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

The guys in Worth The Wait are back on the Chord Progression Podcast today. The band's most recent single "Darkmode" is available now, and we dive deep into the song and its meanings around focusing on yourself. But it wouldn't be a podcast with Worth The Wait if we didn't get ridiculous. So we also talk about how the band might use Cameo as their tool of promotion for future releases, remembering...

The boys from Mountain Eye have returned to the Chord Progression Podcast. First appearing here back in May 2020, the guys return with their new album First We Become Ashes. We talk about the album's concept driven by Nietzsche's metamorphosis of spirit, and how that all plays into the album's construction. We also talk about the live show they played where a Viking was in the mosh pit, setting up...

Deron from 96 Bitter Beings is on the podcast today. The band is releasing their 2nd album, Synergy Restored, on November 4th. In this episode we talk about all the material the band has recorded and yet to release, how the pandemic is still impacting live music from fans coming to shows and so many bands out at the same time, to Deron's love for the live setting and his conflicting feelings aroun...

When We Were Hungry Fest Battle of the Bands winners Forever, For Now are here on the Chord Progression Podcast for a gut bustlingly funny episode. In terms of When We Were Hungry, we talk about the Battle of the Bands process, the promo video filmed at Denny's, bringing the Denny's Grand Slam to their set, and a request for Eyes Set to Kill. But we also get to talk about their music and if you li...

Dave from Broadwing is on the podcast today. Dave also has his own podcast called Waking Up From Work. So in this episode, we talk about the podcast's focus on business and obtaining your life goals, along with the skills and advice Dave has learned from his time working on the podcast that he passes on to you. We also dive into the origins of the band Broadwing, why they play off of their strengt...

Tyler from Saving Vice returns to the podcast today. The band is releasing their 2 song EP "Dichotomy" on October 7th. We dive into both "Culling Kindness" and "I, Dysmorphia" on the EP, and talk about how the band's experimentation will lead to success in the long run, and see how that has worked for bands like Bring Me the Horizon and Bad Omens. But with so many more people getting into metal th...

The guys from Labor XII in Texas are on the podcast today. If anything this podcast is a masterclass for younger bands in the scene. We talk about the merch concepts that each band needs to know, and why you want model Sevendust. We also talk about the band's insane history, stories around Static X and Sevendust, and covering Rick & Morty. But if anything sticks, it is going to be when the band ta...

Chuck from Orange Island is here on the podcast today. Orange Island is reissuing and releasing their 2003 album under the title "One Night Stay!" In this episode, we talk about the revamped album and reordered track list to better talk about life's purgatory, and allowing us to be vulnerable in music when we are at a crossroads at life. We also talk about why the band is reissuing this, especiall...

Benny from AVOID IS BACK ON THE PODCAST BABY! Avoid has been on a meteoric rise since the beginning of 2021 and we take a look at all of the insanity here. We recap the NASCAR National Anthem that got sports radio attention nationally, and how the band turned it into a positive, including making Jim Rome a fan of the band. We also dive into their tour with Fit For a King earlier in 2022, and all t...

Joey from VRSTY is back on the podcast once again. VRSTY has had a crazy 2022 and we recap it here. Following the release of the band's debut LP "Welcome Home," we talk about VRSTY playing Shiprocked, and Joey shares a story about how he almost spilt coffee on Corey Taylor. We also talk about VRSTY going out on tour with 10 Years & Nonpoint, and what Joey has learned being a musician from those ba...

The guys from Richmond VA's B-Side Story are on the podcast today. We talk about how creativity waits for no one and artists must record and write down when they are inspired, how their passion for all kinds of rock and metal drive their sound, and a potential for an Office themed show. Plus we dive into what local scenes are experiencing between cover bands and original bands, as well as brainsto...

You remember Tickle Me Pink? Because Sean is back and is on the Chord Progression Podcast. With the band returning to play the When We Were Hungry festival, we catch up with Sean during a vision quest to talk about the festival, the importance he puts on authenticity, writing new music for the band, and some funny stories involving Rise Against (so Kevin was all in on that). Plus we talk about bei...

Caitlin from Australia's Eat Your Heart Out is on the Chord Progression Podcast today! The band's new album "Can't Stay Forever" comes out on September 9th, and this podcast dives into the album. We talk about the early feedback the band got from friends and family, and why Caitin's mom found Sour to be her favorite song. But it wouldn't be the Chord Progression Podcast if we didn't dive into some...

Joey from the Original A.S.D. (A Skylit Drive) is on one of the most ridiculous Chord Progression Podcasts today. Funny stories about partying in Vegas, meeting Dee Snider, Craig Mabbitt almost joining the band, Jonny Craig almost joining the band, connecting with Bring Me The Horizon, and partying with Oli Sykes' father Ian will have you in stitches. But we also talk about Original A.S.D. playing...

Chris from The Medic Droid is on the podcast today. The Medic Droid hasn't played live since the mid 2010's, but they are back for When We Were Hungry festival. In this episode we talk about why The Medic Droid is playing When We Were Hungry, why this might lead to more live shows in the future from the band, and hot pink fanny packs (yes that is right). We also talk about how today's music fan se...

Bullet To The Heart is back on the podcast for a quick one today. Their new single "Black Widow" is out now, so we focus in on it. We talk about its story driven meaning that has connections to building confidence in yourself and how it can relate to Audrey's experience being a woman in metal. Then we dive deep into the instrumentals and why this song is heavier and faster than their others (can b...

Joey Arena from Ovtlier returns to the Chord Progression Podcast, and he brings Mike along for the ride. Ovtlier is playing Day 2 of When We Were Hungry Fest, so we talk all about the band getting on the bill, why they feel the vibes of Warped Tour for this festival, and a potential cookie race in Vegas. We also talk about the band rebuilding their team to make 2023 their year, their next single p...

Garrett from Silent Planet joins the Chord Progression Podcast today. A quick first part to what will become another great episode, we catch up with Garrett following the release of Silent Planet's recent release :Signal:. We talk about releasing the single, playing shows with AVOID, what to expect from the band the rest of 2022, and react to a certain video that called for christians not to liste...

Until I Wake are here on the Chord Progression Podcast prior to the release of their first full album Inside My Head, and we dive into this whole thing. The band talks about how they wanted to show diversity in their sound on this album, how Cody wrote the lyrics for this powerful album, and how the rest of the band resonated with it. But things turn incredible when we talk about August's protagon...

Phil from Khemmis joins us for a podcast that will have you intrigued from beginning to end. Khemmis is hitting the road with Trivium and Between the Buried & Me in fall 2022, so we talk about how their style of doom metal fits in well with both bands. We also talk about winning the crowd over as an opening band, scary stories about The Rave in Milwaukee and The Masonic Temple in Detroit, and how...

The one and only John Vesely is on the Chord Progression Podcast today! Secondhand Serenade is headlining day 2 of the When We Were Hungry Festival and we want to dive into it. In this episode, we talk about John's decision to support When We Were Hungry, why John loves Emo Nites, why John finds great connection and passion in the emo scene, and how he might want to cook at When We Were Hungry Fes...

Jessica of Red Calling is on the podcast today. Red Calling is in the Opening Act 2022 contest, to open for every show at the Hollywood Bowl in October. What better way to get to know the band than right here? We talk about why the band plays their style of radio hard rock, how Jessica got influenced in music at an early age, and how they are viewing the Opening Act contest as a great success, reg...

Keith and Noah from punk rock's Everybody Gets One are on the Chord Progression Podcast for a great episode. We dive deep into the band's style of "the sweaty style of punk your dad used to slam dance to in someone's basement" and why they gravitated towards that style. We also dive into how the name came to be, their pre-show energy drink ritual, and a large looking into their upcoming EP 15 Minu...

Shane from the beloved pop punk band With The Punches stops by the Chord Progression Podcast. With the Punches is back after their 9 and a half year "nap" and better than ever. We discuss how the band has always understood social media connection from the start, what all happened during that 9 and a half year break, and the process of creating the inspiring Discontent EP. Plus we dive into the ide...

The guys from Clearfight are on the Chord Progression Podcast today. With influences in the pop punk world, we discuss how they are much more than a pop punk band, bringing energy and vigor with all of their influences to their music. We also talk about their show with Belmont, how they are going to get more recognition for the band, and shed light on issues we see touring in the scene today (thin...