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

Erich of Texas Taliban makes his way to the show today for a fun one. They guys get into it about DIY pyro mishaps, the type of show Texas Taliban will be putting on, and a look into their brand new EP, Runs on Hate, which is available now. Find Texas Taliban Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TexasTali3an Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalibanTexas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texas...

Dakota and Joe of Ohio metalcore band Worth The Wait come to you on the Chord Progression Podcast today for a 2 hour ride. With stories galore and a look into their latest song Obey/Decay, you are in for a fun time. Find Worth The Wait online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WTWOfficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorthTheWaitUS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtwofficial/ Twitch: https:/...

The guys from Divide the Fall join the Chord Progression podcast for 2 insanely fun hours. Start out with a bunch of crazy tour stories, jump to the Covid 19 impact on them and how it might impact upcoming shows, and then a gigantic look at their latest EP, Dead Memories, and how the guys write their music. Their stories are worth the episode alone, but the music will make you listen to the band f...

Joey Arena (Ovtlier) returns to the podcast alongside Justin "JD" deBlieck (Remember Tomorrow, Ice Nine Kills) to talk about Joey's latest synth wave project Arena. The guys sit down to talk about Arena's cover of Dreams by Van Halen, how it was created, how JD helped Joey reach a different vocal range, and their reaction when Sammy Hagar applauded the track multiple times. You also get to see how...

Matt from the band Bewitcher makes his way to the Chord Progression podcast for your enjoyment today. On this episode, Matt and Kevin discuss the new Bewitcher album, Cursed Be Thy Kingdom, and how Bewitcher delivers to what their fans will want, and how some of the more experimental tracks on the record are going to be the best ones you hear.   Find Bewitcher Online: Facebook: https://www.faceboo...

Jesse from the band Blisskrieg shows up to the Chord Progression podcast for what is classified as a fun time. Jesse talks about how his bond with his band members makes starting Blisskrieg more enjoyable, how the band created their debut album "Remedy", and how the album has a certain timeless feel to it.   Find Blisskrieg Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlisskriegBand Twitter: https:/...

All the way from Ukraine, WentSeat makes their way to the Chord Progression podcast. This is the band's first interview on an English speaking podcast, but that should not deter you. We discuss the different responses to Covid between Ukraine and the USA, why the band has a post grunge sound, and why they like to destroy stuff on stage.   Find WentSeat Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/we...

One of the funniest episodes ever is made possible with Waking Tera on the podcast. The guys tell the absolute best fun fact stories of all time to start. Then we discuss MGK and the impact of Tickets To My Downfall, more crazy wall of death stories, and then jump deep into their song Nothing. The song is off of their new EP, Transition, which is available now!   Find Waking Tera Online: Facebook:...

Our friend Jordan from Necessary Noise comes back for his second fun turn on the podcast. Kevin and Jordan start off trying to figure out what constitutes alternative music today, then how Jordan used his time wisely during the pandemic and what he learned about the industry working with Music Mastery. The guys also discuss Jordan's latest single, Great, and how a little help on the drums from a f...

Jayden from the Australian punk/hardcore/metalcore band Stepson makes his way to the podcast for an hour and a half of fun. Jayden shares some crazy stories that will make you want to party with the band when you get the chance. But most importantly, Jayden and Kevin discuss the debut LP the band is releasing on March 26th called Help Me Help You. And you get to hear how incredible this album real...

The one and only Madame Mayhem brings her mayhem to the Chord Progression podcast. Madame and Kevin sit down and talk about her influences, the power of live shows, and deep dive into her song full of kick assery, Cruel Heart.   Find Madame Mayhem Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madamemayhem Twitter: https://twitter.com/MayhemOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madamemayhem/ Y...

Jay from Canadian metalcore band Suicide For A King comes to the Chord Progression podcast. After a goofy Spongebob intro, the guys sit down and talk about bringing back old metalcore attributes (monster shirts and really long song names), how Suicide For A King will return when live shows come back, and how they are marketing themselves in order to show how good they are.   Find Suicide For A Kin...

Sahaj from Ra returns to the Chord Progression podcast once again, this time it is all about the release of their new album, Intercorrupted. Sahaj and Kevin discuss the album and its attributes, how Sahaj had friends like Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust and Dustin Bates of Starset featured on this album, and then get into another great discussion of music theory that will raise your musical IQ 20 p...

Daisy from The Dead Deads comes by for quite the enjoyable Chord Progression Podcast. Kevin and Daisy talk about musicians making memories during live performances, an in depth look at the song In For Blood, and how the trio of women in The Dead Deads create these songs together.   Find The Dead Deads Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedeaddeads Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDeadDeads...

Devin from the death metal band Sanguisugabogg comes to the podcast for a fun as all hell time. Devin and Kevin talk about the bands debut album (Tortured Whole), how the band came up with the idea for the music video to Menstrual Envy, and what it is going to be like when they return to the stage. There is also an in depth conversation about how both the band and us as fans need concerts more tha...

Keith Wallen, rhythm guitarist for Breaking Benjamin, comes to the Chord Progression Podcast. Kevin and Keith sit down to discuss different movies, share concert stories (including ones with Kevin seeing Keith play live), and a deep dive into Dream Away, the latest single from Keith Wallen. Keith has plenty more great things to come in 2021, so get in on him now.   Find Keith Wallen Online: Facebo...

In the most grab bag episode ever, Joseph and Jake from Witherfall join the podcast. The guys talk about lack of shows and crazy tour stories, STOCKS, more stories going to shows (such as Guns N Roses), the ritual of listening to an album, and gatekeepers limiting the exposure of rock and metal. This one is a wild ride that you will want to be on. Check out Witherfall's newest album, Curse of Autu...

Kevin sits down with Gian and Fry of the Swiss modern metal/rock band Dreamshade. With Dreamshade releasing their latest album, A Pale Blue Dot, on March 5th, the guys dive deep into the album and you get the inside look at its creation and overall construction. If there is one thing you will get from this episode, it is that Dreamshade created an album that is an album of the year contender for 2...

After reaching out about enjoying the podcast, the guys from Ravenscode join the podcast for some fun. The band came out with their second album Fire and Storm following a 7 year break from their first, and they did not miss a beat whatsoever. Kevin and the guys of Ravenscode discuss the album, how they avoided the sophomore slump, and dive deep into Chaos. If you like modern hard rock, you will l...

Our friends from Del Rio, TX in the band Expecting Perfection return to the Chord Progression podcast for the 2nd time to discuss their debut EP, Dog Days, releasing on February 26th. Kevin still gushes over that one specific line in June Lied, compares the titular song to Rise Against, and then when We'll Be Fine gets discussed, ranting ensues. What does the ranting entail? It's all about life an...

Elijah of American Teeth comes to the Chord Progression Podcast today and we dive deep into the social media game. With American Teeth now being signed to Fearless Records and getting on the lineup for Aftershock, the guys discuss how American Teeth's pop rock fusion can be a major first mover with the younger generation jumping back into rock music, and how Elijah's social media strategy is perfe...

Benny from AVOID shows up to the podcast and the energy level is turned up to 11 on this one. Benny gives you a perspective with how the music industry has been impacted by Covid due to his background as a musician, promoter, agent, venue worker, and show creator. Then Benny shares stories about how the band was able to get Song About James on the Sirius XM Octane BigUns countdown, how they snuck...

Chris from the Miami based pop punk band Top Tier makes his way to the Chord Progression Podcast just for you today. In a conversation that feels like two guys are old friends sitting in a room and chatting, you get to know all about Chris and Top Tier. The guys talk about the reemergence of the pop punk genre in 2020/2021, how the band is growing in the Miami scene, and a dive into their song Ove...

Nick from A Scent Like Wolves comes to the podcast to discuss the band's newest album, Mystic Auras. With the album releasing on February 19th, the guys go in deep on the album here to prepare you for the whole thing. The guys discuss the concept of the album that sets to uncover the things we desire and why we are drawn to them. The guys also discuss the multiple features on the album, the constr...

Mississippi rockers NVision make their way to the Chord Progression Podcast and their vision for the future is bright as ever. Following the classic telling of crazy stories, NVision detail how their modern hard rock sound has a casual fling with hip hop and EDM, how the band's family-like chemistry gets them through everything, and how they saw ahead to musical trends in 2021. That foresight will...