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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: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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 - "Rebel Songs"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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: [email protected] - 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: [email protected] - 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: [email protected] - 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 - "Aching Longing"Holding Absence - "Coffin"Alpha Wolf - "60 CM of Steel"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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: [email protected] - 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 WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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/Chat Pile's "God's Country" is available at https://chatpile.bandcamp.com/ ----------Chapter 323 Music:Dead Tired - "Predatory Loans"Dead Tired - "Breakfast of Participants"Dead Tired - "SWFYH"Dead Tired - "Domestic"Dead Tired - "Aging Out"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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-csThe Bend Before The Break is not sold out yet! https://deathwishinc.com/collections/iodine-recordings/products/garrison-the-bend-before-the-break----------Chapter 322 Music:Her Head's On Fire - "Burn"Garrison - "Serious Heavy Drama"Gay For Johnny Depp - "You Have A Theory, I Have A Gun"Her Head's On Fire - "Common Shame"Her Head's On Fire - "Matchsticks"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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 and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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 Head"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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: [email protected] - 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: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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 ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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: [email protected] - 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: [email protected] - 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:Onelinedrawing - "Tenderwild"Onelinedrawing - "Don't Give Up"Far - "Pony"Onelinedrawing - "This Is Water"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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: [email protected] - 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 Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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: [email protected] - 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: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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 FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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 Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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 WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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: [email protected] - 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: [email protected] - 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: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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 - "Nintendo 89"Audio Karate - "Jesus Is Alive And Well (And Living In Mexico)"Indian School - "Elvis"Audio Karate - "Bounce"Audio Karate - "Black Covering"Audio Karate - "Betrayed"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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 PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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 Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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 FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 290 - "Drawing Black Lines" ...as read by Steven DailThis week we welcome former Project 86 bassist Steven Dail to the podcast. Steven and I bookend this chat with the Drawing Black Lines vinyl release. Steven also gives us a deep dive into Project 86’s discography while he was in the band, working with Jason Martin and Starflyer 59, Crash Rickshaw, White Lighter, and more. This was a super fun and chat and I hope everyone enjoys getting to hang out with Steven Dail!You can still find copies of Drawing Black Lines on vinyl at https://project86.bandcamp.com/album/drawing-black-lines-20th-anniversary----------Chapter 290 Music:Project 86 - "Stein's Theme"Project 86 - "Spill Me"Project 86 - "One-Armed Man"Project 86 - "Little Green Men"Project 86 - "Necktie Remedy"Starflyer 59 - "Life Guard"Crash Rickshaw - "Imperfect Demanding Perfect"Crash Rickshaw - "Rattlesnake"Project 86 - "Normandy"White Lighter - "Heavy"Project 86 - "Sad Machines"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 289 - "We Should Just Do this Again" ...as read by Michael Barr of VolumesThis week Volumes frontman Michael Barr joins the podcast. Michael and I chatted back in November right before the band released their latest album, Happier. Michael was also on the last day of isolation after having tested positive for Covid. So we begin our chat with life as a musician on tour getting Covid. Michael also talks about Volumes early days and their issues with Mediaskare, his departure and solo career, and what led to him rejoining Volumes and the new album, Happier.Give Happier a spin at https://volumes.bandcamp.com/album/happierOr snag Happier on cd or vinyl at https://store.fearlessrecords.com/collections/volumes----------Chapter 289 Music:Volumes - "FBX"Volumes - "Limitless"Volumes - "The Mixture"Michael Barr - "Back Home"Volumes - "Man On Fire"Volumes - "Void"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 288 - "Why Limit Yourself" ...as read by Brian Ishiba from Joy WeatherThis week we welcome Brian Ishiba from indie rock band Joy Weather to the show! Joy Weather will release their new single, A Little While, this Friday, February 4th. Brian talks about going to college in Japan and the impact that it had on his life, his preference for writing and recording over touring, and creativity without limits.Find music and stay connect with Joy Weather at https://www.joyweather.com/----------Chapter 288 Music:Joy Weather - "For The Weekend"Joy Weather - "A Little While"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 287 - "Calling All Captains Sings In All Caps" ...as read by Luc Gauthier from Calling All CaptainsThis week we welcome Calling All Captains frontman Luc Gauthier to the podcast. Calling All Captains released Slowly Getting Better late in 2021 on Equal Vision Records. Luc talks about the music scene in Canada, his life as a Metis dancer, connecting with Equal Vision, and Slowly Getting Better.Listen to Slowly Getting Better at https://callingallcaptains.bandcamp.com/album/slowly-getting-betterOr snag it on vinyl at https://equal-vision-records.myshopify.com/collections/calling-all-captains/products/calcslgbcr-lp----------Chapter 287 Music:Calling All Captains - "Collapse"Calling All Captains - "Loving Cup"Calling All Captains - "Broken Glass"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 286 - "Learn To Love Yourself" ...as read by Harald Barret from Imminence This week we welcome Imminence guitarist and founding member Harald Barret to the podcast. Imminence released Heaven In Hiding, one of my favorite albums of 2021, back in November on Arising Empire Records. Harald talks about the absence of a supportive metal scene in Sweden, incorporating strings into Imminence’s sound, how the band worked through the pandemic, and finding purpose on Heaven in Hiding. You can snag Hiding In Heaven digitally at https://arisingempire.bandcamp.com/album/heaven-in-hiding----------Chapter 286 Music:Imminence - "Ghost"Imminence - "Temptation"Imminence - "Chasing Shadows"Imminence - "Heaven In Hiding"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 285 - "I Got It Out Of My Brain" ...as read by Will Putney from Fit For An Autopsy This week I’m stoked to welcome Will Putney from Fit For An Autopsy to the podcast! Fit will release Oh What The Future Holds, their sixth full-length lp, this Friday January 14th on Nuclear Blast Records. Will talks about the hardcore scene in New Jersey, Fit’s formation and transformation over the years, his work as a producer and label owner with Graphic Nature, and his side project, End. We managed to talk about a wide array of topics over a short period of time and I’m grateful Will was willing to talk while he was quarantined with Covid. Pre-order Oh What The Future Holds at https://fitforanautopsy.co/----------Chapter 285 Music:Fit For An Autopsy - "Far From Heaven"Fit For An Autopsy - "The Juggernaut"Fit For An Autopsy - "Murder In The First"Fit For An Autopsy - "Your Pain Is Mine"End - "Pariah"Fit For An Autopsy - "In Shadows"Fit For An Autopsy - "Two Towers"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 284 - "Everyone Has There Own Demons To Fight" ...as read by Erik Engstrand of Eyes Wide OpenHappy New Year! Kicking off 2022 we welcome Erik Engstrand from Eyes Wide Open to the podcast! Eyes Wide Open dropped their Arising Empire debut, Through Life and Death, back in November. Erik talks about how the Swedish government helps musicians, the metal scene in Sweden, Erik deciding to take over vocal duties, and the hardships of life that run through the band’s new album. Give Through Life and Death a spin at https://eyeswideopen-ae.bandcamp.com/album/through-life-and-deathAnd keep up with the band at https://www.e-w-o.net/----------Chapter 284 Music:Eyes Wide Open - "Devastation"Eyes Wide Open - "We Reached For The Sky"Eyes Wide Open - "Brother"Eyes Wide Open - "Burn 'Em"Eyes Wide Open - "Where Death Meets Paradise"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 283 - "Navigating Life with Music" ...as read by Tim Miller of Speak, MemoryTo close out 2021, I’m so excited to finally share my interview with Tim Miller from post rock band Speak, Memory. Tim and I chatted back at the beginning on May before the band released their latest ep, Adirondack. Adirondack is an incredible ep and fans of Unwed Sailor, Saxon Shore, and American Football will want to give it a spin! Tim talks about his musical history, the early collaboration with Bartees Strange, and music as an emotional outlet. Tim told me the band will be releasing new music throughout 2022, so give them a follow and be on the lookout for new tunes in the new year. Find Music from Speak, Memory at https://speakmemoryok.bandcamp.com/You can snag Adirondack on vinyl at https://www.clerestoryav.com/store/cav020And give the band a follow at https://www.facebook.com/speakmemoryok/----------Chapter 283 Music:Speak, Memory - "Trails"Speak, Memory - "Lakes"Speak, Memory - "Cabins"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 282 - "(Emo) Very Much Died" ...as read by Keith Latinen This week Keith Latinen joins the podcast. Keith is the founder of Count Your Lucky Star Records, as well as bands like Anna Flyaway, Empire Empire (I Was A Lonely Estate) and Parting. Most recently Keith released "This Is Not the Way I Wanted You to Find Out," under the moniker of Mt Oriander, his new solo project. Keith is an important part of the emo revival and I am super stoked to have him on the podcast. Keith talks about his love for midwest emo, the need that led him to start Count Your Lucky Stars, musical burnout, and label life during the pandemic. Count Your Lucky Stars Incredible Discography is available at https://countyourluckystars.bandcamp.com/Don't Miss Keith's new ep - https://mtoriander.bandcamp.com/album/this-is-not-the-way-i-wanted-you-to-find-out?label=850664873&tab=musicSupport independent music. https://countyourluckystars.limitedrun.com/store----------Chapter 282 Music:Mt. Oriander - " It's Always Been Wankershim"Anna Flyaway - "My Brother Thinks I'm A Ghost"Empire! Empire! (I Was A Lonely Estate) - "I Was Somewhere Cold, Dark... and Lonely"Empire! Empire! (I Was A Lonely Estate) - "Stay Divided"Parting - "Jesse Eisenbird"Mt. Oriander - "Dream Ruby Glitch"Parting - "Maybe He's Blinking When You're Blinking"Mt. Oriander - "Nothing after Nothing Came Bursting Out"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber