Chord Progression

The boys from Mountain Eye have returned to the Chord Progression Podcast. First appearing here back in May 2020, the guys return with their new album First We Become Ashes. We talk about the album's concept driven by Nietzsche's metamorphosis of spirit, and how that all plays into the album's construction. We also talk about the live show they played where a Viking was in the mosh pit, setting up Matthijs for the most epic intro, and chicken fights in the mosh pit. This is a great one, and a wild one not to miss.   Find Mountain Eye Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MountainEyeBand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mountaineyeband/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/MountainEye Website: https://www.mountaineyeband.com Merch: https://www.epicmerchstore.com/collection/artists/mountain-eye/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4tAs3G5ZsXLbE1yXpc6apz?si=Sbk37DJpRuaxGpf54bWIRw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mountain-eye/1448129014   Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo

Deron from 96 Bitter Beings is on the podcast today. The band is releasing their 2nd album, Synergy Restored, on November 4th. In this episode we talk about all the material the band has recorded and yet to release, how the pandemic is still impacting live music from fans coming to shows and so many bands out at the same time, to Deron's love for the live setting and his conflicting feelings around cell phones in a live setting. A quick hit not to miss.   Find 96 Bitter Beings Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/96BBMusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/96BBofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/96bitterbeingsofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/96BitterBeings Live Shows: https://bnds.us/rkdde3 Merch: https://shop.nuclearblast.com/en/shop/item/groups/51000.1.html?article_group_sort_type_handle=rank&custom_keywords=96%20bitter%20beings Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0QnzcdDAygAr8wb0BoSxcU?si=d8DPpvQvQwKePV85hCfQkQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/96-bitter-beings/

When We Were Hungry Fest Battle of the Bands winners Forever, For Now are here on the Chord Progression Podcast for a gut bustlingly funny episode. In terms of When We Were Hungry, we talk about the Battle of the Bands process, the promo video filmed at Denny's, bringing the Denny's Grand Slam to their set, and a request for Eyes Set to Kill. But we also get to talk about their music and if you like Fit For a King, this is going to be a treat for you.   Find Forever, For Now Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ForeverForNowband Twitter: https://twitter.com/ForeverForNow_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foreverfornowband/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3MKnLSZMgY7koB_dt2-I6A Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/20EZ98e0xIMIDZLSwWo3EF?si=Ht6iFd07TUKEehtS0zSsyg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/forever-for-now/1413852104   Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CPP at https://www.manscaped.com #ad #manscapedpod We Are Sponsoring WHEN WE WERE HUNGRY FESTIVA

Dave from Broadwing is on the podcast today. Dave also has his own podcast called Waking Up From Work. So in this episode, we talk about the podcast's focus on business and obtaining your life goals, along with the skills and advice Dave has learned from his time working on the podcast that he passes on to you. We also dive into the origins of the band Broadwing, why they play off of their strengths and style, and dive into their latest single I DNT WNT 2 B ANYONE. This is as insightful as it gets, dont miss out.   Please note that When We Were Hungry Festival has been cancelled.   Find Broadwing Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BroadWingBand Facebook (Waking Up From Work): https://www.facebook.com/wakingupfromwork Twitter: https://twitter.com/BroadWingBand Twitter (Dave): https://twitter.com/davewakeup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/broadwingmusic/ Instagram (Dave): https://www.instagram.com/davewakeup/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqIZaxRLGRbKjJlI-e04x-g YouTube: (Waking UP From

Tyler from Saving Vice returns to the podcast today. The band is releasing their 2 song EP "Dichotomy" on October 7th. We dive into both "Culling Kindness" and "I, Dysmorphia" on the EP, and talk about how the band's experimentation will lead to success in the long run, and see how that has worked for bands like Bring Me the Horizon and Bad Omens. But with so many more people getting into metal thanks to Metallica and Stranger Things, we talk about being smart and understanding of all the new fans coming in. Don't gatekeep, be a good metal fan.   Find Saving Vice Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savingvice Twitter: https://twitter.com/savingvice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/savingvice/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNfF-GoEcOBmNIBqyA47okw Website: https://www.savingvice.com Merch: https://www.savingvice.com/merch Tour: https://www.savingvice.com/tour Saving Vice VIP Group: https://www.savingvice.com/svip Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1bN0Zx15XhmvTjNF2cPs0b?si=kKo_5CVVS

The guys from Labor XII in Texas are on the podcast today. If anything this podcast is a masterclass for younger bands in the scene. We talk about the merch concepts that each band needs to know, and why you want model Sevendust. We also talk about the band's insane history, stories around Static X and Sevendust, and covering Rick & Morty. But if anything sticks, it is going to be when the band talks about making their "Monsters" and the importance of both writing with a purpose and recording with the proper headspace.   Find Labor XII Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaborXII Twitter: https://twitter.com/laborxii Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laborxii/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/laborxii Website: https://laborxii.com Merch: https://laborxii.com/store Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7o3GW5hg5vHYTpyYjC7Gua?si=fo4ZJq_JS2-6Q-YMbv-3UA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/labor-xii/1530591866   Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CPP at https://www.m

Chuck from Orange Island is here on the podcast today. Orange Island is reissuing and releasing their 2003 album under the title "One Night Stay!" In this episode, we talk about the revamped album and reordered track list to better talk about life's purgatory, and allowing us to be vulnerable in music when we are at a crossroads at life. We also talk about why the band is reissuing this, especially on vinyl, and the importance of getting lost in the moment of life going forward. Enjoy this one, get lost in the moment with us.   Find Orange Island Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/orangeislandrock/?hl=en YouTube (Iodine Records): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCziwRNRkDeowgMnqqXy3fsg Merch: https://deathwishinc.com/collections/iodine-recordings Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Lh0F7gGYyznhJTAlnMVPa?si=5wGurcTPTLiqRajpq9wTUg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/orange-island/159374379   Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CPP at https://www.manscaped.com #ad #m

Benny from AVOID IS BACK ON THE PODCAST BABY! Avoid has been on a meteoric rise since the beginning of 2021 and we take a look at all of the insanity here. We recap the NASCAR National Anthem that got sports radio attention nationally, and how the band turned it into a positive, including making Jim Rome a fan of the band. We also dive into their tour with Fit For a King earlier in 2022, and all the crazy stories from tour including Buc ees Day, bringing their energy to a larger audience, and the insane show at the Palladium in Worcester with Polaris and Like Moths to Flames. We also talk about the Northlane tour cancellation, how they built their own mini tour off of it, and preview the tour at the end of the year with The Plot In You. Avoid is also dropping their new album, Cult Mentality, on November 4th, and we talk about just how insane it is going to be. AVOID KICKS ASS, and you will too if you listen to this episode.   Find AVOID Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AVOIDKicksAss Twitter: https:/

Joey from VRSTY is back on the podcast once again. VRSTY has had a crazy 2022 and we recap it here. Following the release of the band's debut LP "Welcome Home," we talk about VRSTY playing Shiprocked, and Joey shares a story about how he almost spilt coffee on Corey Taylor. We also talk about VRSTY going out on tour with 10 Years & Nonpoint, and what Joey has learned being a musician from those bands. We also talk about the band's reception on those tours, their first small headlining run, and of course what to expect from them on Day 1 of the When We Were Hungry Festival. Do not miss out on this one.   Find VRSTY Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vrsty.nyc VRSTY Cult Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/590422872368997 Twitter: https://twitter.com/vrsty_nyc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vrsty.nyc/ Instagram (Joey): https://www.instagram.com/joeytyl3r/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/VarsityNYC Website: https://www.vrsty.nyc/ Merch: http://vrsty.merchnow.com Spotify: https://

The guys from Richmond VA's B-Side Story are on the podcast today. We talk about how creativity waits for no one and artists must record and write down when they are inspired, how their passion for all kinds of rock and metal drive their sound, and a potential for an Office themed show. Plus we dive into what local scenes are experiencing between cover bands and original bands, as well as brainstorm to how we can get younger kids back to local live shows.   Find B-Side Story Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bsidestory Twitter: https://twitter.com/BSideStory1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bsidestory13/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW-vgLCetDNCixissVnNu0A Website: https://bsidestory13.wixsite.com/bsidestory Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5HzPcWs5AGB3XzufuUMZcs?si=Cr6d5tY7S9SNlz65wxkFGw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/b-side-story/158062030   Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CPP at https://www.manscaped.com #ad #manscapedpod We Are Spon

You remember Tickle Me Pink? Because Sean is back and is on the Chord Progression Podcast. With the band returning to play the When We Were Hungry festival, we catch up with Sean during a vision quest to talk about the festival, the importance he puts on authenticity, writing new music for the band, and some funny stories involving Rise Against (so Kevin was all in on that). Plus we talk about being more present, getting away from drugs and alcohol, and a new podcast Sean is going to start in September. Let's go!   Find Tickle Me Pink Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ticklemepinkmusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/ticklemepinkfan YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/TickleMePinkVEVO Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0LxNRMxfVJgMbbGSC7dxAI?si=1xHiJZKgQbK_CUR8E8hwQA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/tickle-me-pink/280764829   Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CPP at https://www.manscaped.com #ad #manscapedpod   We Are Sponsoring WHEN WE WERE HUNGRY FESTIVAL: ht

Caitlin from Australia's Eat Your Heart Out is on the Chord Progression Podcast today! The band's new album "Can't Stay Forever" comes out on September 9th, and this podcast dives into the album. We talk about the early feedback the band got from friends and family, and why Caitin's mom found Sour to be her favorite song. But it wouldn't be the Chord Progression Podcast if we didn't dive into something else, so we talk about missing MySpace, how Tik Tok is now like MySpace for music, and how musicians might use Tik Tok in the future for album releases.   Find Eat Your Heart Out Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/eyhoband Twitter: https://twitter.com/eyhoband Twitter (Caitlin): https://twitter.com/caitoisapotato Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eyhoband/ Instagram (Caitlin): https://www.instagram.com/caitoisapotato/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnzX2RK0w8MHMgItSUmnWcg Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@eyhoband Website: https://eyhoband.com Merch: https://eyhoband.com/store/ Merch (Fearl

Joey from the Original A.S.D. (A Skylit Drive) is on one of the most ridiculous Chord Progression Podcasts today. Funny stories about partying in Vegas, meeting Dee Snider, Craig Mabbitt almost joining the band, Jonny Craig almost joining the band, connecting with Bring Me The Horizon, and partying with Oli Sykes' father Ian will have you in stitches. But we also talk about Original A.S.D. playing When We Were Hungry Festival in October, new music coming soon, and the energy around it all being infectious. This podcast will be one you need to enjoy.   Find Original A.S.D Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shewatchedtheskylit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shewatchedthesky/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/mYhV8t2TAdA Tickets: https://linktr.ee/Shewatchedtheskylit Merch: https://shewatchedthesky.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1DqmW3Jut1Zs61jEE65ej5?si=vDbHhz4UT2Olf5W6tXKfTw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/she-watched-the-sky/270606633   Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping w

Chris from The Medic Droid is on the podcast today. The Medic Droid hasn't played live since the mid 2010's, but they are back for When We Were Hungry festival. In this episode we talk about why The Medic Droid is playing When We Were Hungry, why this might lead to more live shows in the future from the band, and hot pink fanny packs (yes that is right). We also talk about how today's music fan seems more open to experimentation in music, how Chris is bringing that idea to new music for The Medic Droid, and when to expect new music to start dropping. This is "fer sure" a good episode.   Find The Medic Droid Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/themedicdroidofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themedicdroid/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/POxlmvN4mI4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/26nX1qiq1xwcJ3HwcKvH40?si=w2N9q1uVR62-ITdU1bjj_A Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-medic-droid/255999173   Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code CPP at https://www.manscaped.com #

Bullet To The Heart is back on the podcast for a quick one today. Their new single "Black Widow" is out now, so we focus in on it. We talk about its story driven meaning that has connections to building confidence in yourself and how it can relate to Audrey's experience being a woman in metal. Then we dive deep into the instrumentals and why this song is heavier and faster than their others (can be attributed to working with Miss May I). See how this song wont allow the band to be constrained by genre and get into the band today.   Find Bullet To The Heart Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BulletToTheHeartBand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BulletTTHeart Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bullettotheheart/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/BEcVBXEjUo8 Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bulletttheart Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bullettotheheartofficial Merch: https://bullettotheheartofficialmerch.bigcartel.com/products Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BulletTTHeart4?fan_landing=true&view_as=public Spotify:

Joey Arena from Ovtlier returns to the Chord Progression Podcast, and he brings Mike along for the ride. Ovtlier is playing Day 2 of When We Were Hungry Fest, so we talk all about the band getting on the bill, why they feel the vibes of Warped Tour for this festival, and a potential cookie race in Vegas. We also talk about the band rebuilding their team to make 2023 their year, their next single pushing on radio, and how rock and metal went from being about attitude to more about image. Always a great conversation with Ovtlier, this does not disappoint.   Find Ovtlier Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ovtlier Twitter: https://twitter.com/ovtlierband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ovtlier/ Instagram (Joey): https://www.instagram.com/joeyarena/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJhVbVowMtVD9YdnFFT0bTA Website: https://www.ovtlier.co Merch: https://www.ovtlier.co/merch The American Psycho Ovtlier Tee: https://www.ovtlier.co/merch/o-face-tee Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/33EsLV9X

Garrett from Silent Planet joins the Chord Progression Podcast today. A quick first part to what will become another great episode, we catch up with Garrett following the release of Silent Planet's recent release :Signal:. We talk about releasing the single, playing shows with AVOID, what to expect from the band the rest of 2022, and react to a certain video that called for christians not to listen to Silent Planet. The best 30 minutes of your day are right here, don't miss out.   Find Silent Planet Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silentplanetmusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/SLNTPLNT Twitter (Garrett): https://twitter.com/SilentGarrett Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/silentplanetband/ Instagram (Garrett): https://www.instagram.com/silentgarrett/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/r_J45E2LhtA Website: https://silentplanetband.com Merch: https://silentplanetband.com/collections/all-1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0JGTiwfinlCuANGu4Gq2XU?si=YQCdOneEQBq8EVdQa0zKUg Apple Music: https://music.app

Until I Wake are here on the Chord Progression Podcast prior to the release of their first full album Inside My Head, and we dive into this whole thing. The band talks about how they wanted to show diversity in their sound on this album, how Cody wrote the lyrics for this powerful album, and how the rest of the band resonated with it. But things turn incredible when we talk about August's protagonist in the hope ur happy music video, how the rest of the band resonated with this, and how this album of the year candidate features the best breakdown of 2022. This album kicks ass, Until I Wake kicks ass, this podcast kicks ass.   Find Until I Wake Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/untiliwake Twitter: https://twitter.com/untiliwake Twitter (Ryan): https://twitter.com/RyanRidleyAF Twitter (August): https://twitter.com/AugustGeitner Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untiliwake/ Instagram (Cody): https://www.instagram.com/undeadalpaca/ Instagram (Alex): https://www.instagram.com/alexcurtin_/ Instagram (Ry

Phil from Khemmis joins us for a podcast that will have you intrigued from beginning to end. Khemmis is hitting the road with Trivium and Between the Buried & Me in fall 2022, so we talk about how their style of doom metal fits in well with both bands. We also talk about winning the crowd over as an opening band, scary stories about The Rave in Milwaukee and The Masonic Temple in Detroit, and how some venues and entertainment companies see music as a commodity and show a lack of respect to the artists (think taking a percentage of merch sales). This is one that will have you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end.   Find Khemmis Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/khemmisdoom Twitter: https://twitter.com/khemmisdoom Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/khemmisdoom/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/ArXF9cAa2XA Bandcamp: https://khemmis.bandcamp.com Merch: https://www.nightshiftmerch.com/collections/khemmis Website: https://khemmisdoom.com Tour Tickets: https://khemmisdoom.com/live/ Spotify: https:/

The one and only John Vesely is on the Chord Progression Podcast today! Secondhand Serenade is headlining day 2 of the When We Were Hungry Festival and we want to dive into it. In this episode, we talk about John's decision to support When We Were Hungry, why John loves Emo Nites, why John finds great connection and passion in the emo scene, and how he might want to cook at When We Were Hungry Fest. Plus a spooky story from The Rave in Milwaukee, working with Emo's Not Dead, and having his son's gender reveal party after a show with the fans, this one is not to be missed.   Find John & Secondhand Serenade Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/secondhandserenade Twitter: https://twitter.com/secondhandjohn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secondhandjohn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUYewe8fUv3bSazNVZ48RXg Website: https://www.secondhandserenade.us Merch: https://www.secondhandserenade.us/shop Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6eouuqqGggqDlYRV63cgPo?si=MxTtyrOISl23r67u_gOVPA Appl