We sat down with Brady Deeprose of UK heavyweights Conjurer to dive into the mind and mechanics behind “Unself,” the band’s towering third album. Formed in 2014, Conjurer has built a reputation for uncompromising heaviness, but this re...

The world's heaviest grunge band is back. We sat down with Ben Hoagland of The Extortionist to dig into the band’s long-awaited revival and the impact of their fourth album, “Stare Into the Seething Wounds,” now out on Unique Leader Re...

Lucky no. 13 here! We welcome back Max Cavalera of Soulfly for his third appearance on Interview Under Fire, this time to discuss the band’s explosive new album, Chama. Marking their 13th studio release, Cham...

We caught up with Matt Young, frontman of Australian metal heavyweights King Parrot, to talk about their new album A Young Person’s Guide to KP. Now 15 years and four albums in, the band continues to deliver their signatu...

Oskar Logi of Icelandic rock trio The Vintage Caravan joins us to discuss their fifth studio album, Portals. Known for carrying the torch of classic rock while giving it a modern edge, the band continues to evolve with each rele...

We sat down with Oskar Jacobsson, frontman of Swedish heavy metal outfit Ambush, to dive into their latest release, Evil In All Dimensions. Hailing from Eksjö, the band channels the spirit of classic metal while infusing ...

We sat down with Niklas Karlsson, lead vocalist of Swedish heavyweights Orbit Culture, to discuss their powerful new album Death Above Life. The band has been on a rapid rise, earning spots on major tours and festivals ar...

As 2025’s Album of the Year conversations begin, let us put forward a strong contender — Born of Osiris’s Through Shadows. The Illinois-based progressive metalcore veterans have done it again with their seventh studio r...

Let's take a time machine back to the 90s. We’re joined by Bobby, Dave, Kevin, and Andrew of New England’s rising metalcore force, Dreamwake. Blending the intensity of metalcore with the atmosphere of synthwave, they’ve crafted a sound that’s e...

“We burned down the limitations we had previously put on ourselves and restarted our writing process with a singular goal — to sound like Fox Lake.”ALL GAS NO BRAKES. We welcome Nathan Johnson, frontman of Colorado-based ha...

We caught up with frontwoman Kasey Karlsen of Deadlands to talk about their debut release, SEVEN — a record that marks a bold new chapter for the duo hailing from Long Island, New York.We got into the writing process, personal insights, ...

We’re joined by guitarist and founding member Maik Weichert of German metal titans Heaven Shall Burn, as the band returns with their latest and most striking release to date—Heimat. Known for fusing unrelenting heaviness ...

Back into the creative theatrics we go! We’re joined once again by Jacob Charlton of Thornhill, marking his return to IUFduring an exciting new chapter for the band (currently on tour at the time of this recording). With the release of t...

We’re joined by bassist and vocalist Adam Biggs of Rivers of Nihil, as the band makes a thunderous return with Rivers Of Nihil, their self-titled album—their first in four years. Despite major lineup changes, Riv...

Welcome to Season 18! We’re excited to welcome back two of the most fearless voices in UK heavy music—vocalist Justine Jones and guitarist Sammy Urwin of Employed to Serve—for their second appearance on IUF. Over the last 14 years, the b...

We’re joined by one of the most dynamic voices in heavy metal—Chrigel Glanzmann, frontman of the legendary folk metal pioneers, Eluveitie. After 23 years of trailblazing innovation, the band continues to elevate the genre, redefining the...

Epica returns in full force with their 9th studio album, Aspiral — a testament to their evolution as symphonic metal mainstays. We recently caught up with powerhouse vocalist Simone Simons to discuss the journey behind the record, shaped by ove...

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...

Traitors Unleash "Phobias": A Conversation with Tyler SheltonThe wait is over—"Phobias," the highly anticipated fifth album from Tampa-based deathcore powerhouse Traitors, has arrived. We sit down with frontman Tyler Shelton for a...

We are joined by vocalist Sam McCauley and bassist George Lewis of British rock upstarts Oversize, as they gear up for the release of their highly anticipated debut album, Vital Signs. Since their formation in 2019, the band has spent ...

Finnish artist Marko Hietala has navigated a career filled with both triumphs and challenges, and now, after an illustrious four decades in music, he returns with a solo album that encapsulates his journey. Roses From the Deep is a hea...