As The Story Grows

Chapter 350 - "I Was Very Grateful" ...as read by Rory Rodriguez of DayseekerToday we welcome Rory Rodriguez from Dayseeker to the podcast. Dayseeker’s incredible new album, Dark Sun, was released last Friday on Spinefarm records. Rory and I talk about musical evolution, the ups and downs of growing up, loss, fatherhood, and more. https://dayseeker.band/Grab Dark Sun on cd or vinyl at https://dayseeker.band/collections/shop-allChapter 350 Music:Dayseeker - "Parallel"Dayseeker - "Dreamstate"Dayseeker - "Sleeptalk"Dayseeker - "Neon Grave"Dayseeker - "Crying While You're Dancing"Dayseeker - "Afterglow"---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 349 - "Phases" ...as read by Nick Mavromatis of October EndsToday we welcome Nick Mavromatis, vocalist for October Ends to the podcast. October Ends released Phases last Friday on UNFD records. Nick talks about growing up in Athens and the music scene there, making the move to Newcastle to join October Ends right before the pandemic hit, and his influence in songwriting and what inspired Phases.http://octoberends.co.uk/Make sure you give Phases a spin! https://open.spotify.com/album/55870CGAfFF02iIpzGP5VS?si=96GiOysbSoOTmL8pvtUreQJoin the ATSG Discord Server at https://discord.gg/2QUtjv9yChapter 349 Music:October Ends - "Call Me Before I'm Dead"October Ends - "Lost"October Ends - "Play Time"October Ends - "Alive"---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 348 - "Ashes Lie Still" ...as read by Lyn Jeffs of IngestedToday we welcome Ingested drummer Lyn Jeffs to the podcast. Ingested's new record, Ashes Lie Still, is out this Friday, November 4th on Metal Blade Records! Lyn talks about living in various cities across the UK and what led him to move to Spain, discovering music, Ingested’s history, choosing Metal Blade, the themes on the new record, and more. https://www.ingested.co.uk/Pre-Order Ashes Lie Still at https://www.metalblade.com/ingested/ The picture of Lyn for this episode is one I took of the band live in Baltimore last week!Chapter 348 Music:Ingested - "Shadows In Time"Ingested - "Crowning The Abomination"Ingested - "Ashes Lie Still"Ingested - "Tides Of Glass"---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 347 - "It Certainly Helped Us" ...as read by Ryan “Tuck” O’Leary of Fit For A KingToday we welcome Fit For A King bassist Ryan “Tuck” O’Leary to the podcast. Fit For A King’s new record, The Hell We Create, is out today on Solid State Records. Tuck talks about the pros and cons of headlining vs being an opening band, joining Fit For A King, sticking with Solid State Records, Heaven, and a lot more. Grab The Hell We Create on vinyl (and more) at https://solidstate.merchnow.com/collections/fit-for-a-kingCheck out Get Tucked, Tuck's podcast at https://www.soundtalentmedia.com/show/get-tucked/Chapter 347 Music:Fit For A King - "End"Fit For A King - "Young & Undeserving"Fit For A King - "Breaking The Mirror"Fit For A King - "Reaper"Fit For A King - "Times Like This"---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 346 - "Not A Great Place To Be After Dark" ...as read by Kat and Kim from HoaxedToday we welcome Kim and Kat from Portland doom rock band Hoaxed to the podcast! Hoaxed’s debut LP, Two Shadows, will be out this Friday on Relapse Records. Kim and Kat discuss the similarities and differences in their musical backgrounds and ambitions, crafting their sound during lockdown, the inspiration behind Two Shadows, and their love of true crime and The Great British Bakeoff. You can find Two Shadows and the band's debut ep at https://hoaxed.bandcamp.com/Or grab Two Shadows on vinyl, cd, or cassette at https://store.relapse.com/b/hoaxedChapter 346 Music:Hoaxed - "The Call"Hoaxed - "The Knowing"Hoaxed - "Grand Illusions"Hoaxed - "Forsaken"---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 345 - "My Family Actually Likes My Music" ...as read by Too Close For ComfortToday we welcome Reno pop punk outfit Too Close For Comfort to the podcast! The band self-released their debut LP, We Only Live Here On This Planet For So Long, back in September. Tyler, Ryan, and Evan talk about their musical backgrounds, how Too Close For Comfort came together, transitioning from deathcore to pop punk, choosing to release their album on cd, and more. Check out We Only Live Here On This Planet For So Long  https://toocloseforcomfort.streamlink.to/hW7iAs The Story Grows on Discord - https://discord.gg/uYfNutR6 Chapter 345 Music:Too Close For Comfort - "Out Of Luck"Too Close For Comfort - "Storyteller"Too Close For Comfort - "You're Home Now"---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 344 - "That Touches Me Deeply" ...as read by Giuliano Messina of HOLYFANGSToday we welcome HOLYFANGS vocalist Giuliano Messina. HOLYFANGS self-released their debut ep back in July. Giuliano talks about growing up in New Jersey and the early 2000’s emo/punk boom, moving to the West Coast, why pop punk still matters and more.Make sure you grab HOLYFANGS debut ep at https://holyfangsband.bandcamp.com/album/holyfangs-iChapter 344 Music:HOLYFANGS - "Meditation On Being"---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 343 - "It's All Connected" ...as read by Jon LaddToday I’m stoked to finally share my chat with Jon Ladd. Jon was in 7-10 Split and he currently has a new project called Courage, Dear Heart, as well as his merch company, Terminus Tees. Jon talks about his musical upbringing, signing with Screaming Giant Records, being courted by major labels, and transitioning out of music and into merchandise.https://www.terminustees.com/Courage, Dear Heart - https://www.facebook.com/couragedearheartpunk/Chapter 343 Music:7-10 Split - "Searching For Talbert Jensen"Courage, Dear Heart - "Never Dreamland"---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 342 - "The Label Brings Me So Much Joy" ...as read by Casey Horrigan of Iodine RecordsToday we welcome Casey Horrigan, founder of Iodine Records to the podcast! I’ve gotten to work with a bunch of Iodine bands this year and it only seemed fitting to chat with Casey about the label. Casey talks about Iodine’s founding, demise, return, legacy, and more.https://iodinerecords.com/Make sure you check out Iodine's killer discography at https://iodinerecordings.bandcamp.com/music Here me chat about Hum's Inlet on DFT's Dungeon at https://www.gabbermedia.com/dft-dungeon/2022/10/9/v9tvbg1bw7gofp2l4daidffiyjxorpChapter 342 Music:Her Head's On Fire - "Burn"Hey Thanks - "This Small Space"OneLineDrawing - "Tenderwild"Stretch Arm Strong - "Second Chances"The Darling Fire - "Rituals"---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 341 - "We Should Be Extinct" ...as read by Jean-Philippe Lagacé of Get The ShotToday we welcome Get The Shot frontman Jean-Philippe Lagacé to the podcast. Get The Shot’s new record, Merciless Destruction, is out today on New Damage Records! If you like beatdown hardcore, this is a record to check out! Jean-Philippe talks about chasing a feeling that kept him in the hardcore scene, his philosophy on writing lyrics, touring in Europe vs the States and more.https://gettheshothc.com/Snag Merciless Destruction on vinyl at https://www.dinealonestore.com/collections/new-damage-records?page=3Or grab music from Get The Shot on Bandcamp https://gettheshot.bandcamp.com/musicPhoto by https://www.instagram.com/xoxo_photography_/Chapter 341 Music:Get The Shot - "Divination Of Doom"Get The Shot - "Survival Denied"Get The Shot - "Season Of The Damned II"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.

Chapter 340 - "Pop Music In Disguise" ...as read by Christian Neonakis of My Kid BrotherToday I’m excited to share my chat with My Kid Brother vocalist Christian Neonakis. My Kid Brother’s new record, Happy, Mad, Weird, Sad comes out this Friday, October 7th on Fearless Records. Christian and I talk about growing up in Maryland, all the music that got created during the pandemic, a love for horror films, and My Kid Brother, their new record, and more.Snag Happy, Mad, Weird, Sad on vinyl and cd at https://store.fearlessrecords.com/collections/my-kid-brotherOr find the band on Bandcamp at https://mykidbrother.bandcamp.com/Chapter 340 Music:My Kid Brother - "Make You Make Believe"My Kid Brother - "Never Break Your Heart"My Kid Brother - "Split Salt"My Kid Brother - "Shoulders"---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 339 - "Trying To Do Something Different and Unique" ...as read by Jeff Kane of City of CaterpillarToday we welcome City of Caterpillar guitarist Jeff Kane to the podcast! City of Caterpillar’s first new record in 20 years, Mystic Sisters, is out today on Relapse Records! Jeff talks about the band’s origin, trying to move in a new direction that led the band’s breakup, his musical career post City of Caterpillar, how the reunion got started, connecting with Relapse, and more.You can snag Mystic Sisters on Bandcamp at https://cityofcaterpillar.bandcamp.com/album/mystic-sistersOr at https://store.relapse.com/b/city-of-caterpillarChapter 339 Music:City of Caterpillar - "Decider"City of Caterpillar - "And You're Wondering How a Top Floor Could Replace Heaven"Malady - "Tongue"City of Caterpillar - "Mystic Sisters"---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_JUpT

Chapter 338 - "I Just Thought It Would Be Fun" ...as read by Justin Foley of Killswitch EngageToday we welcome Killswitch Engage drummer Justin Foley to the podcast! Justin has a new project called Lybica, who recently released their self-titled debut on Metal Blade Records. Justin talks about the Connecticut hardcore scene, how relationships led to him joining Killswitch, writing music through the pandemic, his love for cats, and more! Snag Lybica's debut on Bandcamp at https://lybica.bandcamp.com/album/lybica Or grab it on vinyl and cd at https://www.indiemerch.com/metalbladerecords/band/lybicahttps://www.metalblade.com/lybica/http://www.killswitchengage.com/Chapter 338 Music:Lybica - "Ascend"Red Tide - "Reciprocity"Killswitch Engage - "World Ablaze"Lybica - "Resonance"Lybica - "Ferment"Lybica - "Charyou"---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_JUpT6DoIhhbGl

Chapter 337 - "Science Fiction Is A Great Vehicle For Exploring Human Condition" ...as read by Jason Wisdom of Becoming the ArchetypeToday we welcome back, for the 5th time, Jason Wisdom from Becoming the Archetype and Death Therapy! Becoming The Archetype recently released Children of the Great Extinction on Solid State Records. It’s their first new record in ten years and the first record with Jason on vocals since 2011’s Celestial Completion. Jason and I chat about Georgia sports, Death Therapy moving away from the heavy music space, the return of Becoming the Archetype and the inspiration for the concept of Children of the Great Extinction. Both vinyl variants and the cd are sold out but you can snag a digital copy of Children of the Great Extinction at https://solidstate.merchnow.com/collections/becoming-the-archetypeChapter 337 Music:Becoming the Archetype - "The Dead World"Becoming the Archetype - "The Lost Colony"Becoming the Archetype - "The Hollow"Becoming the Archetype - "The Sacrament"---As The St

Chapter 336 - "It's A Fun And Cool Experience" ...as read by Rob, Rhys, and Jamie of Friend Club RecordsToday we welcome to the podcast Jamie Loren, Rhys Meatyard, and welcome back Rob Froese from Friend Club Records. We discuss the growth of the label, Furnace Fest exclusive releases, working with Steadfast and Iodine Records, creating album art, and more! Rob, Rhys, and Jamie will be at Furnace Fest again this year. So make sure you find their table, say hi, and purchase some tapes!https://www.friendclubrecords.com/https://friendclubrecords.bandcamp.com/https://themeatyard.com/Chapter 336 Music:Bad Lives - "Why Do You Want Me"Drowningman - "It Will End In Cops"Least - "Power Blazer"Post Skeleton - "Sea Isle City"---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 335 - "Something For Old and New Fans Alike" ...as read by Mike Hranica from The Devil Wears PradaToday I’m stoked to have Mike Hrancia from The Devil Wears Prada join the podcast. Prada’s new album, Color Decay, is out today on Solid State Records! Mike talks about the metalcore scene they came up in and it’s popularity, signing with Solid State, the process of writing Color Decay, themes behind the lyrics, and more.https://tdwpband.com/Go snag Color Decay (and more merch from TDWP) at https://solidstate.merchnow.com/collections/the-devil-wears-pradaChapter 335 Music:The Devil Wears Prada - "Salt"The Devil Wears Prada - "Gauntlet Of Solitude"The Devil Wears Prada - "Outnumbered"The Devil Wears Prada - "Nightfall"The Devil Wears Prada - "Watchtower"The Devil Wears Prada - "Hallunicate"---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=s

Chapter 334 - "A Running Theme of Emotional Damage" ...as read by Confessions Of A TraitorToday we welcome Stephen, Jacob, and Seb from Facedown Records band Confessions of a Traitor to the podcast. The band’s Facedown Records debut, Punishing Myself Before God Does, is out this Friday, September 16th! The guys talk about their musical backgrounds, how the band came together, how they managed to release so much music during the pandemic, finding their place in the UK scene, the lyrical themes on the new record and more. Pre-order Punishing Myself Before God Does at https://facedown.merchnow.com/catalogs/Confessions-Of-A-TraitorYou can find more music at https://confessionsofatraitor.bandcamp.com/releasesChapter 334 Music:Confessions Of A Traitor - "Punishing Myself Before God Does"Confessions Of A Traitor - "Peacekeeper"Confessions Of A Traitor - "To Care For Those Who Cared For Us"Confessions Of A Traitor - "TVA"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email Li

Chapter 333 - "God Get Me The F**k Out Of Here" ...as read by Matt Wainwright of Cold GawdToday we welcome Matt Wainwright from Cold Gawd to the podcast. Cold Gawd will release God Get Me The Fuck Out Of Here on September 23rd via Dais Records. Links to pre-order the album will be in the show notes. Matt talks about the influence of Green Day, being a fan of all genres of music, the impact of nu-gaze on his musical direction, how Covid impacted him and influenced the new album, and a lot more.Pre-order God Get Me The Fuck Out Of Here on cd and vinyl at https://www.daisrecords.com/collections/cold-gawd/products/cold-gawd-god-get-me-the-fuck-out-of-hereYou can snag the album digitally and Cold Gawd's back catalog at https://coldgawd.bandcamp.com/Chapter 333 Music:Cold Gawd - "Sweet Jesus Wept Shit"Cold Gawd - "You Should Be Fine Down There"Cold Gawd - "Gin"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - htt

Chapter 332 - "What We Felt We Wanted to Hear" ...as read by Jolie Lindholm of The Darling FireI’m excited to welcome back Jolie Lindholm from The Darling Fire to the podcast! The Darling Fire will release their incredible new album, Distortions, next Friday, September 16th, on Iodine Records. After my chat with Jolie I have a review of the new album. So stick around for that. Jolie talks about getting connected with Iodine, The Darling Fire’s shift in sound, navigating the changing musical landscape, and more.Chapter 151: "All In On This" https://asthestorygrows.com/episodes/b10fc01ePre-order Distortions of vinyl and cd at https://deathwishinc.com/products/the-darling-fire-distortionsOr snag it on Bandcamp at https://iodinerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/distortionsYou can find Dark Celebration at https://thedarlingfire.bandcamp.com/Chapter 332 Music:The Darling Fire- "Machina"The Darling Fire - "Clean Hands"The Rocking Horse Winner - "Orange Blossom"The Darling Fire - "Amber"The Darling Fire - "Rituals"---As

Chapter 331 - "We Want It To Be Always Exciting" ...as read by Chris Turner and James Kennedy from Oceans Ate AlaskaToday we welcome James Kennedy and Chris Turner from Oceans Ate Alaska to the podcast. Oceans just released their new album, Disparity, on Fearless Record. I have a review of the album after the interview! So stick around. James and Chris talk about their musical backgrounds, European metal fans, Covid challenges, and the music and lyrical themes that Disparity represents.You can Disparity on your streaming platform of choice at https://found.ee/disparityMerch from OAA is available at https://store.fearlessrecords.com/collections/oceans-ate-alaskaChapter 331 Music:Oceans Ate Alaska - "Paradigm"Oceans Ate Alaska - "Blood Brothers"Chris Turner - "40 Roll"Oceans Ate Alaska - "Nova"Oceans Ate Alaska - "Hallucinogen"---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/U