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Who would have thought that after over 13 years since their last album and breakup, that Woe Is Me would be back together as a band, but releasing a full length album? Certainly not the band. But you would be surprised just how much can change over time.Now there is a new album ready to be released, and a more enhanced sound to come. But what does that sound consist of? And how has the band evolved as songwriters over the last decade plus? Well, we aim to answer that for you right here.Michael and Hance from Woe, Is Me come to the Chord Progression Podcast today with the release of their long awaited 3rd album, Daybreak, ready to be released on August 22nd. Get the best preview ever of the album right here as we deep dive into:- How releasing a brand new album after 12 years and a breakup is surreal to the band, and what getting together again to create the next era of Woe, Is Me was like.- The song Devil In My Mind, its country tie in, and why it just scratches the surface of what the band did on this album,

A special episode is here with our 3rd band to be featured on the Chord Progression Podcast for a 5th time. From their first time on the podcast all the way during the pandemic till now, being able to watch them grow into a great band and even greater people has been our pleasure, and we hope it has been yours too.So what do we have for you on this band's 5th episode with us? A great number of stories to share from the life of a growing band? A recap of what has been happening to the band and why you should be following them if you arent? A look at some new music and their growth as musicians and creatives? All of the above? Yes, all of the above.Our friends in the Houston rock band RoZY return to the Chord Progression Podcast for the 5th time, and with their newest EP, Welcome to the Show, due to release on August 22nd. Join us for a celebration of RoZY as we talk about:- One of their most intense stories of how Zoe broke her pinky on their bus during a recording session, and how the ordeal brought the band

What is reggaecore? Is it hardcore reggae music? Is it a blend of reggae music and heavier musical styings like metalcore? And what can a blend of those types of styles do in order to come together and create some beautiful new heavy music in today's world?We found out the answer to that is yes, and the way we found it out is by being open minded to all of the experimentation that is coming through in heavy music today, to find the perfect blend of a sound that makes you "aggressively happy" and we are here today, to present it to you.Nathan from the reggaecore band Aurorawave joins the Chord Progression Podcast today with the band's second album, Monument, releasing on August 15th. Discover a brand new sound with this episode as we talk about:- The invention of reggaecore, where the sound came from, and why its explorative style is being welcomed by so many people in the heavy music scene.- What to expect on Monument as a preview of the whole album, including a dissection of the use of features from bands li

Supporting local artists and emerging artists in the music world is one of the most important things we can do as fans to propel the best bands around us to where we want to see them go, and create a community of support and growth. We always advocate for that here.So when we saw a pop punk artist shoot a promo video on the marooned Deep Thought or "Milwaukee Minnow" with music that pops, we knew what our mission was. Bring this band to the podcast, show you who they are, and fully support the local scene to our home of Milwaukee, Wisconsin.That is why Betty from the Milwaukee pop punk group Gold Steps joins the podcast today. With a great bounce to their music overall, we take supporting our local scene to the next level by bringing on such a great band. On this episode, we discuss:- The origins of Gold Steps, their strong ties to the Milwaukee music scene, a snapshot of the scene in general, as well as the importance of supporting musicians in your area.- Recording a promo video on the "Milwaukee Minnow," w

In the heavy music scene of 2025, we are seeing so many bands doing creative things with their music. Sleep Token is bringing an intense aura to metal. Electric Callboy is turning heavy music into a party. Ice Nine Kills brings horror to life with their style of metal. So let's find another great thing.4 years ago, we met a band that was blending an intense love and passion for synthwave into their style of metalcore. Now, not only have they expanded their idea of synthwave mixed with metal in that time, but they have incorporated the saxaphone to make their brand of "wave core" have a sultry, sexy sound. And with a new album coming out to show it, we need to show it to you too.The guys from Dreamwake join the Chord Progression Podcast for the first time in 4 years with their brand new album, The Lost Years, releasing on August 8th, we want you to get into this increible smooth brand of heavy music. On this episode, we dive deep into:- How Dreamwake added the saxophone to their blend of synthwave & metalc

When a new band hits the music scene and is about to release their first full length record, one fo the best ways to measure & predict how things will go for them is how their music resonates with the live crowd that has yet to know them. Are they going to be a band that takes the crowd by storm? Or are they going to be forgotten about?Well when you play a show outside your home country and people are in the front row singing every word to every song, you know you have something. When people at a show in your home country are moshing like crazy during the intro to your set, yeah, you are on the right track.Tino and Valentin from the German metalcore band ACCVSED come to the Chord Progression Podcast. With their debut album, Dealers of Doom, relesing on August 1st, we get you into the band that is already winning fans over as the opening act. On this episode, we go over:- The thematic focus of Dealers of Doom, and how Valentin writes about his personal issues in a way that everyone can relate to the intens

It is no shock that hardcore music is having a moment right now. From the massive blow up in pop culture of Knocked Loose, the incredible rise of Kublai Khan, Alpha Wolf, and thrown, as well as the experimental flow of Mugshot and Thoratcut, we are in the golden age. Therefore, how will the golden age continue? With innovation and creativity in a sound that has so much room for growth.And yes, there is a band that did that in hardcore in 2025 by bringing in so much more nu metal flare into hardcore, just becasue it is what they found cool. So what was the outcome of this idea and feel? Well, hardcore album of the year 2025 is the answer.Zach from the Denver hardcore band Fox Lake is on the Chord Progression Podcast today. With their new album, New World Heat, dropping on August 1st for your listening pleasure, we dive into the album in 30 minutes or less to get you ready for the ahrdcore album of the year. Join us as we talk about:- Why 'new World Heat' was written based off of a feeling that the band was hav

When a young band sees success, and that success continues to build, what does their mindset become? Some thrive in the situation as if they were destined to do this from the moment they were born. Some take it for granted, and end up crashing and burning. Some, wonder if they deserve it and wait for the ride to be over.Today, that is something that we get to look into. What happens when an artist begins to succeed, and is wondering when the ride is going to stop. Hopefully, they are able to press on and have it turn out like this.Mike from the modern deathcore band Psycho-Frame joins the Chord Progression Podcast today. With their debut album, Salvation Laughs in the Face of a Grieving Mother, releasing on July 25th, we get into the Pyscho-Frame story and prepare you for the debut album with this interview. We dive into:- Mike's current mindset on why it seems like he is waiting for this ride to be over, given a look into the statistics of being a successful band, and starting the band without any expectatio

Every young band and artist is looking for their way to making it big in the music industry. They want to be able to stand out any way they can in a world that not only is fighting for everyone's attention, but dealing with so many more musicians online today.So what is the way for a young band or musician to do this? There are many ways but if you look closely at the biggest bands, there is a commonality amongst all of them. They dediced to stand out and go the extra mile, when others would not.Chris and Ciaran from the British pop punk band Weak Asleep join the Chord Progression Podcast today. Discover this new British band and the focus to stand out amongst the crowd as we discover:- The history of Weak Asleep and how their writing style includes the village around them, including the producers they work with & the suggestions of their significant others.- Why British music is standing out with such high quality in the heavy music scene today, and why that current tradition is showing no signs of stopp

Hardcore music keeps crushing it in the 2020's, but why is that? Of course there are many reasons for the increasing popularity of the genre and increase of the quality of music being created. Those reasons can come from better production, better songwriting, a stronger connection to the public's emotions.But when it comes from the quality of the music, it comes from an authentic focus on anger, aggression, and angst. And to create that authentic sound, artists have to be creative in an environment that authentically creates that aggressive headspace. And this German hardcore band did just that, with incredible musical results.Lukas and Eugen from the German hardcore band THROATCUT join the Chord Progression Podcast with the debut LP, Resiliance, due out on July 18th. See why this album is so aggressively good as we dive deep into.- The history of THROATCUT and how a focus on producing their own music allowed them to more freely craft their sound so quickly.- Why the band created this album secluded at a lake

At one point in time, every band has had a dream to be signed to a great label and to release a debut album to show that their creative endeavors are both worth it and their new way of life. But the questions for so many that want to acheive that remain the same. How do we get signed? What do you have to do to release a debut album? How do you make your sound unique?Well we aim to get those answers with a band that not only is living that right now, but thriving in that situation overall. And with a debut record set to release, you can see how a great plan came together.Tim from the St. Louis band dead7 joins us on the Chord Progression Podcast today. With the band's debut album, 'Love What You Can While You Still Got Something Left to Love,' releasing on July 11th, we dive deep into the story that got them from local band to a signed contract with a record label and a debut LP ready to drop. Join us as we go through:- How the band created the sound on their debut album to push electronic boundaries with catc

Calva Louise is a complete enigma of a band that you will ever find. 3 band members from different corners of the globe somehow came together at the right time to achieve their dreams with their own style of music. Only problem is… it seemed like the world was against them.From living with nuns, couch surfing for years in London, working odd jobs just to get by, the world seemed to always say no to Calva Louise. But they never said no to themselves, always finding a way around every challenge in life. And with an expansive musical influence from all 3 members, they never said no to trying whatever they felt like in their music. And that is proving to be the makings of one of the most eclectic bands you will ever find.Jess, Alizon, and Ben from Calva Louise join the Chord Progression Podcast today. With the band’s 4th album, Edge of the Abyss, due out on July 11th, join us in the journey of this band that has led to an album of the year candidate in 2025. On this episode, we talk about:- The most wild origin s

Over the past 5 years, we have seen the French metal scene begin to really grow in relevance. We have seen Gojira explode in popularity thanks to their performance at the 2024 Paris Olympics, Novelists get big with Camille taking over vocals, Landmvrks headlining a tour in the USA, & Resolve growing as well. So... who is next?How about a band that never lets one song be like another that they have done? What about a band that never has a set writing process so their music can always be unique? What about a band that takes modern metal and mixes it with emo, metalcore, alt rock, synthwave, phonk, and new-metal styles? So that band... is here.Mattieu (Kirby) and John from the French modern metal band TSS (formally The Sunday Sadness) join the podcast today. With the band's new album, End of Time, ready to release on June 27th, we dive into the album and the band with the guys for almost an hour. On this episode, we talk about:- How TSS writes all of their music to be unique and make sure no two songs sound

Rock & metal music have been seeing a large amount of artists blending their style with other genres to create a much larger sound and a more expansive idea of what heavy music can be. Some have hit, some need some work, and some really hit.This artist really hit from her music making roots in country, but with her childhood containing some of the best heavy music around, she was bound to blend country and heavy music together. And when bands like Seether, Skillet, Asking Alexandria, and From Ashes to New take her out on tour before the release of her debut album, you know something is there.That is why Royale Lynn is our guest on the Chord Progression Podcast today. As she is set to release her debut album on June 27th, being heavy music with a country blend, we aim to find out all about it. On this episode, we talk about:- How Royale Lynn cultivated her sound growing up on a farm and in a small town where country music was king, but a love of heavy music prevailing to label her as a "metalhead from a sm

Hot Milk is an enigma of a band like Sleep Token or Bring Me The Horizon. They are not comfortable being put in a box in regards to their music or their art. No matter what genre or classification you try and put them in, they are going to break it.So with their 4th album on the way, was the band able to continue that goal of making everything their own, never worrying about what anyone else is doing, and challenge themselves to do better than before? Would an album of the year candidate prediction for 2025 convince you?Han and Jim from Hot Milk join the Chord Progression Podcast today. With the release of their 4th album, Corporation P.O.P, set to release on June 27th, we give you the inside scoop into the album in 30 minutes or less. Join us as we all discuss:- Why Hot Milk recorded Corporation P.O.P. analog, to create a more raw and personal touch to the dynamic music put into each and every song.- The writing process for Corporation P.O.P. and how Hot Milk wrote it from everywhere all at once, leading to

We all saw the emergence of Kasey Karlsen as an up-and-coming vocal powerhouse in the metal scene with her covers of Zombified by Falling in Reverse and To The Hellfire by Lorna Shore in early 2022. Since then, she has formed the band Deadlands with longtime friend CJ, to create original music and take their musical journeys to new heights.It is now 2025, and there is new music set to come from the band. But as fans we are wondering about this new music. Is it going to show more range from Kasey? Is the songwriting going to prove this band is going to be a major player in the second half of the 2020's? And is it any good? Well, we got answers.Kasey from Deadlands joins the Chord Progression Podcast today for your listening pleasure. With the band's newest EP, Seven, due to come out on June 27th, join us as we dive deep into Deadlands and Seven. On this episode, we talk about:- Why 'Seven' was inspired by the seven deadly sins, the writing process behind each sin, and why gluttony focus so heavily on eating di

Hardcore music is easily a genre on the rise in the heavy music scene, and in pop culture as well. Alpha Wolf, Kublai Khan TX, and thrown have all made their mark in 2024 becoming mainstays in the heavy music scene. Knocked Loose is the largest band hardcore has ever had, and will not stop growing. So who is next for the genre?How about and band that is releasing their first full album in 9 years? An album where each song has one element that changes itself up ever so slightly, to either make a good song great, or a great song extraordinary:? That band is here today.Ringo from the San Jose hardcore band Mugshot is our guest on the podcast today. With a new album, All The Devils Are Here, coming out on June 20th, and be ready for something incredible in the hardcore realm. On this episode, join us as we talk about:- Why it took Mugshot 9 years to release a new album, and how working with their trusted producer elevated every single song to be greater than their original idea.- The album in its entirety, how ea

Dry Kill Logic has been away from music for 20 years. After releasing their most recent album back in 2006, the band has released 2 singles between then and now. You would think that a band that hasnt been active for 20 years would make a comeback, and also succeed when fans get a chance to see them live right?Well, with a few festival performances in 2025 and a new song to add to it, the soft launch for the band is here and so far, the reaction has been highly positive. Even for a band that hasn't had an online presence since the MySpace days, that connection still has proven strong. So it must be caused by something else.Cliff from the metal band Dry Kill Logic joins the Chord Progression Podcast to not only get you back into the band for 2025, but to ready you for their full relaunch in 2026. On this episode, we talk about:- The reason why Dry Kill Logic returned after 20 years, and how they are able to do so.- Why creating a positive connection with their music during their time has led them to still conn

Writing a progressive death metal album might not be the easiest thing. But what might even be harder is when you join the band as the vocalist in the middle of the writing process, doing what you can to add your voice to the structure that is already there. That is what happened to Kyle from Fallujah when the band wrote Empyrean in 2022.But now with a new album coming out, Kyle had a chance to be a part of the writing process from the beginning. This led the album to be a lot more special for Kyle, and showed another moment of growth for this progressive death metal band's sound.Therefore, Kyle from Fallujah joins the podcast today! With the brand new album Xenotaph releasing on June 13th, 2025, we dive deep into the album with Kyle to show you the inside scoop of how Xenotaph was made. On this episode, we talk about:- Why this album is special for Kyle, stemming from his first experience writing with the band when the album structure was already completed, now to writing Xenotaph with his full influence att

Why has heavy music been on a massive resurrgence in cultural relevance and popularity over the past 5 years? We could easily boil it down to a large number of reasons from changing preferences in the younger generations, to a connection to the culture that was lost previously. But there is one attribute that needs to be consistent in any answer, the music needs to be good and inventive.More and more heavy music artists are creating a sound mixing heavy music with many different other influences, and creating an incredible sound. This can come from something more raw and visceral, something more suspiscious and moving, or in this artist's case, GROOVE.Jacob from Australian metal band Thornhill joins the Chord Progression Podcast. Following the release of their 3rd album Bodies, the band went on their headlining run in the USA, with plenty more to come. So on today's episode, we talk to Jacob about:- The growth of heavy music in culture over the past 5 years, and why bands being more inventive with their overa