Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music

When you realize that you only have one life to live, you fight to make the most of it, and remove all of those crutches and addictions that hold you from that. It isn't easy, it is scary, but it is necessary in order to become happier in life, and live it to the fullest. Shayley of Dayshell is our guest on the Chord Progression Podcast today for one of the most powerful episodes we have ever done...

When you have a passion in life, going all in on it can be very scary. The fear causes so many people not to do it. The few that do stand out. In a creative space, going all in means supporting your art, supporting the art of other's, and connecting with the consumer in a very personal way. The Mike's (Michael & Mikey) from ENOX stop by the Chord Progression Podcast today. On this episode we t...

With Motionless In White being a powerhouse in the scene, many fans want to have a chance to interact with the band, including other bands. But what happened when they bring other on stage during their sets to do guest vocals with Chris? For some, it is a dream come true. Kyle from Late 9 joins the Chord Progression Podcast today to show you his band, his music, by telling you: How he got to perfo...

It is a parent's dream to have a common interest with their children as they grow up, as it is something that connects them for life with a sole focus on positivity. As a musician, it might be to play music with your children for life. But what if you got to be in a band with your children? Paul Crosby from Coldwards joins the Chord Progression Podcast today. The founding drummer of Saliva joins u...

When you have a moment in life, where a shred of luck leads to good things, what do you do? Do you take it at face value and hope for the best? Or do you do everything necessary to make sure that shred of luck leads to long term success? When a new rock band found luck and did everything to make it stick in 2023, it led them to become darlings on Sirius XM Octane, and open for Shinedown on tour......

Metal music today is in the early stages of a massive resurgence. Bands like Bring Me The Horizon, Bad Omens, Falling In Reverse, Electric Callboy, and more are trying many new things, and are bringing many new fans into the scene. That is why now is the perfect time for new bands in metal to experiment & try new things. the time is now to capture something new when more and more fans are ente...

We are used to great metalcore coming out of countries like the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, and Australia. But what about France? France may not be well known for their metal scene or metalcore music, but with bands like Gojira, Betraying the Martyrs, and Landmvrks showing great music coming out of the country, what bands are going to be next in creating a thriving scene in a new count...

When it comes to making sure your band stays in the subconscious of the music scene, it is a concept that many bands fail to capture. But for the band or bands that do, they are able to create such an aura around them that helps them grow to heights beyond comprehension. That is why we are incredibly pleased to have Lucas from Holding Absence on the podcast today. With the band releasing their new...

What would you think about a band you didn't know about & they were endorsed by your favorite athlete or professional wrestler? You would check them out. But what if they were endorsed by Rhea Ripley, WWE Women's Champion and lover of all things heavy music? You would easily want to check them out. Damon from the Michigan metalcore band Of Virtue returns to the podcast for the 3rd time right b...

How many times have we heard taste makers in culture say that "ROCK IS DEAD" over the past 15 years? Yet still here we are. In those 15 years, it was the bands that going to keep the genre alive, and it was the fans that were the catalyst to not letting it die. And now those bands are speaking out about it. Rick from Adelitas Way is our guest on the Chord Progression Podcast for an absolute ripper...

Have you ever heard the song Bodies by Drowning Pool? Let the bodies hit the floor? We know 99% of you reading this are going to say "YES!" It is a song that has transcended metal for over 20 years, crossing and connecting generations of rock and metal fans. But does the band embody that same energy? Oh you know the answer is "YES!" CJ from Drowning Pool is our guest today on the Chord Progression...

When the metal scene lost a well respected member in Wayne Swinny, we all mourned the loss of someone special. But what happened to his band following his unfortunate loss? Apparently a lot that Wayne would have been insanely proud of. Bobby Amaru from Saliva returns to the Chord Progression Podcast once again as Saliva prepares to release their new record Revelation on September 8th. This episode...

When you are a young band, it is crucial that you go all out & balls to the wall during every live performance. No one knows who you are, and for those watching your show, you need to make the best first impression possible. Does not matter if you are headlining a local show or opening for a bigger band, giving your live show everything you have every time matters. Oregon rockers Owls & Al...

Have you ever wondered how a band reacts when they begin to see rapid growth and continued success over a long period of time? For the bands that have succeeded long term, they react to success with reflection on where they have come from, energy to keep growing, and to show appreciation for everyone helping make their dreams into reality. It is our honor to have Maty Madiro of From Ashes To New o...

In the world today, have you ever felt hopeless? As if the negativity in life would never go away, and that you would live in the negative forever? Many of us have felt the same, and are feeling the same way currently. So one band set out to show both sides of negativity. The side of no hope, and the side of positivity and hope that things can get better. Mark from the band To Kill Achilles is our...

When you put your full emotional weight behind your vocals as a singer, with a band that amplifies that every step of the way, greatness ensues. From a band that has grown from 200K Spotify monthly listeners to 1.5 Million in just over 2 years, it stands to reason this. This is a band you need to get behind. We are honored to have Matt from the band Caskets return to the Chord Progression Podcast...

How do you become revered as one of the best and most respected metal bands of all time? You do it by making music that is the medicine to make people feel positive about their life experience, and embody that mindset in everything you do. It is our pleasure to have Mr. Lajon Witherspoon from Sevendust on the Chord Progression Podcast as the band prepares to release their brand new album Truth Kil...

Raise your hand if you have ever dealt with the repercussions of being in and around a toxic relationship. We assume many of you just raised your hand. And we also assume many of you work through those emotions and those traumas with the help of music. Our friends in the Pennsylvania metalcore band If Not For Me are back on the Chord Progression Podcast once again with a brand new song coming out...

Second chances in life do not come around often. When we get second chances, we find an appreciation for the good times we had, and the good times we are able to have right now. That is what we talk about with Arturo from Audio Karate on today's Chord Progression Podcast. On this episode we dive deep into: Audio Karate returning to venues they haven't played in 20 years and what it means to the ba...

Hawthorne Heights is much more than just their smash hit, Ohio Is For Lovers. They are also champions of supporting local music and the local music scene to help the music they love grow and thrive. In their local scene, one band has received a lot of support which has helped them build their fan base, and be set up for success. Dayton, OH emo/pop punk outfit Life In Idle is our guest on the podca...

Would you love a band that has the flow of Tech N9ne, the fun of Limp Bizkit, the modernization of From Ashes to New, and the quality of Linkin Park? Sounds like it doesn't exist in a band right? Well it does exist! St. Louis rap/rock/metal group Discrepancies joins the Chord Progression Podcast today for you to get to know one of the most fun up and coming bands in the scene. This episode will sh...

When people go and see live music, they are going because it is an event for them. And the bands that succeed in music and have long careers are the ones that are able to make their live shows an event that you want to attend. Bullet To The Heart began to learn this and shared their experience on the Chord Progression Podcast as a band that has continued to grow from their first time on the podcas...

Have you ever wondered why concert ticket prices are so high? Or why a band might not come and tour in your area? The simple answer is purely this... economics. But the specifics are so much more enlightening to the current state of the music industry. Will from the rock band Earshot joins us on the Chord Progression Podcast for one of our favorite half hour episodes to date. On this episode, we e...

One common theme we see in the most successful artists in music is that they are students of all genres, not just the genre(s) they make music in. That is one of the reasons why Bring Me The Horizon, Bad Omens, Falling In Reverse, and others have succeed long term in the rock and metal world. They are students of music, and understand how to use it. Eric from the band MCHNZ is the same way, and is...

As time rolls on, people go through many new experiences and change. Artists are no exception to this, and their art will change based on their experiences and influences. Instead of being angry about that, we should embrace and understand that artists will explore new sounds and new ideas as life goes on. That is why we have Brendan from Hostile Array is our guest on the Chord Progression Podcast...