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Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
The podcast Rolling Stone said "initiates profound discussions with rock and metal artists, allowing fans to discover the creative workflow of their favorite musicians and understand the factors that make the bands succeed or fall from fame." https://tinyurl.com/rollingstonecppod Kevin AKA the moshing mad man who isn’t tame or timid, derives his non-stop energy from rock & metal music. But that wasn’t the case in 2017, when he was depressed and almost ended his life, with music being one of his…
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- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Kingdom Collapse Releases "Survivor": Hard Rock Debut Album Deep Dive with Jonathan NorrisKingdom Collapse Releases "Survivor": Hard Rock Debut Album Deep Dive with Jonathan Norris
7 and a half years we have had Jonathan Norris of Kingdom Collapse come to the Chord Progression Podcast. From when they were just a small band starting to…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Why Blind Channel Took a Break in 2025 & Analyzing Evolved Sound on "Painstream" Album
When Joel Hokka and Blind Channel parted ways in 2025 (on respectable terms), the band was left with a decision to make, and taking a break was the best way to…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
The Importance of Musicians Making Social Commentary: Glasswaves Battles AI with Album "while(True)"
Turn on the news in 2026, and a story about the increased amount of AI data centers being built, along with the opposition to them, is more than likely going…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How Windwaker Continues to Reinvent Metalcore Experimenting with New Album "smile, you're on camera"
Today in heavy music, we are living in a world full of genre blending and experimentation. We are seeing artists like Electric Callboy blend heavy metal with…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How Of Virtue's "Death of the Altar" Brings a Heavier Bite to Metalcore & Damon Becomes a Dad
It is a true joy when we are able to watch a musician and an artist grow over the course of the almost 8 years that we have been doing the Chord Progression…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How Save Us Built a Band From 5,000 Miles Apart & the Need to Take Risks in Life
Life is all about the choices that we make. Sometimes we make the safe choices because we want the security of knowing our choices are right. Sometimes, we…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
The Success of Chained Saint; Blending Thrash Metal & Punk on "Rise to Fall EP" and Always Grinding
Two years ago, we brought on a band that was not only starting to gain popularity amongst metal fans, & getting endorsements from William Duvall from Alice in…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
"The Heaviest Alternative Rock Band Ever"? unpeople Arrive on Debut Album "we are unpeople"
This is a band that we are labeling “the heaviest alternative band that we have ever heard of” and that is not a label we give out lightly. When you hear an…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
The Return Of Tokyo Rose: Why This Emo Band Returned to Music 18 Years After Their Last Album
The emo scene is alive and well once again like it was all the way back in the mid 2000’s. We are seeing bands like My Chemical Romance and Fall Out Boy…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Why Miss May I Held Onto New Album "No Place For Me" for 2 Years After Recording: For Best Results
Do musicians sometimes wait too long before releasing new music? There are plenty of times where the answer is “yes.” It really all depends on the reason as to…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
German Rock Band PLUME Proves AI Will Never Replace Human Touch on "Saferooms & Healing Frequencies"
As we continue on in the 2020's it is no surprise that the threat of AI to music just keeps growing. We hear stories of Ai musicians ripping off real artists…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How Banks Arcade Re-Found Happiness in Making Their New Metalcore Album "Second Place Superstar"
Whenever we as humans start something new, there is alwasy a massive amount of exceitement that kicks off the beginning of that journey. We are exctied to dive…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
UK Pop Punk but So Much More | Why Chasing The Fall Keeps it Fun & Why Life Isn't As Bad As It Seems
Life at times seems like it can have the biggest problems in the world, and all of those biggest problems are directed right at you. It could be stress from…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Elias Soriano of Nonpoint Talks "The Last Word", 30 Years in Music, & Their First Independent Album
At 30 years into their long career, Nonpoint are not showing any signs of slowing down. At this moment, they are still touring and playing energetic shows…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Scarhaven: The Band Causing Grunge to Make a Comeback | Modern Rock & 90s Grunge Revival
Everyone's musical journey is different, and we all know that. We have had artists on the podcast before that have been making music since they were little (I…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Patient Sixty-Seven's Tom Kiley on Mental Health, Music & Finding the Love for It Again
It has been quite a long time since we last saw Tom Kiley from Patient Sixty-Seven on the podcast, over 3 years ago. This band is that metalcore artist that…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Showing Teeth & How "A Fate Worse Than Loneliness" Is the Best EP of 2026 for All Heavy Music
Every person knows they have stumbled upon a special artist from the first time they really get to listen to them, and are taken aback in amazement of what…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Dynamic Rock & Metalcore Artist Zahna Talks New Album "Break or Breakthrough" & It's Meaning of Hope
When Zahna made her way to the Chord Progression Podcast 3.5 years ago for the release of her album "Stronger Than Death," we had a deep conversation about the…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Travis from Colorblind Talks New Album and Unraveling the Truths & Beliefs Imprinted On Us
We had Travis from Colorblind back on the Chord Progression Podcast last year around this time when the band was releasing their newest EP "Who Sold You This…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Catch Your Breath Talks New Album "Not Broken Enough" & the Relatability of their Music
Catch Your Breath first burst onto the scene with the smash hit song "Dial Tone" and have not looked back since. The song became insanely popular on Octane…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Why Rising Insane Took a Stance Against The Way of the World Today on New Album "Deathrace"
What is it about the world today that has us less invested in everything that we do? We pass on music after 10 seconds just because the intro to one song was…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Why Australian Metalcore Band Ocean Sleeper Took 7 Years to Make New Album "Peace When I'm Dead"
If we think back to the earliest days of recorded music being sent out massively to the public (think the 1950s), artists would release music left and right to…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
If Not For Me Explores Changing Emotional Perception on New Album "Where The Light Begins to Fade"
Artists that we have followed for years on the podcast continue to grow to success that most never thought they would get. And we love to not only show how far…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Why Joyous Wolf Took 7 Years to Make The Debut Album "In Between" | A Case for Authentic Rock Music
Being an original rock band in 2026 is no easy feat like it once was. Rock music has an authenticity that could be felt through and through in the past, but…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How Xandria Builds the Perfect Concert Setlist with the Release of New Album "Eclipse"
Building a setlist for your band is not an easy thing to do correctly and successfully. There are so many different factors at play from the size of the crowd…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Dissecting Sorry X's Debut Album "Exes": Why an Artist's Debut Album Needs to Be a Launching Pad
The debut album for an artist is more important than some artists realize, but not for the reason you think. Most people think that the debut album is meant to…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Meet Kage Archer: The 13 Year Old Metalcore Artist Set to Take The Metal Music Scene by Storm
All of our favorite musicians have an origin story from when they were kids, finding the inspiration in the music that they would come to love and create along…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Maria from Future Palace Deep Dives New Album "Resurgence" & It's Focus On Healing & Doing Better
It has been incredible following along with Future Palace ever since the release of their album "Run" in 2022. We have seen them headline tours throughout…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Can Midwest Emo Come From the UK? Breaking Down the Sound of Voted Most Likely
What if we told you that Midwest Emo exists in the UK? Yes we are telling you the truth on that one. Thanks to Manic Kat Records and the guys at BSB TV, they…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Hardcore Band No Cure Breaks Down New Album "It Is Going To Get Dark" & Appealing to New Fans Live
Hardcore music is still having its moment in the 2020's with artists like Knocked Loose, Kublai Khan, Alpha Wolf, and thrown continuing to grow, play in front…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Katerina Nicole Processes Grief on "Ladybug", Anger on "Black on White", and Talks Concert Booking
In 2025, we brought you Katerina Nicole, an artist who started in the Pop and EDM world around 2022, and then pivoted to the heavy music space because it was a…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How The Wise Man's Fear Created "Apocrypha" as DLC to "Castle in the Clouds": Nostalgia vs Retconing
When you have a band with a sound that you loved of their's from the past, what are your thoughts when they release new music that is a deviation from that…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
The Best Way Bands Can Audition Members through Creative Freedom: The Story of The Binding Divide
We have had 2 former members of THE DEV on the podcast in 2026 to see what they are up to in music now, and get you to know them early on in their new…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
German Power Metal Band Dominum on New Album “Night Is Calling”: Unpredictable Zombie Power Metal
In a new world where AI seems to be trying to take any job from anyone, and where uniqueness in rock & emtal music is being celebrated and promoted, it gives…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Chris Kelly of Hillhaven: Why "Dead Doesn't Hurt" & The Cyclical Nature of Music Genre Comebacks
Since the resurrgence of rock and metal back into the mainstream since 2020, we have seen a massive amount of experimentation in the genres. But one thing we…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Your Deep Dive into Siamese's New Album "dissolution": How To Write Music Free of Outside Pressure
Musicians and artists, especially early on, have to deal with two major factors that could derail their creative mentality. Those factors being the pressures…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
The Secret to Finding Your Sound as a Musician, the Punk Rock Way with Trash N' Privilege
There is a great number of younger musicians out there that are struggling to find their style and find their sound. It could be because they are unsure what…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How Annelida Wrote an EP Live on Twitch & VYB: Using Streaming to Show Music Creation Process
Plenty of musicians have taken to streaming ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, as a way to deliver their music and their experience through the internet that…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Why Monument of a Memory Stopped Following Metal Purist Mentality to Create Most Authentic Music Yet
Can rock and metal be considered the most authentic genres in music today? Think about it. We are seeing more and more artists with the freedom to experiment…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Kingdom Collapse Announces New Album "Survivor": Modern Hard Rock is Alive and Well (Part 1)
The second band we ever interviewed on the Chord Progression Podcast back in 2019, and the band that has been a guest on the podcast the most, is back once…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Identity Crisis: The Band Bringing Seattle Grunge with Unique Song Structure into the Modern Age
It continues to be the mission of the Chord Progression Podcast to bring you the best bands in rock and metal in order to discover their music, themselves, and…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
A Static Lullaby Returns After 17 Years & Why the Post-Hardcore Band Came Back with a Live Album
Everyone loves a good comeback story. Whether it is sports, entertainment, or music (like we are into), we all want to see our favorites return and continue to…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Hard Rock Band CloZure is the Band You Want to Party With: Understanding the Live Experience
Today there is an artist coming on to the Chord Progression Podcast for the 4th time, but now with her new band, and bringing the brand new drummer with them…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How Coiler Is Bringing Garage Blues Rock to Nashville with New Album "Stonejack"
Nothing captures the classic idea of the American Dream of going after your dreams, always willing to make a sacrifice for the betterment of that dream, and…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Renesans Vocalist & Extreme Vocal Institute Founder David Benites on Extreme Vocal Longevity
We know you are a fan of at least one of the bands on the following list; Motionless In White, August Burns Red, I Prevail, and Knocked Loose. We know there is…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Be the 1st to Discover The Immune: Pop Punk & Emo with A Lot of Unexpected Twists & Turns
It has always been a mission of the Chord Progression Podcast to bring you artists from all across the rock and metal spectrum, especially the new and upcoming…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
NYC Metalcore Band Advents Returns with New Album "A Bitter Truth You Can't Undo": The 1st Preview
We had the pleasure of having Advents on the podcast 2 times in 2024. And then after that, it was like we never heard from them. We had been looking back at…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Swedish Metalcore Band Self Deception Break Down New Album "One Of Us" & Shows Contrasting Chemistry
2 years ago, we brought on a band from Sweden that made us laugh and smile because they made a song about Matthew McConaughey that is wild, funny, and…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
How A Partnership of Manic Kat Records and BSB TV Creates Opportunities for Young Bands to Succeed
Ever since we started the Chord Progression Podcast, one of our main goals to always help and support newer and younger artists get known and grow in rock and…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Guitarist Nili Brosh on Touring with Dethklok, Her New Album "Eventide," & Exploring Synthwave Rock
In March of 2026, we had the pleasure of having Brendon Small, the creator of Dethklok, on the Chord Progression Podcast to talk about 20 years of…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Is Torn Open the Future of Deathcore? Writing New EP as Through Composed & With Increased Intensity
While heavy music continues to be all of the rage, deathcore is a genre that is not slacking behind in terms of adding to the popularity. Stalwarts of the…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Haste The Day Comes Back to the Metalcore World with New Album "Dissenter" & We Preview It Here
Haste The Day has been around pretty much since metalcore got its jump back in the early 2000's, creating music throughout the entirety of the decade. But in…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Goldstate Talks American-Style Pop Punk with British Vocals & Finding Your Unique Selling Point
Younger artists are contending with many different hurdles in the music industry now compared to 10, 20, 30, 40 years ago. But there are a few things that…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
UK Hardcore Band Guilt Trip Goes Harder on New EP "God Forgives" & Not Falling for Viral Trends
As hardcore music, and heavy music in general, have exploded in popularity since the pandemic, we have been exposed to more and more artists making great music…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Atreyu Go Heavier on New Album "The End Is Not The End" | Breaking it Down with Dan Jacobs
Almost 30 years and going to be 10 albums into a career, Atreyu have created music in many different ways to tap into their metalcore style. Whether it was…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Scarlett O'Hara Returns Combining All Past Albums & EPs on "REDRUM" and New EP in 2026
For a band that has been around for almost 20 years, and only have 2 albums to their name, you would assume their influence on a genre would be minimal. But as…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
What Makes Music Timeless & How LEVELS Achieves It on New Album "This Will Make You Feel Again"
What makes a song timeless? What makes an artist's music timeless? We listen to artists from the 70's like Queen, from the 2000's like Fall Out Boy, and Bring…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Broadside Delivers Their Biggest Album Yet, Previewing Their Bigger Sound on "Nowhere, At Last"
When Broadside has been around for over 15 years at this point, their core fans know their sound and casual fans have heard of them. But as costs continue to…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
As Everything Unfolds Go Darker & Heavier on “Did You Ask To Be Set Free?”
The music industry is in love with artists releasing singles right now, as streaming platforms have incentivized singles being released to please playlists and…
- Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
Meredith & John of VCTMS: Blending Metalcore & Hardcore with Collaborations on Pain Processing 2 EP
When the pandemic finally broke and concerts came back in 2021, we finally were able to return to mosh pits, our home away from home. Our first mosh pit back…