With Poison Riot, Iron Bones push their own extremity further than ever before. The new release stands as the band’s most intense work to date: dirty, raw and relentlessly aggressive, driven by speed, confrontation and an uncompromising rock’n’roll spirit. Refusing easy genre labels, Iron Bones channel instinct, volume and attitude into music that feels as dangerous as it is direct.

By Sandra Pinto

In this interview, we dive into the evolution of the band’s sound, the meaning behind their “No faith. No brakes.” ethos, the ritualistic imagery of “Strigoi (Bringer of Death)”, and the importance of narrative, visuals and live chaos. From the underground of Chile to ambitions beyond borders, Poison Riot is not about comfort or control — it’s about impact, riot and total release.

Poison Riot is being described as your most intense release yet. How would you define the evolution of Iron Bones’ sound from the beginning to this album?
Dirty, raw, assassin stuff, to dirty, raw, assassin stuff, whit better sound.

Your style has been dubbed “Heavy Speed Roll,” a mix of death metal and rock and roll. How did this fusion come about, and how does it shape your creative process?
Death metal? Wow, thats great, i like when every person have a unique definition, i just play what i like and flows.

Speed and aggression are hallmarks of your music. How do you balance intensity, melody, and narrative across the album’s compositions?
I do the music, and then i write the lyrics, almost all the time i have a pre-ideas in my head.

Are there any riffs or passages on Poison Riot that particularly challenged your technique or stamina? Can you share any memorable stories from recording?
Yes, when the studio sent me the first mix, the stamina goes to 120% and my hair rise up, like when you were a child and your friend told you a terror story.

The single Strigoi (Bringer of Death) explores mysticism, illusion, and inner corruption. What was the main inspiration behind these lyrics?
First the myth of the “strigoi” bloodsucker entity of Croatia and near by countries, because there is a documented strigoi (Jure Grando) who sieges a whole city, i mixed up whit inner struggles of ordinary people, like work and things you dont want to do, whit a ritualistic way and a cult of the most beatiful being of the planet, womans.

Many of your songs feature ritualistic and visual storytelling. How important is narrative and aesthetic in Iron Bones’ music?
Very important, you can give the first person vibe.

The album deals with dark and confrontational concepts. What message do you hope to convey to listeners, and what experience do you want them to have when listening to Poison Riot?
The experience only each one of the listeners can tell, i just deliver my music, and i hope that make you fly on your thoughts or…you can grab a beer and do a mosh whit your friends!

The band’s ethos is “No faith. No brakes.” How does this philosophy influence not only your lyrics but also the way you play and perform live?
Yes, we are very intense live, a lo of crazy stuffs happens on the gigs.

The official video for Strigoi has been described as a “visual feast” that channels confrontation and energy. What was the creative process behind the video, and how important are visuals to your musical universe?
Wow, who describe it like a visual feast? Thanks for that! The creative process, was i do a storyboard whit some ideas, then the guy from the audiovisual part reply me, and we do it!

Heavy metal audiences value authenticity and live energy. How would you describe the experience of an Iron Bones live show?
As a bomb, we simply start playing and boom! The riot begins.

You come from the vibrant Chilean metal scene. How has the culture and environment of Santiago or Chile influenced your music and the band’s identity?
I dont like Santiago, pure gossips, i lived in a rural away from major cities place, i like it that way.

You’re currently seeking a label partnership to amplify the release of Poison Riot. What kind of support are you looking for, and how do you hope it will impact the band’s career?
I´m looking for physical editions, and i hope that cames whit international gigs.

What are your plans for touring or international presence following the album release?
I would like top play in us and europe.

With such a unique sound, how do you stay true to your identity while exploring new musical directions? 
Mmm as i told you, i play what it cames out of the amplifier, if in the future iron bones cames out whit a death metal or a pop álbum i don´t care, if someone want to call me a poser, ok, but to my face and a fight will rise.

What message would you like to leave for new listeners who haven’t experienced Iron Bones yet?
FUCK LIKE A BEAST!FIGHT LIKE A ANIMAL!