As The Story Grows

Chapter 365 - "Something We Leaned Into Naturally" ...as read by Ruadhan O'Meara of No Spill BloodToday we welcome Ruadhan O’Meara from Ireland’s No Spill Blood to the podcast! No Spill Blood’s new record, Eye Of Night, is out today on Start Records! Ruadhan talks about the music scene in Dublin, getting into punk and synthesizers, the creative process for No Spill Blood, and the what the future holds for the band! I have loved getting to dive into No Spill Blood’s discography and I can’t recommend it enough.Before that, a look at the Furnace Fest 23 lineup. Listen to No Spill Blood at https://nospillblood.bandcamp.com/Chapter 365 Music:MXPX - "Doing Time"No Spill Blood - "Ad Unguem"No Spill Blood - "Back To The Earth"No Spill Blood - "Ossein"No Spill Blood - "Dead Satellite"--As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber        

Chapter 364 - "All Finally In The Same Place Again" ...as read by Ian FikeToday we welcome Ian Fike from It Prevails to the podcast. Ian has a new project called Unarmed. Unarmed released their debut ep, It’s Like That, back in January. Ian talks about the beginnings of It Prevails, their tenure with Rise Records, the hiatus and comeback, and going a different direction musically with Unarmed.Check out It's Like That at https://unarmedmusic.bandcamp.com/album/its-like-thatChapter 364 Music:Unarmed - "Home"It Prevails - "The Distance"It Prevails - "Caged With Gold Bars"It Prevails - "The Gift Of Clarity"Unarmed - "The Perfect Summer"--As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber     

Reunions, tour dates, and singles oh my!This week in music news we have a handful of reunion shows coming, new music from Underoath coming soon, new singles from some deathcore heavy hitters, and more. Then I run through some of my recent Bandcamp favorites!https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/Join ATSG on Discord - https://discord.com/channels/865368819756957736/865368819756957739A Glimpse Through the Event Horizon - https://lumnos.bandcamp.com/album/a-glimpse-through-the-event-horizonhttps://flowingdownward.bandcamp.com/https://saltamarges.bandcamp.com/https://zegemabeachrecords.bandcamp.com/https://medusaslair.bandcamp.com/musichttps://greatfalls.bandcamp.com/Photo by Sebastian ErviMusic:The Acacia Strain - "Fresh Bones"Cattle Decapitation - "We Eat Our Young"Lumnos - "Echoes of Elevation"TANO! - "La Bèstia"Erode - "Samsara"Great Falls - "Misery Light"OVERSEER - "Derelict Wounds"--As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestoryg

Chapter 363 - "Something I Would've Never Expected" ...as read by Christopher ZühlkeToday I’m stoked to welcome Half Me frontman Christopher Zühlke to the podcast! Half Me will release their debut album, "Soma," this Friday on Arising Empire records!  Chris talks about how he first got into heavy music and the joy of sharing music with friends at school, his move to Hamburg, the genesis of Half Me, the meaning behind the band’s name, signing with Arising Empire, the themes on Soma, and more.Pre-order Soma digitally at https://arisingempire.bandcamp.com/album/somaOr grab it on cd or vinyl at https://arising-empire.shop/en/cat/index/sCategory/302Chapter 363 Music:Half Me - "Trauma Culture"Half Me - "Blacklight"--As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Today I have a ton of music news! New singles from Earth Groans, Of Virtue, The Plot In You and more, plus new records from Paramore, In Flames, Unwed Sailor, and Pierce The Veil. And then I dive deep into Tooth and Nail's Songs From The Penalty Box compilation!Listen to my chat with Harald from Imminence https://asthestorygrows.com/episodes/harald-barret-from-imminenceSign Up For the Mailing List at https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/Join us on Discord https://discord.gg/9cSeb8Zkhttps://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowsMusic:Earth Groans - "Overgrown"Attack Attack - "Dark Waves"No Mas - "Deny/Disgrace"Of Virtue - "A.N.X.I.E.T.Y."The Plot In You - "Left Behind"Spotlights - "Algorithmic"Imminence - "Jaded"Stavesacre - "Shiv"Living Sacrifice - "Reject"Strongarm - "Sorrow Is A Sage"Zao - "Exchange"--As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=

Chapter 362 - "How Can We Hold The Door Open For Others" ...as read by Jeremy HuntToday we welcome Jeremy Hunt to the podcast! Jeremy is from the noise/art rock band Qoheleth and Jeremy has an experimental noise loop project called Ain’t Pancakes. Jeremy talks about how a desire to teach led him to seminary, the themes on Qoheleth’s latest record Warmonger, the creative process for his various outfits, creating toys with his daughters and more! Grab music from Ain't Pancakes at https://aintpancakes.bandcamp.com/And from Qoheleth at https://qohelethnoise.bandcamp.com/You can listen to my chat with Jeremy and Caiden from 2020 at https://asthestorygrows.com/episodes/jeremy-hunt-and-caiden-withey-from-qohelethAnd you can hear Travis' interview with Jeremy at https://asthestorygrows.com/episodes/bd65c1a8Chapter 362 Music:Qoheleth - "Jael's Spike"Qoheleth - "Till Creatures Have Faces"Qoheleth - "Uterine"Qoheleth - "Upend The Outcome"Qoheleth - "The Cutting Blade Must Fall"--As The Story Grows links:​Help out at Pat

Today, I dive into a handful of new stories, talk about some new singles that dropped over the past week, and then a quick review of In Flame's new record, Foregone. Plus, Why Progression Through Unlearning matters to me!https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps://discord.gg/9cSeb8ZkPre-order Quicksand's Slip at https://deathwishinc.com/collections/iodine-recordingsPhoto by Florencia ViadanaMusic:Invent Animate - "Immolation Of Night"The Ongoing Concept - "Prison Again"Gel - "Attainable"In Flames - "State Of Slow Decay"In Flames - "Foregone Pt 1"In Flames - "Meet Your Maker"Snapcase - "Caboose"Snapcase - "Breaking and Reaching"--As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 361 - "It's Cool To Be Different" ...as read Devin Swank of SanguisugaboggToday we welcome Sanguisugabogg front man Devin Swank to the podcast. Sanguisugabogg will release Homicidal Ecstasy this Friday, February 3rd, on Century Media Records. Devin talks about how his parents love for death metal and horror films led to his love for those things, the growth of the death metal scene in Ohio, how the band got started and signed with Century Media, the new record, and more. It was great getting to chat with Devin and I hope you guys enjoy today’s pod!https://sanguisugabogg.com/https://sanguisugabogg.bandcamp.com/Chapter 361 Music:Sanguisugabogg - "Pissed"Sanguisugabogg - "Uningest"Sanguisugabogg - "Face Ripped Off"Sanguisugabogg - "Necrosexual Deviant"--As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

This week, some music news including some Furnace Fest announcements, new singles from Metallica, Ov Sulfer, and more, and a dive into my relationship with Hopesfall's No Wings To Speak Of!https://substack.com/asthestorygrowshttps://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowsMusic:Metallica - "Screaming Suicide"Unearth - "The Wretched/The Ruinous"Ov Sulfer - "Earthen"Hopesfall - "Open Hands To The WInd"Hopesfall - "The End Of An Era"Hopesfall - The Far Pavilions"Life Interrupted - "Life Is A Game"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 360 - "The Perfect Time To Meet All These People" ...as read by Tanner Wayne of In FlamesThis week we welcome In Flames drummer Tanner Wayne to the podcast. In Flames will release their 14th full-length record, Foregone, on February 10th via Nuclear Blast Records. Tanner talks about how his dad got him into drumming, touring his ass off, how touring and relationships led to him joining In Flames, the new record, and more! https://www.inflames.com/You can pre-order/pre-save Foregone at https://inflames.bfan.link/foregone-newalbum.webChapter 360 Music:In Flames - "State Of Slow Decay"Underminded - "The Greatest American Sob Story"In Flames - "Foregone Pt 1"In Flames - "Foregone Pt 2"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 359 - "Your Purpose On Earth Has Been Severed" ...as read by Woody and Fabian of PolarThis week I’m stoked to share my chat with Adam "Woody" Woodford and Fabian Lomas from London hardcore band Polar! Polar will release Everywhere, Everything this Friday January 13th on Arising Empire Records. The guys talk about growing up at the peak of the numetal era and how Chino inspired a love of heavy music, working with a label in Europe vs the States, and how Covid impacted writing new music. You can snag Everywhere, Everything on cd and vinyl at https://arising-empire.shop/en/artists/polar/Or grab it on Bandcamp at https://arisingempire.bandcamp.com/album/everywhere-everythingMore music from Polar can be found at https://polar-official.bandcamp.com/Join As The Story Grows on Substack https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/Chapter 359 Music:Polar - "Burn"Polar - "Blood For Blood"Polar - "Everywhere, Everything"Polar - "Rush"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin th

This week it’s just me! Kicking off a new year of podcasts looking forward to what is on the horizon for new music in 2023, plus some thoughts on Furnace Fest and a look back at Zao’s self-titled album and why it matters.Join the mailing list at https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/ After you joined the mailing list, come hang out on Discord! https://discord.gg/jZDkrFmbMusic:Taylor Swift - "Anti-Hero"  (very briefly)In Flames - "State Of Slow Decay"Paramore - "This Is Why"Zao - "Five Year Winter"Zao - "Alive Is Dead"Zao - "A Tool To Scream"Zao - "The Race Of Standing Still"Zao - "The Dreams That Don't Come True"Zao - "At Zero"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 358 - "The Best of 2022" ...as read by Sean Mott of Metalcore NerdsThis week we welcome Sean Mott, the host of Metalcore Nerds to the podcast! I asked Sean to join me to chat about all the movies, tv, and music we enjoyed in 2022. Sean talks about growing up in Upstate New York, his life as a touring guitarist, and wanting to create a different kind of podcast with Metalcore Nerds. And then Sean and I talk about our favorite movies, tv, and music of the year! https://www.metalcorenerds.com/https://atlashc.bandcamp.com/https://www.goodreads.com/user/year_in_books/2022/8330185You can find my 100 favorite albums of 22 at https://asthestorygrows.wordpress.com/2022/12/13/favorite-albums-of-2022/Or check out the Spotify playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2yWswRbn0VDxF8lz76hWTz?si=3583ad84b5884e8aChapter 358 Music:Counterparts - "Whispers Of Your Death"Atlas - "Circle Of Life"Alan Silvestri - "Portals"Lorna Shore - "Pain Remains Pt 1: Dancing Like Flames"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at Patre

Chapter 357 - "Time Is Just A Construct" ...as read by Matt Fisher of ContactThis week we welcome to the podcast Mat Fisher, frontman for Richmond hardcore band Contact! Contact released Before and Through and Beyond All Time back in September on Patient Zero Records. Matt talks about growing up in and leaving Florida, discovering Rage Against The Machine, how Contact got started and the themes on the band’s ep.https://contactpz.bandcamp.com/You can grab Before and Through and Beyond All Time on vinyl at https://patientzero413.com/products/contact-before-and-through-and-beyond-all-time-12-ep Chapter 357 Music:Contact - "Gun Control"Contact - "Sleeper"Contact - "Silence"Contact - "Reborn"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 356 - "Bands Are Naturally Going to Change Their Sound" ...as read by Dan Hodson of BordersThis week we welcome Borders drummer Dan Hodson to the podcast. Borders released Bloom Season back on November 18th via Arising Empire Records. Dan talks about growing the scene in Lincoln UK, the story of Borders picking their name, evolving their sound, metal elitism, and more.https://bordersbanduk.com/en-usBloom Season is available on cd at https://arising-empire.shop/en/artists/borders/Or digitally on Bandcamp at https://arisingempire.bandcamp.com/album/bloom-seasonSome of Borders back catalog is available at https://borders.bandcamp.com/album/purifyMy Favorite EP's of 2022 https://asthestorygrows.wordpress.com/2022/12/05/favorite-eps-of-2022/ The Spotify Playlist for my favorite ep's https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4aLoQjUufAki3f6vrB6xD6?si=b6f385a3ed264c45Chapter 355 Music:Borders - "Fade To Black"Borders - "All This Time I've Spent"Borders - "Suffer"Borders - "Godless"Borders - "Bloom Season"---As The S

Chapter 355 - "I Can Carry The Name Proudly" ...as read by Joel Holmqvist of AvianaThis week we welcome Aviana frontman Joel Holmqvist to the podcast! Aviana released Corporation on September 30th via Arising Empire records. Joel talks about having to regroup after the whole band left, how he came to join Aviana, and the band’s vision on Corporation and how it ties into future releases. https://avianaofficial.com/Find Corporation streaming or on cd & vinyl at https://arisingempire.com/corporationChapter 355 Music:Aviana - "Obsession"Aviana - "Red Sky"Aviana - "Paradox"Aviana - "Retaliation"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber 

Chapter 354 - "We're Really Really Lucky" ...as read by Tucker Rule of ThursdayThis week we welcome Thursday drummer Tucker Rule to the podcast! Tucker has a new band called LS Dunes, who released their debut LP, Past Lives, on November 11th via Fantasy Records. Tucker talks about the connection between skateboarding and getting into music, Thursday’s early days, how he spent the pandemic, and the origins and excitement for his new project, LS Dunes. https://lsdunes.com/https://www.thursday.net/https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/ATSG on Discord https://discord.gg/V2d2juAZChapter 354 Music:LS Dunes - "2022"Thursday - "Understanding In A Car Crash"Thursday - "Signals Over The Air"LS Dunes - "Antibodies"LS Dunes - "Past Lives"LS Dunes - "Permanent Rebellion"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 353 - "A Collection Of Ideas" ...as read by Mitchell Rogers of VarialsToday I’m excited to share a short chat with Mitchell Rogers, frontman for Philly hardcore band Varials. Varials released Scars For You to Remember on October 14th via Fearless Records. Starting on November 27th, the band will be on tour in Europe. Mitch talks about experiencing live music with his family at an early age, transitioning from guitarist to frontman, the themes on the new album, and more.https://varialspa.net/Grab Scars For You To Remember on Bandcamp at https://varials.bandcamp.com/album/scars-for-you-to-rememberOr snag it on vinyl, cd or cassette at https://store.fearlessrecords.com/collections/varialshttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/Chapter 353 Music:Varials - "The Cycle Of Violence: Chapter 1"Varials - "Anything To Numb"Varials - "Scars For You To Remember"Varials - "Circles"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmai

Chapter 352 - "Really Just Lucky To Be There" ...as read by Dave Gorman or Orange IslandToday we welcome Orange Island frontman Dave Gorman to the podcast. Iodine Records recently released One Night Stay, a remastered, reimagined version of Orange Island’s self-titled record. Dave talks about the influence of the local punk scene, being the right band at the wrong time, the disappointment of the band’s disbanding, and finding a new life with One Night Stay. Go grab One Night Stay on Bandcamp at https://iodinerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/one-night-stayOr on vinyl at https://deathwishinc.com/collections/iodine-recordings/products/orange-island-one-night-stayIf you're into cassettes, go get a copy of The Shape of Calling https://deathwishinc.com/collections/iodine-recordings/products/orange-island-the-shape-of-callingChapter 352 Music:Orange Island - "When It Was New Year's Eve Three Times A Week"Orange Island - "When Everyone Was Everyone"Orange Island - "Four Letter Tattoo and White Flags"Orange Island - "Alw

Chapter 351 - "It Takes All These People Coming Together" ...as read by Derrick VellaToday we welcome Tomb Mold and Dream Unending guitarist Derrick Vella to the podcast! Dream Unending’s new record, Song of Salvation, is out tomorrow on 20 Buck Spin! Derrick talks about choosing Toronto over Philadelphia when the pandemic hit, releasing music on cassette, the joy of creating with friends, and more.Grab Song of Salvation at https://listen.20buckspin.com/album/song-of-salvation You can also find the album and other Dream Unending merch at https://www.20buckspin.com/collections/dream-unendingMusic from Tomb Mold can be found at https://tombmold.bandcamp.com/ ATSG on Substack https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/ATSG on Discord https://discord.gg/2QUtjv9yChapter 351 Music:Dream Unending - "Secret Grief"Tomb Mold - "Aperture of Body"Dream Unending - "The Needful"Dream Unending - "Unrequited"Dream Unending - "Ecstatic Reign"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Em