Guitarist and founder Robin Staps of progressive metal group The Ocean joins us in this episode of IUF. From philosophy, globalization, and writings from Friedrich Nietzsche – Robin takes all of his influences and manifests it into some of the most unique sounds and lyrical content in metal music. It's not even about having a theme anymore for this German metal band's sound, but rather, it's about the literary teachings The Ocean have learned and putting it on display for the world to digest. Telling a story is one thing, but illustrating it into sound and unique dialect is another. Robin talks about the new album “Phanerozoic”, partnering up with guest vocalist Jonas Renkse, and how the new album is divided into two parts. So many topics to take in with this talented musician, and he covers everything that traces back from the beginning of his career. Listen in now and make sure to buy./stream The Oceans newest epic “Phanerozoic II: Mesozoic|Cenozoic” out September 25th on Metal Blade Records.