With news of the upcoming “Marrow Of The Spirit” reissue emerging during the band’s recent Midwest tour, AGALLOCH revisit one of their most debated chapters, offering a chance to reconsider its atmosphere, production, and place within the band’s legacy. METAL KAOZ connected with John Haughm to discuss fixing the album’s “muddy” mix, studio perfection versus live chaos, and how Markus Stock entered the picture as the new mixing producer. From new AGALLOCH songs and the power of saying “no” to possible “The Mantle” anniversary live plans, John reflects on the past while looking toward what comes next.

With “Nothing Is Promised”, LYRRE build Folk Metal around the unmistakable voice of the hurdy-gurdy, turning uncertainty, darkness, and acceptance into something heavy, earthy, and deeply hopeful. METAL KAOZ connected with Michalina and Piotr to discuss the new album, the harsh reality of being an independent band, and why Black Metal can hit harder in native languages. From building their own instruments to BAD OMENS’ unexpected influence and the secret “2.5 album”, LYRRE prove that hope can still rise from the darkest places.

With “Venceremos”, VILLAGERS OF IOANNINA CITY return with their most ambitious and conceptually driven album yet, forging Heavy Rock, Progressive Metal, and Hellenic Folk spirit into a tale of resistance and awakening. METAL KAOZ connected with Alex Karametis to discuss the album’s dystopian vision, the meaning of Eternal Hell, and why Orwell’s “1984” feels closer than ever. From space pirates and self-judgment to taking total control of the record, Alex reflects on freedom, rebellion, and creative conviction.

As cult-favorite Industrial Sludge/Crust Punk outfit NAILBOMB crawls back out of the vault to join SOULFLY and INCITE on U.S. stages this fall, METAL KAOZ connected with Igor Amadeus Cavalera to discuss the brutal reality of touring, writing music with Max Cavalera, and the creative chaos behind the family's work. From being on stage at ‘Dynamo’ before he was even born to finishing passion projects and identifying the “general” behind the Cavalera family, Igor offers a candid look at legacy, discipline, and life inside a Metal dynasty.