Synopsis
Talking about all things rock music since the year 2000.
Episodes
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Episode 146: Modern Day Escape Is Back
04/02/2021 Duration: 01h41minModern Day Escape drops by for the most insane episode to date. The guys come to share their genuine selves and their crazy stories from their time as a band, both before the hiatus and since their 2020 return. They also discuss their song Sunny Places Shady People, why they should go on tour with Jamie's Elsewhere and ATTACK ATTACK once touring resumes, and why James is the Don of Funko Pops. After laughing with these guys, you will want to become a fan of this band. Find Modern Day Escape Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/moderndayescape Twitter: https://twitter.com/OfficialMDE Instagram (band): https://www.instagram.com/officialmde/ Instagram (James): https://www.instagram.com/thejamesvegas/ Instagram (William): https://www.instagram.com/moderndaymclain/ Instagram (Cubby): https://www.instagram.com/moderndaycubby/ Instagram (Justin): https://www.instagram.com/moderndayjustin/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@moderndayescape?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgOSN4nEHMu0qV
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Episode145: RoZY Delivers New Music
03/02/2021 Duration: 01h41minRozy makes their return to the Chord Progression Podcast today to give you another look at what they do and what they have in store for you in 2021. With the new single "Doll" releasing on February 5th, Kevin and the band dive deep into the song and really take a look at is so when it comes out, you are ready to listen to it. The band also discusses all that happened in 2020 and how they are planning for growth in 2021, including Molly and her TikTok drum covers. Find Rozy Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRoZYOfficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRozyOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therozyofficial/ Instagram (Zoe): https://www.instagram.com/zoflo101/ Instagram (Molly): https://www.instagram.com/okmollay/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCryudcT1uhiyzMAPPwek8zg Website: https://rozyofficial.com Merch: https://rozyofficial.com/store Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5GOsqnELNHyXOwg5wvpMsm?si=8DZBJMiBQBO_RlX8dBPPTA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/a
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Episode #144: From Ashes To New
02/02/2021 Duration: 46minOur biggest episode to date has Lance of From Ashes To New as the featured guest. Kevin and Lance talk about how From Ashes To New became the band to take advantage of the situation in 2020 the most, the inspiration behind the making of their 2020 album Panic, and a fun overall musical conversation. Make sure you check out From Ashes To New live when concerts return, you know we will. Find From Ashes To New Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FromAshesToNew FATN Facebook Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/441104966015731 Twitter: https://twitter.com/FromAshestoNew Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fromashestonew/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIKT9lPoSdK2zgHZ0WsdOww Website: https://www.fromashestonew.com Merch: https://fatnmerch.myshopify.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4HrkLxQHZ5mgCtIVpiH5QX?si=qbgcM5roQMeDi141dq1hkg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/from-ashes-to-new/688645097 Find Lance Online: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelan
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Episode 143: Please Welcome MTR Project
28/01/2021 Duration: 01h33minMartin and Dave from the Seattle rock band join the podcast. The guys discuss the backstory behind the band's debut EP, how Martin is keeping the band relevant during the pandemic, and how overcoming mishaps on stage can be the most memorable part of live shows. That is taken literally as there are some freeze frames due to wifi issues that include promos for the band during that time. And when Kevin asks what to expect on the band's debut album, Martin does something you would never expect (happens around minute 51). Find MTR Project Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MTR-Project-100337564909341 Twitter: https://twitter.com/ProjectMtr Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/official_mtr_project/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs-j_58RFNqUzDdYSlS-Aug Website: https://mtrproject.com Merch: https://mtrproject.com/shop Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Y5K0tIK5UzGqGPj757MJ3?si=s224XNd2RmKRG1iGv1vjUA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/mtr-project/1530728116 Maverick
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Episode 142: Kill The Imposter
26/01/2021 Duration: 01h31minThe first deathcore band to appear on the podcast, Kill The Imposter comes out of Florida and onto the podcast. The guys share plenty stories about themselves and their lives that will make you laugh and really get to know the band on a more personal level. Then they discuss how someone can work to get into and enjoy deathcore music, and why 2021 is going to be the year the guys grow to make the band their full time gig. Find Kill The Imposter Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/killtheimposter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/killtheimposter/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN36n3m4dzXZfOpjENw7cEA Website: https://www.mvkmusicgroup.com/mvk-artists/kill-the-imposter/ Merch: https://ktiviolence.bigcartel.com/?fbclid=IwAR0-K8OLbxXgPdsPYJW1BY1IZV134BFVKuV3WA4f_iHjuNaLKkBma02dHR8 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0VmNx70MpaeTxBkhBavrVu?si=GSlDczZLRLup-Qd8AIsqYg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kill-the-imposter/1469860469 Follow us on social media! Facebook: h
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Episode 141: Devils Envy
21/01/2021 Duration: 01h29minDevils Envy members Angel and Sean join the podcast for the in depth conversation perfect to get you as a fan of the band. The guys discuss the unconventional writing style of Devils Envy that allows the band to create layered music that you discover more about with more plays. They also discuss how putting yourself and personal experiences in music creates music that hits the listener in the soul. And they end with a discussion about independent bands, labels, and record companies jockeying for position on streaming platforms. That discussion could go on for hours, and will on a special episode coming in a few months, with Angel and Sean back on for that one. 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/UC1gJQOWviXk4rev0DbSESMA Bands In Town: https://www.bandsintown.com/a/12998061-devils-envy Website: https://devilsenvymusic.com Apple Mu
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Episode 140: Prepare for the Final Confession
19/01/2021 Duration: 01h38minMichigan metalcore/post-hardcore band Final Confession stops by for an hour and a half of greatness. Following an endorsement from Spencer Charnas, Kevin dives deep into the band surrounding their connection with Ice Nine Kills, a massive breakdown of their debut album A Means to an End, and a discussion of how the band will continue to build on the success of the album during the rest of the pandemic and when live shows return. If you haven't listened to their sound, we suggest you do that after the episode. Find Final Confession Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/finalconfessionband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/finalconfessionband/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuCBAcJLa9M_8rXsLHYhRHA Merch: https://finalconfession.bigcartel.com/?fbclid=IwAR2b1Ss22eooUiJ2VYVRnWmQgPwUXMhQgyfS_XnKt6wSZvjIDOHpkwOfly4 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1dE2vGsDU8ubc4VeQvB5uM?si=ZelUvnd9Q6S1cm2qd7dxTA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/final-confession/1451817941 Follow us o
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Episode 139: Cookin' With Kenny Wilkerson
14/01/2021 Duration: 54minNova Rex bassist Kenny Wilkerson comes by the the podcast and cooks up a good one. The guys talk about Rockin' Recipes for Autism, a cookbook Kenny created that has recipes from rockstars in many different bands from the 70s all the way till today, with the proceeds going to support We Rock For Autism. The guys also talk about the music industry going into 2021 and find out what a mini-single is. If you want to cook like a rock star, this is one for you. Find Nova Rex and Rockin' Recipes for Autism online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NovaRexRocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/NovaRexRocks Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/novarex_official/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/QANDRRECORDS Raise Your Glass - Single: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fbja0WTcu0c Rockin' Recipes for Autism (website): https://www.rockinrecipesforautism.com Rockin' Recipes for Autism (book order): https://rockin-recipes-for-autism.square.site We Rock For Autism: http://www.werockforautism.org Spotify: https://open
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Episode 138: Unmasking Rock & Roll Queen
12/01/2021 Duration: 01h10minAnother Russian metal band comes to the podcast when Rock & Roll Queen join the show. Bloodbath and Crooks come on to give you a rundown of who they are, why their metal sound takes inspiration from modern metalcore and 2000's nu metal, why their latest single 20x is brilliant, and what to expect in 2021. Eastern Russia can go hard with their sound, don't miss out on it. Find Rock & Roll Queen Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rrqofficial/ VK: https://vk.com/rrqofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/rrqofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rrq_official/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_FbOPtiqThGzFxRAFxb6Bw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Irl3jvQLkfo3vi2IoFCW7?si=KZdCnYhgQN2ctjYAFHkE4Q Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/rock-roll-queen/1187531906 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/rrqofficial Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msotdrocks Twitter: https://twitter.com/msotd_rocks Instagram: https://www.instagram.
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Episode 137: Ignite Etched In Embers to Octane
07/01/2021 Duration: 01h31minThe guys from Etched In Embers make their way to the Chord Progression Podcast and are planning on starting out your 2021 the right way. Starting out with some stories that will split your gut, the guys then shift to talk about 2021 and how they plan on using their 2020 mentality in 2021. A band that got going in 2020 needs your help keeping that going in 2021, so Let's Get Etched In Embers on OCTANE. #EtchedInEmbersonOctane Find Etched In Embers Online Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/etchedinembersmusic JOIN Etched In Embers Igniters: https://www.facebook.com/groups/EtchedInEmbersIgniters Twitter: https://twitter.com/EmbersEtched Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/etchedinembers/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5AKjcUtK_D4mQwv67N3ddQ Website: https://etchedinembers.net Merch: https://etchedinembers.net/store Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/18oTfMeqSFKTJgT3ad055a?si=dgueq1nxSHGo-HPN3Lm87A Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/etched-in-embers/1498403085 Follow u
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Episode 136: SoulSwitch Kicks Off 2021
05/01/2021 Duration: 01h33minThe first episode of 2021 sees Florida high energy rockers SoulSwitch join the Chord Progression podcast. This episode takes a heavy amount of left turns to keep you on your toes all day. A joke about Matt, Paul, and Chloroform starts this out as the guys discuss Star Wars, living in Florida, their plan to release new music in 2021, and how they may unite with other MVK Music bands to really grow the local scene following the pandemic. This episode has it all for you so enjoy. Find SoulSwitch Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SoulSwitch Twitter: https://twitter.com/SoulSwitch Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/soulswitch/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/soulswitch Website: https://www.mvkmusicgroup.com/mvk-artists/soulswitch/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3dunJgEbGVjYFMmU0rTA1K?si=c55NwNzXSiCRBCMoK_WiWw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/soulswitch/199758512 MVK Music Group: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mvkmusicgroup Twitter: https://twitter.com/MVKMus
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Episode 135: Bill Champlin's Reason To Believe in 2021
30/12/2020 Duration: 01h35minWe close out 2020 with legendary singer, songwriter, and all around good guy, Bill Champlin. Bill was a longtime member of the band Chicago, but now he is on his own and bringing his style of rock music into 2021. Bill and Kevin sit down to talk about Bill's first single, Reason to Believe, coming out on January 1st, but a great conversation is in there as well. The guys talk about Bill's music career and some amazing stories, a look at how important Ringo Starr was to the Beatles, and the music industry today being focused around marketing plans of record companies and not around the bands themselves. A great conversation for all fans of music. Find Bill Champlin Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/billchamplinmusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/billchamplin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=bill+champlin Website: https://www.billchamplin.com Merch & Album: https://www.billchamplin.com/shop Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5pLqzTJecAKKbWw0MrDASt?si=cYtjQPrhQQaqtAP
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Episode 134: Get Ventruss On a Festival Lineup
29/12/2020 Duration: 01h37minBen and Jesse from Ventruss come out to the Chord Progression Podcast and request that you help them get on a major festival lineup. Hear their story as Kevin and the guys talk about how the guys have this hard rock and metal sound with a southern flare, and really began to take hold of the Southeastern part of the USA. They talk about how they are going to go from being a regional band to become more of a nationally known act around rock and metal. There is also an insane amount of most pit stories that all 3 guys share that will make you laugh all day long. Follow Ventruss Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ventruss Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ventruss_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ventruss_official/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXIH1_IqS_TKSgVwbnFg2mw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/51fO4dDCT0tplQVr8aiDhe?si=c8MzQbDDTm-5YQB0JnOiNg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ventruss/965421886 MVK Music Group: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mvkmusicgro
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Episode 133: Toli from Wildways and Russian Metalcore
23/12/2020 Duration: 01h20minToli from the Russian metalcore band Wildways comes to the Chord Progression podcast for a great episode full of different insights you won't find anywhere else. Toli and Kevin discuss the difference in how Russian culture and American culture value the importance put on lyrical content and construction, along with song structure and style. They then talk about how Wildways mixes Russian and English lyrics into their music to maximize their overall sound and uniqueness in the genre. So many great insights, you would be hard pressed not to take it all in. Listen to their latest album Anna now and also watch Slavic Metal, Toli's collaboration with Nik Nocturnal. Find Wildways Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildwaysofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/wildwaysband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildwaysofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUUowVt60FWS6qcyttVnPRA Slavic Metal: https://youtu.be/9S7viJ_Lfxc Website: https://wildwaysofficial.com Merch: https://wildwearshop
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Episode 132: Get GFM On Octane
22/12/2020 Duration: 01h09sA classic episode with the girls of Gold Frankincense & Myrrh (GFM) comes your way. While simulcasting on their YouTube channel, Kevin and GFM talk about the band playing during the pandemic, the outcome of their latest EP (Operation Take Over), and review how they have grown greatly on social media. But two firsts happened. Kevin bought GFM merch live on the podcast, and issues a challenge to everyone to help GFM get SMILE consistently played on Sirius XM Octane. Let's make it happen! #GFMonOctane Find GFM Online Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegfmband JOIN TEAM GFM: https://www.facebook.com/groups/363663220939079 Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegfmband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegfmband/ Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/thegfmband/profile Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegfmband YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCYJmIVhO7LGlnRnuOKnZZA Website: https://www.thegfmband.com Merch: https://store.thegfmband.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2NzvxoOoIshAvoQ2wYbZh
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Episode 131: Kingdom Collapse Is Ready For Their Uprise
17/12/2020 Duration: 01h10minOur good friend Jonathan Norris of Kingdom Collapse comes to the podcast once again to take a look back at all the success Kingdom Collapse has had in 2020. Kevin and Jonathan talk about the release of Uprise and how everything worked in their favor to become a charted single and the most popular song on Octane in July. They also discuss the story behind the success of their cover of Always by Saliva, and what to expect from the band in 2021. What is there to expect? Debut album? On some national/international tours when live music returns? Listen and watch to find out. Find Kingdom Collapse Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kingdomcollapse Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingdomcollapse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingdomcollapse/ JOIN THE KINGDOM COLLAPSE ARMY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/KingdomCollapseArmy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcGuSNZQ9u9FMUNM1k3UpRA Merch: https://kingdomcollapse.bigcartel.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5OA7FiSNGhsL2ryfAtarP4?
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Episode 130: Chout Stays On Their Toes
15/12/2020 Duration: 01h17minMatt from the Chicago rock band Chout comes to the Chord Progression Podcast for a slightly unconventional conversation. It all revolves around music, but he and Kevin discuss how Covid-19 has thrown us all for a loop, but has made us think about making the most out of the current situation instead of worrying about what could have been. Where the conversation takes a turn for the incredible is how they discuss live music coming back in 2021 and how emerging and independent artists will have to work hard and improvise to succeed. This one is for all the emerging and independent bands out there. Find Chout Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chouttheband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choutband/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8tRRTqXBd7_uOUuq1qYMsA Website: https://chouttheband.com Merch: https://chouttheband.com/store Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7nsNBHW9iUZMj45oopxbwp?si=jIseALQ0RvGFIP775XeONg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/chout/1419958186 MVK
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Episode 129: THE DEV is the real Queen of the Damned
10/12/2020 Duration: 01h58minOne of the best episodes that we have ever done features Orlando rock band THE DEV and the following absurdly incredible conversation. Not only do the members swap stories with Kevin about how they all got into rock music, they also talk about THE DEV's latest single, Queen of the Damned. There Kevin gives his interpretation of the song and hears how that song based on a real night Nikollaj had has resonated so well with both men and women alike. Best of all, they discuss how rock music seems to be garnering the interest of pop artists and if it is proving to be a good thing (which is a yes). Listen to the whole thing, on of the best conversations we have ever had on here. Follow THE DEV online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedevmusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedevmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedevband/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Qys0gHLmrB1LD7VUFYl-w Website: http://www.thedevmusic.com Merch (for Christmas gifts): https://thedev.storenvy.com Spotify: https:
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Episode 128: Kallias Comes On By
08/12/2020 Duration: 01h27minOn today's episode, Chris from the instrumental metal band Kallias stops by the Chord Progression Podcast for a fun 90 minutes for you. The guys discuss how his classical and jazz background add a larger dynamic to his ability as a bassist, how being adaptive to newer techniques gives the band a larger advantage, and how they are open to anything in the future, including adding a vocalist on some tracks only if it fits. This band has the ability to blow up like Apocalyptica did, all it takes is that one song for people to get to know. Find Kallias Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kalliasmetal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalliasofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMHczp-HchdUl2-wQmfPPjg Website: https://www.kalliasofficial.com Merch: https://www.kalliasofficial.com/products Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5KO0gi3CeVMgyFVF96fXlJ?si=206TQ-sLTOq_3Z0N_7Lc7g Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kallias/1487497690 Follow us on social media! Facebook:
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Episode 127: It Is A 7 Stone Riot
03/12/2020 Duration: 01h25minAlabama rockers 7 Stone Riot stop by the Chord Progression Podcast for another episode full of fun. They talk about their latest single, Manipulation, and how its more open premise allows the listener to find the song either talking about a good type or a bad type of manipulation. They also have fun discussing the band covering Limp Bizkit, and when to expect more new stuff to come out from the band (which is sometime between January and December of 2021). Find 7 Stone Riot Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/7StoneRiot Twitter: https://twitter.com/7stoneriot Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/7stoneriot/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxLp2bhyaaUQrVaDYigByxA Website: https://www.7stoneriot.com Merch: https://www.7stoneriot.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6a00YieDyB4N4RA7tQ9Zwc?si=IfhUS0cyQLKZq7p92b3lVA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/7-stone-riot/896930767 MVK Music Group: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mvkmusicgroup Twitter: https://twitter.co