Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music
The Chord Progression Podcast is a rock and metal music interview show that explores the creative processes of artists. Host Kevin, who found solace in music during a difficult period, aims to connect fans with their favorite bands and build a supportive community. Each week, new episodes feature conversations with emerging rock and metal musicians, delving into their workflows and the factors behind success or failure. The podcast releases two episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.
Episodes
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 always play it safe and that causes us to never go after some of the wants and desires we have in life because, we do not to take a chance at losing what we have. But what if we don’t like what we have? Does playing it safe work?Musicians and a
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 Chains, but were still in high school at the time. The world looked like it was right in front of the band, and theirs for the taking. We have seen many prodigy-like bands fall off after so much potential… but not this one.From touring a
"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 artist that is able to create a smooth flow and a groove that has a pop element, with nods to grunge and British punk all the way through, while throwing in some nasty unclean vocals, you know how eclectic and inviting it truly can be.But how
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 headlining major music festivals. We are seeing a resurgence of emo sounds and intricacies return to new music thanks to the long standing influence the genre had on new artists today. And that is also causing artists that were in the genre back i
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 why they are taking so much time in between releases. Is it fear of what the public will say when new music is released? Is it a level of perfectionism that the artist strives for but can never fully achieve?Or is it so that the songs have
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 and the casual listener does not seem to care at all. We hear more stories too about how more realistic the AI music seems. It is a terrible things for the true creatives out there.But there is something that these musicians have that the AI
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 in deep, energetic to create something new, and happy to be doing something we find fun. But as time goes on, and more of the business and responsibilities side comes into play, things start to change.For many artists that are out there, on
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 your family, stress from your job, stress from society and people that dont even know who you are. It is an odd human condition that we have to contend with.But when we take a step back and realize that the problems that we are facing, the pro
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, putting out new music, and doing things their own way with their own label, 361 Degrees Records. Seems like the band could have done everything at this point, right?Well the band that still has a few surprises up their sleeves is about to relea
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 mean we had Kage Archer on at 13 years old), and it is just in their blood. For some, it takes a little lounger in their journey of life to get there and thankfully, one way or another, they do.Thankfully we found an artist that found his lo
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 you always see posting great content online to make you take a lighthearted look at metalcore, and enjoy some great music. And off of that, they created an incredibly strong community of fans around them.But, it has been quiet from Patient Six
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 they hear. There is a jolt of energy and inspiration that flows directly into your brain and into your soul and you just know, greatness in music is right in front of you.We got to check out this artist live once before, but due to an illness c
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 real life struggles, trauma, and adversity that she had to go through in life to keep living, keep her dream alive, and continue to not let the world keep her down. It was not only impactful but a reminder to keep hope and to keep faith in
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 Truth." It was a good time, naturally, but it was just an EP, and he told us that more new music was coming our way.Now that it is one year later, there is more new music coming our way from Colorblind. And it takes us on a journey of self di
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, the debut album "Shame On Me" took the band to new heights including large supporting tours, their own successful headlining runs, and the ability to consistently tour across the world.That success doesn't come without the music connecting hea
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 odd, and then never listen to that band again. We record an entire concert on our phones and never look up, failing to live in the moment. We do everything for social media, and are beholden to an algorithm we dont understand.It wont be until
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 try and maximize the amount of money they could make. Elvis Presley released 24 albums and 38 EPs over the course of 21 years, recording many covers and songs written by other people (no disrespect, just a fact). Today, it is a little diffe
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 they have gotten, but how much more they still have left to go. It is all based on a commitment to making the best music, and a willingness to make the sacrifices to get there.There is a band that we interviewed all the way back in 2021 tha
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 now in the days of social media, it is a lot harder to let the authenticity shine when too many artists are pleasing social media & streaming algorithms.This rock band was on the podcast during the pandemic. It has been over 6 years of wai
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, the type of venue you are playing, the geographic location that you are playing in, and more. But there is one thing more important than others, understanding the emotion of your own music.As a musician on stage, you are the one playing, an
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 show us the true sound of the artist. If you end up like Linkin Park with Hybrid Theory, then yes that assumption is correct. But if you don't end up like Linkin Park, then is it considered a failure of a debut?That is where the idea is ske
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 the way. But what if you could discover an artist that is that early in their career, and follow along with them every step of the way?Well that is what this episode is all about. A 13 year old that has taken the stage with artists like Mot
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 Europe, open for Electric Callboy, release the album "Distortion" in 2024, all while tackling topics like imposter syndrome and mental health issues. This band is one of our favorites we have ever discovered here.So why are we doing an intro lik
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 provided us with suggestions around this band on a consistent basis in 2026. So, it is that time to see what they are made of.But what do we dive into with a Midwest Emo band? Do we decide to talk about their musical inspirations and how they
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 of larger crowds, and even break through into the mainstream. Yes; the quality of the music has a lot to do with it. But what else is heping that breakthrough, is connecting with audiences outside of the hardcore genre.That isnt an easy thin
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 musical direction that she needed to take. It led her to working with her producer to introduce us to her sound and voice on the debut EP "Serene in Violent Oceans."A year and a half has gone by, and you may not remember her or have been wo
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 original album you fell in love with? Are you open to seeing where the sound will expand to? Or are you resistant to change and want them to stick with the sound that made the artist "pop"?2015, everyone wanted sounds to be classified and segme
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 ventures. So... what about the other 3? What have they been up to?Well they have started a new band and have found their sound. But what we discovered from them is that they had the most well thought-out audition process for a new vocalist, that we
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 the artists a chance to still be unpredictable and become something that AI can't replicate.So if a metal band from Germany that was created with inspiration from zombie movies, video games, and TV shows wanted to try something new with t
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 are seeing is a large number of bands find common influences in the style of nu metal.Music is cyclical, where genres that were once popular are making their return, influencing modern bands to create a new & evolved sound. Has this happe
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 to make the project financially successful, as well as mentally being able to process negativity on social media. Success in handling these two factors can lead a band to success. Failure, could destroy the project.Success means finding happi
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 sound connects with them, could be that their skillset doesn't match up with the style of music they want to create, or they havent found the collection of people to help bring that sound to life.It is something almost every musician goes thr
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 still has some form of consistent connection to the fans. We have seen Ronnie Radke in Falling in Reverse, Matt Heafy in Trivium, Ryan Kirby in Fit For A King, and many more do something like this. But have they ever live streamed the album cr
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 and try new things previously considered taboo, that has caused some bands to massively break through pop culture. Pop music is based off of the popular formulas, popular hip hop has a similar flow and beat in all popular songs, modern county
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 again. 7 years later, we have seen them grow to play alongside some great artists like From Ashes to New, Nothing More, and Three Days Grace. But one question was on our mind... when are we going to get that album?Well an announcement was made,
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 become fans of the aritsts. We have focused on smaller artists always, and larger artists as we grew, but we never stopped showing you new artists to get into.Today, we do that once again going into the alternative rock and grunge style of
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 provide us with the moments and memories that made us fall in love with them in the first place. But if there is a comeback happening after 17 years, how should that be done?A full reunion tour? A brand new album to show the what people hav
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 as well. But for a band that is still cutting their teeth out there with new music and life on the road, what is going to help them succeed?Well through an insane story that involves getting tattooed in a corn field during a music festival to
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 always willing to get better and improve. We know that the dream is not as strong as it once was in culture today, but when we find it, we really want to connect with it.From starting in music with the support of his father and his brother, to
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 something about those extreme and unclean vocals that draw in more and more fans every single day. But why? And will this last.Today, we are with a man that has dedicated himself to helping so many vocalists who use unclean vocals to not on
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 ones that you should be checking out. It is our way of being able to ensure that rock and metal never die.But today, we have an artist that has been on the podcast 3 times with a previous band. Now in 2026, he is on his own, making the musi
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 our guest list from years past and were wondering, what happened to them?Well now we are in the middle of 2026, and we decided to find our answer to what happened to Advents. And there is no better time to figure out what happened to them beca
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 enjoyable on all levels. But there was so much more to their music than we realized. So with a new album coming out, we needed to run it back.Today, we did run it back, but we got even deeper into their mixture of heavy music and what makes the band
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 metal today. If we are not promoting the newer artists and putting focus on them, then the genre's never grow. However, we are not the only ones that have this in mind.We have brought a record label to the podcast that is doing what they can
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 Metalocalypse. Seems like that episode need a litte bit of an epilogue.So what should we do for that? How about connecting with a guitarist that is not only performing with Dethklok, but also other artists, and has her own music with a new album that ca
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 genre like Whitechapel keep growing, and massive bands like Slaughter to Prevail are playing in front of thousands of people, consistently. So the question is, who is next?Whoever is next is going to need to show us what makes them special in th
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 2011, they split, as it seemed that there was no much futher progression in the metalcore world to be had. Of course an album came out back in 2015, but that has been it.However, times change, and things change. As metalcore has become much m
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 remain consistent that they have to contend with when compared to musicians of the past. And one of those is, the need to create quality music.But can a stubborness to create that high quality music end up being detrimental to a band's success?
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 for us to enjoy. But with social media and tik tok driving a lot of discovery to a new audience, a new issue has come to play. The want to go "viral".With the want to go viral, younger artists in the heavy music space, and music in general,
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 their classic sound on The Curse, their transcendent sound on In Our Wake, and a more modern approach on Baptize, they have created their music in many ways.But what are they going to do with album #10 to make it different than what they have d
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 time has proven with a few releases, and a few shows, the want and desire for more music has not died.Now with their first song released since their "Overthrown" EP in 2023, and more music still to come, many metalcore fans are curious as t
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 Me The Horizon's 2013 album, Sempiternal, and they all sound of the time, but they sound timeless today. But why?Is it because they don't use common influences of the time in their music and make something fluid for fans across the years? Is
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 rise and staying full time as a musician becomes tougher, Broadside was going to have to do something on album number 6 to really make a splash.So did they change their sound? Did they play into what is popular and the wants of the casual mus
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 algorithms for popularity and discovery. However, rock and metal artists seem to still be holding onto the album. So, who is right.What if we said that it was both? What if we said it was releasing an album to create a full body of work, bu
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 was an album release show at the West Chicago Social Club, for a band we hadn't ever heard of. Since then we hace seen that band at least 6 times, and have always wanted to bring them here.Today is the day we make that want a reality, bringin
How Nervosa Is Refreshing Their Thrash Metal Sound on 6th Album "Slave Machine" Interview with Prika
Over 15 years making great thrash metal is not an easy thing to do. As the world of music has changed much since the time of trash metal bands being regarded as mainstays in the pop culture music scene, something has to be done for bands to evolve their sound to still be uniquely them, but also fresh to stand out amongst the crowd.We saw Testament successfully do this in 2025 by bringing in more i
The DON'T YOU DARE Experience: How This Two-Piece Nu Metalcore Band Shows Commitment Need to Succeed
When two artists come together thanks to "band Tinder" (called Band Mix), we have a story of musicians who found another that would be just as dedicated to the band and the craft of creating music. It is what is needed in order from a band to break out from being a local act.But what else is needed beside just dedication and commitment to the music and to the band in order to be successful and gro
How Resistor Stands Out in Hardcore Music Using TurnTables as Focal Point on New Album "Bite This!"
Hardcore music is more popular than ever in 2026, tahnsk to the success of artists like Knocked Loose, Kublai Khan, and Drain making waves in the culture of the music scene, and playing larger & larger venues year over year. But there is something that stands out about hardcore music today that is making it so popular. The heaviness and individuality is standing strong and connecting with fans
Introducing S8NT ELEKTRIC: Why Living "OFF THE EDGE" Is Their Unique Sound On Rock Music
Rock music has always had a reputation of "live fast and die young." You saw this taken to the max with so many legendary artists in rock and metal like Motley Crue, Ozzy Osbourne, Jimi Hendrix, and many more. Many of those artists lived life "on the edge" and never looked back.But what about the opposite of living on the edge? What about an artists creating their own music to go after their dream
Discover Lost In Hollywood: The German Metalcore Band Arising Empire Found to be Consistently Unique
Everyone that has ever wanted to make music and have it be their career has had dreams of making it big, of becoming a world renowned artist, and have their music reach the masses. It is something that many try, but very few ever achieve.For artists today, is there a prototype or archetype that they can follow in order to achieve their dreams? From what we have seen there is in a basic sense. A se
Warped Tour 2026: Kevin Lyman on the Festival's Legacy, and Why It Inspired a Generation of Artists
If you are a part of the heavy music scene or alternative scene in any way, Warped Tour has touched your life in more ways that one. Whether it was spending all day in the summer moshing to your favorite bands, discovering new artists, or finding a sense of community where you maybe felt alone. Warped Tour was there. And when it went away after 2018, there was a void, but their legacy lived on.Wit
The Adventurous Metalcore Album of 2026: Breaking Down "The Anatomy of Survival" with Vicious Rain
Typically when music fans hear a band decided to get "experimental" on a new album, there is a stigma attached to it that makes fans question the direction. What is this new sound going to be? Is this change going to be a massive shift from what the band has as its core sound?But what would be a word for an album where a band does take those chances and has a lot of natural flowing fun while doing
Metalocalypse Turns 20! Brendon Small on Legacy of Dethklok, Metalocalypse, & Heavy Metal in History
20 years ago, the world was graced with the greatest, most crude, and yet hysterical cartoon TV show ever made called Metalocalypse. Following the adventures of Dethklok, it became a cult classic that is still watched and loved by many today. And of course, the creators are more than happy to take this music on the road live to the people today.But what is the legacy of a show if it was made 20 ye
How Archers Continued Their Rise in The Heavy Music Scene with Signing to Fearless Records
Back in 2024, Archers joined the Chord Progression Podcast after so many previous guests said this was a band that you should be listening to. At that time, they were set to release their EP "All That I Have Left." So what has happened to the band since then?Another great EP released in 2025, followed by a number of tours, and a consistent growth that led to Archers continuing to grow in the heavy
Chuck Billy of Testament Talks Success of Para Bellum and How New Influences Keep Testament Fresh
40 years into any band's career (if they get that far), it is hard to imagine them continuing to innovate, reinvigorate their sound, and create music at such a high level. We have seen great artists play the hits in the twilight of their career, and that is fine as they have earned it.But this band isn't just any other band. They are one that somehow continued to reinvigorate their thrash metal so
Previewing Varials’ New Album “Where The Light Leaves” & the Future of Hardcore Music
Heavy music, espescially hardcore music, has continually risen not only in quality, but in prominence throught the heavy scene and culture since the early 2020's. Even we have gotten heavily into the music since that time. But why is that? And how are artists in that heavy genre continuing to contribute to this rise?Well with one of best bands in that scene releasing a brand new album to kick off
Deep Diving The Gloom In The Corner’s New Album “Royal Discordance” | Concluding the Trilogy
The Gloom In the Corner is a band that a lot of diehard metalcore fans know of for their consistently heavy metalcore, and the ability to create an expansive story and world from album to album. It is like trying to make a high quality trilogy story on par with Lord of the Rings, but through albums.Following the release of Trinity in 2023 and globe-trotting tours, it is now time for the band to co
Why Musicians Need to Build Their Own Brand & Not Become a Meme Band: Everbloom Tackles Social Media
Every single day, it becomes harder and harder for musicians to stand out and be noticed. This is due to a number of factors from increades competition from so many other musicians releasing music, following the algorithms of social media and streaming platforms, and everything else trying to grab your attention.Newer artists have it even tougher as they do not have an established brand or an esta
How The Veer Union Continued to Evolve and Get Heavier with their Music: A Look into "Reinvention"
The Veer Union has been around for over 20 years at this point and relevant for that entire time, something that very few musicians and artists could ever say. Naturally, the band is not the same as they were back when they started in 2004. If the world isn't the same as it was back then, do you think a band should be the same as it once was?So throughout the span of 20+ years and 7 albums to thei
Execution Day Interview: How Metalcore Music Helps You Survive Life’s Hardest Moments
Music has, is, and always will be used as a vehicle to help people all across the world find some sort of emotional positivity in their lives. It helps make people feel better and more self-worth when they are feeling down and out. It makes people feel motivated when they lack the will or the drive to do something in life. It makes them feel positives in the world when negatives protrude the perce
Capsize Returns For First Full EP in 10 Years: Daniel Wand & the New EP “Under a Hollow Sky”
It has been 10 years since Capsize released their last record, A Reintroduction: The Essence of All That Surrounds Me. Since then, Capsize went away, and have released a few singles since 2022. But if we are talking about them in an intro like this, there has to be something new coming, right?Well of course there is, but what is that new thing? Is it new music? And if it is new music, what does it
Zac Mayfield on The Rise of Dayseeker & The Return of Oh, Sleeper with a New Album in 2026
Before the pandemic, you easily knew the band Oh, Sleeper in the metalcore world. And why not, they were putting out great music at that time. But then, they were gone. At the same time, Dayseeker released Sleeptalk and started to build on some national recognition. Both bands were going in different directions when the pandemic hit.So, now that it is 2026, Dayseeker has released 2 albums since Sl
Major Moment on Standing Out in Music: Visual Branding, Merch Strategy & Live Concert Lessons
One question that all young artists and bands must ask themselves is this... what sets you apart from everyone else? Why should people and music fans in general care about your band at all? Is there anything that would draw that fan into your band and into your music compared to all of the other artists out there?Well when it comes to a younger band, this band might have just discovered those prin
Timo of Our Mirage: How Musicians Go From Local Act to Worldwide Success & New Album Fracured Minds
What makes a band or artist go from a local act, to one that is touring the world and making music that is listened to day after day by many people around the world? There are many theories on this but on this episode, we found out the reason.It is the same reason why your favorite songs have the staying power in your mind for so many years. It is the same reason why movies and TV shows use music
Shields UK Returns with New Album "Death & Connection" | The Full Breakdown & Social Media Struggles
UK metalcore band Shields split in 2018 given the tragic circumstances with the passing of guitarist George Cristie. Very few thought the band would ever make music again, return to the stage, or just be around. Their return would truly be a miracle for metalcore.Well now it is 2026, and after 8 years, not only has that miracle come true, but the band has a full new album coming out. But everyone
Are Emerging Artists Outgrowing Small Venues with Production? An Insight with Vik of Telling Secrets
Are younger artists, smaller artists, and emerging artists outgrowing smaller venues from a production perspective? Think about it. As technology progresses and artists are finding it more viable to have their own in-ear monitors, own lighting and rigs, in order to sound the best and put on the best show, are smaller venues going to be able to keep up with it?For artists that are in that spot righ
Crystal Lake's First Album in 7 Years | Disussing "The Weight of Sound" with New Vocalist John
When a band replaces a longtime vocalist, fans usually have a tough time accepting the change and giving the new vocalist a chance. This is because music is a personal thing for many of us, and a deeply connective thing on an emotional level for many of us. Some go into the new experience with an open mind, and others never give it a chance.But this one, we implore you to give it a chance. Because
Ov Sulfur’s “Endless” Album Breakdown. When Brutal Motivating Deathcore Meets Expanded Melody
Coming out of the gate as a new band at the beginning of the decade with everything heavy, aggressive, and raw would make any artist stand out in the early 2020's. Especailly with a focus taking on the concept of organized religion, that artist is going to stand out amongst the crowd. So after the first album released and the band is known, what is next?With album #2 to start out 2026 for this dea
How Edenbridge Evolved Symphonic Metal After 30 Years with New Album "Set The Dark On Fire"
Being a symphonic metal band for almost 30 years commands respect to the craft and an intrigue to music has a whole. How have things changed since the 90's for artists? How do artists continue to evolve their sound that late into their career? Can we learn anything from them?Of course, we can learn everything from them. Artists can learn the important concepts and themes that will allow their musi
MCHNZ Exposes Music Industry Scams & Bad Business Practices for Young Artists to Avoid
Welcome to the Chord Progression Podcast in 2026 with our first episode of the year. So what should we do for our first episode of the year? Sure we will have a discussion with an artist to highlight their music and show you who they are. But we wanna start it off with a bang.So how about an interview full of music industry insights that can help young bands and artists avoid bad business practice
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