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Martin 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

The 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

Devils 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

Michigan 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

Nova 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

Another 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.

The 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

The 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

We 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

Ben 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

Toli 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

A 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

Our 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?

Matt 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

One 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:

On 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:

Alabama 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

Young Other comes to the Chord Progression podcast in the first in our series with MVK Music Group. With a focus on continued growth of the band in 2021, the guys discuss ideas regarding how a second coronavirus shut down could lead them to venture into streaming, with a fun party style to it. Then following the discussion of their music, they talk with Kevin about the Covid-19 policy Ticketmaster announced in November, what it might become, and bring up the idea of health insurance for the entertainment industry. Quite an enlightening podcast episode you should listen to if you ask us.   Find Young Other Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youngother Twitter: https://twitter.com/Young_Other Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/young_other/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWxqOxLNEwd40oxVk1FwnuQ Website: https://www.youngother.com Merch: https://youngother.bandcamp.com/merch Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3yDUn2Y7Izcoit1cKUl8kE?si=UaoXFLZxTJOnQ4xwfqcGEg Apple Music: https://m

Sahaj from the band Ra stops by the podcast in an episode for the ages. The guys sit down and discuss how Intercorrupted looks at the mindset of the people of the world today and how that mindset is in need of changing. They talk about how we are so tribal at the moment, how we have a lack of an intimate connection with people through technology, and why this record is the perfect examination of this. Sahaj also tells us about what he has been up to since the last Ra record, and it all comes down to producing for other bands. And you also get a breakdown of Kingslayer by Bring Me the Horizon from both of the guys, and an understanding of how experimenting with different styles works.   Intercorrupted, Ra's newest album, drops on March 19th, 2021. And we cannot wait to have Sahaj back on the show when that happens.   Find Ra online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaBand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialraband/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/sahajti

Zame and Nate from the Illinois rock band Alborn make their way to the Chord Progression podcast. The guys talk about how bands like Alice In Chains and Deftones have influenced their individual sound, how they gained the respect and admiration from Morgan Rose (Sevendust) by always sticking to their vision, and Nate tells Kevin if Kevin is bleeding in a mosh pit, he will make sure to get him out of there. Quite an episode so sit back, get the popcorn ready, and enjoy.   Find Alborn online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/albornofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/albornofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albornofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8bpmnx-5BxRx50wHOF-bIQ Website: https://www.albornmusic.com Merch: https://alborn.square.site Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7INt4uAttMoo3Ma5YXtS7u?si=C39ptsrMQVO41D-XH71-pA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/alborn/1438531215   Follow us on social media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msotdrocks   Twi