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

Robin from the French band Resolve comes by, bright and early for you. This episode contains how Robin almost forced a tour to cancel because he left his laptop in a parking lot, how Covid-19 has impacted concerts and travel for Resolve and other bands, what Resolve did with their time in 2020, the future of livestream events, and the new music that has been and is being created by the band. Enjoy...

All Good Things happen on this podcast when Liz from All Good Things stops by. Liz talks with us about the band planning their live set (including the use of a Gravitron), rereleasing the anthemic song For The Glory but now featuring the guys from Hollywood Undead, and what to expect going forward into the second half of 2021, and that means seeing the band live.   Find All Good Things Online: Fac...

Carli, Ella, and Daniel from The Rumours stop by the Chord Progression Podcast for their first go around with us. That is because their phone battery died towards the end of the episode, so a second part is going to be needed. But in this one, you get to know the trio and all of the funny stories they bring to the table, along side a look into their brand new song, Want Ya, and how its music video...

Doc Coyle from Bad Wolves joins the Chord Progression podcast today. Following a crazy story about a time in Cardiff, Doc shares about what he has been up to and the current state of Bad Wolves (when it comes to live shows and new music), what the process was like selecting Daniel "DL" Lasckiewicz as the new lead singer, and how a tribalistic mentality has be a detriment to many things in society...

Daemien Drake of Reddstar stops by as the band is getting its major jumpstart in 2021. Daemein lets us in on how the band formed and works together while living in 3 different parts of the United States, the importance of understanding yourself and how embracing who you are can make you the best version of yourself as possible, and how it all ties into their first single STFU in all of its anthemi...

Stevie from Buckcherry stops by for fun half hour about Buckcherry and their new album, Hellbound. With a band known for its rigorous touring schedule, Stevie talks about how the band spent 2020 working on the new record and spending time with their families, how YouTube is being used to help rock music regain popularity, and a look at Hellbound (the new album coming out on June 25th, 2021). Enjoy...

Chris from Ronin, hard rock band based on Long Island, comes to deliver what is probably the most positive Chord Progression podcast ever. The guys talk about the return to our rock and metal families with live music returning, how talking honestly about music with others and listening to understand their opinion will only help the scene and yourself. And then they put it into practice discussing...

Toronto garage rockers Stergios and Rob from The Lookout Service join the podcast. The guys discuss musical education and both the advantages and pitfalls of it, how the guys create their music based off of feeling, and a deep dive into their latest single "Shut Me Out." Fans of the White Stripes will have some fun with this band. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelookoutservice Twitter: https...

Alex from First and Forever comes to the Chord Progression Podcast today with the most inspirational episode ever, and to prove to you that Emo Is Not Dead (Matt Cutshall would be proud). Alex dishes on the band starting on Craigslist (yes, Craigslist), how the band interacts with their fans and doubled down on their sound, and we close with inspiration. Alex is taking a leap of faith with this ba...

CASKETS, the English alternative post-hardcore band, comes to the Chord Progression podcast for you today. You may have heard of the band following their name change from Captives to CASKETS, and if you were ever looking to get into the band, this is the episode for you. Chris, James, and Matt come to discuss the reason for the name change and what all happened (30 minute mark of the episode), sha...

The guys from the band BrokenRail join the podcast today for what is 90 minutes of pure fun. The band freely shares funny stories surrounding their bassist, the mentality and open mindedness when it came to recording their 2020 album Beautiful Chaos, and how a specific Facebook group we always speak highly of on the podcast shows the power we have when it comes to helping the emerging acts in rock...

Lydia Can't Breathe makes their way to the Chord Progression Podcast for a funny story filled episode. They guys share stories about the multiple roasts and pranks that they have pulled on one another during their time as a band. And this includes nicknames, batman costumes, and poop. Yes we said poop. It truly is a way to get to know the band, enjoy their personalities immensely, and enjoy their...

Australian hard rock/heavy metal band Dreamers Crime stop by the podcast today for the first of many times in the future. Peter and Simon stop by to discuss the current state of live music in their home country, their two recent singles of Silence and Dreaming, and a little bit about their new album, Here We Are, set to come out sometime in 2021. But that isn't all, when the guys start dropping Ni...

Dan of the indie rock/pop/alternative band Don't Believe In Ghosts is today's podcast guest. With their debut album Solutions now available, the guys discuss the album and the direction of the band's sound, plus how the vision of frontman Steven really takes their style to another level, not only musically but visually. If this episode proves anything, it is that if there is a will, there is a way...

Mixi of Stitched Up Heart is our guest today and we couldn't be happier. Since the pandemic began, Mixi and the rest of the band have jumped onto Twitch to connect with their fans, stream games like Among Us and World of Warcraft, and Mixi even began conversing with other artists for your listening pleasure. We discuss that, plus how the Darkness album and their next release will seem to tie in pe...

Adi from Modern Mimes is the guest today. The conversation with her covers thoughts around the Covid-19 vaccine from a music fan and an artists' perspective, how the futuristic goth sound the band has was built, and the band's latest song Seek & Hide. Instead of diving deep into the musical structure of the song, Kevin and Adi dive deep into the meaning of the song, and how songs can have ever evo...

Eric from AITTALA stops by the Chord Progression podcast today to discuss the remastered release of the band's American Nightmare album on May 21st, 2021. The guys go through each song to see what the remaster improved on, and if it stands out better than the original (the answer being yes). And the guys also talk about the band playing some local shows over the past year, and how the second half...

Connecticut wavecore (synth wave and metalcore) band Dreamwake explode onto the Chord Progression Podcast today. While including a super duper deep dive into the band's latest single "Luna", the guys talk about what they have been up to during the past year, and then who their go-to Super Smash Bros characters are.   Find Dreamwake Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreamwakect Twitter: ht...

Neal from Royal Bliss comes to the Chord Progression podcast for loads of fun. Following prepping dinner for his family before his wife got home (and he didn't overcook the pasta, WIN!) Neal and Kevin sit down and talk about Royal Bliss' latest song, Fire Within, in extreme detail, but also talk about what Covid-19 and the pandemic have taught the band. Neal specifically talks about living life fo...

Peter Klett and Terry McDermott from Lotus Crush bring a podcast episode that rather perception expanding to hear. With live shows looking to return very soon, the guys talk about the potential obstacles of that happening in a post-pandemic world. The topics include the artist's ability to make money, the size of allowed crowds at venues, travel expenses, venue availability, and insurance issues f...

Diamante shows up on the Chord Progression podcast today with her newest album, American Dream, as the great centerpiece to this episode. Diamante shares what it was like to make this album independently, what her mindset was in terms of creating the album she wanted to, and how working to earn a degree in business administration helped her with the release of American Dream in real time.   Plus w...

Justin Fornof of WRISTMEETRAZOR comes to talk about the bands upcoming release, Replica of a Strange Love, out on June 11, 2021. The guys discuss the themes of the upcoming album, why writing during the pandemic will remain as something unique in human history, and how artists and musicians have the ultimate chance to write the history of the past year by detailing the emotions we all felt. Be sur...

Joey Tyler of VRSTY comes to the Chord Progression Podcast. After Kevin did a video on the band, it became a podcast between two guys you were friends for years. The guys talk about VRSTY's evolving sound, the success the band has seen on Octane, staying true to your artistic goals and vision, and fun stories of course. Easily one of the most enjoyable podcasts we have ever done with one of the be...

Austin from The Undertaking stops by the Chord Progression Podcast. Austin and Kevin discuss the bands new album, Funeral Psalms, and how its themes of anxiety and depression connect it with what we have all experienced in our lives, specifically over the past year. If you are a fan of punk and hardcore, you will want to check this one out.   Find The Undertaking Online: Facebook: https://www.face...

Rene Mata of Reach NYC comes to the Chord Progression Podcast today. With the bands new Back From The Dead EP out now, Rene and Kevin discuss the inspiration behind the EP, how it feels to come back into playing music after a close to 2 decade break, and how special bonds with Jacoby Shaddix and Chester Bennington are inspiring Rene to be the best person possible.   If anyone watching or listening...