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

There are times when bands run into life issues and have to make a tough decision to take a break, or to press on. Sometimes bands that take a break come back, sometimes they do not. We found a band that took the decision to step back for the right reasons, and then rediscover their sound with an endorsement from Kevin Lyman, to come back better than ever. So... who is this band? Jimmy and Timmy f...

Since the last time rosecoloredworld appeared on the podcast, their world has gone insane in the best way. Following their song "Spit It Out" getting picked up by State Of The Scene, they signed with a booking agent, a record deal, and have been playing bigger and bigger shows, including an opening spot supporting Sum 41. So why did all this happen to the band, and what is life looking like going...

No one is immortal, netier are our favorite bands. And one of the best heavy bands in the music scene today almost broke up in 2022 following a pandemic, a member's exit, and wondering what the direction of their music could possibly be going forward. Now in 2024 they are stronger than ever, thanks to the stars alligning on a special tour, the addition of a member that was the perfect fit, and a b...

Music, like fashion, is cyclical. There are sounds, trends, and influences that come and go with the times. At one time in their lifetime, they are the hottest thing. Another time, they are considrered to be tired, worn out, our even cringe. But what happens when they come back and evolve for the next gereration? We see artists that have been influenced by previous sounds and styles make it their...

In the world that is 2024, we continue to see divide between people. That divide can come from political beliefs, religious beliefs, ethical beliefs, or societal pressures. And to stand up against that, one artist thinks that we need a revolution, but a "revolution of love." And this band has never been afraid to show that standing up for what they believe in, that being their faith, their family,...

When someone that has been in music for the majority of their life wants to start something new and try somehting different, we should all take notice. But why? Because that artist now has something new, that is not bound by any expectations, and they can express something brand new in their music. This time being... their interpretation of the meaning of life. Peter (Extol) of the new band InTheo...

If you see the tag line for a band being "the band that is going to make you cry while you are swinging in the pit," what would you think? Would you wanna check out some emotionally heavy music? I mean we sure would, hence why you are now being introduced to this band here on the Chord Progression Podcast. Alex and Devin from the band GORE join the Chord Progression Podcast. With their deubt EP, A...

Going solo and trying to make it on your own is never an easy thing. You have to be vulnerable and let people into your music. You need to conquer feelings of uncomfortability to succeed. And you need to constantly keep working to make your dreams come true. This artist is one that has been on the podcast 4 times before with the band GFM. But now, going solo, she returns to show you how she went s...

If you formed a band back when you were in high school, one of the dreams taht you had was to make it big, get noticed by big members of the music industry, and see viability in the long term future of the band before you graduated. Well, this band absolutley did just that. So what is their story? What is their sound? And why is William Duvall form Alice in Chains in full support of this band from...

When a label like Arising Empire signs a band, before that band even releases their first single, you know that is a band that you should seriously consider as a future powerhouse. This can only be done when that band creates a special sound that transcends genre, and is willing to to go above and beyond to make their dream sound a reality. This is one of those bands. David and Mauro from the Swis...

When a musician decides to move on from their band and start something completley new, it is scary. But there is a beauty in it for the artist, because now they have a blank canvas with no expectations to create with. Now moving on from Bloodbather, this band is taking on a new challenge. Taking deathcore and horror, and creating their own stories off of it. Salem from the deathcore band Crucifict...

Do you remember when you fell in love with your first band or artist that you found all on your own? It was one of the most magical moments of your life, and one that has influenced the music that you love and listen to forever. Today, we have an artist that not only embodies that in the music that she creates, but the concepts of gaining new perspectives about yourself in the process as well. Lea...

One thing we love to see is when bands that we bring to the podcast pick up success and want to come back to talk all about it. It is something that lets us know the band is doing great, and reiterates that you should be getting into them. This band went from hoping for success, to seeing that budding success build with more shows, more tours, and new songs growing faster than ever. And how was th...

The first time we brought Catch Your Breath to the Chord Progression Podcast, their smash hit Dial Tone was topping the charts. They came back again late last year, as their hit album Shame on Me was about to drop. Since then, the band has continued to get bigger and bigger every step of the way. So now towards the end of 2024, has the band continued that massive explosion in music, and is there a...

The music industry is constantly evolving, and the past 5 years have seen some of the most drastic change in how bands market themselves, deliver their music, and are more likely to go independent. So how are record labels adapting to the times? We have seen a trend of more bands going towards smaller labels to fill their needs. And what we discovered was that a people-first and relationship-first...

How does a band go from reaching out to people on Reddit to market themselves, to signing with a great record label in 7 months time? The answer... ATTENTION TO DETAIL! Whether it is the making of the music, the marketing of it, the live show, the social media game, whatever it may be, attention to detail in how you create your art and get people to know about it will reap great rewards. Spizz and...

One of the coolest, and rarest things, you see from a band as they grow for many year is longtime fans joining as members. But why is it one of the coolest things you could see? Pretty simple actually. It is because not only do those fans bring their ow personal influences to the music to help it evolve, but they have a built-in knowledge and respect of the original sound to evolve the band in the...

Back in 2018, Kerrang called this band one of the 6 Underground Metal Bands Redefining the Scene. In the past 6 years, this band has continued to make heavy music to please your ears, and make you fall in love with metalcore all over again. Now in 2024, how are they living up to that moniker of a band redefining the scene? Well there is a new album coming out, and it includes an evolved sound on i...

Today's world is dominated by a focus on the fake world of social media, and a fear to stand for anything that has the smallest chance of being seen as controversial. It has caused so much of us to focus on what is on the screen in front of us compared to real life. However, there is a metal band that focuses on the opposite. Focusing on the world in front of us, standing up for what they believe...

Has your favorite band evolved their sound over time? Of course they have! As time goes on, bands evolve their sound as life influences their interests differently. Now this band that has toured with Alter Bridge, Mammoth WVH, and Fozzy is doing the same, and is ready to take that next step to becoming a much bigger band than you could imagine. The guys in Pistols at Dawn join the Chord Progressio...

Fame On Fire has been on the consistent rise in the rock and metal world since the release of Welcome To The Chaos in 2022. Touring with bands like Falling In Reverse, and going out on their own headlining tour, has shown they are here to stay. So what is next for the band in 2024 with a new album set to release in September? Well that was something that we wanted to find out as well. Bryan from F...

2 years ago when Future Palace released their second album run, we brought lead singer Maria to the podcast. And we thought the band would grow large following that album. So what happened to them? While they have not toured the USA (yet), they have grown over in Europe playing support slots for Electric Callboy, becoming a mainstay on major festival lineups across the continent, and going on Euro...

In early 2023, we had a band reach out to us about wanting to be on the podcast to show off the new music they had been working on. But without warning, they vanished on us. So what happened to them? Well, middle of 2024, this metalcore band came back with new music, and a whole story to tell about why it took so long. And any artist or musician can watch this and learn a thing or 2 about the musi...

Over time, we in music have seen many members of other bands come together and form super groups. And the results always depend on overall band chemistry, and willingness to adapt to a different writing style. This European super group shows how overall chemistry works to create great music that hits on every level from metal to post-hardcore, and why a focus on mental health made this band click...

Fans are always concerned when their favorite band begins to evolve their sound. They are afraid that it is going to change the band, the music, and take away from something they love. But fans don't think about who is even more scared than they are... the band themselves. We went to Germany to find a band that is evolving the sound on their 4th record, discover why they were nervous to do it, but...