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Chapter 330 - "To Be Able To Do It Regardless" ...as read by Nathan GrayToday we welcome back Nathan Gray to the podcast!  Iodine Records re-released Nathan’s incredible "solo" record Rebel Songs on vinyl, cd, and cassette. You can order those now! Nathan talks about touring in a Covid accepted world, coming out as pansexual and gender non conforming, fighting against long held religious shame, The Iron Roses, and much more.Chapter 142: "Happy People Don't Make Other People Miserable" - https://asthestorygrows.com/episodes/3daee782Go grab a physical copy of Rebel Songs at https://deathwishinc.com/collections/iodine-recordings/products/nathan-gray-the-iron-roses-rebel-songs?variant=41492483276971Or snag it on Bandcamp at https://nathangraymusic.bandcamp.com/album/rebel-songs-2Rebel Psalms is available digitally at https://nathangraymusic.bandcamp.com/album/rebel-psalmsChapter 330 Music:Nathan Gray & The Iron Roses - "The Reckoning"BoySetsFire - "Everything Went Black"Nathan Gray & The Iron Roses - "Reb

Chapter 329 - "This Is A Very Genuine Old School Sounding Band" ...as read by Davide Tiso of Red RotToday we welcome Davide Tiso from death metal band Red Rot to the podcast. Red Rot’s debut album, Mal De Vivre, is out today, August 26th, on Svart Records! Davide talks about his experience in the metal scene in Italy, the freedoms and frustrations of being an abstract metal band, how living in the US has changed his perspective, and the musical and lyrical direction of Red Rot. Grab Mal De Vivre digitally at https://redrotmetal.bandcamp.com/releasesOr you can get it on vinyl or cd at https://svart.ochre.store/artist/223074-red-rot----------Chapter 329 Music:Red Rot - "Ashes"Red Rot - "Near Disaster"Red Rot - "Gruesome Memento"Red Rot - "Under Attack"---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 328 - "There's A Lot Of Mutual Respect and Love" ...as read by Paul and Brian of StrategiesToday we welcome Paul Lask and Brian Moss to the podcast. Paul and Brian are in a new indie rock/emo band called  Strategies with Neil Hennessy (The Lawrence Arms/Joyce Manor). The band is self-releasing their self-titled, debut ep this Friday, August 26th. A link to the album will be in the show notes. The guys talk about their musical backgrounds, teaching online during Covid lockdowns, how Strategies took shape, lyrical inspiration and more.https://bandstrategies.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 328 Music:Strategies - "Outages"Strategies - "Silent Count"Strategies - "Fire Drill"Strategies - "Camp Elsewhere"---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 327 - "The Scene Was Changing"  ...as read by Jason Moody of No Innocent VictimToday we welcome No Innocent Victim frontman Jason Moody to the podcast! Jason talks about the history of No Innocent Victim, joining Victory Records, the band’s break-up and reunion, and what has been happening in the band and his life for the last few years!Thanks to Shannon Quiggle for connecting Jason and me. ----------Chapter 327 Music:No Innocent Victim - "C.E.B."No Innocent Victim - "No Wrong"No Innocent Victim - "Stand"No Innocent Victim - "As I FIght"No Innocent Victim - "To Burn Again"No Innocent Victim - "Highly Flammable"No Innocent Victim - "My Beliefs"---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 326 - "The More You Put In, The More You Get Out" ...as read by Lucas Woodland of Holding AbsenceToday I’m stoked to share my chat with Lucas Woodland, frontman for Holding Absence. Holding Absence just released their incredible split ep with Alpha Wolf called The Lost & The Longing. Holding Absence also released an amazing record in 2021 called The Greatest Mistake Of My Life! Lucas talks about his experience in the choir in Wales, joining Holding Absence, not wanting the pandemic to define their 2021 release and how that influenced releasing a split ep, and the musical direction that is driving the band. https://www.holdingabsence.com/Grab The Greatest Mistake of My Life on Bandcamp at https://sharptonerecords.bandcamp.com/album/holding-absence-the-greatest-mistake-of-my-lifeHolding Absence merch is available at https://sharptonerecords.co/collections/holding-absence----------Chapter 326 Music:Holding Absence - "Celebration Song"Holding Absence - "Curse Me With Your Curse"Holding Absence - "Achi

Chapter 325 - "I'm Trying Not To Be Naive" ...as read by Bella RiosToday we welcome future pop star Bella Rios to the podcast! Bella talks about her love for classic rock and the journey she took to find her unique sound and voice as an artist. She also talks about school and keeping herself grounded as she navigate life in the music industry.Check out Bella's music at https://open.spotify.com/artist/3o2bhNkfO238PkmWAxB47Z?si=2Nj4SC5oTz-6Q5S6H6PUSg----------Chapter 325 Music:Bella Rios - "Calm Down"Bella Rios - "Bitter"Bella Rios - "Reveries"Bella Rios - "By The Water"---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 324 - "The Strongest We've Ever Been" ...as read by Prosper or PerishToday we welcome Eric, Austin, and Steve from Philadelphia metal band Prosper or Perish to the podcast! Prosper or Perish self released Shroud of Serpents on July 29th. The guys talk about their personal musical histories and the formation of the band, how member changes and Covid have given the band a fresh start, and the themes behind Shroud of Serpents! https://www.prosperorperishband.com/Snag Shroud Of Serpents and all of Prosper's discography at https://prosperorperish.bandcamp.com/Or grab the cd and other awesome merch (I dig the hoodie) at https://www.prosperorperishband.com/collections/allFind Metal Bandcamp Gift Club at https://metalbandcampgift.club/----------Chapter 324 Music:Prosper or Perish - "Ironborn"Prosper or Perish - "Anchored"Prosper or Perish - "Jobson"Prosper or Perish - "Fit For Vultures"Prosper or Perish - "An Offering"Prosper or Perish - "Gone To Waste"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG Webs

Chapter 323 - "It's Curated Like A Roller Coaster" ...as read by Franz Stefanik from Dead TiredToday I’m stoked to share my chat with Dead Tired guitarist Franz Stefanik. Dead Tired is the side project of AlexisOnFire frontman George Pettit. Dead Tired released Satan Will Follow You Home back on July 8th, via New Damage Records. Franz talks about going to hardcore shows in Buffalo, getting into tattooing, the meaning behind Satan Will Follow You Home, and listening to albums as a whole. Stick around after the interview with Franz to hear a review of the new Chat Pile record, God’s Country!You can snag Dead Tired's discography digitally at https://zdeadtiredz.bandcamp.com/Satan Will Follow You Home is available on vinyl at https://www.dinealonestore.com/products/dead-tired-satan-will-follow-you-home-purple-lp?_pos=3&_sid=7b7bc9317&_ss=r The rest of Dead Tired's discography is available on vinyl at https://deadtired.bigcartel.com/Check out Franz's tattoo work at https://www.instagram.com/franzstefanik/C

Chapter 322 - "Everything We Do Is Effortless" ...as read by Joseph Grillo from Her Head's On FireToday we welcome Joseph Grillo, aka Sid Jagger to the podcast. You might recognize Joe as the frontman for Garrison but Joe has a new project called Her Head’s on Fire with members of Small Brown Bike and Saves the Day to name a few. Their debut LP, College Rock & Clove Cigarettes, came out on July 29th via Iodine Records. Joseph talks about knowing he was going to be a musician at a young age and understanding what that actually meant, Garrison’s The Bend Before the Break reissue, and all things Her Head’s On Fire.You can find music from Her Head's On Fire at https://herheadsonfire.bandcamp.com/You can snag College Rock & Clove Cigarettes on vinyl and cassette at https://deathwishinc.com/collections/iodine-recordings/products/her-heads-on-fire-college-rock-and-clove-cigarettesOr on cassette at https://www.friendclubrecords.com/products/724096-fcr073-her-heads-on-fire-college-rock-and-clove-cigarettes-csT

Chapter 321 - "If He's Going To Do This, We Should Get In Front Of It" ...as read by Andy Maier from OpponentOn the podcast today we welcome Andy Maier, guitarist and vocalist for Solid State Records newest band, Opponent. Opponent released Sentinel back on July 8th. If you’re a fan of Gojira, Metallica, Mastadon, & Megadeth, you’ll want to give this band a spin! Andy talks about how his dad’s cancer diagnosis was the catalyst for starting the band, his friendship with Ryan Clark and Demon Hunter, and the concept and inspiration behind the lyrics of Sentinel.You can grab Sentinel on cd at https://solidstate.merchnow.com/collections/opponentThe band's back catalog is available at https://opponent.bandcamp.com/As The Story Grows on Discord - https://discord.com/channels/865368819756957736/865368819756957739----------Chapter 321 Music:Opponent - "Betrayed"Opponent - "Fading"Opponent - "Shadows"Opponent - "Forgotten"Opponent - "Remember"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music an

Chapter 320 - "There Are Things We Can Fight For Now" ...as read by Jesse Barnett of Stick To Your GunsToday we get political with Jesse Barnett, frontman for Stick To Your Guns! Stick To Your Guns will release their 7th full-length record, Spectre, this Friday, July 28th, on Pure Noise Records. Jesse talks about the the band’s mindset when they started writing the new record, his work ethic and its influence on the early days of the band, and the broken financial and political system that is the music industry and America.https://www.sticktoyourguns.net/Grab Spectre on vinyl and cd at https://purenoise.merchnow.com/collections/stick-to-your-gunsYou can grab music from Stick To Your Guns digitally at https://stygoc.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 320 Music:Stick To Your Guns - "Weapon"Stick To Your Guns - "Where The Sun Never Sleeps"Stick To Your Guns - "Part Of Me"Stick To Your Guns - "Faith In The Untamed"Stick To Your Guns - "Married To The Noise"Stick To Your Guns - "Hush"Stick To Your Guns - "Open Up My H

Chapter 319 - "I Want To Do That" ...as read by Morgan Riley of Blackwater DrowningToday we welcome Morgan Riley to the podcast. Morgan is the front woman for technical death metal band Blackwater Drowning. Blackwater Drowning self released Sonder/Satori on July 8th. You can find it streaming wherever you listen to music and on cd directly from the band! Morgan talks about the importance of Arch Enemy, where Blackwater got their name, the Charlotte metal scene, the struggles of being an independent band, and more. https://www.blackwaterdrowning.com/Blackwater Drowning's back catalog is available at https://blackwaterdrowning.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 319 Music:Blackwater Drowning - "Mortal Coil"Blackwater Drowning - "The Filth Element"Blackwater Drowning - "Snakejuice"Blackwater Drowning - "Aberrant Leaves"Blackwater Drowning - "Voyager"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.yout

Chapter 318 - "A Steward Of History" ...as read by Jason Zeimet of Unoriginal VinylToday we welcome Jason Zeimet from Unoriginal Vinyl to the podcast. This is a conversation between two obsessive music fans about being obsessive music fans and what it means to us. Jason talks about why he started Unoriginal Vinyl and how he views its place in the scene. This was a fun chat for me because I just love connecting with people who have a passion for music.Snag from Unoriginal Vinyl merch at https://unoriginalvinyl.bigcartel.com/https://www.facebook.com/unoriginalvinyl/https://www.instagram.com/unoriginalvinyl----------Chapter 318 Music:Mxpx - I'm Ok, You're Ok"Mxpx - "Middlename"The Juliana Theory - "The Dream Is Over"Ghoti Hook - "Shrinky Dinks"mewithoutYou - "January 1979"Underoath - "It's Dangerous Business Walking Out Your Front Door"Stavesacre - "Keep Waiting"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube

Chapter 317 - "Create Things We Never Thought Before" ...as read by Oakman Today I’m stoked to share my conversation with French power pop band Oakman! I got to chat with trio back in May right when they released their single Fantasy. The band recently dropped their third single of 2022, Murder, which you can hear part of at the end of the show! The band talks about their origin, getting connected with Rude Records, touring and recording in USA, how discovering synthesizers influenced their shift in sound, and more. https://www.oakmanband.com/Check out Oakman's discography at https://oakman.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 317 Music:Oakman - "Night"Oakman - "Outer Space"Oakman - "Naufragé"Oakman - "Fantasy"Oakman - "Murder"---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 316 - "I Just Want To Put Music Out" ...as read by Father Jamey Bozeman (Luxury/Golf Slang)Today we welcome Father Jamey Bozeman to the podcast! Jamey is the guitarist for Luxury and Jamey has a new project called Golf Slang and just released his debut ep, How I Lost My Voice, on Velvet Blue Music! Jamey talks about navigating church life during the pandemic, his conversion to Orthodox Christianity, playing Furnace Fest in 2021, and Golf Slang. Thanks to Jeff Cloud for making this interview happen! Go grab How I Lost My Voice on Bandcamp at https://golfslang.bandcamp.com/album/how-i-lost-my-voiceOr directly from Velvet Blue Music at https://velvetbluemusic.com/shop/golf-slang-how-i-lost-my-voice/----------Chapter 316 Music:Golf Slang - "In Even Strokes"Luxury - "Parallel Love"Golf Slang - "How I Lost My Voice"---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_JU

Chapter 315 - "Let's Make 2022 The Year of The New Record" ...as read by Devin Shelton of EmeryToday we welcome Devin Shelton from Emery to the show. Emery released Rub Some Dirt On It on June 24th via Tooth and Nail Records. Devin talks about his departure from Emery and solo releases, how live-streaming concerts durning the pandemic influenced the new record, how the studio mix is different from the live mix, what brought the band back to Tooth and Nail, and more. Grab Rub Some Dirt On It on vinyl or cd at https://toothandnailrecords.merchnow.com/collections/emeryFor merch, Emeryland, and everything Emery visit https://emerymusic.com/You can grab Emery on cassette at https://www.friendclubrecords.com/store----------Chapter 315 Music:Emery - "Concussion"Devin Shelton - "Surrounded"Emery - "Playing With Fire"Emery - "Rock-N-Rule"Emery - "I Don't Know You At All"Emery - "Don't Waste Your Breathe"Emery - "Stranger"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email Lis

Chapter 314 - "What If Valleyheart Is A Band That Helps People Process" ...as read by Kevin Klein of ValleyheartToday we welcome Kevin Klein from Valleyheart to the podcast! Valleyheart released Heal My Head on June 3rd via Tooth and Nail Records. Early on in this chat Kevin and I realized we have a mutual friend and I love how small the world can be. Kevin and I chat about the Rise Records crabcore scene, losing busyness and slowing down to reflect, and leaning into uncertainty.Snag Heal My Head on cd or vinyl at https://toothandnailrecords.merchnow.com/collections/valleyheartYou can also grab it on Bandcamp at https://valleyheartma.bandcamp.com/album/heal-my-head----------Chapter 314 Music:Valleyheart - "The Numbers"Valleyheart - "Heaven & Hell"Valleyheart - "Your Favorite Jacket"Valleyheart - "Heal My Head"Valleyheart - "Miracle"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.co

Chapter 313 - "Moodring Has No Ceiling " ...as read by Hunter Young from MoodringToday we welcome Moodring frontman Hunter Young to the podcast. Moodring released Stargazer back on June 10th via UNFD Records. Stargazer is a vibes record. Hunter talks about the songwriting process and not limiting the band to a specific genre, the origin of Stargazer, and his work as a producer. Snag Stargazer on Bandcamp at https://moodringrock.bandcamp.com/Or grab it on vinyl at https://usa.24hundred.net/collections/moodring----------Chapter 313 Music:Moodring - "Disintegrate"Silence - "There Is No Place Like Home"Moodring - "Red Light Gossip"Moodring - "Stargazer"Moodring - "Novocaine Bones"---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 312 - "This Record Is Healing" ...as read by Austin McAuley from LIMBSToday I’m so stoked to share my conversation with LIMBS frontman, Austin McAuley. LIMBS just released their new ep, Coma Year, on UNFD Records. Austin talks about the scene in Panama City Beach, how he took over vocals for LIMBS, and how writing for Coma Year became therapy for him. Check out Coma Year and I hope you enjoy getting to know Austin McAuley from LIMBS!https://www.whoislimbs.com/Snag Coma Year on Bandcamp at https://whoislimbs.bandcamp.com/Snag some LIMBS merch at https://usa.24hundred.net/collections/limbs----------Chapter 312 Music:LIMBS - "Mortality Moment"LIMBS - "Spirit Breaker"LIMBS - "Abandoned"LIMBS - "If I Go Before You"LIMBS - "Slow Burn"---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 311 - "All I Really Get To Do Is Take Care of Myself" ...as read by Jonah MatrangaToday I’m so excited to share my chat with Jonah Matranga. Onelinedrawing’s new record, Tenderwild, is out today on Iodine Records. I was so enamored with Tenderwild when I spoke with Jonah that the conversations revolves around Tenderwild and it’s themes. Jonah talks about connection through song and capturing the human experience, cancel culture, and covering Pony. You can snag a digital copy of Tenderwild at https://iodinerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/tenderwildJonah also has a companion ep titled "Departure" that's also available https://iodinerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/departureTenderwild is available on vinyl, cd, and cassette at https://deathwishinc.com/collections/iodine-recordings/products/onelinedrawing-tenderwildDepature is available as a 7" at https://deathwishinc.com/collections/iodine-recordings/products/onelinedrawing-departureAnd visit Jonah at https://jonahmatranga.com/----------Chapter 311 Music:Onel