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Chapter 310 - "There's A Lot Of Metalheads Into Chiptune" ...as read by Master Boot RecordToday we welcome Victor Love aka Master Boot Record to the podcast. Master Boot Record released Personal Computer back in May on Metal Blade Records. Victor talks about the metal and techno scenes in Rome, getting into computers, his love of Chiptune, writing his albums on YouTube, Keygen Church, and so much more. There's a wealth of music available at https://masterbootrecord.bandcamp.com/You can snag Personal Computer on cd and vinyl at https://www.indiemerch.com/metalbladerecords/band/master-boot-recordMusic from Keygen Church is available at https://keygenchurch.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 310 Music:Master Boot Record - "8086"Master Boot Record - "80386SX"Keygen Church - "Hareklavit"Master Boot Record - "80486DX"Master Boot Record - "80686"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com

Chapter 309 - "Finding Our Own Path In This Musically Historic Place" ...as read by Dear SpringToday I’m so stoked to share my chat with DC pop punk/emo band Dear Spring. Dear Spring released their new ep, Moments, earlier this month on Open Your Ears Records. The bands tells the crazy story of how they came together, defining their sound and connecting with the local scene, and finding their place in the DC music scene.Listen to Moments at https://open.spotify.com/album/66mTzY9Q4HStyQqhNaXEga?si=4uMc3PcjSfyMnQ3WanMxeQThe band's back catalog is available at https://dearspring.bandcamp.com/And go ahead and give the band a follow https://www.facebook.com/dearspring/----------Chapter 309 Music:Dear Spring - "Every Now And Then"Dear Spring - "Newspeak"---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 308 - "You Have To Keep Your Hopes Up" ...as read by Maria of Future PalaceToday we welcome Maria from Berlin post hardcore band Future Palace to the podcast! Future Palace just released their sophomore record, Run, last Friday on Arising Empire. Maria talks about the scene in Berlin, the secret group chat that led to the band and inspired the name, and releasing music during a pandemic. Run is my favorite album of 2022 so far and I am so stoked for everyone to get to know Maria and Future Palace!Snag Run on cd or vinyl, plus other Future Palace merch at https://arising-empire.shop/en/artists/future-palace/ Future Palace on Bandcamp https://futurepalace.bandcamp.com/Check out Pratchwerk in Berlin - https://www.prachtwerkberlin.com/  ----------Chapter 308 Music:Future Palace - "Paradise"Future Palace - "Parted Ways"Future Palace - "Ghost Chapter"Future Palace - "Flames"Future Palace - "Locked"Future Palace - "Fever"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the

Chapter 307 - "I Want To Be A Part of This" ...as read by MontclairOn today’s episode we welcome Connecticut post hardcore/emo newcomers Montclair to the podcast! Montclair released their new ep, The Stars Will Look Down Upon Us, back in May. Matt, Max, and Nick talk about their musical influences, the band’s formation and the process of writing lyrics. This is a new band worth checking out and keeping tabs on! Check out Montclair's discography at https://montclair-ct.bandcamp.com/You can grab a t-shirt at https://montclairband.bigcartel.com/----------Chapter 307 Music:Montclair - "Who I Left Behind (Death Rattle)"Montclair - "The Presence of Unity"---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 306 - "Here's Our Music, Here's Our Attitude, Here's Our Emotion" ...as read by Jacob Charlton of ThornhillThis week we welcome Thornhill frontman Jacob Charlton to the podcast! Thornhill released Heroine last Friday on UNFD Records! The band was on their first US Tour when I talked with Jacob. Jacob talks about his transition from drummer to frontman, discovering the scene in Melbourne, and making a musical shift away from metalcore. Heroine is an incredible record and I highly recommend checking it out! One of my favorites of 2022 so far!Snag Heroine digitally at https://thornhillmelb.bandcamp.com/album/heroineOr grab it on vinyl or cd at https://usa.24hundred.net/collections/thornhill-1----------Chapter 306 Music:Thornhill - "The Hellfire Club"Thornhill - "Views From the Sun"Thornhill - "Arkangel"Thornhill - "Casanova"Thornhill - "Heroine"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://

Chapter 305 - "Trying to Do Metal But Not In A Metal Approach" ...as read by Rob and Andreas from The Oklahoma KidThis week we welcome Rob and Andreas from German metalcore band The Oklahoma Kid to the podcast! The Oklahoma Kid will release Tangerine Tragic this Friday, June 3rd, on Arising Empire Records. The guys talk about their musical background and their experience in their respective local scenes, the formation and history of The Oklahoma Kid, how Covid undercut the promotion of Solarray and finding a new sound on Tangerine Tragic.You can snag Tangerine Tragic on vinyl and cd at https://arising-empire.shop/en/artists/oklahoma-kid/The Oklahoma Kid's back catalog is available at https://theoklahomakid.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 305 Music:The Oklahoma Kid - "Pale Tongue"The Oklahoma Kid - "Made Of Stone"The Oklahoma Kid - "Oasis"The Oklahoma Kid - "Melt Into You"The Oklahoma Kid - "Dye Black To Pink"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG

Chapter 304 - "The Price of Dreaming" ...as read by Dakota Alvarez of Hollow FrontThis week I’m stoked to have Hollow Front guitarist Dakota Alvarez join the podcast! Hollow Front will release The Price of Dreaming this Friday, May 27th, on UNFD Records! Dakota talks about the bus accident that kicked off the band’s last tour, the metalcore scene in Grand Rapids and how he ended up in Hollow Front, and what The Price of Dreaming means to him. This was a conversation that reminds me, no matter age, race, religion, sexual orientation, there’s a connection in this music community!You can snag The Price of Dreaming on vinyl at https://usa.24hundred.net/collections/hollow-frontAnd you can find Hollow Front's back catalog at https://hollowfront.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 304 Music:Hollow Front - "The Price Of Dreaming"Hollow Front - "Afflicted"Hollow Front - "P.A.N.I.C."Hollow Front - "Heritage"Hollow Front - "Comatose"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Emai

Chapter 303 - "This Is The Time" ...as read by Seth Roberts of Watashi WaThis week I’m excited to have Seth Roberts from Watashi Wa on the podcast. Watashi Wa will release People Like People this Friday, May 20th, on Tooth and Nail Records. Seth talks about starting Watashi Wa at a super young age, the difficulties and challenges that occurred when the band first joined Tooth and Nail, moving from Watashi Wa into Eager Seas and Lakes, and why the time was right to bring Watashi Wa back. Snag People Like People on CD or Cassette at https://toothandnailrecords.merchnow.com/collections/watashi-wa----------Chapter 303 Music:Watashi Wa - "Let Me Prepare You"Watashi Wa - "Lost A Few Battles"Watashi Wa - "All Of Me"Watashi Wa - "Face"Lakes/Eager Seas - "1992"Watashi Wa - "Trust Me"Watashi Wa - "How Will We Live"---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_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwE

Chapter 302 - "Why Don't You Just Do It" ...as read by Mike McAllister of Power WolvesThis week we welcome Mike McAllister to the podcast! Mike is the former guitarist for nu-metal band Hospital. Mike is currently the frontman for Power Wolves, an 80’s new wave inspired project. The band just released The Cure for Sleep on The Charon Collective. Mike talks about his love for Metallica, losing his love for writing heavy music, and the theme behind The Cure For Sleep.Pick up The Cure For Sleep digitally or on cd at https://thecharoncollective.bandcamp.com/album/the-cure-for-sleepYou can find Hospital's "Stare" at https://screaminggiant.bandcamp.com/album/stare----------Chapter 302 Music:Power Wolves - "Wild Awake"Hospital - "Feel This"Hospital - "Not Now"Power Wolves - "Warsaw"Power Wolves - "Heart of the Machine"---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_JUpT6DoI

Chapter 301 - "Whatever I Work on Musically, I Don't Want To Be Embarrassed By" ...as read by MC DälekThis week I’m so stoked to have Wil Brooks, aka MC Dälek on the podcast. Dälek just released their new record, Precipice, on Ipecac Records. Will chats about growing up and getting into hip-hop, signing with Ipecac and the artistic creativity that drives Dälek. This was a super fun chat and I loved getting to explore two decades of music while preparing for this interview. If you’re not a traditional hip-hop fan, I highly recommend giving Dälek some time. It'll be worth it!You can find Precipice and most of Dälek's discography digitally at https://dalek.bandcamp.com/Or snag the vinyl at https://ipecac-music.myshopify.com/----------Chapter 301 Music:Dälek - "Boycott"Dälek - "Spiritual Healing"Dälek - "Shattered"Dälek - "The Harbingers" Dälek - "Decimation (Dis Nation)Dälek - "Precipice"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthest

Chapter 300 - "Music Goes On" ...as read by Jasan Radford of CenterShiftThis week we welcome Jasan Radford to the podcast! You might recognize Jason as the frontman from 2000’s nu-metal/post-hardcore band OneSideZero. VH1 called OneSideZero’s debut album "Is This Room Getting Smaller?" one of the 12 most underrated nu-metal albums. Jasan has a brand new project called CenterShift and it’s a perfect encapsulation of 90’s alternative. Jasan chats about his musical history, signing with Maverick Records, reuniting to a scene that no longer existed, and learning to navigate the shifting musical and social media landscape.You can  listen to CenterShift at https://centershift.bandcamp.com/And OneSideZero's second album can be heard at https://onesidezero.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 300 Music:CenterShift - "My Own World"OneSideZero - "Instead Laugh"OneSideZero - "Carry Your Gun"CenterShift - "9""Power Rangers Time Force Theme"CenterShift - "And So..."---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATS

Chapter 299 - "I Cannot Let This Stop Me" ...as read by Matt GrahamThis week MattstaGraham joins the podcast! MattstaGraham is the solo project from Sundressed guitarist Matt Graham! Matt talks about how his parents and cousin influenced his interest in music, using social media to build MattstaGraham, and his new album, Prescribe Whatever, which is out April 29th on I Surrender Records. This chat was a lot of fun and I’m a big fan of Matt’s new solo record!Pre-order Prescribe Whatever at https://www.isurrenderrecords.com/#/mattstagraham-prescribe-whatever/You can find more tunes from Matt at https://mattstagraham.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 299 Music:MattstaGraham - "Prescribe Whatever"MattstaGraham - "Gotta Be Productive"MattstaGraham - "Still Hearing About It"---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 298 - "Just Be Honest About It" ...as read by Matt Honeycutt from Kublai Khan TXThis week we welcome Kublai Khan TX frontman Matt Honeycutt to the podcast! Kublai Khan released their new ep, Lowest Form of Animal on April 1st via Rise Records. Matt talks about how the pandemic led to his move across country and career changes, his instant connection to the hardcore scene, and his inspiration for writing lyrics. Snag Lowest Form of Animal on vinyl at https://riserecords.com/collections/artist-kublai-khan----------Chapter 298 Music:Kublai Khan TX - "Swan Song featuring Scott Vogel"Kublai Khan TX - "Come Out Of Your Room"Kublai Khan TX - "Boomslang"Kublai Khan TX - "Loyalty To None"Kublai Khan TX - "Dynasty"---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 297 - "If It Comes Natural, The People Will Get It" ...as read by Jan Euler from Breathe AtlantisThis week Breathe Atlantis guitarist Jan Euler joins the podcast! Breathe Atlantis dropped their new record, Overdrive, last month on Arising Empire Records. Jan chats about the German metal scene, the history of Breathe Atlantis, and the band’s sonic evolution, including their decision to go heavy again. You can find Overdrive on cd and vinyl at https://arising-empire.shop/en/artists/breathe-atlantis/Checkout the band's back catalog at https://breatheatlantis.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 297 Music:Breathe Atlantis - "Break The Silence"Breathe Atlantis - "I Am The Tide"Breathe Atlantis - "Dead and Gone"Breathe Atlantis - "Earthquake"Breathe Atlantis - "Overdrive"Breathe Atlantis - "Changes"Breathe Atlantis - "Going Down"---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

Chapter 296 - "Some Good Things Need A Little Work" ...as read by JT Cavey of ERRAThis week we welcome JT Cavey from ERRA to the podcast. ERRA just released the deluxe edition of their self-titled record on UNFD Records. JT talks about his life as an athlete, how YouTube covers led him to Texas In July, being the replacement vocalist twice, and ERRA’s long road to releasing their self-titled album. Snag the Deluxe Edition of ERRA on vinyl at https://usa.24hundred.net/products/copy-of-erra-deluxe-2xlp-12-vinyl-absentia-maroon-in-translucent-yellow-pre-orderOr digitally at https://erramusic.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 296 Music:ERRA - "Snowblood"Texas In July - "Broken Soul"ERRA - "Luminesce"ERRA - "Divisionary"ERRA - "Vanish Canvas featuring Courtney LaPlante"ERRA - "Psalm of Sedition"---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=subscri

Chapter 295 - "Everything We've Ever Done Is Going To Be Available" ...as read by Arturo Barrios from Audio KarateThis week I’m stoked to share my chat with Audio Karate frontman Arturo Barrios. Audio Karate just released ¡OTRA! last Friday on Iodine Records. Arturo talks about the punk scene in the early 2000’s and how Audio Karate got lost in the shuffle, and how the band found themselves in a place to release new music over a decade later. Make sure you give ¡OTRA! a spin and if you haven’t checked out the rest of Audio Karate’s discography, I highly recommend giving it a listen! You won’t regret it! Snag ¡OTRA! on vinyl  at https://www.audiokaratestore.com/Or you can grab a digital copy at https://iodinerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/otraMore music from Audio Karate is available at https://audiokarate.bandcamp.com/And make sure you check out the Indian School record at https://indianschool.bandcamp.com/album/the-cruelest-kind----------Chapter 295 Music:Audio Karate - "Lovely Residence" Audio Karate - "Nint

Chapter 294 - "Why Isn't Our Record This Good" ...as read by Zak Pinchin from Modern ErrorOne of my favorite things in the whole world is discovering an amazing new album or band and getting to share it with people! And this week I’m so stoked to introduce Zak Pinchin from Modern Error. Modern Error released Victim of a Modern Age back in January on Rude Records and it’s one of my favorite releases of 2022. Zak talks about how growing up in a rural part of the UK pushed his creativity, pushing musical boundaries and not limiting himself, and the themes and hopes for Victim of the Modern Age. https://www.modernerror.com/Give Victim of a Modern Age a spin at https://ruderecords.bandcamp.com/album/victim-of-a-modern-ageOr snag it on vinyl at https://www.ruderecords.com/product/victim-of-a-modern-age-12-splatter-double-vinyl/----------Chapter 294 Music:Modern Error - "The Truest Blue"Modern Error - "Error Of The World"Modern Error - "Exit Obscured/Restricted to Earth"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at Patre

Chapter 293 - "All Part of the Plan" ...as read by Drunk UncleThis week we welcome Peyton, Jake, Will, and Tyler from Drunk Uncle to the podcast. Drunk Uncle will release Look Up, this Friday March 11th on Count Your Lucky Stars Records! If you’re a fan Cap N Jazz, Modest Mouse, and Algernon Cadwallader, you’ll want to give this record a spin! The guys talk at length about their musical backgrounds and influences, how fandom and chance led them to Keith and Count Your Lucky Stars, and their new record, Look Up! Pre-order Look Up at https://countyourluckystars.limitedrun.com/products/708877-pre-order-drunk-uncle-look-up-12-vinyl-digital-enamel-pinYou can find more music from Drunk Uncle at https://drunkuncleatx.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 293 Music:Drunk Uncle - "Depakote"Drunk Uncle - "Brave New Ego"Drunk Uncle - "The Definition of Weeds"Drunk Uncle - "Punch"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTub

Chapter 292 - "Let My Inspirations Be My Inspirations" ...as read by Steve Cobucci of Wolves At The GateThis week we welcome Wolves at the Gate guitarist and vocalist Steve Cobucci to the podcast. Wolves At The Gate will release Eulogies, their 5th full-length record, next Friday March 11th via Solid State Records. Steve talks about growing up in New Jersey during the emo boom, how Wolves at the Gate came together, how he became comfortable signing with Solid State Records, and finding freedom in not putting musical restraints on Wolves at the Gate. You can pre-order Eulogies and snag other WATG merch at https://solidstate.merchnow.com/collections/wolves-at-the-gate----------Chapter 292 Music:Wolves At The Gate - "Face To Face"Wolves At The Gate - "Vapors"Wolves At The Gate - "Morning Star"Wolves At The Gate - "Sleepwalking"Wolves At The Gate - "War In The Time Of Peace"Wolves At The Gate - "Evil Are The Kings"Wolves At The Gate - "Lights & Fire"Wolves At The Gate - "Peace That Starts The War"---As The St

Chapter 291 - "The Songs Still Hold Up" ...as read by Chris and Brian of SubsistThis week I am stoked to finally share my conversation with Brian Geurin and Chris Bennet from Subsist! I chatted with these guys back in July of 2021. The band just announced that Steadfast Records in partner with Dropping Bombs will be reissuing The Rhythm Method on vinyl! Brian and Chris talk about their musical background, how Subsist came together, the Peoria scene, and how The Rhythm Method vinyl came to life. At the end of the podcast you can hear a clip of the remastered version of Phil 499. You can follow Subsist on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/subsisthc/Or Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/subsist.hcThe band's catalog is available at https://subsisthc.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 291 Music:Subsist - "Prosthesis"Subsist - "Quest For Solace"Subsist - "Loss Of Life Foundation"Subsist - "Phil 499"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEma