As The Story Grows

Today 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-imminence Sign Up For the Mailing Li...

Chapter 362 - "How Can We Hold The Door Open For Others" ...as read by Jeremy Hunt Today 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 ou...

Today, 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/asthestorygrows https://discord.gg/9cSeb8Zk Pre-order Quicksand's Slip at https://deathwishinc.com/collections/iodin...

Chapter 361 - "It's Cool To Be Different" ...as read Devin Swank of Sanguisugabogg Today we welcome Sanguisugabogg front man Devin Swank to the podcast. Sanguisugabogg will release Homicidal Ecstasy this Friday, February 3rd, on Century Media Records. Devin talks about how his parents love for death metal and horror films led to his love for those things, the growth of the death metal scene in Ohi...

This 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/asthestorygrows https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows Music: Metallica - "Screaming Suicide" Unearth - "The Wretched/The Ruinous" Ov Sulfer - "Earthen" Hopesfall - "Open Hands To The WInd...

Chapter 360 - "The Perfect Time To Meet All These People" ...as read by Tanner Wayne of In Flames This week we welcome In Flames drummer Tanner Wayne to the podcast. In Flames will release their 14th full-length record, Foregone, on February 10th via Nuclear Blast Records. Tanner talks about how his dad got him into drumming, touring his ass off, how touring and relationships led to him joining In...

Chapter 359 - "Your Purpose On Earth Has Been Severed" ...as read by Woody and Fabian of Polar This week I’m stoked to share my chat with Adam "Woody" Woodford and Fabian Lomas from London hardcore band Polar! Polar will release Everywhere, Everything this Friday January 13th on Arising Empire Records. The guys talk about growing up at the peak of the numetal era and how Chino inspired a love of h...

This week it’s just me! Kicking off a new year of podcasts looking forward to what is on the horizon for new music in 2023, plus some thoughts on Furnace Fest and a look back at Zao’s self-titled album and why it matters. Join the mailing list at https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/   After you joined the mailing list, come hang out on Discord! https://discord.gg/jZDkrFmb Music: Taylor Swift - "A...

Chapter 358 - "The Best of 2022" ...as read by Sean Mott of Metalcore Nerds This week we welcome Sean Mott, the host of Metalcore Nerds to the podcast! I asked Sean to join me to chat about all the movies, tv, and music we enjoyed in 2022. Sean talks about growing up in Upstate New York, his life as a touring guitarist, and wanting to create a different kind of podcast with Metalcore Nerds. And th...

Chapter 357 - "Time Is Just A Construct" ...as read by Matt Fisher of Contact This week we welcome to the podcast Mat Fisher, frontman for Richmond hardcore band Contact! Contact released Before and Through and Beyond All Time back in September on Patient Zero Records. Matt talks about growing up in and leaving Florida, discovering Rage Against The Machine, how Contact got started and the themes o...

Chapter 356 - "Bands Are Naturally Going to Change Their Sound" ...as read by Dan Hodson of Borders This week we welcome Borders drummer Dan Hodson to the podcast. Borders released Bloom Season back on November 18th via Arising Empire Records. Dan talks about growing the scene in Lincoln UK, the story of Borders picking their name, evolving their sound, metal elitism, and more. https://bordersband...

Chapter 355 - "I Can Carry The Name Proudly" ...as read by Joel Holmqvist of Aviana This week we welcome Aviana frontman Joel Holmqvist to the podcast! Aviana released Corporation on September 30th via Arising Empire records. Joel talks about having to regroup after the whole band left, how he came to join Aviana, and the band’s vision on Corporation and how it ties into future releases.  https://...

Chapter 354 - "We're Really Really Lucky" ...as read by Tucker Rule of Thursday This week we welcome Thursday drummer Tucker Rule to the podcast! Tucker has a new band called LS Dunes, who released their debut LP, Past Lives, on November 11th via Fantasy Records. Tucker talks about the connection between skateboarding and getting into music, Thursday’s early days, how he spent the pandemic, and th...

Chapter 353 - "A Collection Of Ideas" ...as read by Mitchell Rogers of Varials Today I’m excited to share a short chat with Mitchell Rogers, frontman for Philly hardcore band Varials. Varials released Scars For You to Remember on October 14th via Fearless Records. Starting on November 27th, the band will be on tour in Europe. Mitch talks about experiencing live music with his family at an early ag...

Chapter 352 - "Really Just Lucky To Be There" ...as read by Dave Gorman or Orange Island Today we welcome Orange Island frontman Dave Gorman to the podcast. Iodine Records recently released One Night Stay, a remastered, reimagined version of Orange Island’s self-titled record. Dave talks about the influence of the local punk scene, being the right band at the wrong time, the disappointment of the...

Chapter 351 - "It Takes All These People Coming Together" ...as read by Derrick Vella Today we welcome Tomb Mold and Dream Unending guitarist Derrick Vella to the podcast! Dream Unending’s new record, Song of Salvation, is out tomorrow on 20 Buck Spin! Derrick talks about choosing Toronto over Philadelphia when the pandemic hit, releasing music on cassette, the joy of creating with friends, and mo...

Chapter 350 - "I Was Very Grateful" ...as read by Rory Rodriguez of Dayseeker Today we welcome Rory Rodriguez from Dayseeker to the podcast. Dayseeker’s incredible new album, Dark Sun, was released last Friday on Spinefarm records. Rory and I talk about musical evolution, the ups and downs of growing up, loss, fatherhood, and more.  https://dayseeker.band/ Grab Dark Sun on cd or vinyl at https://d...

Chapter 349 - "Phases" ...as read by Nick Mavromatis of October Ends Today we welcome Nick Mavromatis, vocalist for October Ends to the podcast. October Ends released Phases last Friday on UNFD records. Nick talks about growing up in Athens and the music scene there, making the move to Newcastle to join October Ends right before the pandemic hit, and his influence in songwriting and what inspired...

Chapter 348 - "Ashes Lie Still" ...as read by Lyn Jeffs of Ingested Today we welcome Ingested drummer Lyn Jeffs to the podcast. Ingested's new record, Ashes Lie Still, is out this Friday, November 4th on Metal Blade Records! Lyn talks about living in various cities across the UK and what led him to move to Spain, discovering music, Ingested’s history, choosing Metal Blade, the themes on the new re...

Chapter 347 - "It Certainly Helped Us" ...as read by Ryan “Tuck” O’Leary of Fit For A King Today we welcome Fit For A King bassist Ryan “Tuck” O’Leary to the podcast. Fit For A King’s new record, The Hell We Create, is out today on Solid State Records. Tuck talks about the pros and cons of headlining vs being an opening band, joining Fit For A King, sticking with Solid State Records, Heaven, and a...

Chapter 346 - "Not A Great Place To Be After Dark" ...as read by Kat and Kim from Hoaxed Today we welcome Kim and Kat from Portland doom rock band Hoaxed to the podcast! Hoaxed’s debut LP, Two Shadows, will be out this Friday on Relapse Records. Kim and Kat discuss the similarities and differences in their musical backgrounds and ambitions, crafting their sound during lockdown, the inspiration beh...

Chapter 345 - "My Family Actually Likes My Music" ...as read by Too Close For Comfort Today we welcome Reno pop punk outfit Too Close For Comfort to the podcast! The band self-released their debut LP, We Only Live Here On This Planet For So Long, back in September. Tyler, Ryan, and Evan talk about their musical backgrounds, how Too Close For Comfort came together, transitioning from deathcore to p...

Chapter 344 - "That Touches Me Deeply" ...as read by Giuliano Messina of HOLYFANGS Today we welcome HOLYFANGS vocalist Giuliano Messina. HOLYFANGS self-released their debut ep back in July. Giuliano talks about growing up in New Jersey and the early 2000’s emo/punk boom, moving to the West Coast, why pop punk still matters and more. Make sure you grab HOLYFANGS debut ep at https://holyfangsband.ba...

Chapter 343 - "It's All Connected" ...as read by Jon Ladd Today I’m stoked to finally share my chat with Jon Ladd. Jon was in 7-10 Split and he currently has a new project called Courage, Dear Heart, as well as his merch company, Terminus Tees. Jon talks about his musical upbringing, signing with Screaming Giant Records, being courted by major labels, and transitioning out of music and into mercha...

Chapter 342 - "The Label Brings Me So Much Joy" ...as read by Casey Horrigan of Iodine Records Today we welcome Casey Horrigan, founder of Iodine Records to the podcast! I’ve gotten to work with a bunch of Iodine bands this year and it only seemed fitting to chat with Casey about the label. Casey talks about Iodine’s founding, demise, return, legacy, and more. https://iodinerecords.com/ Make sure...