The Kevin Powell Podcast I PREVAIL | Eric Vanlerberghe: NAILS, INKCARCERATION & New Album | Kevin Powell Podcast
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Jul 26, 2025 
In this engaging chat, Eric Vanlerberghe, the dynamic vocalist of I Prevail, shares insights from the festival scene at Inkcarceration Fest. He reveals his favorite NAILS album, pays homage to grindcore, and discusses the excitement of festival performances. Eric dives into the band's new album, highlighting its big choruses and perfect blend of melody and heaviness. He also offers valuable advice for aspiring bands on treating music like a business and expresses heartfelt gratitude to fans for their unwavering support.
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Early Nails Discovery Shaped Tastes
- Eric remembers discovering Nails' Unsilent Death as a kid and being shocked by its intensity.
- That record pushed him deeper into grindcore and left a lasting impression on his tastes.
Traffic Scramble Before The Set
- Eric drove three hours from Detroit with his fiancée and hit stop-and-go traffic before his set.
- He admits super merging in a big truck to make the show on time and apologizes to fans stuck in line.
Return To Form: Big Choruses, Heavier Hits
- Eric says the new record returns to form with a focus on big choruses and heavier heavy parts.
- He highlights balancing melody and heaviness across ten songs to give fans a concise, strong album.