Interview Under Fire Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Some records don't just tell stories—they open old rooms and invite you inside. In the latest edition of IUF, Lynsey Ward and Jonny Knight of Exploring Birdsong discuss " Every House We Built ," the band's debut album out now via Long Branch Records. The conversation explores the years-long journey behind the record, using houses as a metaphor for relationships...

Send us Fan Mail Always the black sheep. We recently welcomed Diva Satanica of Bloodhunter back to IUF to talk about Sons of the Abandoned , and one topic kept finding its way to the center of the conversation: identity. We discussed taking a more vulnerable approach to songwriting, confronting inner struggles through music, and the challenge of being completely honest with yourself in a genre tha...

Send us Fan Mail On a humid May afternoon in Dallas, we caught up with Ross Dolan, Bob Vigna, and Alex Bouks of Immolation at the tail end of the Godless IV Tour alongside Behemoth, Deicide, and Rotting Christ. Nearly four decades into their career, Immolation continue to prove why they've remained one of the most respected and uncompromising forces in death metal. Beyond discussing their new...

Send us Fan Mail We’re joined by John Dillon and Max Codoceo of CODE:WORDS to Interview Under Fire to talk about the band’s rapid rise, signing with The Artery Foundation, and the emotional weight behind tracks like “Limerence” and “All Consuming.” For a band that’s only been around since 2023, CODE:WORDS already feels like something much bigger — blending melody, electronics, and heaviness into a...

Send us Fan Mail Symphonic metal veterans Amberian Dawn are entering a completely new era, and we had the chance to talk with founder Tuomas Seppälä and new vocalist Nicole Willerton about everything behind Temptation’s Gates , out June 26 via Napalm Records. Hearing Tuomas reflect on the band’s evolution since 2006 — and the renewed creative spark behind this record — really put this next chapter...

Send us Fan Mail Piper Ferrari of Roman Candle joins us on IUF to break down the band’s debut full-length Unadulterated , out now via Sumerian Records. Born out of a moment where the band nearly called it quits, this record feels less like a debut and more like survival — raw, unfiltered, and emotionally uncompromising. We get into that turning point, the chaos that shaped the album, and how track...

Send us Fan Mail We caught up with The Amity Affliction frontman Joel Birch during the Spring Horizons tour to discuss House of Cards , the band’s ninth studio album, out now worldwide via Pure Noise Records. In our conversation, we explored the deeply personal themes behind the record — trauma, grief, survival, and emotional honesty — while also talking about how the band continues pushing forwar...

Send us Fan Mail We caught up with Haste the Day guitarist Scott Whelan to discuss Dissenter , the band’s seventh full-length album, out now via Solid State Records. In our conversation, we explored the significance of returning with their first new record since Coward , how the band rekindled its purpose following reunion performances, and how Dissenter balances Haste the Day’s signature heavines...

Send us Fan Mail Shawna Potter returns for her third appearance on Interview Under Fire as we dive into War On Women’s upcoming fifth studio album, Time Under Tension , out May 8 via Smartpunk Records. We discuss the urgency and vulnerability behind the new material, the evolution of the band’s sound, returning to the road, and what makes this next chapter feel especially energized. We also explor...

Send us Fan Mail For this conversation, we connected with Tyler Beam of The Last Ten Seconds of Life to dive into their upcoming eighth full-length The Dead Ones , set for release April 17 via Metal Blade Records. Marking the band’s debut on the label, the record stands as an intense and deeply personal chapter—pushing their signature heaviness into darker, more introspective territory while refin...

Send us Fan Mail We sat down with Ian Schneider of Resistor to talk about their explosive debut full-length BITE THIS! , now out worldwide. Blending the swagger of O.G. nu-metal with the intensity of modern hardcore, the band has carved out their own lane with what they’ve dubbed “knuckle dragging wika wika core”—a sound rooted in collaboration, raw energy, and unapologetic attitude. Throughout th...

Send us Fan Mail We sat down with Josh Middleton of Sylosis to talk about their crushing new full-length The New Flesh , out now via Nuclear Blast Records. Now seven albums deep into a career spanning more than two decades, the band returns with a record that sharpens their identity into something heavier, leaner, and more immediate—driven by instinct, urgency, and the raw excitement of writing ri...

Send us Fan Mail Let's enter the world of nostalgia and synthwave. On this episode of IUF , we sit down with Davey Oberlin , the creative force behind All The Damn Vampires , to talk about his debut full-length album VICECORE , out now worldwide . The independently released record blends cinematic synthwave, gothic atmosphere, and alternative metal into a sound that feels both immersive and i...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Interview Under Fire , we sit down with Brendon Small , the mastermind behind Metalocalypse and its legendary band Dethklok , as we celebrate 20 years of Metalocalypse and Dethklok. We reflect on how an animated satire unexpectedly evolved into a real charting metal act and touring powerhouse. We talk about the legacy of the The Dethalbum series, collaborating w...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Season 19! We recently caught up with guitarist Ryan Ramsdell of The Veer Union to talk about the release of their latest album Reinvention , out now via Arising Empire . We looked back on the band’s journey since forming in Vancouver in 2004, Ryan’s impact since joining in 2012, and how more than two decades of evolution, chart success, and hundreds of millions of stre...

Send us Fan Mail In this final episode of season 18, we sat down with Daniel Wand of Capsize to talk about the band’s long-awaited return and the release of their new Under a Hollow Sky EP, out now via Roux & Ruin Records . After years of sporadic single releases, Daniel reflected on why returning to a physical EP format felt essential, allowing the band to tell a complete story for the first...

Send us Fan Mail We sat down with Volumes vocalists Michael Barr and Myke Terry to reflect on the band’s journey from their 2009 Los Angeles beginnings to the release of their fifth album, Mirror Touch , out via Fearless Records. We looked back on the trials, lineup changes, and dedication that shaped Volumes into one of modern metalcore’s most distinctive voices, while also diving into their live...

Send us Fan Mail We welcomed the talented Melissa Bonny back to Interview Under Fire to discuss the bold new chapter of her career with her first-ever solo album, Cherry Red Apocalypse , set for release on January 23, 2026 — her birthday. Best known as the voice behind Ad Infinitum, Melissa opened up about what pushed her to step into a fully independent creative space, the meaning behind the albu...

Send us Fan Mail We caught up with guitarist Devin Shidaker of The Acacia Strain back in October to talk about the band’s crushing thirteenth album, You Are Safe From God Here , out now via Rise Records. Joining the band later in its timeline, Devin reflected on carving out his own path within The Acacia Strain, the chemistry he’s built with frontman Vincent Bennett over the years, and the lasting...

Send us Fan Mail Recorded in October ahead of their North American run with Fit For A King and Make Them Suffer , this conversation with Darius Tehrani of Spite feels even more significant now that the tour has wrapped and New World Killer has fully landed. The episode dives into the release of New World Killer on Rise Records, unpacking Darius’ personal influences and the lasting impact of late i...

Send us Fan Mail 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 record pushes even deeper. Brady opened up about the thematic core of “ Unself” —from misanthropy and addiction to nature, folklore, science, and hu...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Records. We talked Texas vs. Idaho life, the chemistry that keeps the band sharp—especially Ben’s creative back-and-forth with Riker Morrow—and...

Send us Fan Mail 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, Chama proves that even after four decades in heavy metal, Max’s creative flame still burns as bright as ever. Now performing alongside his sons Igor Amadeus and Zyon Cavalera ,...

Send us Fan Mail 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 signature blend of chaos, energy, and humor—most recently tearing it up on tour with Pantera . Matt also opened up about his 14 years of sobriety , sharing how it’s r...

Send us Fan Mail 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 release. We reflect on the early days of The Vintage Caravan, their rise from Iceland’s underground scene, and the exciting addition of Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfel...