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As The Story GrowsEvan Diprima of Moon DestroysChapter 603 - "Create With No Obstacles" ...as read by Evan Diprima of Moon DestroysToday we welcome back to the podcast Evan Diprima. Evan is playing drums with Moon Destroys and their new album, She Walks By Moonlight, is out now! Evan talks about connecting with Juan and the journey the two took to get to Moon Destroys and the current iteration of the band, evolving their sound, the benefits of having creative control and freedom, and more.https://asthestorygrows.com/episodes/evan-diprima-of-royal-thunderhttps://moondestroys.bandcamp.com/album/she-walks-by-moonlighthttps://www...2025-04-1123 min
As The Story GrowsSalem Vex of CrucifictionChapter 545 - "Simple But Brutal" ...as read by Salem Vex of CrucifictionToday we welcome Salem Vex from Florida deathcore band Crucifiction to the podcast! Crucifiction released their debut record, Will To Power, last Friday on Rise Records. Salem is also a member of The Requiem. Salem talks about skateboarding in Florida, forming Bloodbather, being in two bands on different labels, transitioning Bloodbather to Crucifiction, the artwork he created for Will To Power, and more.https://riserecords.com/collections/crucifictionhttps://asthestorygrows.com/episodes/damien-douleur-of-the-requiemhttps://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows2024-10-1417 min
As The Story GrowsGHOSTxSHIPChapter 507 - "If The Opportunities Come We'll Take Them" ...as read by GHOSTxSHIPToday we welcome back to the podcast Sean Mott and for the first time Matt Travers from Syracuse hardcore band GHOSTxSHIP! GHOSTxSHIP recently released their first single in over a decade, Ties That Bind! You can add it to your bandcamp collection or find it on your streaming music platform of choice! The guys talk about the Syracuse scene and it’s re-emergence, the lawsuit that added the x to the band’s name, why the band broke up and the joy they’re curren...2024-06-0529 min
As The Story GrowsJonah MatrangaChapter 489 - "Nothing Is Better Than This" ...as read by Jonah MatrangaToday we welcome Jonah Matranga back to the podcast! Iodine Records recently released Onelinedrawing’s Sketchbook 1999-2001, a collection of the Sketchbook ep’s plus some of Jonah’s favorite material from the timeframe on vinyl! Jonah is also the singer for Sons Of Alpha Centauri, who just released their new album, Pull. Jonah talks about the innocent and vulnerability of releasing music, reflects on music as a career, talks about meeting Casey and the idea behind the Sketchbook release, and more.https://iodine...2024-04-0352 min
As The Story GrowsAVRALIZEChapter 488 - "Embrace Yourself and Express Your Feelings" ...as read by AvralizeToday we welcome Avralize to the podcast! Avralize recently released their debut record, Freaks, on Arising Empire Records! The guys talks about live music unlocking a love for heavy music, how covid lockdowns led the band to take their music more seriously, the meaning behind Freaks, wanting to showcase every song on the album, and more.https://avralize.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/DiscordEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.com...2024-03-2928 min
As The Story GrowsRob FishChapter 487 - "Accidental Hardcore Frontman" ...as read by Rob FishToday we welcome 108 and Unsufferable frontman Rob Fish to the podcast! Unsufferable dropped their first two songs earlier this year with Iodine Records! Rob talks about discovering hardcore, his involvement with Hare Krishna, how he keeps ending up fronting hardcore bands, his approach to writing lyrics and a lot more.https://unsufferable.bandcamp.com/album/unsufferablehttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowsDiscord Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.comChapter 487 Music:Unsufferable...2024-03-2758 min
As The Story GrowsVenuesChapter 486 - "We Have A Voice That Is Going To Be Heard" ...as read by VenuesToday we welcome back to the podcast Robin and Lela from Venues! The new Venues record, Transience, is out this Friday, March 29th, via Arising Empire Records! Robin and Lela discuss the contrasts between this album cycle and Solace, the band undergoing lineup changes and how that affected the their sound, the changing German metal scene, and a lot more. I love Venues and am so stoked to have them on the podcast again!https://arising-empire.com/artists/venues2024-03-2525 min
As The Story GrowsJørn Kaarstad of BokassaChapter 485 - "I Like That The Record Expresses Something" ...as read by Jørn Kaarstad of BokassaToday we welcome Bokassa guitarist and frontman Jørn Kaarstad. Bokassa released All Out Of Dreams back on February 16th with Indie Records! Jørn talks about the lack of a punk scene growing up, the struggles of picking a band name, touring with Metallica, picking a Norwegian label for All Out Of Dreams, and more. https://www.bokassaband.com/https://bokassaband.bandcamp.com/https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthe...2024-03-2233 min
As The Story GrowsFrail BodyChapter 484 - "I Should've Been Able To Have Those Conversations" ...as read by Frail BodyToday I’m stoked to share my chat with Lowell and Nic from Frail Body! Frail Body will release their new record, Artificial Bouquet, next Friday, March 29th, on Deathwish Records. The guys talk about the Rockford Illinois scene, their love for screamo, signing with Deathwish, the lyrical background for Artificial Bouquet, and more! https://www.frailbody.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/DiscordEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.com2024-03-2042 min
As The Story GrowsJoel Hokka from Blind ChannelChapter 483 - "Let's Write A Metal Album" ...as read by Joel Hokka of Blind ChannelToday we welcome Joel Hokka, lead vocalist for Finnish nu metal band Blind Channel to the podcast! Blind Channel recently released Exit Emotion on Century Media Records. Joel talks about the band’s love for Linkin Park, how Covid got the band to participate in Eurovision, how Eurovision helped the band connect with Century Media, and more.https://www.blindchannelofficial.com/Watch the DFT Dungeon episode on Hybrid Theory herehttps://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows2024-03-1827 min
As The Story GrowsJames Clark of Kill The LightsChapter 482 - "A Soundtrack To Everybody's Life" ...as read by James Clark of Kill The LightsToday we welcome James Clark, vocalist for Kill the Lights to the podcast! Kill the Lights released Death Melodies last week on Fearless Records! James talk about moving to America to play soccer, staying to pursue music, the formation of Kill the Lights, being honest and saying something meaningful lyrically, and more.https://killthelightsofficial.com/Discordhttps://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/Chapter 482 Music:Kill...2024-03-1528 min
As The Story GrowsDefocusChapter 481 - "Expressing What We Have In Our Minds" ...as read by DefocusToday we welcome Simon and Jeffery from Defocus to the podcast. Defocus released There Is A Place For Me On Earth back on March 1st via Arising Empire Records! The guys talk about their musical backgrounds, releasing music during lockdowns, expanding their sound on the new record, and more!https://defocusband.com/Discordhttps://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/Chapter 481 Music:Defocus - "Let The Bond Be My...2024-03-1330 min
As The Story GrowsShane HandalChapter 480 - "This Is All I've Done With My Life" ...as read by Shane HandalToday we welcome Shane Handal to the podcast! Shane is the frontman for Philly indie rock band Timelost. Timelost released their new album, Drained, back on February 23rd via Church Road Records. Shane also works for Atom Splitter PR! Shane talks about growing up and the music scene in Florida, the formation and evolution of Timelost, getting his start with Atom Splitter, and a lot more!https://wearetimelost.bandcamp.com/album/drainedhttps://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows2024-03-1147 min
As The Story GrowsFloyaChapter 479 - "We've Been Called 100 Genres Already" ...as read by FloyaToday we welcome Phil and Marv from Floya to the podcast! New Floya record, Yume, is out today on Arising Empire Records! The guys talk about their metalcore backgrounds, how they teamed up to start Floya, the origin of the band name, releasing their album single by single and more. https://floyamusic.com/https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowsDiscordChapter 479 Music:Floya - "Wonders"Time, The Valuator...2024-03-0837 min
As The Story GrowsEmily Highfield of SulduskChapter 478 - "Growth Can Be Brutal" ...as read by Emily Highfield of SulduskToday we welcome Emily Highfield from Suldusk to the podcast! Suldusk released Anthesis last Friday on Napalm Records! Emily talks about music as a safe place, finding a community on SoundCloud, discovering a love for black metal, pushing the aggression on Anthesis, and more!https://suldusk.bandcamp.com/https://napalmrecords.com/english/sulduskhttps://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/DiscordChapter 478 Music:Suldusk - "Anthesis"...2024-03-0632 min
As The Story GrowsTaylor Roberts of Riding With KillersChapter 477 - "It Sounded Like Fun" ...as read by Taylor RobertsToday we welcome Taproot guitarist and Riding With Killers frontman Taylor Roberts to the podcast! Riding With Killers released Full Circle back in December and Taylor and I chatted in January. Taylor talks about his painting business, the struggle to find his place in the Gulf Coast scene, his love for Europe, balancing being in two bands, and a lot more!https://ridingwithkillers.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/DiscordChapter 477 Music:2024-03-0437 min
As The Story GrowsBoris from Moneky3Chapter 476 - "A Reflection Of The World We're Living In" ...as read by Boris from Moneky3Today we welcome Monkey3 guitarist Boris to the podcast! Monkey3 released Welcome To The Machine last Friday on Napalm Records. Boris talks about how the band's name is a tribute, the struggles of trying to find a vocalist and what led to the band going the instrumental route, putting together album concepts, the artwork for Welcome To The Machine, and more.https://www.monkey3official.com/https://monkey-3.bandcamp.com/album/welcome-to-the-machinehttps://www.patreon...2024-03-0122 min
As The Story GrowsØystein Brun of BorknagarChapter 475 - "We Didn't Expect That Kind Of Focus" ...as read by Øystein Brun of BorknagarToday we welcome Borknagar guitarist Øystein Brun to the podcast! Borknagar released Fall last Friday on Century Media Records. Øystein talks about how doing press has changed over his 30 year career, the rise of the Norwegian metal scene, how the album artwork influenced the album title, how trying to tour Stateside has changed and more.https://borknagar.com/https://centurymedia.store/collections/borknagarhttps://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/2024-02-2828 min
As The Story GrowsLeah McHenryChapter 474 - "The Niche Can't Be Completely Obscure" ...as read by LeahToday we welcome symphonic metal vocalist Leah to the podcast. Leah released her new record, The Glory and The Fallen, today. Leah talks about discovering symphonic metal, creating a fanbase without touring, the theatrical and visual elements of Leah, her dreams for the future, and more!https://leahmchenrymusic.com/https://theleahshop.com/https://leahmusic.bandcamp.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/DiscordChapter 474 Music:Leah...2024-02-2326 min
As The Story GrowsDamien Douleur of The RequiemChapter 473 - "Rock Will Always Be Appreciated" ...as read by Damien Douleur of The RequiemToday we welcome Damien Douleur frontman for The Requiem to the podcast. The Requiem released A Cure To Poison The World last Friday on Fearless Records. Damien talks about growing up as an immigrant in the United States, creating music for art instead of chasing trends, trying to find love in a digital world, the theatrical side of the band, and more. https://therequiemband.com/https://therequiemmusic.bandcamp.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowsh...2024-02-2134 min
As The Story GrowsUffe Cedarlund of HaystackChapter 472 - "Doomsday Goes Away" ...as read by Uffe Cedarlund of HaystackToday we welcome Entombed guitarist and Haystack frontman Uffe Cederlund to the podcast! Haystack just released their new record Doomsday Goes Away last Friday. Uffe talks about music schools in Sweden, the desire to start a three piece band, getting older as a musician, the meaning behind Doomsday Goes Away, and more.https://threeman.se/project/haystack/https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowsDiscordChapter 472 Music:Haystack - "Doomsday...2024-02-1635 min
As The Story GrowsEric Urbach from States Of NatureChapter 471 - "A Burst Of Creative Energy" ...as read by Eric Urbach from States Of NatureToday we welcome States Of Nature frontman Eric Urbach to the podcast! States Of Nature will release Brighter Than Before this Friday on Sell The Heart Records. Eric talks about learning to play guitar to join the band that would become Static Thought, signing with Hellcat Records, capitalizing on creativity, enjoying being alive, and more.https://statesofnature.bandcamp.com/https://selltheheartrecords.bigcartel.com/product/states-of-nature-brighter-than-before-12-lphttps://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps://asthestorygrows...2024-02-1439 min
As The Story GrowsReconcilerChapter 470 - "Trying To Shift Perspective" ...as read by ReconcilerToday we welcome Joe and Derron from Reconciler to the podcast! Reconciler released Art For Art’s Sake last Friday on Smartpunk Records! The guys talk about unknowingly being a part of the same scene, giving up a solo project to start Reconciler, surviving Covid and label drama, finding joy, and more!https://reconcileratl.bandcamp.com/https://smartpunkshop.com/products/reconciler-art-for-our-sake-lp-onlyhttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowsDiscordChapter 470 Music:Re...2024-02-0935 min
As The Story GrowsMariel Loveland from Best ExChapter 469 - "Authenticity, Honesty, and Choosing To Do The Right Thing" ...as read by Mariel LovelandToday we welcome Mariel Loveland from Best Ex to the podcast. Best Ex released With A Smile back in October on Iodine Records. Mariel talks about trying to find her place in high school, the importance of a record label’s ethos, how misogyny and abuse are tolerated and overlooked in the music industry, how Black Lives Matter protests reshaped Best Ex, and more.https://www.bestexnj.com/https://bestexnj.bandcamp.com/https://asthestorygrows.substack.co...2024-02-0746 min
As The Story GrowsCaspian - You Are The ConductorAs The Story Grows Presents Albums That Matter: Caspian - You Are The ConductorToday I dive into my love and relationship with Caspian's debut record, You Are The Conductor!https://caspiantheband.bandcamp.com/album/you-are-the-conductorhttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowsDiscordMusic:Caspian - "Quovis - Further Up - Further In"Saxon Shore - "Replacement Driver"Caspian - "Loft"Caspian - "Last Rites"Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com
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As The Story GrowsKolby and Dalton from LevelsChapter 468 - "There Will Be A Lot More" ...as read by Kolby and Dalton from LevelsToday we welcome Kolby Carigan and Dalton Kennerly from Levels to the podcast. Levels will release their new ep, Pulse, this Friday on Sharptone Records. The guys talk about how where they grew up shaped their musical experiences, the long road to get Kolby in the band, navigating a lineup change during lockdowns, being excited to reintroduced themselves to the world, and more.https://levels-band.com/https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows2024-01-3138 min
As The Story GrowsLukas Kerk of HiraesChapter 467 - "The Chemistry Is Right" ...as read by Lukas Kerk of HiraesToday I’m stoked to share my chat Hiraes guitarist Lukas Kerk. The new Hires record, Dormant, is out tomorrow on Napalm Records! Lukas talks about teaching himself guitar, Dawn of Disease's musical evolution, how Dawn of Disease morphed into Hiraes, the joy of having Britta write lyrics, and more! https://www.hiraes.com/https://www.napalmrecordsamerica.com/hiraeshttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowsDiscordChapter 467 Music:2024-01-2634 min
As The Story GrowsDennis Diehl of Any Given DayChapter 466 - "We Want To Give The People A Positive Message" ...as read by Dennis Diehl of Any Given DayToday we welcome Any Given Day frontman Dennis Diehl to the podcast. The new Any Given Day record, Limitless, is out this Friday on Arising Empire Records! Dennis talks about the process of bands that led to the formation of Any Given Day, the importance of American Football to the band’s name, coming out of lockdown stronger, Limitless and more! https://anygivenday.eu/https://arising-empire.shop/en/artists/any-given-day/https://ast...2024-01-2425 min
As The Story GrowsHunter OliveriChapter 465 - "I Just Want To Make The Music" ...as read by Hunter OliveriToday we welcome Hunter Oliveri to the podcast! Another new, up and coming artist to put on your radar. Hunter talks about the family influence that led to him playing guitar, choosing to be a solo artist, singles vs albums, having to make it on TikTok, and more. https://www.spinefarmrecords.com/438/artists/hunter-oliverihttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowsDiscord Chapter 465 Music:Hunter Oliveri - "Dumb"2024-01-1922 min
As The Story GrowsSimon Garrod of EschalonChapter 464 - "Introducing Eschalon" ...as read by Simon Garrod of EschalonToday we welcome Simon Garrod, guitarist for metalcore newcomers Eschalon to the podcast! Eschalon dropped their debut single, Helios, late last year. Simon talks about his musical background, starting Tech Fest, being a tour bus driver, finally getting Eschalon off the ground, and more.https://eschalon.bandcamp.com/https://linktr.ee/eschalonhttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowsDiscordChapter 464 Music:Eschalon - "Helios"Email: asthestorygrows...2024-01-1734 min
As The Story GrowsTomi KoivusaariChapter 463 - "A Lot Of Work But Very Satisfying" ...as read by Tomi KoivusaariToday we welcome Amorphis guitarist Tomi Koivusaari to the podcast! Back in December Tomi released his debut solo album under the name Bjørkø, called Heartrot. Tomi talks about the metal scene in Finland, Amporphis’ label journey, how lockdown gave him the time to pursue a solo album, and more. Heartrot is a fun diverse album and I highly recommend giving it a spin!https://bjorko.bandcamp.com/album/heartrothttps://amorphis.net/https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/2024-01-1230 min
As The Story GrowsWes Hauch of AlluvialChapter 462 - "45% A Death Metal Band" ...as read by Wes Hauch of AlluvialToday we welcome to the podcast Alluvial guitarist Wes Hauch. The new Alluvial ep, Death Is But A Door, is out this Friday on Nuclear Blast Records! Wes talks about joining the military, how friendships helped drive his musical career, the search for a vocalist, the influences on Death Is But A Door, and more.https://www.alluvialofficial.com/https://shop.nuclearblast.com/collections/alluvialhttps://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/...2024-01-1051 min
As The Story GrowsCash BribeChapter 461 - "Turn Hopelessness Into Something Productive" ...as read by Cash BribeToday we welcome Joe and Kirk from New York hardcore band Cash Bribe to the podcast! Cash Bribe released Escape From New York back on December 1st. The guys talk about being transplants to New York and trying to find their way in the music scene, how the other members keep the band’s sound from getting stale, the inspiration for Escape From New York, and more.https://cashbribe.bandcamp.com/https://cashbribe.myshopify.com/https://www.patreon.com/as...2024-01-0534 min
As The Story GrowsEarthsideChapter 460 - "Let The Truth Speak" ...as read by EarthsideToday we welcome Ben Shanbrom and Frank Sacramone from Earthside to the podcast! Earthside released Let The Truth Speak back in November. The guys talk about their friendship and the journey to forming Earthside, putting the time and effort into each song as if each were an album, and more.https://us.earthsideband.com/https://earthside.bandcamp.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/DiscordChapter 460 Music:Earthside - "...2024-01-0354 min
As The Story GrowsCapsuleChapter 459 - "We're In Our Ideal Situation" ...as read by CapsuleToday I’m stoked to share my chat with Eric and Ryan from Capsule. Capsule released their new ep, Ferox, back on December 12th. The guys talk about starting the band just so they could go on tour, the importance of the Richmond Virginia scene, how Capsule morphed into other bands and how those other bands led to Capsule releasing new music again.https://capsule.bandcamp.com/https://pillowheadmerch.com/collections/capsulehttps://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps://as...2023-12-2238 min
As The Story GrowsLYLVCChapter 458 - "It's Turning Out To Be Something Next Level" ...as read by LYLVCToday we welcome Alyse Zavala and Oscar Romero from LYLVC to to the podcast! LYLVC is an up and coming hard rock/nu metal band from Raleigh North Carolina. When we chatted they were in studio working on new music. The band most recently released a single titled Crawl Space. Alyse and Oscar share their backgrounds and how they contrast, how Oscar wanted to rap in a rock band, Alyse’s career as a hacker, the Era’s tour, and more!http...2023-12-2039 min
As The Story GrowsMason BeardChapter 457 - "Trying To Leave Behind This Legacy" ...as read by Mason BeardToday we welcome metal drummer Mason Beard to the podcast! Mason is currently in two bands, Symphony of Heaven and Bermuda’s Burden. Mason talks about growing up without a metal scene, the process of discovering new music, his desire to tour, and more. https://symphony-of-heaven.com/https://symphonyofheaven.bandcamp.com/https://bermudasburden.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/DiscordChapter 457 Music:Symphony Of...2023-12-1827 min
As The Story GrowsWounds Of RecollectionChapter 456 - "Be Creative Without The Pressure" ...as read by Wounds of RecollectionToday we welcome Annos from Wounds of Recollection to the podcast! Wounds of Recollection is a one man black metal/blackgaze project that I discovered when I first started getting into black metal. We talk about breaking away from a religious upbringing, growth and change as a musician, secretly creating music, and more.https://woundsofrecollection.bandcamp.com/https://isleptonthemoon.bandcamp.com/https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowsDiscord...2023-12-1534 min
As The Story GrowsMavisChapter 455 - "It May Be A Sign, But In Which Direction" ...as read by MavisToday we welcome Phil Donay and Manu Weller from German metalcore band Mavis to the podcast! Mavis will release their new record, Grief Is No Ally, this Friday, December 15th, on Arising Empire Records. The guys talk about the scene around Stuttgart, the long road and hardships endured to getting this album out, being on Arising Empire, and more.https://mavisband.com/https://arising-empire.shop/en/artists/mavis/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps...2023-12-1344 min
As The Story GrowsNick Woolford of Have MercyChapter 454 - "Getting Through All The Obstacles" ...as read by Nick Woolford of Have MercyToday we welcome Have Mercy bassist Nick Woolford to the podcast! Have Mercy released their new record, Numb, last Friday on Rude Records. Nick talks about the formation of the band, the various record labels the band has been on over the years, how starting a podcast rekindled their friendship, making music again, and more.https://www.havemercymusic.com/https://www.ruderecords.com/en-us/pages/have-mercyhttps://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps://asthestorygrows.substack...2023-12-1129 min
As The Story Grows7eventh SeaChapter 453 - "Find That Light At The End Of The Tunnel and Push Through" ...as read by 7eventh SeaToday we welcome UK metalcore band 7eventh Sea to the podcast! 7eventh Sea dropped their latest single, Pressure, back in September. The guys share one of the best band origin stories I’ve ever heard, talk about finding motivation after Covid, the struggles of being an independent band, and more.Listen to more from 7eventh Sea herehttps://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/DiscordCh...2023-12-0833 min
As The Story GrowsJorg August of ESHTADURChapter 452 - "Trying To Break Through The Noise" ...as read by Jorg August of ESHTADURToday we welcome Jorg August, frontman for Columbian death metal band ESHTADUR! ESHTADUR released two new singles earlier this year, Umbra and Fire Above, Mountain Below. Jorg talks about discovering metal, his lyrical inspirations, the differences between touring the States, Europe, and Columbia, and more.https://eshtadur.com/https://eshtadur.bandcamp.com/https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowsDiscordChapter 452 Music:ESHTADUR - "Fire...2023-12-0625 min
As The Story GrowsBen Wyrick from DetachmentChapter 451 - "Strike While The Iron Is Hot" ...as read by Ben Wyrick from DetachmentToday we welcome Detachment drummer Ben Wyrick to the podcast. Detachment dropped Lack back in November. If you’re a fan of melodic hardcore, this is a new band to put on your radar! Ben talks about bucking the family trend and not playing guitar, Detachment’s formation, how the band made the most of Covid lockdowns, Lack, and more.You can listen to Lack herehttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows2023-12-0423 min
As The Story GrowsSal Medrano from RebuilderChapter 450 - "Rarely Do People Find Something They Care About So Much" ...as read by Sal Medrano from RebuilderToday I’m so stoked to share my conversation with Sal Medrano from Rebuilder with you guys! Rebuilder released Local Support back in August on Iodine Records. Sal talks about realizing other people don’t love music, his struggle to form and join bands, how devastating the pandemic was, Iodine stepping up to release Local Support, and a lot more.https://rebuilderboston.bandcamp.com/album/local-support-2https://deathwishinc.com/collections/iodine-recordings/products/rebuilder-local-support2023-12-011h 08
As The Story GrowsMilly from HourHouseChapter 449 - "Our Street Journey" ...as read by Milly from HourHouseToday we’re joined by HourHouse frontman Milly! HourHouse released Gold Tooth Guru back on November 10th via UNFD Records. Milly talks about the musical melting pot that was his childhood, leaving heavy music to focus on rap, trying to be true to the heavy music scene and the hip hop scene at the same time, using a record label properly, and a lot more! https://hourhousela.bandcamp.com/https://usa.24hundred.net/collections/hourhousehttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/2023-11-2941 min
As The Story GrowsManuel Haglmüller and Julia Ivanova from KontrustChapter 448 - "People Can Just Celebrate" ...as read by Julia and Manuel from KontrustToday we welcome Julia and Manuel from Kontrust to the podcast! Kontrust released "madworld" back on November 3rd via Napalm Records. Manuel and Julia talk about their musical background, how Kontrust came together and refined their sound, adding Julia to the band, the layoff between alums, and more.https://www.kontrust.info/https://kontrust.bandcamp.com/https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowsDiscordChapter 448 Music:...2023-11-2728 min
As The Story GrowsPost ProfitChapter 447 - "Show Different Elements Of What We Can Do" ...as read by Post ProfitToday we welcome Post Profit to the podcast! The whole band! Post Profit just released their Sharptone Records debut, Self Defeater! The guys talk about evolving out of the Metalcore scene, not putting a lot of effort into the band’s name, being a part of Sharptone’s roster, their musical influences, and more. Self Defeater is a great six song ep, so go make it a part of your weekend jams!https://postprofitofficial.com/homehttps://sharptonerecords.co/c...2023-11-2436 min
As The Story GrowsCasey Hurd of HinayanaChapter 446 - "We All Shatter and Fall Sometimes" ...as read by Casey Hurd of HinayanaToday we welcome Casey Hurd from melodic death metal band Hinayana to the podcast! Hinayana released their new record, Shatter and Fall, back on November 10th via Napalm Records! Casey talks about how the desire to make music led to him start Hinayana as a solo project, how the pandemic disrupted signing with napalm and the release of Death of the Cosmic, writing death metal lyrics as poetry, the art direction of the band and more!https://hinayana.bandcamp.com/2023-11-2233 min
As The Story GrowsTyler Ritter of Another Day DawnsChapter 445 - "A Reflection Of Our Process" ...as read by Tyler Ritter of Another Day DawnsToday Tyler Ritter, guitarist for Another Day Dawns, joins the podcast! Another Day Dawns released Finding Peace Through All The Noise back in October on Century Media Records! Tyler talks about growing up in a small town, transitioning away from being a cover band, concerns about signing with Century Media, trying to find footing as a new band, and more.https://www.anotherdaydawns.com/https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows...2023-11-2035 min
As The Story GrowsTom Higgenson from Plain White T'sChapter 444 - "A Collection Of Moments" ...as read by Tom Higgenson from Plain White T'sToday we welcome Tom Higgenson from Plain White T’s to the podcast! The band’s new self-titled record is out today on Fearless Records! Tom talks about his love for music, the Chicago emo scene, the success of Hey There Delilah, the writing process on the new record, and a lot more!https://plainwhitets.com/https://store.fearlessrecords.com/collections/plain-white-tshttps://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/Discord2023-11-171h 01
As The Story GrowsChris Towning of Suffocate FasterChapter 443 - "Music Is A Language We Can All Speak" ...as read by Chris Towning Of Suffocate FasterToday we welcome Christopher Towning from Suffocate Faster to the podcast! Suffocate Faster will release This Is The Way Volume 2 this Friday on Smartpunk Records! Chris talks about moving to Australia, how important hardcore is to him, creating music without pressure and for fun, and a lot more. Snag This Is The Way Volume 2 herehttps://suffocatefaster.bandcamp.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/Discord2023-11-1545 min
As The Story GrowsCC McKenna of Death Dealer UnionChapter 442 - "I'm Actually Going To Do A Band This Time" ...as read by CC McKennaToday we welcome CC McKenna from Death Dealer Union to the podcast! Death Dealer Union’s debut lp, Initiation, came out back in September on Napalm Records! CC talks about his musical background, why now was the time to start a band, the theme behind Initiation, and more! https://www.deathdealerunion.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/DiscordChapter 442 Music:Death Dealer Union - "The...2023-11-1330 min
As The Story GrowsAlex and Shaun of HorsewhipChapter 441 - "Consume And Burn is Our Catharsis" ...as read by HorsewhipToday I’m stoked to have Shaun Drees and Alex Bond from Horsewhip on the podcast! Horsewhip’s new album, Consume and Burn, is out today on Iodine Records! The guys talk about Florida, their musical backgrounds, releasing music during lockdown, music as an emotional response and release, and a lot more! https://horsewhipfl.bandcamp.com/https://deathwishinc.com/collections/iodine-recordings/products/horsewhip-consume-and-burnhttps://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/Discord...2023-11-1046 min
As The Story GrowsBrad Garcia of LocketChapter 440 - "Let's Hear It For All The Good Sh!t We Have" ...as read by Brad Garcia of LocketToday we welcome Locket frontman Brad Garcia to the podcast. Locket’s new record, Superluminal, is out this Friday, November 10th, on Fearless Records. Brad talks about the Toronto punk scene, changing the band’s name, how much life has changed between Locket records, writing about the good things in life, the struggles of trying to tour in the United States, and more.https://locketsongs.com/https://store.fearlessrecords.com/collections/locket2023-11-0843 min
As The Story GrowsTyler Tate of Hollow FrontChapter 439 - "It's Our Project and Our Lives" ...as read by Tyler Tate of Hollow FrontToday we welcome Hollow Front frontman Tyler Tate to the podcast. Hollow Front released The Fear of Letting Go back on October 27th on UNFD Records. Tyler talks about the origins of Hollow Front, the band’s struggles over the last two years, creating music as a two piece, the lyrical themes on The Fear of Letting Go, and more!https://hollowfrontmerch.com/Grab The Fear Of Letting Go on vinyl hereOr digitally here2023-11-0634 min
As The Story GrowsGarrett Russell of Silent PlanetChapter 437 - "I Have To Write This Record" ...as read by Garrett Russell of Silent PlanetToday Silent Planet frontman Garrett Russell joins the show! Silent Planet’s new record, Super Bloom, is out this Friday, November 3rd, on Solid State Records. Garrett talks about the background and his thoughts on the band’s name, being grateful for the creative freedom Solid State has given the band, the inspiration for Super Bloom, writing music that can be pulled off live, and more. https://silentplanetmerch.com/https://solidstaterecords.store/collections/silent-planethttps://www.p...2023-11-0139 min
As The Story GrowsJoey Tyler of VRSTYChapter 436 - "This Record Was More Fun" ...as read by Joey Tyler of VRSTYToday we welcome Joey Tyler, frontman for VRSTY to the podcast! VRSTY’s new record, Levitate, came out last Friday on Spinefarm Records. Joey talks about the influences of Michael Jackson and Killswitch Engage, how the recording process changed for Levitate, being true to the band’s vision, and more!https://www.vrsty.nyc/https://spinefarm.merchnow.com/collections/vrstyhttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowsDiscordChap...2023-10-3022 min
As The Story GrowsDeath PoseChapter 435 - "Love Thy Neighbor, Berate Thy Hostess" ...as read by Death PoseToday we welcome Jason Thompson and Alex Palermo from Death Pose to the podcast! Death Pose’s debut record, Midnight Society, came out last Friday on Brutal Panda Records! Jason and Alex talk about getting stuck with bass, switching bands names, the influence of Are You Afraid Of The Dark, touring smarter, and more.https://www.deathposeband.com/You can find Midnight Society on vinyl, cd, and cassette herehttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/https://www.patreon.co...2023-10-2739 min
As The Story GrowsWill PutneyChapter 434 - "We Were Set On Being Off The Rails" ...as read by Will PutneyToday we welcome back to the podcast Will Putney! End will release The Sin Of Human Frailty this Friday, October 27th, on Closed Casket Activities. Will talks about joining Better Lovers, how lockdown led to him wanting to tour again, The Aggression Sessions split, End creating their most chaotic work to date, and more.https://www.yourfuckingend.com/https://yourfuckingend.bandcamp.com/https://www.godmademeananimal.com/https://fitforanautopsy.co/https://asthestorygrows.substack...2023-10-2524 min
As The Story GrowsBilly Butka from Sucker PunchChapter 433 - "Trying To Stay On My Positive Grind" ...as read by Billy Butka from Sucker PunchToday we welcome Billy Butka from emo punk newcomers Sucker Punch to the podcast! Sucker Punch released their new ep, Better Pleasures, last Friday. Billy talks about the band’s experience in DC, his love of Pokemon, the theme of Better Pleasures, working with Chris LoPorto, and more.more.https://withkoji.com/@SuckerPunch_EChttps://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/DiscordChapter 433 Music:Sucker Punch...2023-10-2326 min
As The Story GrowsAshley Carrera of FoxcultChapter 432 - "We Want To Be That Safe Space" ...as read by Ashley Carrera of FoxcultToday we welcome Ashley Carrera from transgender post hardcore band Foxcult to the podcast! Foxcult has been releasing singles leading up to their debut ep on Adventure Cat Records. Ashley talks about her musical background and history and then dives into her transition and coming out. She talks about how lockdown helped create a space to become comfortable with who she is, the importance of being Foxcult being an all transgender band, and more. https://www.foxcult.net/2023-10-2033 min
As The Story GrowsBecky Fontaine and Nathan GrayChapter 431 - "Be A Part Of A Joyous Revolution" ...as read by Becky Fontaine and Nathan Gray of The Iron RosesToday we welcome Becky Fontaine (she/her) and welcome back Nathan Gray(they/them) from The Iron Roses to the podcast! The Iron Roses will release their self-titled album this Friday, October 20th, via Iodine Records. Becky and Nathan talk about how The Iron Roses has transformed into a full fledged band and how much freedom and inclusion that has brought to the members within the group, finding joy in being yourself, fighting hatred with hope...2023-10-1831 min
As The Story GrowsTommy Victor of ProngChapter 430 - "I Don't Question My Own Stuff Anymore" ...as read by Tommy Victor of ProngToday we welcome Prong frontman Tommy Victor to the podcast. Prong’s new record, State Of Emergency, came out last Friday on Steamhammer Records! Tommy talks about the New York scene that Prong emerged from, major label frustrations, the themes on State of Emergency, and songwriting.https://prongmusic.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/DiscordChapter 430 Music:Prong - "The Descent"Prong...2023-10-1326 min
As The Story GrowsWill Gould from CreeperChapter 429 - "It's An Elaborate Lore" ...as read by Will Gould of CreeperToday we welcome Creeper frontman Will Gould to the podcast. Creeper’s new album, Sanguivore, is out this Friday, October 13th, on Spinefarm Records. Will talks about being a part of the punk scene, how books influenced Creeper’s name, figuring out how to be a band remotely, creating album concepts within the framework of streaming music, and more.https://www.creepercult.com/Snag Sanguivore on cd or vinyl herehttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/https://www.patr...2023-10-1135 min
As The Story GrowsPrika Amaral of NervosaChapter 428 - "I'm Doing What I Love" ... as read by Prika Amaral of NervosaToday Im stoked to share my chat with Nervosa front woman Prika Amaral! Nervosa’s new album, Jailbreak, came out Friday September 29th on Napalm Records. Prika talks about the metal scene in Brazil, how finding a drummer led to Nervosa’s formation, dealing with line-up changes, stepping into the role of vocalist, and more! https://www.nervosaofficial.com/https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowsDiscordChapter 428 Music:...2023-10-0628 min
As The Story GrowsMoritz Schmidt from The Hirsch EffektChapter 427 - "We Don't Want To Limit Ourselves" ...as read by Moritz Schmidt from The Hirsch EffektToday we welcome to the podcast Moritz Schmidt, drummer for German prog metal band The Hirsch Effekt. The Hirsch Effekt’s new record, Urian, came out last Friday, September 29th, on Long Branch Records. Moritz talks about his musical influences, choosing to sing in German, the band’s musical diversity, the themes behind Urian, and more.https://thehirscheffekt.de/https://thehirscheffekt.bandcamp.com/https://store.spv.de/collections/the-hirsch-effekt-1https://asthestorygrows.substack.com...2023-10-0435 min
As The Story GrowsKaan Tassan of Heart Of A CowardChapter 426 - "A Reflection On Life" ...as read by Kaan Tassan from Heart Of A CowardToday we’re joined by Heart of Coward frontman Kaan Tassan! Heart Of A Coward’s new record, This Place Only Brings Death, came out last Friday September 22nd, on Arising Empire Records! Kaan talks about discovering nu metal and transition into heavier music, moving to London to be involved in the music scene, how lockdowns nearly brought the band to an end, the journey of life that inspired the lyrics on the new album, and more!https://arising-empire.shop...2023-09-2929 min
As The Story GrowsGrove StreetChapter 425 - "The Path To Righteousness" ...as read by Grove StreetToday we welcome Josh Williams and Andy Harper from crossover hardcore band Grove Street to the podcast! Grove Street’s new record, The Path To Righteousness is out this Friday, September 29th, on UNFD Records. The guys talk about the support of their parents, how they both joined Grove Street, the band establishing a vibe, feeling disconnected from the American hardcore scene, and more!Snag The Path To Righteousness on vinyl here. https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/https://www.patreon.com/ast...2023-09-2734 min
As The Story GrowsDamon Tate from Of VirtueChapter 424 - "We Want These Stories To Connect" ...as read by Damon Tate from Of VirtueToday we welcome Of Virtue guitarist Damon Tate to the podcast. The new Of Virtue record, Omen, is out next Friday, September 29th on Arising Empire Records! Damon talks about transitioning from bass player to guitarist, how Of Virtue started to keep him out of trouble, connecting with Arising Empire, evolving musically, using their platform to say something deeper, and more.https://ofvirtueband.com/https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows...2023-09-2244 min
As The Story GrowsShayley Bourget of DayshellChapter 423 - "The World Keeps Changing" ...as read by Shayley BourgetToday we welcome Shayley Bourget from Dayshell to the podcast! The new Dayshell record, Pegasus, is out Friday, September 22nd! Shayley talks about joining Of Mice and Men, the back injury that led him to reconsider his place in Of Mice and Men and upended his life, the struggles of being on a label, and why Pegasus is his last album. Pegasus is available on vinyl and cd here. https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowsDi...2023-09-2047 min
As The Story GrowsLeroy Hamp from War of AgesChapter 422 - "It Just Got Weird For A While" ...as read by Leroy Hamp from War of AgesToday we welcome War of Ages frontman Leroy Hamp to the podcast! War of Ages new record, Dominion, is out today on Facedown Records! Leroy talks about discovering hardcore and how it helped channel his energy as a teen, War of Ages musical evolution, losing Kaleb Leubchow, drawing inspiration from the book of Revelation, and more!https://warofagesmetal.com/https://facedown.merchnow.com/collections/war-of-ageshttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/https://www...2023-09-1554 min
As The Story GrowsMike MainsChapter 421 - "So Much Magic To That" ...as read by Mike MainsToday I’m stoked to share my chat with Mike Mains from Mike Mains & The Branches. Mike’s new record, Memory Unfixed, is out this Friday, September 15th, via Tooth and Nail Records! Mike talks about the influence of radio in helping his band, capturing the human experience in song, fulfilling his dreams, the theology of hell and more.https://mikemainsmusic.com/Snag Memory Unfixed on vinyl and cd here. https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps://asthestorygrows.subst...2023-09-1348 min
As The Story GrowsNathan Mariat from ResolveChapter 420 - "Everything Is Growing and Evolving" ...as read by Nathan Mariat from ResolveToday we welcome back to the podcast Resolve drummer Nathan Mariat. Resolves new album, Human, is out next Friday, September 15th, via Arising Empire Records! Nathan talks about making the right decision to delay the release of Between Me and The Machines, not forcing songs to be something they don’t want to do be, creating art with AI, wanting to tour in America, and more! https://resolveofficial.co/https://arising-empire.shop/en/artists/resolve/https://asthestorygrows.sub...2023-09-0838 min
As The Story GrowsConquer DivideChapter 419 - "The Next Generation Is Watching" ...as read by Conquer DivideToday we welcome Sam Landa and Janel Duarte from Conquer Divide to the podcast. The new Conquer Divide record, Slow Burn, is out this Friday, September 8th, on Mascot Records. Sam and Janel talk about their musical journeys and joining Conquer Divide, being a woman in the metal scene, redefining the band, and Slow Burn!https://conquerdivideofficial.com/https://conquerdivide.bandcamp.com/album/slow-burnSnag Slow Burn on vinyl herehttps://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows...2023-09-0643 min
As The Story GrowsAustin Visser from The UndertakingChapter 418 - "Always Trying To Go Out And Have Fun" ...as read by Austin Visser from The UndertakingToday we welcome back Austin Visser from The Undertaking to the podcast. The Undertaking self released Superstitions back in February with The Charon Collective releasing the cd in March. Austin talks about releasing music at the wrong time, how playing live has informed how The Undertaking approaches writing music, how long the band can keep going, getting to play Furnace Fest, being featured on Hate5Six, and more. https://www.theundertakingrocks.com/https://theundertaking.bandcamp.c...2023-09-0143 min
As The Story GrowsBrandon Jenison of Mustard PlugChapter 417 - "I'm Just Excited To Play Music" ...as read by Brandon Jenison of Mustard PlugToday we welcome Mustard Plug trumpeter, Brandon Jenison to the podcast! Mustard Plug’s new album, Where Did All My Friends Go, comes out Friday, September 8th, on Bad Time Records. Brandon talks about getting into skateboarding, learning about the ska scene, ska’s moment of popularity and people’s perception of the scene, connecting with the scenes younger acts, having longevity as a band, and much much more!http://www.mustardplug.com/home.phphttps://mustardplug.bandca...2023-08-3041 min
As The Story GrowsBlake Bedsaul of SaulChapter 416 - "This Is What We Like" ...as read by Blake Bedsaul of SaulToday we welcome Blake Bedsaul, frontman for hard rock band Saul to the podcast! Saul’s sophomore album, This Is It… The End Of Everything, came out back on July 28th via Spinefarm Records. Blake talks about leaving sports behind to pursue music, how the band ended up on SiriusXM Radio, releasing an album during lockdowns, finding an audience, and more! https://saulofficial.com/https://spinefarm.merchnow.com/collections/saulhttps://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps...2023-08-2528 min
As The Story GrowsLucas Woodland from Holding AbsenceChapter 415 - "Sometimes You Need To Break Yourself" ...as read by Lucas Woodland of Holding AbsenceToday we welcome back Lucas Woodland from Holding Absence to the podcast! Holding Absence’s new record, The Noble Art of Self Destruction, is out this Friday, August 25th, on Sharptone Records! Lucas talks about the split with Alpha Wolf, how the band spends their time while touring, going personal with the lyrics on the new album, touring in America, and more!https://holdingabsence.com/Snag the Noble Art of Self Destruction on vinyl or cd here. 2023-08-2329 min
As The Story GrowsBrian MossChapter 414 - "No Problem Making Music In A Low Key Fashion" ...as read by Brian MossToday we welcome back Brian Moss to the podcast. Brian has a new project called The Darien Gap and their debut ep, Haunted Lots, is out today, August 18th! Brian talks about using Craigslist to start a band for the first time, being judgmental, where his musical energy is being spent, and more.https://thedariengap.bandcamp.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/Discord! Chapter 414 Music:2023-08-1823 min
As The Story GrowsJimbob IsaacChapter 413 - "Spiral By Spiral" ...as read by Jimbob Isaac from SilverburnToday we welcome James "Jimbob" Isaac to the podcast! You might know Jimbob from bands like Taint and Hark but he has a new project called Silverburn! The new Silverburn record, Self Induced Transcendental Annihilation, came out last Friday, August 11th, on MSH Music Group. Jimbob talks about his love of Helmet, working as an artist and tattooer, his commitment to getting the drums right on the SIlverburn album, genres burning themselves out, and a lot more!https://silverburnmusic.bandcamp.com/...2023-08-1645 min
As The Story GrowsMatt Flood of CasketsChapter 412 - "There's Only So Many Sad Songs You Can Write" ...as read by Matt Flood of CasketsToday we welcome Matt Flood, frontman for the band Caskets, to the podcast! Caskets’ new album, Reflections, is out today, August 11th, on Sharptone Records. Matt talks about the diversity of his friend group at school, teaching himself guitar, the weirdness of writing and releasing music during lockdowns, making the new album about the whole band, and more.https://casketsband.com/https://sharptonerecords.co/collections/casketshttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/https://ww...2023-08-1138 min
As The Story GrowsJoe Nally from URNEChapter 411 - "It Gave Me What I Needed" ...as read by Joe Nally of URNEToday we welcome URNE frontman Joe Nally to the podcast. URNE’s new album, A Feast On Sorrow, will be out this Friday, August 11th, on Candlelight Records. Joe talks about the benefits of having grown up in London, the discovery of Metallica, working with Joe Duplantier, the process of choosing the album’s artwork, and more!https://urneofficial.com/Snag A Feast On Sorrow on vinyl or cd hereOr digitally on Bandcamp. https...2023-08-0939 min
As The Story GrowsFavorites of 2023 So FarMy Favorite Albums of 2023 So FarThis week I talk about a lot of the records that I've loved in 2023, including records from Fallstar, Veil of Maya, Atreyu, Yashira, and more!https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowsDiscord!Music:Invent Animate - "Shade Astray"Fallstar - "Insight"Periphery - "Wildfire"Veil of Maya - "Artificial Dose"Narnia - "Rebel"Sleep Token - "Chokehold"Atreyu - "Gone"Yashira - "Burial...2023-08-0435 min
As The Story GrowsJohn WrayChapter 394 - "There's Not One Kind Of Person Who Listens To Metal" ...as read by John Wray Today we welcome author John Wray to the podcast! John’s most recent book, Gone To The Wolves, revolves around the late 80’s and early 90’s death, glam, and black metal scenes. John talks about growing up in Buffalo and his metal fandom, the hard journey that led to his first book, and why metal made a good backdrop for his latest novel.https://www.johnwray.net/Join As The Story Grows on Discord! 2023-06-0944 min
As The Story GrowsJoshua Ashworth of Society's FinestChapter 390 - "What Do We Do With It?" ...as read by Joshua Ashworth of Society's FinestToday we welcome Society’s Finest frontman Joshua Ashworth to the podcast! Josh and I had actually chatted back when I was spot hosting before Travis left the show but that conversation never aired. Josh talks about the history of Society’s Finest, his time in Zao, fighting addiction, and more.https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/ATSG on Discordhttps://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowsChapter 390 Music:Society's Finest - "NYC"2023-05-2645 min
As The Story GrowsKyle Pastor of Archetypes CollideChapter 378 - "The Perfect Representation of What We Do" ...as read by Kyle Pastor of Archetypes CollideToday Archetypes Collide frontman Kyle Pastor joins the pod! Archetypes Collide released their self-titled album on March 31st via Fearless Records! Kyle talks about his initial hesitancy to embrace his inner theater kid, genre diversity in songwriting, being honest lyrically, and more. https://archetypescollide.com/Go snag Archetypes Collide's self-titled album on vinyl or cd at https://store.fearlessrecords.com/collections/archetypes-collideOr get a digital copy on Bandcamp at https://archetypescollide.bandcamp.com/a...2023-04-1436 min
As The Story GrowsBrian Case of FACSChapter 377 - "Remain Engaging To Each Other" ...as read by Brian Case of FACSToday we welcome Brian Case from Chicago noise rock band FACS. FACS released Still Life In Decay last Friday, April 7th, on Trouble In Mind Records. Brian talks about discovering punk, sharing music with friends, the origins of FACS, releasing music through Covid, and more.Check out Still Life in Decay and the rest of FACS discography at https://wearefacs.bandcamp.com/musicOr snag Still Life In Decay on cd, vinyl, and cassette at https://troubleinmindrecords.com/products...2023-04-1232 min
As The Story GrowsSongs From The Penalty BoxToday I have a ton of music news! New singles from Earth Groans, Of Virtue, The Plot In You and more, plus new records from Paramore, In Flames, Unwed Sailor, and Pierce The Veil. And then I dive deep into Tooth and Nail's Songs From The Penalty Box compilation!Listen to my chat with Harald from Imminence https://asthestorygrows.com/episodes/harald-barret-from-imminenceSign Up For the Mailing List at https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/Join us on Discord https://discord.gg/9cSeb8Zkhttps://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowsMusic:2023-02-1042 min
As The Story GrowsJeremy HuntChapter 362 - "How Can We Hold The Door Open For Others" ...as read by Jeremy HuntToday we welcome Jeremy Hunt to the podcast! Jeremy is from the noise/art rock band Qoheleth and Jeremy has an experimental noise loop project called Ain’t Pancakes. Jeremy talks about how a desire to teach led him to seminary, the themes on Qoheleth’s latest record Warmonger, the creative process for his various outfits, creating toys with his daughters and more! Grab music from Ain't Pancakes at https://aintpancakes.bandcamp.com/And from Qoheleth at https...2023-02-0849 min
As The Story GrowsNew Music Friday 2.3.2023Today, I dive into a handful of new stories, talk about some new singles that dropped over the past week, and then a quick review of In Flame's new record, Foregone. Plus, Why Progression Through Unlearning matters to me!https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps://discord.gg/9cSeb8ZkPre-order Quicksand's Slip at https://deathwishinc.com/collections/iodine-recordingsPhoto by Florencia ViadanaMusic:Invent Animate - "Immolation Of Night"The Ongoing Concept - "Prison Again"...2023-02-0322 min
As The Story GrowsNo Wings To Speak OfThis week, some music news including some Furnace Fest announcements, new singles from Metallica, Ov Sulfer, and more, and a dive into my relationship with Hopesfall's No Wings To Speak Of!https://substack.com/asthestorygrowshttps://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowsMusic:Metallica - "Screaming Suicide"Unearth - "The Wretched/The Ruinous"Ov Sulfer - "Earthen"Hopesfall - "Open Hands To The WInd"Hopesfall - "The End Of An Era"Hopesfall - The Far Pavilions"Life Interrupted - "Life...2023-01-2618 min
As The Story GrowsJason Wisdom from Death TherapyChapter 195 - "Here's What Death Therapy Can Do Uniquely" ...as read by Jason Wisdom of Death TherapyJason joins the show for a fourth time to give an update on Death Therapy. Jason talks about the differences between Voices and The Storm Before The Calm, plus the two eps and book he's currently working on. Support Jason's new endeavors - https://deaththerapy.bigcartel.com/ Jason's First Time on ATSG - https://www.asthestorygrows.com/episodes/e4b19f71Second - https://www.asthestorygrows.com/episodes/63e04c81Third - htt...2020-04-0132 min
As The Story GrowsLaura McElroy of ComradesChapter 174: "It Was Difficult For Me To Write This Record" ...as read by Laura McElroy of Comrades
Laura was kind enough to chat with me about relocating the band, being on the road constantly, the band's history, and bearing her soul on Comrades new record, For We Are Not Yet, We Are Only Becoming.
Photo by Imani Givertz
Comerades: https://wearecomrades.com/
Give the band a like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreComrades/
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Chapter 174 Music:
Comrades - "Rest"
Comrades - "Weight"
En...2019-09-041h 06
As The Story GrowsJohn Marino of Circle BackChapter 173: "Just Here To Play Hardcore and Have Some Fun" ...as read by John Marino of Circle Back
Circle Back will release their new ep, Terminus, this Friday, August 30th! I invited John on to talk about his history in the scene and Circle Back. Along the way I discovered John was once the frontman of Outcry (Clenched Fist Records).
You can pre-order Terminus at https://crossmyheartrecords.bigcartel.com/product/circle-back-terminus
Check out Circle Back's back catalog: https://circlebackhc.bandcamp.com/
Circle Back on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/circlebackhc/
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As The Story GrowsBrooks Paschal of SurprisesChapter 172: "If I Got An Idea, I Do It" ...as read by Brooks Paschal of Surprises
Back in May Brooks released a killer new Surprises record called Natural Disaster. Brooks talks about Sullivan's time on Tooth and Nail and how that ultimately led the band to calling it quits. Brook's also talks about what's driving Surprises and his creative spirit.
Natural Disater: https://surprises.bandcamp.com/album/natural-disaster-2
Give Surprises a follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weneedsurprises/
Chapter 172 Music:
Surprises - "Natural Disater"
Sullivan...2019-08-2158 min
As The Story GrowsJosh Hagquist of The Beautiful MistakeChapter 171: "We Still Have A Little Gas Left In the Tank" ...as read by Josh Hagquist of The Beautiful Mistake
The Beautiful Mistake is back! Josh was kind enough to chat about the band's history, why they called it at day, his work with The Lassie Foundation. Project 86, and Stranger Kings, and why The Beautiful Mistake is back together and writing new music.
The Beautiful Mistake on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thebeautifulmistakeofficial/
Chapter 171 Music:
The Beautiful Music - "On Building"
Dogwood - "Conscience in a Cave"
...2019-08-1549 min
As The Story GrowsNate Jarrell and Judd Morgan from Gut PunchChapter 170: "We Still Love Hardcore" ...as read by Nate Jarrell and Judd Morgan from Gut Punch
Judd and Nate each did stints in No Innocent Victim (Judd a little longer than Nate) but the demands of touring led them to leave N.I.V. and form Born Blind. The guys talk about their history with hardcore, recording struggles, jumping from Facedown to Solid State and why they came back to hardcore 17+ years after Born Blind called it quits.
Gut Punch on Bandcamp: https://gutpunchsd.bandcamp.com/
Give Gut Punch a like on Facebook...2019-08-0844 min
As The Story GrowsJoe Yerke of The InsyderzChapter 169: "Every Church Will Buy The CD" ...as read by Joe Yerke of The Insyderz
The Insyderz bust onto a scene at the right time. Only it wasn't exactly the scene they hoped to be a part of. Joe took the time to talk about about being the kiss of death to record labels, the politics of navigating the Christian music scene, and post Insyderz life.
The Insyderz have a few records on Bandcamp: https://theinsyderz.bandcamp.com/
Chapter 169 Music:
The Insyderz - "Jigsaw"
The Insyderz - "Trigger Happy"2019-07-1158 min
As The Story GrowsBryan Gray of The BlamedChapter 166: "I Knew It Was Going To Be Huge" ...as read by Bryan Gray of the Blamed
After years of asking him to come on the show, we finally have Bryan Gray as a guest! Bryan was there when Tooth and Nail got started. He saw the scene transform overnight. Bryan talks about his time in Mortal and the early days of Tooth and Nail. He also talks about the struggles of keeping a band going when all the members leave and what keeps him going over 20 years later.
The Blamed on Facebook: https://www...2019-06-121h 04
As The Story GrowsBryan Patton of As The Story GrowsChapter 137: "The Future Is Not What It Used To Be"... as ready by Bryan Patton
What's up everyone! It's the dawn of a new era here at As The Story Grows and I know that comes with some uncertainty about what the podcast will look like going forward. This podcast gives you the history of how I got involved in the podcast and what my goal is going forward. Short and sweet!
Bryan on Urban Achiever: http://www.urbanachievershow.com/bryan-patton
Echo Broke Alone (Bryan's music project): https://echobrokealone1.bandcamp.com/
...2018-07-1215 min