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01:00:43

Sean Mott from Metalcore Nerds

As The Story Grows ·

2022/12/21

Chapter 358 - "The Best of 2022" ...as read by Sean Mott of Metalcore NerdsThis week we welcome Sean Mott, the host of Metalcore Nerds to the podcast! I asked Sean to join me to chat about all the movies, tv, and music we enjoyed in 2022. Sean talks about growing up in Upstate New York, his life as a touring guitarist, and wanting to create a different kind of podcast with Metalcore Nerds. And then Sean and I talk about our favorite movies, tv, and music of the

00:41:30

Matt Fisher of Contact

As The Story Grows ·

2022/12/14

Chapter 357 - "Time Is Just A Construct" ...as read by Matt Fisher of ContactThis week we welcome to the podcast Mat Fisher, frontman for Richmond hardcore band Contact! Contact released Before and Through and Beyond All Time back in September on Patient Zero Records. Matt talks about growing up in and leaving Florida, discovering Rage Against The Machine, how Contact got started and the themes on the band’s ep.https://contactpz.bandcamp.com/You can grab Before and Through and Beyond All Time on

00:39:21

Dan Hodson of Borders

As The Story Grows ·

2022/12/07

Chapter 356 - "Bands Are Naturally Going to Change Their Sound" ...as read by Dan Hodson of BordersThis week we welcome Borders drummer Dan Hodson to the podcast. Borders released Bloom Season back on November 18th via Arising Empire Records. Dan talks about growing the scene in Lincoln UK, the story of Borders picking their name, evolving their sound, metal elitism, and more.https://bordersbanduk.com/en-usBloom Season is available on cd at https://arising-empire.shop/en/artists/borders/Or digitally

00:26:52

Joel Holmqvist of Aviana

As The Story Grows ·

2022/11/30

Chapter 355 - "I Can Carry The Name Proudly" ...as read by Joel Holmqvist of AvianaThis week we welcome Aviana frontman Joel Holmqvist to the podcast! Aviana released Corporation on September 30th via Arising Empire records. Joel talks about having to regroup after the whole band left, how he came to join Aviana, and the band’s vision on Corporation and how it ties into future releases. https://avianaofficial.com/Find Corporation streaming or on cd & vinyl at

00:31:53

Tucker Rule from Thursday & LS Dunes

As The Story Grows ·

2022/11/23

Chapter 354 - "We're Really Really Lucky" ...as read by Tucker Rule of ThursdayThis week we welcome Thursday drummer Tucker Rule to the podcast! Tucker has a new band called LS Dunes, who released their debut LP, Past Lives, on November 11th via Fantasy Records. Tucker talks about the connection between skateboarding and getting into music, Thursday’s early days, how he spent the pandemic, and the origins and excitement for his new project, LS

00:24:29

Mitchell Rogers from Varials

As The Story Grows ·

2022/11/18

Chapter 353 - "A Collection Of Ideas" ...as read by Mitchell Rogers of VarialsToday I’m excited to share a short chat with Mitchell Rogers, frontman for Philly hardcore band Varials. Varials released Scars For You to Remember on October 14th via Fearless Records. Starting on November 27th, the band will be on tour in Europe. Mitch talks about experiencing live music with his family at an early age, transitioning from guitarist to frontman, the themes on the new album, and

01:07:20

Dave Gorman of Orange Island

As The Story Grows ·

2022/11/16

Chapter 352 - "Really Just Lucky To Be There" ...as read by Dave Gorman or Orange IslandToday we welcome Orange Island frontman Dave Gorman to the podcast. Iodine Records recently released One Night Stay, a remastered, reimagined version of Orange Island’s self-titled record. Dave talks about the influence of the local punk scene, being the right band at the wrong time, the disappointment of the band’s disbanding, and finding a new life with One Night Stay. Go grab One Night Stay on Bandcamp at

00:43:26

Derrick Vella of Dream Unending

As The Story Grows ·

2022/11/11

Chapter 351 - "It Takes All These People Coming Together" ...as read by Derrick VellaToday we welcome Tomb Mold and Dream Unending guitarist Derrick Vella to the podcast! Dream Unending’s new record, Song of Salvation, is out tomorrow on 20 Buck Spin! Derrick talks about choosing Toronto over Philadelphia when the pandemic hit, releasing music on cassette, the joy of creating with friends, and more.Grab Song of Salvation at https://listen.20buckspin.com/album/song-of-salvation You can also find the

00:42:13

Rory Rodriguez from Dayseeker

As The Story Grows ·

2022/11/09

Chapter 350 - "I Was Very Grateful" ...as read by Rory Rodriguez of DayseekerToday we welcome Rory Rodriguez from Dayseeker to the podcast. Dayseeker’s incredible new album, Dark Sun, was released last Friday on Spinefarm records. Rory and I talk about musical evolution, the ups and downs of growing up, loss, fatherhood, and more. https://dayseeker.band/Grab Dark Sun on cd or vinyl at https://dayseeker.band/collections/shop-allChapter 350 Music:Dayseeker - "Parallel"Dayseeker - "Dreamstate"Dayseeker

00:28:05

Nick Mavromatis of October Ends

As The Story Grows ·

2022/11/04

Chapter 349 - "Phases" ...as read by Nick Mavromatis of October EndsToday we welcome Nick Mavromatis, vocalist for October Ends to the podcast. October Ends released Phases last Friday on UNFD records. Nick talks about growing up in Athens and the music scene there, making the move to Newcastle to join October Ends right before the pandemic hit, and his influence in songwriting and what inspired Phases.http://octoberends.co.uk/Make sure you give Phases a spin

00:31:58

Lyn Jeffs of Ingested

As The Story Grows ·

2022/11/02

Chapter 348 - "Ashes Lie Still" ...as read by Lyn Jeffs of IngestedToday we welcome Ingested drummer Lyn Jeffs to the podcast. Ingested's new record, Ashes Lie Still, is out this Friday, November 4th on Metal Blade Records! Lyn talks about living in various cities across the UK and what led him to move to Spain, discovering music, Ingested’s history, choosing Metal Blade, the themes on the new record, and more. https://www.ingested.co.uk/Pre-Order Ashes Lie Still at

00:41:06

Ryan “Tuck” O’Leary of Fit For A King

As The Story Grows ·

2022/10/28

Chapter 347 - "It Certainly Helped Us" ...as read by Ryan “Tuck” O’Leary of Fit For A KingToday we welcome Fit For A King bassist Ryan “Tuck” O’Leary to the podcast. Fit For A King’s new record, The Hell We Create, is out today on Solid State Records. Tuck talks about the pros and cons of headlining vs being an opening band, joining Fit For A King, sticking with Solid State Records, Heaven, and a lot more. Grab The Hell We Create on vinyl (and more) at

00:38:08

Hoaxed

As The Story Grows ·

2022/10/26

Chapter 346 - "Not A Great Place To Be After Dark" ...as read by Kat and Kim from HoaxedToday we welcome Kim and Kat from Portland doom rock band Hoaxed to the podcast! Hoaxed’s debut LP, Two Shadows, will be out this Friday on Relapse Records. Kim and Kat discuss the similarities and differences in their musical backgrounds and ambitions, crafting their sound during lockdown, the inspiration behind Two Shadows, and their love of true crime and The Great British Bakeoff. You can find Two Shadows and

00:23:45

Too Close For Comfort

As The Story Grows ·

2022/10/21

Chapter 345 - "My Family Actually Likes My Music" ...as read by Too Close For ComfortToday we welcome Reno pop punk outfit Too Close For Comfort to the podcast! The band self-released their debut LP, We Only Live Here On This Planet For So Long, back in September. Tyler, Ryan, and Evan talk about their musical backgrounds, how Too Close For Comfort came together, transitioning from deathcore to pop punk, choosing to release their album on cd, and more. Check out We Only Live Here On This Planet For

00:33:32

Giuliano Messina of HOLYFANGS

As The Story Grows ·

2022/10/19

Chapter 344 - "That Touches Me Deeply" ...as read by Giuliano Messina of HOLYFANGSToday we welcome HOLYFANGS vocalist Giuliano Messina. HOLYFANGS self-released their debut ep back in July. Giuliano talks about growing up in New Jersey and the early 2000’s emo/punk boom, moving to the West Coast, why pop punk still matters and more.Make sure you grab HOLYFANGS debut ep at https://holyfangsband.bandcamp.com/album/holyfangs-iChapter 344 Music:HOLYFANGS - "Meditation On Being"---As The Story Grows

00:40:58

Jon Ladd of 7-10 Split/Terminus Tees

As The Story Grows ·

2022/10/14

Chapter 343 - "It's All Connected" ...as read by Jon LaddToday I’m stoked to finally share my chat with Jon Ladd. Jon was in 7-10 Split and he currently has a new project called Courage, Dear Heart, as well as his merch company, Terminus Tees. Jon talks about his musical upbringing, signing with Screaming Giant Records, being courted by major labels, and transitioning out of music and into merchandise.https://www.terminustees.com/Courage, Dear Heart -

00:42:13

Casey Horrigan of Iodine Records

As The Story Grows ·

2022/10/12

Chapter 342 - "The Label Brings Me So Much Joy" ...as read by Casey Horrigan of Iodine RecordsToday we welcome Casey Horrigan, founder of Iodine Records to the podcast! I’ve gotten to work with a bunch of Iodine bands this year and it only seemed fitting to chat with Casey about the label. Casey talks about Iodine’s founding, demise, return, legacy, and more.https://iodinerecords.com/Make sure you check out Iodine's killer discography at https://iodinerecordings.bandcamp.com/music Here me chat about

00:27:03

Jean-Philippe Lagacé of Get The Shot

As The Story Grows ·

2022/10/07

Chapter 341 - "We Should Be Extinct" ...as read by Jean-Philippe Lagacé of Get The ShotToday we welcome Get The Shot frontman Jean-Philippe Lagacé to the podcast. Get The Shot’s new record, Merciless Destruction, is out today on New Damage Records! If you like beatdown hardcore, this is a record to check out! Jean-Philippe talks about chasing a feeling that kept him in the hardcore scene, his philosophy on writing lyrics, touring in Europe vs the States and more.https://gettheshothc.com/Snag

00:38:43

Christian Neonakis of My Kid Brother

As The Story Grows ·

2022/10/05

Chapter 340 - "Pop Music In Disguise" ...as read by Christian Neonakis of My Kid BrotherToday I’m excited to share my chat with My Kid Brother vocalist Christian Neonakis. My Kid Brother’s new record, Happy, Mad, Weird, Sad comes out this Friday, October 7th on Fearless Records. Christian and I talk about growing up in Maryland, all the music that got created during the pandemic, a love for horror films, and My Kid Brother, their new record, and more.Snag Happy, Mad, Weird, Sad on vinyl and cd at

00:29:30

Jeff Kane of City of Caterpillar

As The Story Grows ·

2022/09/30

Chapter 339 - "Trying To Do Something Different and Unique" ...as read by Jeff Kane of City of CaterpillarToday we welcome City of Caterpillar guitarist Jeff Kane to the podcast! City of Caterpillar’s first new record in 20 years, Mystic Sisters, is out today on Relapse Records! Jeff talks about the band’s origin, trying to move in a new direction that led the band’s breakup, his musical career post City of Caterpillar, how the reunion got started, connecting with Relapse, and more.You can snag

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