From a Quiet Town to a Powerful Presence: Katerina Nicole Has ArrivedHailing from the small town of Summertown, BC, independent artist Katerina Nicole is making a bold entrance into the heavier realms of music. Drawing from an ecl...

A new chapter in post-metal has begun with the arrival of Camille Contreras, the latest voice of French progressive metalcore outfit Novelists. Taking on the role of lead vocalist is no small task—especially following a line of predecessors who...

A debut album can be a defining moment for any band, but for seasoned vocalist Vicky Psarakis, it's just another challenge to take head-on. When we last spoke with Vicky in 2022, she was fronting melodic death metal outfit The Agonist while sim...

Thrash Metal Lives On: Kragen Lum Talks Heathen’s Bleed The WorldSeasoned guitarist Kragen Lum returns to IUF to discuss Heathen’s electrifying live album, Bleed The World. It’s been five years since our last con...

Killswitch Engage’s Justin Foley on This Consequence and the Band’s Enduring Legacy This Consequence, the latest album from metalcore legends Killswitch Engage, marks another milestone in the band's storied 26-year...