to buy and stream the new album, out now worldwide via Nuclear Blast Records.

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