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May 26, 2025 45 mins

Must-Hear Wage War STIGMA Interview with Cody Quistad on The Loaded Radio Podcast, Plus Underground Art Insights

This week’s Loaded Radio Podcast features an in-depth Wage War STIGMA interview with guitarist/vocalist Cody Quistad, who breaks down the band's 2024 album, songwriting, and sonic direction. The episode also showcases metal-inspired visual artist Cindy Jakoplic in our "Voices From The Underground" segment, discussing her powerful artwork.

This latest episode of The Loaded Radio Podcast delivers a crucial Wage War STIGMA interview featuring none other than Wage War's guitarist and clean vocalist, Cody Quistad. He dives deep into the band's monumental 2024 album for Fearless Records, STIGMA, offering fans unparalleled insight. Complementing this, our "Voices From The Underground" segment welcomes the compelling visual artist Cindy Jakoplic, who shares the raw emotion behind her metal-inspired creations.

Inside the Breakdown: Cody Quistad's Wage War STIGMA Interview

For fans eager to understand the layers behind Wage War's latest offering, this Wage War STIGMA interview with Cody Quistad is essential listening. The Florida metalcore giants have consistently delivered a potent blend of thunderous breakdowns and melodic sensibilities, and STIGMA sees them pushing their creative boundaries further than ever.

The Heart of STIGMA: Vulnerability and Raw Honesty

"This record is about what we carry. It’s not just aggression—it’s vulnerability, it’s identity, it’s the things we try to hide,” Cody Quistad explained during his Wage War STIGMA interview on The Loaded Radio Podcast. This sentiment underscores the album's lyrical depth, explored in tracks like the aggressive "NAIL5" and the anthemic "Magnetic." Quistad emphasized that STIGMA is one of Wage War's most personal and sonically heaviest records to date, a theme consistently highlighted by listeners of this Wage War STIGMA interview.

Sonic Evolution and Staying True

A significant portion of the Wage War STIGMA interview focuses on the band's deliberate approach to evolving their sound without alienating their dedicated fanbase. "We don’t want to write the same album over and over. But we also don’t want to lose what made this band what it is,” Cody shared. Key discussion points include:

  • Songwriting Mechanics: Insights into Wage War's creative process for STIGMA.
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  • Vocal Layering & Production: The techniques used to create the album's massive sound.
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  • Creative Risks: How Wage War embraced new elements in STIGMA.
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  • Touring & Connection: Maintaining their powerful live presence and fan engagement.

This Wage War STIGMA interview confirms Cody Quistad's pivotal role in shaping the band's new era of

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