As The Story Grows
521 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 77 ratingsFinding the humanity in an industry full of monsters.
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Chris Towning of Suffocate Faster
November 15, 2023 05:00 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBChapter 443 - "Music Is A Language We Can All Speak" ...as read by Chris Towning Of Suffocate Faster Today 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 here https://suffocatefaster.bandcamp.com/ https://www.patreon...
CC McKenna of Death Dealer Union
November 13, 2023 05:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBChapter 442 - "I'm Actually Going To Do A Band This Time" ...as read by CC McKenna Today 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/asthestorygrows https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/ Discord Chapter 442 M...
Alex and Shaun of Horsewhip
November 10, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBChapter 441 - "Consume And Burn is Our Catharsis" ...as read by Horsewhip Today 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-consum...
Brad Garcia of Locket
November 08, 2023 05:00 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBChapter 440 - "Let's Hear It For All The Good Sh!t We Have" ...as read by Brad Garcia of Locket Today 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/ ...
Tyler Tate of Hollow Front
November 06, 2023 05:00 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBChapter 439 - "It's Our Project and Our Lives" ...as read by Tyler Tate of Hollow Front Today 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 here Or ...
Emma Boster of Dying Wish
November 03, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBChapter 438 - "Dying Wish Is Continuing to Grow" ...as read by Emma Boster of Dying Wish Today we welcome Dying Wish front woman Emma Boster to the podcast. The new Dying Wish record, Symptoms of Survival, is out today on Sharptone Records! Emma talks about the importance of Myspace, being involved in the hardcore scene in Portland, writing and recording during peak Covid lockdowns, how Dying Wish pushed themselves lyrically and musically on the new album, and more! https://dyingwishoffic...
Garrett Russell of Silent Planet
November 01, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MBChapter 437 - "I Have To Write This Record" ...as read by Garrett Russell of Silent Planet Today 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://sile...
Joey Tyler of VRSTY
October 30, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBChapter 436 - "This Record Was More Fun" ...as read by Joey Tyler of VRSTY Today 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/vrsty https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/ http...
Death Pose
October 27, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBChapter 435 - "Love Thy Neighbor, Berate Thy Hostess" ...as read by Death Pose Today 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 here ht...
Will Putney
October 25, 2023 04:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBChapter 434 - "We Were Set On Being Off The Rails" ...as read by Will Putney Today 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.godmademeana...
Billy Butka from Sucker Punch
October 23, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBChapter 433 - "Trying To Stay On My Positive Grind" ...as read by Billy Butka from Sucker Punch Today 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_EC https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows https://asthestorygrows.subs...
Ashley Carrera of Foxcult
October 20, 2023 04:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBChapter 432 - "We Want To Be That Safe Space" ...as read by Ashley Carrera of Foxcult Today 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 ...
Becky Fontaine and Nathan Gray
October 18, 2023 04:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBChapter 431 - "Be A Part Of A Joyous Revolution" ...as read by Becky Fontaine and Nathan Gray of The Iron Roses Today 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 ...
Tommy Victor of Prong
October 13, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MBChapter 430 - "I Don't Question My Own Stuff Anymore" ...as read by Tommy Victor of Prong Today 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/asthestorygrows https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/ Discord Chapt...
Will Gould from Creeper
October 11, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBChapter 429 - "It's An Elaborate Lore" ...as read by Will Gould of Creeper Today 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 here h...
Prika Amaral of Nervosa
October 06, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBChapter 428 - "I'm Doing What I Love" ... as read by Prika Amaral of Nervosa Today 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.patreo...
Moritz Schmidt from The Hirsch Effekt
October 04, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBChapter 427 - "We Don't Want To Limit Ourselves" ...as read by Moritz Schmidt from The Hirsch Effekt Today 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.b...
Kaan Tassan of Heart Of A Coward
September 29, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 26.7 MBChapter 426 - "A Reflection On Life" ...as read by Kaan Tassan from Heart Of A Coward Today 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 t...
Grove Street
September 27, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBChapter 425 - "The Path To Righteousness" ...as read by Grove Street Today 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 ...
Damon Tate from Of Virtue
September 22, 2023 04:00 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBChapter 424 - "We Want These Stories To Connect" ...as read by Damon Tate from Of Virtue Today 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/ ...
Shayley Bourget of Dayshell
September 20, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBChapter 423 - "The World Keeps Changing" ...as read by Shayley Bourget Today 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/ h...
Leroy Hamp from War of Ages
September 15, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MBChapter 422 - "It Just Got Weird For A While" ...as read by Leroy Hamp from War of Ages Today 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/wa...
Mike Mains
September 13, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBChapter 421 - "So Much Magic To That" ...as read by Mike Mains Today 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.co...
Nathan Mariat from Resolve
September 08, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBChapter 420 - "Everything Is Growing and Evolving" ...as read by Nathan Mariat from Resolve Today 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....
Conquer Divide
September 06, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 40 MBChapter 419 - "The Next Generation Is Watching" ...as read by Conquer Divide Today 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-burn Snag Sl...
Austin Visser from The Undertaking
September 01, 2023 04:00 - 43 minutes - 40.3 MBChapter 418 - "Always Trying To Go Out And Have Fun" ...as read by Austin Visser from The Undertaking Today 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 featu...
Brandon Jenison of Mustard Plug
August 30, 2023 04:00 - 41 minutes - 37.9 MBChapter 417 - "I'm Just Excited To Play Music" ...as read by Brandon Jenison of Mustard Plug Today 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...
Blake Bedsaul of Saul
August 25, 2023 04:00 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MBChapter 416 - "This Is What We Like" ...as read by Blake Bedsaul of Saul Today 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/collec...
Lucas Woodland from Holding Absence
August 23, 2023 04:00 - 29 minutes - 27.5 MBChapter 415 - "Sometimes You Need To Break Yourself" ...as read by Lucas Woodland of Holding Absence Today 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/ ...
Brian Moss
August 18, 2023 04:00 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MBChapter 414 - "No Problem Making Music In A Low Key Fashion" ...as read by Brian Moss Today 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/asthestorygrows https://asthestorygrows.substack.co...
Jimbob Isaac
August 16, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBChapter 413 - "Spiral By Spiral" ...as read by Jimbob Isaac from Silverburn Today 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, gen...
Matt Flood of Caskets
August 11, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBChapter 412 - "There's Only So Many Sad Songs You Can Write" ...as read by Matt Flood of Caskets Today 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://sh...
Joe Nally from URNE
August 09, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.6 MBChapter 411 - "It Gave Me What I Needed" ...as read by Joe Nally of URNE Today 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 here Or digitally on Bandcam...
Favorites of 2023 So Far
August 04, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBMy Favorite Albums of 2023 So Far This 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/asthestorygrows Discord! Music: Invent Animate - "Shade Astray" Fallstar - "Insight" Periphery - "Wildfire" Veil of Maya - "Artificial Dose" Narnia - "Rebel" Sleep Token - "Chokehold" Atreyu - "Gone" Yashira - "Burial Mound" Email: asthestoryg...
Mark Tindal from To Kill Achilles
August 02, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBChapter 410 - "Something That Wil Hold Me Accountable" ...as read by Mark Tindal from To Kill Achilles Today we welcome Mark Tindal from To Kill Achilles to the podcast! To Kill Achilles will release their new album, Recovery, on August 11th via Arising Empire Records. Mark talks about buying tab books, weaseling his way into To Kill Achilles, being grateful for Arising Empire, writing music to match the lyrics, and more. Pre-order Recovery on vinyl and cd here. Or you can snag it digita...
Branson from Toxins
July 29, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBChapter 409 - "People Can Connect To Very Honest Lyrics" ...as read by Branson of Toxins We have an extra pod this week! Today we welcome Branson from the band Toxins to the podcast! Toxins released Existential Dread on June 9th! Branson talks about is journey to living in San Diego, starting a band during lockdowns, trying to tour as an independent band, and more. You can grab Existential Dread on vinyl and digitally here. Join the As The Story Grows mailing list at https://asthestorygr...
Guardrail
July 28, 2023 04:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBChapter 408 - "We Can Fit Wherever" ...as read by Guardrail Today we welcome Kevin and Ken from diet punk band Guardrail to the podcast! Guardrail released Content back on July 7th via Open Your Ears Records. The guys discuss the origins of Diet Punk, their lifelong friendship which led to Guardrail, being content creators as much as musicians, and more. guardrailsucks.com You can snag Content (and Yikes) on vinyl here. Guardrail's back catalog is available digitally here. Join the As...
Jason Camacho from Audio Karate
July 26, 2023 04:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBChapter 407 - "It's Fun To Record With The Guys" ...as read by Jason Camacho of Audio Karate Today we welcome Jason Camacho from Audio Karate to the podcast! Audio Karate released their new 7”, A Show of Hands, on July 30th via Iodine Recordings. Jason talks about the importance of La Bamba, challenging himself to write differently than other bands in the scene, the joy of working in an actual studio, being inspired by Thrice, and more. https://www.audiokaratestore.com/ You can snag A ...
Domenic Romeo from End Reign
July 21, 2023 04:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBChapter 406 - "A Welcome Limitation" ...as read by Domenic Romeo Today we welcome Domenic Romeo from End Reign to the podcast. End Reign’s debut, The Way Of All Flesh Is Decay, came out last Friday on Relapse Records. Domenic talks about growing up in Canada, moving to US to pursue full-time touring, turning down and then later getting to join Integrity, how Gene Simmons inspired a Covid hobby that led to End Reign, and more! Grab The Way Of All Flesh Is Decay on vinyl or cd here. ...
Saint Agnes
July 19, 2023 04:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBChapter 405 - "Can You Make Something Good and Valuable Happen" ...as read by Kitty and Jon from Saint Agnes Today we welcome Kitty Austen and Jon Tuffnel from Saint Agnes to the podcast. Saint Agnes’ new record, Bloodsuckers, will be out this Friday on Spinefarm Records! Jon and Kitty discuss their passion for music and the journey to form Saint Agnes, wanting to scare the Britpop scene, creating an image around the new album, the process of grief and more. Bloodsuckers is available on ...
Evan Patterson
July 14, 2023 04:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBChapter 404 - "I Can Choose The Way I Feel" ...as read by Evan Patterson Today we welcome Evan Patterson to the podcast. Evan has been a part of the hardcore and punk scene for a long time as a member of Breather Resist and Young Widows. More recently, Evan has been releasing music under the moniker Jaye Jayle. Jaye Jayle’s new record, Don’t Let Your Love Life Get You Down, is out today on Pelagic Records. Evan talks about the scene in Louisville, the transition from Breather Resist to Y...
Darren Doane
July 12, 2023 04:00 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBChapter 403 - "I'm Going To Make Music Videos" ...as read by Darren Doane Today is my fifth anniversary as host of As The Story Grows. And today we have an incredible guest as we welcome filmmaker and legendary music video director Darren Doane to the podcast! Darren talks about deciding to make music videos, the journey to his big break, discovering the christian punk and hardcore scene, the end of the music video era, and so much more! https://www.doanenetwork.com/ Chapter 403 ...
Jeff Ogle from Lockjaw
July 07, 2023 04:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBChapter 402 - "I Wrote A Record And I Love It" ...as read by Jeff Ogle of Lockjaw Today we welcome Lockjaw guitarist Jeff Ogle to the podcast! Lockjaw’s new album, Relentless, is out today! Jeff talks about baseball and the injury that led him to quit pitching, hitting the reset button on Lockjaw, life as an independent artist, and more. https://www.lockjawlive.com/ You can snag Relentless on vinyl and cd, plus a ton of other killer merch designs here. https://asthestorygrows....
Schuylar Croom of He Is Legend
July 05, 2023 04:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBChapter 401 - "It Hates You Should've Done Something Really Huge" ...as read by Schuylar Croom of He Is Legend Today we welcome He Is Legend front man Schuylar Croom to the podcast! Schuylar talks about what led the band to Solid State Records, how a changing scene and disappointment led to the band’s hiatus, achieving cult status, connecting with Spinefarm Records, being in a Project 86 music video, and more! You can find vinyl, cd's, and more merch from He Is Legend here. C...
Mike D'Antonio from Killswitch Engage
June 30, 2023 09:33 - 38 minutes - 35 MBChapter 400 - "We're Writing For Us" ...as read by Mike D'Antonio of Killswitch Engage Today is the 400th Chapter of As The Story Grows and today we welcome Mike D’Antonio from Killswitch Engage to the podcast! Mike’s side project, Death Ray Vision is releasing their new record, No Mercy From Electric Eyes, today on Metal Blade Records! Mike talks about the genesis of Death Ray Vision, his love of skateboard deck art, the New England metal and hardcore scene, having an opinion on lyrics,...
Sean Leary of Loma Prieta
June 28, 2023 04:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBChapter 399 - "Letting Things Build, Letting Things Breathe" ...as read by Sean Leary of Loma Prieta Today I’m stoked to finally share my chat with Sean Leary, frontman for Loma Prieta. Loma’s new album, Last, is out this Friday, June 30th, on Deathwish Inc. Sean talks about how becoming a musician felt inventible, the term screamo, the weirdness of recording during Covid restrictions, joining Jeromes Dream, and more. https://www.loma-prieta.com/ https://lomaprietaband.bandcamp.com/ http...
Tuck O'Leary Returns
June 23, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.4 MBChapter 398 - "You Don't Really Know If Anyone's Going To Connect With It" ...as read by Tuck O'Leary Today we welcome back Tuck O’Leary to the podcast! Off Road Minivan’s new album, May This Keep You Safe From Harm, is out today on Tooth and Nail Records. Tuck and I dive into the emotionally charged themes on this album and that’s really where we stay for most of the podcast. We also dive into Get Tucked and Beacon Management. May This Keep You Safe From Harm is available on vinyl her...
Ok Goodnight
June 21, 2023 04:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBChapter 397 - "The Most Collaborative That It Could Be" ...as read by Ok Goodnight Today we welcome Martín de Lima and Augusto Bussio from progressive hard rock band Ok Goodnight to the podcast. Ok Goodnight just released The Fox and the Bird on June 2nd. The guys talk about growing up in South America, choosing to go to Berklee, creating the lyrical theme and musical landscape that became The Fox and The Bird, and more. https://www.okgoodnight.com/ https://okgoodnight.bandcamp.c...
TwentyTwo and Doll Riot
June 16, 2023 04:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBChapter 396 - "There's Always Going To Be Someone Who's Pissed Off" ...as read by Tony Conner and Doll Riot Today you get two for the price one! First up we welcome Tony Conner, frontman for Pennsylvania pop punk band TwentyTwo! TwentyTwo just dropped their new single, The Sound, and have an ep on the way later this year! Tony talks about getting into punk later in life, why punk still resonates, and a love for comic books! And then we welcome Elena, Ella, London, and Lillee from Doll Ri...
Evan Diprima of Royal Thunder
June 14, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBChapter 395 - "Feel Over Perfection" ...as read by Evan Diprima of Royal Thunder Today we welcome Royal Thunder drummer Evan Diprima to the podcast! Royal Thunder’s new album, Rebuilding The Mountain, is out this Friday, June 16th, on Spinefarm Records! Evan talks about playing drums as much as possible and how that helped him land his spot in Royal Thunder, sobriety, and the work that went into Rebuilding The Mountain. You can pick up Rebuilding The Mountain on vinyl or cd here. Chap...