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Henry Cox of Boston Manor06 Sep 202400:31:49

Chapter 534 - "A Big Explosion Of Energy and Positivity" ...as read by Henry Cox of Boston Manor

Today we welcome Boston Manor frontman Henry Cox to the podcast. The new Boston Manor record, Sundiver, is out today on Sharptone Records. Henry talks about his local music scene, how fatherhood and the pandemic reshaped the band, how touring has changed as the years have gone by, the process of promoting a record, and more.

https://www.bostonmanorband.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

Discord

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 534 Music:

Boston Manor - "Horses In A Dream"

Boston Manor - "Sliding Doors"

Boston Manor - "Heat Me Up"

Maria Lessing from Future Palace04 Sep 202400:22:25

Chapter 533 - "I'm Pretty Excited" ...as read by Maria Lessing from Future Palace

Today we welcome back to the podcast, Maria Lessing from German post hardcore band Future Palace! The new Future Palace record, Distortion is out this Friday, September 6th, on Arising Empire Records! Maria and I dive into the new record, when the writing started, the lyrical direction for the album, and the band’s plan for touring the album.

https://future-palace.com/

Listen to my previous interview with Maria here

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

Discord

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 533 Music:

Future Palace - "The Echoes Of Disparity"

Future Palace - "Malphas"

Future Palace - "Decarabia"

Christian McAlhaney of Anberlin02 Aug 202400:26:33

Chapter 524 - "Feels So Good To Be Here" ...as read by Christian McAlhaney of Anberlin

Today we welcome Anberlin guitarist Christian McAlhaney to the podcast! The new Anberlin record, Vega, is out today on Equal Vision Records! Christian talks about the stat of the band ten years ago on their “final” tour, redefining the Anberlin sound on their later discography, how the band seemed headed for another break-up, the addition of Matty Mullins, and more.

https://anberlin.com/

https://equalvision.bandcamp.com/album/vega

https://equalvision.com/collections/anberlin

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

Discord

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 524 Music:

Anberlin - "Lacerate"

Anberlin - "We Owe This To Ourselves"

Anberlin - "Walk Alone"
 

Joey Tyler of VRSTY30 Oct 202300:22:57

Chapter 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/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

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Chapter 436 Music:

VRSTY - "Fuck You Forever"

VRSTY - "Finesse"

VRSTY - "Glad You Came"

VRSTY - "Kill The Rich"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Death Pose27 Oct 202300:39:10

Chapter 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

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

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Chapter 435 Music:

Death Pose - "Brief Candles"

Death Pose - "Double Hockey Sticks"

Death Pose - "Love Thy Neighbor, Berate Thy Hostess"

Death Pose - "Steady As Ever"

Death Pose - "This Time Tomorrow"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Will Putney25 Oct 202300:24:34

Chapter 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.godmademeananimal.com/

https://fitforanautopsy.co/

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

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Chapter 434 Music:

End - "Gaping Wounds OF Earth"

Better Lovers - "30 Under 13"

Fit For An Autopsy - "Hellions"

End - "Eden Will Drown"

End - "The Sin Of Human Frailty"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Billy Butka from Sucker Punch23 Oct 202300:26:46

Chapter 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.substack.com/

Discord

Chapter 433 Music:

Sucker Punch - "Worst Case Ontario"

Sucker Punch - "Hope Like Hell"

Sucker Punch - "I'm Ready To Ride Giants, Kunu"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Ashley Carrera of Foxcult20 Oct 202300:33:38

Chapter 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 being an all transgender band, and more. 

https://www.foxcult.net/

https://foxcult.bandcamp.com/

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

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Chapter 432 Music:

Foxcult - "Glacier"

Foxcult - "Haunted"

Foxcult - "The Garden"

Foxcult - "Silicone Dream"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Becky Fontaine and Nathan Gray18 Oct 202300:31:46

Chapter 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 group, finding joy in being yourself, fighting hatred with hope, and more.

https://www.ironroses.band/

Snag The Iron Roses debut full-length on vinyl or cd here.

Or grab a digital copy on Bandcamp

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https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

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Chapter 431 Music:

The Iron Roses - "Screaming For A Change"

The Iron Roses - "Old Guard"

The Iron Roses - "Justify The Lies"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Tommy Victor of Prong13 Oct 202300:26:41

Chapter 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


Chapter 430 Music:

Prong - "The Descent"

Prong - "Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck"

Prong - "Non-Existence"

Prong - "Breaking Point"


Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Will Gould from Creeper11 Oct 202300:35:17

Chapter 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

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

Discord


Chapter 429 Music:

Creeper - "Cry To Heaven"

Creeper - "Black Rain"

Creeper - "Teenage Sacrifice"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Prika Amaral of Nervosa06 Oct 202300:28:59

Chapter 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.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

Discord


Chapter 428 Music:

Nervosa - "Jailbreak"

Nervosa - "Twisted Values"

Nervosa - "Under Ruins"

Nervosa - "Seed Of Death"

Nervosa - "Endless Ambition"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Moritz Schmidt from The Hirsch Effekt04 Oct 202300:35:33

Chapter 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.bandcamp.com/

https://store.spv.de/collections/the-hirsch-effekt-1

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

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Chapter 427 Music:

The Hirsch Effekt - "Urian"

The Hirsch Effekt - "Otus"

The Hirsch Effekt - "Granica"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Simon Mariante of Tracheotomy31 Jul 202400:28:20

Chapter 523 - "A Great Outlet For A Lot Of People" ...as read by Simon Mariante of Tracheotomy

Today I’m stoked to share my share my chat with Tracheotomy frontman Simon Mariante. Tracheotomy just released their new ep, Fixated Propensity For Destruction with 1126 Records. Simon talks about his early music fandom, how Tracheotomy was birthed out of the death of previous bands, the inspiration and breadth of lyrical styles within metal, and more.

https://tracheotomy777.bandcamp.com/music

https://tracheotomy.bigcartel.com/

https://1126records.com/collections/tracheotomy

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

Discord

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Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 523 Music:

Tracheotomy - "Maimed"

Tracheotomy - "Deliberate Dehumanization"

Tracheotomy - "Phosgene Blood Stream"

Kaan Tassan of Heart Of A Coward29 Sep 202300:29:08

Chapter 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 the new album, and more!

https://arising-empire.shop/en/artists/heart-of-a-coward/

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

Discord


Chapter 426 Music:

Heart Of A Coward - "This Place Only Brings Death"

No Consequence - "Coerce, Conform"

Heart Of A Coward - "Drown In Ruin"

Heart Of A Coward - "Decay"

Heart Of A Coward - "Devour Me"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Grove Street27 Sep 202300:34:32

Chapter 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 vinyl here

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

Discord


Chapter 425 Music:

Grove Street - "The Path To Righteousness"

Grove Street - "Make With It"

Grove Street - "Lessons Of The Past"


Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Damon Tate from Of Virtue22 Sep 202300:44:30

Chapter 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/

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

Discord


Chapter 424 Music:

Of Virtue - "Cannibals"

Of Virtue - "Damaged"

Of Virtue - "Sinner"

Of Virtue - "Sober"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Shayley Bourget of Dayshell20 Sep 202300:47:45

Chapter 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/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

Discord


Chapter 423 Music:

Dayshell - "You Wish"

Of Mice & Men - "They Don't Call It The South For Nothing"

Dayshell - "Not Coming In"

Dayshell - "Letting Go"


Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Leroy Hamp from War of Ages15 Sep 202300:54:36

Chapter 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/war-of-ages

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

Discord


Chapter 422 Music:

War of Ages - "Armageddon"

xDisciplex AD - "So I Send You"

War of Ages - "All Consuming Fire"

War of Ages - "Failure"

War of Ages - "Greed"

War of Ages - "Dominus"

War of Ages - "From Ashes"


Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Mike Mains13 Sep 202300:48:36

Chapter 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.com/asthestorygrows

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

Discord


Chapter 421 Music:

Mike Mains & The Branches - "We're Alive"

Mike Mains & The Branches - "Stereo"

Mike Mains & The Branches - "Breathing Underwater"

Mike Mains & The Branches - "If We Run"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Nathan Mariat from Resolve08 Sep 202300:38:04

Chapter 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.co/

https://arising-empire.shop/en/artists/resolve/

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

Discord


Chapter 420 Music:

Resolve - "Death Awaits"

Resolve - "Human"

Resolve - "New Colors"


Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Conquer Divide06 Sep 202300:43:39

Chapter 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 Slow Burn on vinyl here

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https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

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Chapter 419 Music:

Conquer Divide - "welcome2paradise"

Conquer Divide - "Nightmares"

Conquer Divide - "N E W H E A V E N"

Conquer Divide - "the INVISIBLE"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Austin Visser from The Undertaking01 Sep 202300:43:58

Chapter 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 featured on Hate5Six, and more. 

https://www.theundertakingrocks.com/

https://theundertaking.bandcamp.com/album/superstitions

Superstitions is available on cd here

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

Discord


Chapter 418 Music:

The Undertaking - "Black Cats"

The Undertaking - "Death Acquires A Different Meaning"

The Undertaking - "A Witch's Deathbed Confession"


Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Brandon Jenison of Mustard Plug30 Aug 202300:41:26

Chapter 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 much more!

http://www.mustardplug.com/home.php

https://mustardplug.bandcamp.com/

https://www.badtimerecords.com/collections/mustard-plug

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

Discord


Chapter 417 Music:

Mustard Plug - "Fall Apart"

Mustard Plug - "Box"

Mustard Plug - "Vampire"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Michele Guaitoli of Visions Of Atlantis26 Jul 202400:35:20

Chapter 522 - "Creating A Universe" ...as read by Michele Guaitoli of Visions Of Atlantis

Today we welcome Visions of Atlantis vocalist Michele Guaitoli. Visions Of Atlantis released Pirates II: Armada, back on July 5th with Napalm Records. Michele talks about the music scene in Italy, how he joined Visions Of Atlantis, the birth of the Pirates era, creating more than just an album, and so much more! 

https://www.visionsofatlantis.at/

https://www.micheleguaitoli.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

Discord

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Chapter 522 Music:

Visions Of Atlantis - "The Land Of The Free"

Visions Of Atlantis - "Release My Symphony"

Visions Of Atlantis - "Armada"

Visions Of Atlantis - "Where The Sky and Ocean Blend"
 

Blake Bedsaul of Saul25 Aug 202300:28:08

Chapter 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/collections/saul

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

Discord


Chapter 416 Music:

Saul - "Tooth & Nail"

Saul - "The New Low"

Saul - "Reign Fire"


Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Lucas Woodland from Holding Absence23 Aug 202300:29:59

Chapter 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/

Snag the Noble Art of Self Destruction on vinyl or cd here

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

Come hang out on Discord!


Chapter 415 Music:

Holding Absence - "Honey Moon"

Holding Absence - "Scissors"

Holding Absence - "A Crooked Melody"


Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Brian Moss18 Aug 202300:23:54

Chapter 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.com/

Discord


Chapter 414 Music:

The Darien Gap - "Looking"

The Darien Gap - "Albany Bowl"

The Darien Gap - "Bad Comment"

The Darien Gap - "I Wish I Didn't Wish"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Jimbob Isaac16 Aug 202300:45:08

Chapter 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, genres burning themselves out, and a lot more!

https://silverburnmusic.bandcamp.com/

Self Induced Transcendental Annihilation can be found on cd and cassette here

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

Discord


Chapter 413 Music:

Silverburn - "Anniliation"

Silveburn - "Painbody"

Silverburn - "The Unrelenting Will of Boundless Immortality"

Silverburn - "Bathe In Fire"

Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Matt Flood of Caskets11 Aug 202300:38:47

Chapter 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://sharptonerecords.co/collections/caskets

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

ATSG on Discord


Chapter 412 Music:

Caskets - "By The Sound"

Caskets - "Lost In Echoes"

Caskets - "More Than Misery"

Caskets - "Believe"


Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

Joe Nally from URNE09 Aug 202300:39:56

Chapter 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 Bandcamp

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

As The Story Grows on Discord


Chapter 411 Music:

URNE - "The Burden"

URNE - "Dust Atlas"

URNE - "Becoming The Ocean"


Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Favorites of 2023 So Far04 Aug 202300:35:34

My 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"



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Mark Tindal from To Kill Achilles02 Aug 202300:39:35

Chapter 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 digitally here

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Chapter 410 Music:

To Kill Achilles - "Rats"

To Kill Achilles - "Oh God, I've Never Felt This Low"

To Kill Achilles - "...and I'm An Addict"

To Kill Achilles - "Chemical Counterpart"


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Branson from Toxins29 Jul 202300:26:35

Chapter 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. 

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Chapter 409 Music:

Toxins - "Something Worse Than Nothing"

Toxins - "Boxed In"

Toxins - "Worlds Apart"


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Guardrail28 Jul 202300:39:08

Chapter 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

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Chapter 408 Music:

Guardrail - "Down At The Bottom"

Guardrail - "Joke's On Me"

Guardrail - "Silhouette"


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Calling All Captains24 Jul 202400:33:40

Chapter 521 - "We're Getting A Little More Creative" ...as read by Calling All Captains

Today we welcome Calling All Captains to the podcast! Calling All Captains released (e)motion sickness last Friday on New Damage Records. The bands talks about their experience in the music scene in the Edmonton suburbs, how the band came together and reached its current iteration, partnering with New Damage, the new ep, and more.  

https://callingallcaptainsband.com/

https://callingallcaptains.bandcamp.com/album/e-motion-sickness

You can listen to my previous chat with Luc here

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Chapter 521 Music:

Calling All Captains - "Wallflower"

Calling All Captains - "Collapse"

Calling All Captains - "Be Cool"

Calling All Captains - "Sunbeam"

Jason Camacho from Audio Karate26 Jul 202300:49:15

Chapter 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 Show Of Hands on vinyl here.

Or digitally on Bandcamp here

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Chapter 407 Music:

Audio Karate - "A Show Of Hands"

Audio Karate - "Rosemead"

Audio Karate - "Return Of A Monster In Disguise"


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Domenic Romeo from End Reign21 Jul 202300:36:27

Chapter 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

Or on Bandcamp

 

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Discord is fun!

 

Chapter 406 Music:

End Reign - "Chaos Masked As Order"

End Reign - "Divine Abysmal End"

End Reign - "The Night Creeps Upon Me"

 

 

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Saint Agnes19 Jul 202300:50:04

Chapter 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 vinyl and cd here

https://saintagnes.bandcamp.com/

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Chapter 405 Music:

Saint Agnes - "Animal"

Saint Agnes - "Bloodsucker"

Saint Agnes - "Outsider"


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Evan Patterson14 Jul 202300:42:03

Chapter 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 Young Widows, pushing himself creatively, finding contentment, and more. 

 

https://jayejayle.bandcamp.com/

https://shirtkiller.com/collections/jayejayle

https://pelagicrecords.indiemerch.com/b/jaye-jayle

 

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And come hang out on Discord!

 

 

Chapter 404 Music:

Jaye Jayle - "The Party of Redemption"

Breather Resist - "An Insomniac's Complexion"

Young Widows - "Mr No Harm"

Jay Jayle - "Black Diamonds and Bad Apples"

 

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Darren Doane12 Jul 202300:54:01

Chapter 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 Music:

Blink 182 - "Dammit"

The Dingees - "Chaos:Control"

Project 86 - "Sad Machines"

MXPX - "Doing Time"

Living Sacrifice - "Reject"

Strife - "Overthrow"

 

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Jeff Ogle from Lockjaw07 Jul 202300:35:49

Chapter 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.substack.com/

 

 

Chapter 402 Music:

 

Lockjaw - "Silence The Fear"

 

Lockjaw - "Living Inside My Head"

 

Lockjaw - "No Gods Among Men"


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Schuylar Croom of He Is Legend05 Jul 202300:48:38

Chapter 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

 

 

Chapter 401 Music:
 

He Is Legend - "The Prowler"

He Is Legend - "The Seduction"

He Is Legend - "Burn All Your Rock Records"

He Is Legend - "Honey From The Hive"

He Is Legend - "Animals"


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Mike D'Antonio from Killswitch Engage30 Jun 202300:38:13

Chapter 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, and more.

https://www.metalblade.com/deathrayvision/

 

https://deathrayvision.bandcamp.com/

 

Music from Death Ray Vision and Overcast is available at https://bullettoothhq.bandcamp.com/music

 

 

Chapter 400 Music:

 

Death Ray Vision - "Behead The King"

Kilswitch Engage - "Embrace The Journey"

Death Ray Vision - "From The Rafters"


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Sean Leary of Loma Prieta28 Jun 202300:52:29

Chapter 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/

https://deathwishinc.com/collections/loma-prieta



Chapter 399 Music:

Loma Prieta - "Sunlight"

Loma Prieta - "Careful Subliminal"

Sailboats - "Behind Trees"

Loma Prieta - "Fire In Black & White"

Jeromes Dream - "The Future Of Memory"

Loma Prieta - "Glare"


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Tuck O'Leary Returns23 Jun 202300:47:21

Chapter 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 here

 

 

Chapter 398 Music:

Off Road Minivan - "Victim Complex"

Off Road Minivan - "The Breakdown"

Off Road Minivan - "Basement"


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Sable Hills19 Jul 202400:18:32

Chapter 520 - "A New Start" ...as read by Sable Hills

Today we welcome Rict and Takuya from Japanese metalcore band Sable Hills to the podcast! The new Sable Hills record, Odyssey, is out today on Arising Empire Records. The guys talk about getting into metal and the scene in Tokyo, Covid restrictions for shows in Japan, the inspiration they take from video games, and more.

https://www.sablehills.jp/

https://arising-empire.shop/en/artists/sable-hills/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

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Chapter 520 Music:

Sable Hills - "No Turning Back"

Sable Hills - "Anthem"

Ok Goodnight21 Jun 202300:32:48

Chapter 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.com/album/the-fox-and-the-bird

 

 

Chapter 397 Music:

Ok Goodnight - "The Drought"

Ok Goodnight - "The Snake"

Ok Goodnight - "The Mountain"


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TwentyTwo and Doll Riot16 Jun 202300:47:04

Chapter 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 Riot to the podcast! Doll Riot is an up and coming Riot Grrrl band from Sand Diego. Their latest single, Those Days, was released back in March. The girls talk about the influence of their parents on their musical tastes, the formation of Doll Riot, politics in punk, and more! 

Listen to TwentyTwo here.

And you can listen to Doll Riot here

 

Chapter 396 Music:

 

TwentyTwo - "The Sound"

TwentyTwo - "Surrounded"

TwentyTwo - "World Piece"

Doll Riot - "Fuck You"

Doll Riot - "Paresthesia"

Doll Riot - "Those Days"


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Evan Diprima of Royal Thunder14 Jun 202300:38:45

Chapter 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

 

Chapter 395 Music:

 

Royal Thunder - "Fade"

Royal Thunder - "April Showers"

Royal Thunder - "The Knife"


 

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