Guitarist Parker Halub and vocalist Leo Unnermark from Wings Of Steel are great friends to the Dr. Music Podcast, and they are carrying the torch for the New Wave Of Traditional Heavy Metal. Wings Of Steel is a Los Angeles based band that was founded by Parker & Leo in 2019. In 2022 the band released a 5-song EP called Wings Of Steel, and in 2023, Wings Of Steel released their full-length debut called Gates Of Twilight. At the end of 2024 the band released a live collection called Wings Of Steel – Live In France, and now the band has just released “Winds Of Time,” the first single from their long-awaited second studio album, which is set to be released in October.
In this interview, Leo and Parker talk about their adventurous new single. They tell us what to expect from the new record, and when they will release a second single. We talk about the band’s artwork, their longtime producer Damien Rainaud, their tour plans, and their status as an independent artist.
“Winds Of Time” video:
Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!