Chord Progression

Maggie, CJ, and Lulu from Gold Frankincense & Myrrh (GFM) are back on the podcast once again. We discuss the band's rigorous touring in 2021, dive deep into their backstory of getting to tour with Fozzy in 2022, and tease some of the new music they are working on. Team GFM, this one is for you. Non-Team GFM member, join the team with this episode.   Find GFM Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegfmband Team GFM Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/363663220939079 Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegfmband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegfmband/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/theGFMband Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegfmband?lang=en Website: https://www.thegfmband.com Merch: https://store.thegfmband.com/collections/all Tickets for Fozzy Tour: https://www.thegfmband.com/shows Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2NzvxoOoIshAvoQ2wYbZhj?si=8IUK2yTfQ_2JWPe7UGb1ig Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/gold-frankincense-myrrh/1083288327 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/a

Joey from Ovtlier is back on the podcast for yet another fantastic episode. The band went on tour with Gemini Syndrome in 2021, and Joey talks all about it. We discuss how "Let's Fucking Go!" became a staple at their shows, how he will let the music and the live show stand for themselves, and the great stories and interactions he had with fans on tour. Plus we dive deep into his mentality around being as honest and real as possible, always wanting to connect with the fans, and how his favorite concert ever was seeing... Tony Bennett? Yes you read that right!   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/33E

Matt McAndrew of Rain City Drive (formerly Slaves) is on the Chord Progression Podcast today! Matt goes in deep with the name change to Rain City Drive, talking about how he joined the band, how that inspired the final name, and the process the band went through to change the name in great detail. We also discuss Matt's further background in music, the importance of positively standing out, and the new Rain City Drive record likely being released with a lot of singles. An absolutely incredible episode you won't be able to miss.   Find Rain City Drive Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/raincitydrive Twitter: https://twitter.com/raincitydrive Twitter (Matt): https://twitter.com/MattMcAndrew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raincitydrive/ Instagram (Matt): https://www.instagram.com/mattmcandrewmusic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6j-iSoe6op0 Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@raincitydrive? Website & Merch: https://raincitydrive.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4rMxZovfLSDjEL

Lisandra and Sarah from the Montreal punk band NOBRO are on the podcast today. We talk about how the band dealt with the pandemic, how their energy is perfect to return to the stage (post-pandemic), and how they got on a tour in April with Rise Against. Then we talk about the band's latest single, Julia, and how it's real life story is one we can all relate to.   Find NOBRO Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nobrocity Twitter: https://twitter.com/nobromusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nobromusic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr1qAF-u4QfC8XhIEuWbzTg Website & Merch: https://nobroband.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5Tomvwat8AxMGd2ewkDNPs?si=GD1FYCoCStu6hwTnYD81Zg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/nobro/1450330746   Thank you to our sponsor Custom Debuts: http://fluroes.myshopify.com/discount/CPP10 Use code CPP10 for 10% off your order.   Thank you to our sponsor FNX Fitness: https://fnx.grsm.io/msotdrocks USE CODE "MSOTD" FOR 15% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER

Jonathan Norris of Kingdom Collapse once again returns to the Chord Progression Podcast. Kingdom Collapse continued their rise in 2021 and we talk all about it. We discuss the success of their song Unbreakable on Sirius XM Octane, being added to Welcome to Rockville, and being able to tour once again. We also preview 2022, the debut full length album, and a large amount of touring ahead to keep the band on this incredible rise. Get ready for the uprise, because Kingdom Collapse is truly unbreakable.   Find Kingdom Collapse Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kingdomcollapse The Kingdom Collapse Army: https://www.facebook.com/groups/KingdomCollapseArmy Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingdomcollapse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingdomcollapse/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcGuSNZQ9u9FMUNM1k3UpRA Website: https://www.kingdomcollapse.com Merch: https://kingdomcollapse.bigcartel.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5OA7FiSNGhsL2ryfAtarP4?si=HuHmWjUqTTua6-Y_IMXIuQ Apple Music: ht

Florida rockers The DEV are back with us again. The band has been incredibly driven and persistent in 2021, and we talk all about the payoff of that persistence. We talk about their first live shows back following COVID, the entire story of their performance at Welcome To Rockville, and how the possibility of mud wrestling and burlesque dancing during their shows might just become reality.   Follow The DEV Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedevmusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedevmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedevband/ Instagram (Nikollaj): https://www.instagram.com/nikollajlleshi/ Instagram (Ryan): https://www.instagram.com/ryan_thedev/ Instagram (John): https://www.instagram.com/johnpentagon/ Instagram (Barrett): https://www.instagram.com/barrettjones_official/ Instagram (Chris): https://www.instagram.com/perc.c.c.ussionist/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Qys0gHLmrB1LD7VUFYl-w Website: http://www.thedevmusic.com Merch: https://thedev.storenvy.com FANS ONLY: https:/

The unexpected happens when Michigan metalcore band Of Virtue join the Chord Progression Podcast. The first half is full of some of the most insane tour stories from across the world; a pee soaked bed, bed bugs, a casino in Macedonia, and Hold 'Em in Amsterdam. The podcast then dives deep into Of Virtue rediscovering the wonderment of playing live shows following the pandemic, and how the pandemic gave them one hell of a new confidence for their new music releasing in 2022.   Find Of Virtue Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ofvirtue Twitter: https://twitter.com/OFVIRTUE Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ofvirtue/ Instagram (Tyler): https://www.instagram.com/ov_tyler/ Instagram (Damon): https://www.instagram.com/ov_damon/ Instagram (Mike): https://www.instagram.com/ov_mike/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/OfVirtueMusic08 Website: https://ofvirtueband.com Merch: https://ofvirtueband.com/collections/all Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4GnK2zRFtw1gBoiFORWHsA?si=a5QsPAGnTiexJ80vpiOAEQ Ap

Denver progressive metalcore band Colony Collapse joins the podcast today. The band has been rather quiet over the past few years, and they tell you why that reason is. Beyond that, we go over their newest song The Love That Remains, preview their next single Empty Mirror, and dissect their idea to have a microbrew beer special tie-in at their next live show.   Find Colony Collapse Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colonycollapseband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colonycollapseband/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYzo58hiJcgrqSbp-afxwDw Website: https://www.colonycollapseband.com Merch: https://www.colonycollapseband.com/shop Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5oMgRmBlxbtcQ7NJFbKnoH?si=I97MeGGzRzqxEOOebFtqrA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/colony-collapse/1380773643   Thank you to our sponsor Custom Debuts: http://fluroes.myshopify.com/discount/CPP10 Use code CPP10 for 10% off your order.   Thank you to our sponsor FNX Fitness: https://fnx.grsm.io/msotdrocks USE

New Jersey Pop Punkers All Systems Go are on the podcast today. The guys talk about their collabs with other bands in the New Jersey scene to keep their band growing during the pandemic, and a deep dive into their latest single, The One Where They Ride Off Into The Sunset. The song has a deep backstory for Devin, and it is nothing short of positive nostalgia.   Find All Systems Go Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allsystemsgoNJ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AllSystemsGoNJ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allsystemsgonj/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP9EIM41s7ww354r0wzU76w Merch: https://allsystemsgonj.bandcamp.com/merch Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3vUgiedsWyaAljWZL0MMCo?si=paSrhQHGQHy_Jxc6ntsZDA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/all-systems-go/1449843146 Thank you to our sponsor Custom Debuts: http://fluroes.myshopify.com/discount/CPP10 Use code CPP10 for 10% off your order.   Thank you to our sponsor FNX Fitness: https://fnx.grsm.io/msotdrocks USE CODE "MSO

Audrey and Draven from the Chicago alt metal band Bullet to the Heart are on the podcast today. The band's new album Transcendence is available now, so we dive deep into the themes of the album, the last single released called Decay, and how Audrey lets the musical composition guide her lyric writing process. Need to get into Bullet to the Heart? This is the podcast for you.   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://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbgXljB4ij8geoysweCocRQ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/bulletttheart Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bullettotheheartofficial Merch: https://bullettotheheartofficialmerch.bigcartel.com/products Merch (Amazon): https://www.amazon.com/s?rh=n%3A7141123011%2Cp_4%3ABullet+To+The+Heart&ref=bl_sl_s_ap_web_7141123011 All Audio Streams: https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/bullettotheheart/transcendence Transcendence (P

Tom Kiely from Patient Sixty-Seven stops by the Chord Progression Podcast today. They guys talk about how the band's unique online personality is helping the band grow when they are in a more isolated place in the world, and the importance behind their humor. Plus we dive deep into their latest single, Wayfarer, and show how the band's experimental nature works for them. And as a special feature, Tom's cat tries to steal the show for the first 30 minutes.   Find Patient Sixty-Seven Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PatientSixtySeven Livestream on December 3rd (7PM CST): https://fb.me/e/5YtW4uPLv Twitter (band): https://twitter.com/Patient67band Twitter (Tom): https://twitter.com/TomKiely_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patient67band/ Instagram (Tom): https://www.instagram.com/tomkiely__/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/patientsixtyseven BandCamp: https://patientsixtyseven.bandcamp.com Merch: https://patientsixtyseven.bigcartel.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1wklENd4yCkEW1u0f

Devils Envy returns to the Chord Progression Podcast once again. The band discusses their decision to go fully independent and a look into their plans for 2022. But the best part comes when the band discusses their plans to release many different things surrounding their music in the NFT world, why they are doing it, how it will work, and how it will be marketed. This is an episode that would even make Gary Vee go nuts.   Find Devils Envy Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/devilsenvymusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/DevilsEnvyMusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devilsenvy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJz-Xh9ilBEEZzIWFcj6pFA YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1gJQOWviXk4rev0DbSESMA Website: https://www.devilsenvymusic.com/home Merch: https://www.districtlines.com/Devils-Envy Tickets December 11th (Orlando): https://www.ticketweb.com/event/d-v-l-s-n-soundbar-tickets/11396915 Tickets December 12th (Tampa): https://www.eventbrite.com/e/m99-devils-envy-heavens-void-voxx-kiss-o

Hidden Figures out of Worcester, MA are on the Chord Progression Podcast today. Nick and Casey dive deep into how they worked as a band that first formed at the beginning of the pandemic, and how an understanding of how to run their band as both a business and a family make them successful. They also talk about their new song Damaged Art, and how the specific writing style of Nick and abstract style of Casey end up working in perfect harmony.   Find Hidden Figures Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hdnfigures Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hdn_Figures Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hdnfigures/ Instagram (Nick): https://www.instagram.com/njfarrar/ Instagram (Casey): https://www.instagram.com/hdn_casey/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNqY1gpjBm0KGYqmunNd4tA Website: https://hiddenfiguresofficial.com/ Merch: https://hiddenfiguresofficial.com/merch/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3HbesdE5Mjs9tIRMVWvlYY?si=wYGE-661Skim-8KMamei7A Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/hidden

Keanu from Kill The Blonde returns to the Chord Progression Podcast. It has been over a year and a half, and a lot has changed. Keanu talks about the new stylistic direction of Kill The Blonde, how the band is focused more on what they want to write, and how their new song Anthem For the Freaks really shows this. Plus Keanu teases more new music to come to really show the wide range that Kill The Blonde is going to have going forward, all while keeping their musical integrity at the core of it all.   Find Kill the Blonde Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KillTheBlonde Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ktb_music Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killtheblondeofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNUaYTlwTYVaxqzOVKMLyeg Anthem For the Freaks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGDgkIAxmQ0 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0ZvOZmIF1RNOvfDTxS5Nwo?si=r1B4gGFaRr28bw4Rr1xvng Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kill-the-blonde/1447776947   Thank you to our sponsor Custom Debuts: ht

The guys from To Begin Anew are back on the Chord Progression Podcast! After one year, the guys catch up with Kevin about the emergence of the North Carolina Rock & Metal scene, playing alongside Fuel at a Marine Corps base, their story of playing Blue Ridge Rock Fest, the growing diversity in their upcoming music, and what to expect from the guys in 2022. Listen and support these guys, you will thank us later.   Find To Begin Anew Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tobeginanew Twitter: https://twitter.com/tobeginanewband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tobeginanewband/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS7aCb_Hd7fTWbGE9q7vu2w Twitch (Shane): https://www.twitch.tv/tmntpizzapower Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tobeginanew? Website: https://tobeginanew.com/home Merch: https://to-begin-anew-merch.creator-spring.com/? Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1zWe939kfaSH7h5p64y5ZA?si=EjjgxQMlTmSzCIfeQ6OwXg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/to-begin-anew/1521454381   Thank y

Joey Varela from VRSTY is back on the Chord Progression Podcast once again. The band is releasing their debut LP, Welcome Home, on January 21st, 2022. And we go deep into the album looking at Joey's favorite tracks, the surprises on the album, the deep connection to the song 11 AM, and how the whole album was written. We discuss how Joey is the hardest working man in rock & metal, and sum up Welcome Home for everyone.   Please not that this episode was recorded when the original release date of November 19th 2021 was still the target date. The album has been pushed back due to shipping delays from the global supply chain issue, and other things according to Joey. But the episode was too good to hold on to.   Find VRSTY Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vrsty.nyc VRSTY Cult Page: 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.co

Emo + Metalcore, we have found your new favorite band. Patrick from If Not For Me sits down with Kevin to talk all about their new album, Eulogy, releasing in February of 2022. The guys dive deep into a few of the tracks not released yet like Powerless, Better Days, and Voices to really show you the inspiration behind the track, and how high quality these songs are. This is not a band you will want to miss out on. Plus as an easter egg, Ricky Armellino from Ice Nine Kills video bombs the podcast about 11 or 12 times in the background (If Not For Me was in an all day writing session with him on the day we recorded).   Find If Not For Me Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IfNotForMe Twitter: https://twitter.com/IfNotForMeBand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifnotforme/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCndKH2HxnNUqvmfWkrHU-iQ/videos Website: https://www.ifnotformeband.com/ Merch: https://merchnow.com/catalogs/if-not-for-me Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5aqpMOXNPtkxwT7jWuE9Vd?si=h

Will from the hard rock band Hollow Intent is here today. Will talks about the past live shows the band has played, including Blue Ridge Rock Fest and Battle of the Bands with SAUL. Will also gives more backstory on the Ronnie Radke at Blue Ridge story, as one of the band's biggest fans and closest friends was the one who created the shirt. We close the podcast by discussing the latest single, Hypocrite featuring Kalvin Pender of Waking Tera, and request that you all push it to be featured on Octane.   Find Hollow Intent: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hollowintent Twitter: https://twitter.com/HollowIntent Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hollow.intent/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnnTQGLI8Jj7cBbYTdIDMGg Website: https://hollowintent.com Merch: https://hollowintent.com/store Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0I4bViGxUvICXhxMKnuRCr?si=vtiabNIsTmitG5WOMnEAIA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/hollow-intent/1438321777   Thank you to our sponsor Custom Debuts: http://fluro

Robin from the French metalcore band Resolve is back on the podcast once again. The band is finally back to playing live shows, and we get to dive deep into two songs off of their new album, Between Me and the Machine. We discuss the connection between the titular track and Emerald Skies, analyze both tracks in depth, and the sad reality that is the current state of humanity. The new album comes out on November 26th, and you will not want to miss it.   Find Resolve Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/resolveofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/resolveoff Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/resolveofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPKJ8qDA8hsK2asFDFN5aA Website: https://resolveofficial.co Merch: https://resolveofficial.co/collections/all Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/52tIYMYQgBbgOFIJHaOPxY?si=taCMnm03QMSglICGyOjVgA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/resolve/4240805   Thank you to our sponsor Custom Debuts: http://fluroes.myshopify.com/discount/CPP10 Use code C

Erica LeAnn, one of the creators of m0shtok on Tik Tok, is on the Chord Progression Podcast today. After her introduction story, we dive deep into how she got into rock & metal music, how she got into Tik Tok and helped start the m0shtok collaboration, and get to know her even further as we geek out about music. Help us grow rock & metal by enjoying the podcast, and supporting her on Tik Tok.   Find Erica Online: Twitter: https://twitter.com/ericaleann_/ Instagram (Erica): https://www.instagram.com/ericaleann_/ Instagram (m0shtok): https://www.instagram.com/m0shtok/ Tik Tok (FOLLOW THIS ONE FOR SURE): https://www.tiktok.com/@ericaleann_? Erica's Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/ericaebner7?si=190412581f6b4bbd   hank you to our sponsor FNX Fitness: https://fnx.grsm.io/msotdrocks USE CODE "MSOTD" FOR 15% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER!   Follow us on social media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msotdrocks   Twitter: https://twitter.com/msotd_rocks   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msot