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Chapter 195 - "Here's What Death Therapy Can Do Uniquely" ...as read by Jason Wisdom of Death TherapyJason joins the show for a fourth time to give an update on Death Therapy. Jason talks about the differences between Voices and The Storm Before The Calm, plus the two eps and book he's currently working on. Support Jason's new endeavors - https://deaththerapy.bigcartel.com/ Jason's First Time on ATSG - https://www.asthestorygrows.com/episodes/e4b19f71Second - https://www.asthestorygrows.com/episodes/63e04c81Third - https://www.asthestorygrows.com/episodes/00c60c70----------Chapter 195 Music:Death Therapy - "My Defiance"Death Therapy - "It's Okay"Death Therapy - "The Belmont Family Curse (part 2)"Death Therapy - "Feels Like Fiction"Death Therapy - "The Instability of Proto Man"Death Therapy - "Darkening Counsel"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected]

Chapter 194 - "I Love Making Records" ...as read by Frank LenzDrummer/multi-instrumentalist extraordinaire Frank Lenz joined me for a chat about parts of his long career and his most recent solo work. Frank talks about getting connected in the christian rock circuit, the burnout that comes with touring, working with Frank Lenz, and the motivation that lead to his current musical trajectory. Frank just released a new record called Pyramid which is available on all digital platforms. Check out Frank's solo work on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/63ySJtfFomXdRioQxWlsAK?si=0yUG378JS8aqi8HKeifOZA ----------Chapter 194 Music: Frank Lenz - "The Man With The Curse On His Head"Fold Zandura - "Ember"Starflyer 59 - "Underneath"Starflyer 59 - "Unbelievers"Starflyer 59 - "A Good Life"Frank Lenz - "Tree Swinging Hippies"Frank Lenz - "Take The Wheel"Frank Lenz - "Holy Rollers"Frank Lenz - "A Kill He's Healed"Frank - "Plenty Sex Teen Erection"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected]

Chapter 193 - "This Is A Labor Of Love" ...as read by Liam Wilson of AzusaLiam joined me to talked about his upcoming stint playing with Devin Townsend, ego in playing music, connecting with the guys in Extol and Azusa's new record, Loop of Yesterdays.Liam Wilson - https://www.instagram.com/liam_wilson/Azusa on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AzusaBandAzusa - https://www.theazusawebsite.com/----------Chapter 193 Music:Azusa - Interstellar IslandsDevin Townsend - Spirits Will CollideDillinger Escape Plan - Sick On SundayDillinger Escape Plan - When I Lost My BetAzusa - MonumentAzusa - Memories Of An Old EmotionAzusa - Detach---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected]

Chapter 192 - "Don't Keep Chasing Something You're Not" ...as read by Andrew Godwin of Embodyment & The FamineAndy wanted to make music his career and made decisions in Embodyment (and later The Famine) that would change the trajectory of the band, blindsiding fans (and creating some amazing records). Andy chats about Embodyment's history, the decision to change their sound, wanting to do death metal again, and his brief, eye opening stint with Tim Lambesis in Pyrithion. Check Out Andy's solo project, Hope Deferred - https://hopedeferred.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 192 Music:The Famine - "Consume, Devour, Repeat"Mortification - "Scrolls Of the Megilloth"Living Sacrifice - "Breathing Murder"Embodyment - "Breed"Embodyment - "Religious Infamy"Embodyment - "Halo Of Winter"Embodyment - "Greedy Hands"Embodyment - "She's There"The Famine - "Scar The Earth"The Famine - "The New Hell"Pyrithion - "Bleed Out"Hope Deferred - "Parade Of Corpses"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected]

Chapter 191 - "Everybody Had Our Back" ...as read by Tedd Cookerly of EDLTedd Cookerly joins the podcast this week to set the record straight on Ever Day Life's history. The band had the respect of their peers and the support from their label to go and be who they were. They were political and abrasive that hurt their success in the Christian industry. They had people rooting for their success, no matter the challenges that came their way. I appreciate Tedd talking with me and bearing his soul. ----------Chapter 191 Music:Every Day Life - "Let It Ride"Every Day Life - "Transcend"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected]

Chapter 190 - "A Gradual Thing That Became A Big Part of My Life" ...as read by Malia Endres of Glacier VeinsI'm very excited to introduce Glacier Veins to listeners of this podcast! I've been a fan since their first split ep and the band keeps getting better with each release. Glacier Veins will release their first full-length, The World You Want To See, on February 28th via Equal Vision Records. Pre-Order The World You Want To See - https://glacierveins.merchnow.com/ Give the band a follow - https://www.facebook.com/glacierveinspdx Check out some of the band's previous releases - https://glacierveinspdx.bandcamp.com/----------Chapter 190 Music:Glacier Veins - "Circles"Glacier Veins - "It's Best If We Run"Glacier Veins - "Northern"Glacier Veins - "Headspace Campout"Glacier Veins - "Different Faces"Glacier Veins - "Everything Glows"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected]

Chapter 189 - "Furnace Fest 2020" ...as read by Chad JohnsonFurnace Fest is back for a 20th Anniversary celebration! Chad talks about what brought the festival back, putting together a dream line-up, and the joys and challenges of the internet. If you aren't already excited about Furnace Fest, this episode should pump you up!Furnace Festival 2020: https://furnacefest2020.com/Following along on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/furnacefest2020/----------Chapter 189 Music:Beloved - "Failure On My Lips"Narcissus - "Octus Failure"Cave In - "Big Riff"Misery Signals - "The Failsafe"Brandtson - "Sic Transit Gloria (Glory Fades)"Hopesfall - "The Bending"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected]

Chapter 188 - "We Just Wanted To Be Part of the Scene" ...as read by Chris Stafford of Few Left StandingFew Left Standing is reuniting for Furnace Fest 2020! Chris talks about the conversation with Chad that brought the band back, plus Few Left Standing's history and recording with Bruce Fitzhugh. Follow Few Left Standing on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Few-Left-Standing-193189347418144/----------Chapter 188 Music:Few left Standing - "Burn Me To The Ground"Few left Standing - "Against All"Few left Standing - "Blistered Spirit"Few left Standing - "Scourge"Underoath - "The Last"Few left Standing - "Wormwood"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected]

Chapter 187 - "We Realized The Band Had A Legacy" ...as read by Cliffy HuntingtonThe Huntingtons will release Muerto, Carcel, O Rocanrol on January 31st via Burnt Toast Vinyl, their first new music since 2003. Cliffy joins the show this week for a look at the bands long history, their deal with Tooth and Nail, leaving the band, and what's driving the Huntingtons to make new music. Links to pre-order Muerto, Carcel, O Rocanrol - https://www.burnttoastvinyl.com/blog/?p=3375The Huntingtons on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/huntingtonsusa/----------Chapter 187 Music:The Huntingtons - "I Wanna Be A Ramone"The Huntingtons - "Havana Affair"The Huntingtons - "I Don't Want To Save The World"The Huntingtons - "Welcome Back"The Huntingtons - "Too Old To Care"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected]

Chapter 186 - "Life Is Beautiful, Life Is So Hard" ...as read by Bryan PattonThis week a quick episode reflecting on 2019. Some personal notes on the year and a look at my favorite books, movies, and records of the year.Bryan's Favorite Releases of 2019 - https://themeltdownmusic.com/2019/12/14/favorite-releases-of-2019/Spotify Playlist of my favorite record - https://open.spotify.com/playlist/52HiKwiOmGbfHJAlj4dOhs----------Chapter 186 Music:Hopesfall - "Bradley Fighting Vehicle"Brutus - "Fire"American Football - "Silhouettes"I, The Mountain - "The God of a Thousand Eyes"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected]

Chapter 185 - "Emo Is Euphoria" ...as read by Tom Mullen of Washed Up EmoTom Mullen has been running Washed Up Emo for over 10 years, defending a genre often maligned, slandered, and made fun of. Tom talks about growing up in Vermont, discovering emo, and inspiration that keeps him going!Washed Up Emo - http://www.washedupemo.com/Turn The Knife - https://open.spotify.com/album/6TiwKVi4iGFGCSbqfQ1F0bHalifax Code - https://deepelmdigital.com/track/karate-mansions----------Chapter 185 Music:Sunny Day Real Estate - "In Circles"Further Seems Forever - "The Bradley"Halifax Code - "Karate Mansions"Fugazi - "Turnover"Oso Oso - "Basking In The Glow"Dashboard Confessional - "This Bitter Pill"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected]

Chapter 184 - "That's How I Came To Be A Supertone" ...as read by Kevin ChenKevin Chen was recruited from Bloodshed to join the Supertones. Kevin talks about terrible first band names, discovering hardcore, the rise of The Supertones, and his music career after ska. ----------Chapter 184 Music:The OC Supertones - "Resolution"The OC Supertones - "Adonai"The OC Supertones - "Who Can Be Against Me"The OC Supertones - "Supertones Strike Back"The OC Supertones - "Unite"Stairwell - "Don't Let It End"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected]

Chapter 183 - "I'm Not Happy Unless I'm Creating Something" ...as read by Kevin MaxKevin Max has been releasing a steady stream of solo records since 2001. His latest, Romeo Drive, is about to be released on vinyl by Old Bear Records. Kevin chats about his creative process and what keeps him driven to try new things. We also discuss DC Talks early days and their evolution in sound. Kevin's Website - http://kevinmax.com/2017/Pre-order Romeo Drive - https://lightintheattic.net/releases/6041-romeo-drive----------Chapter 183 Music:Kevin Max - "R U A Spirit"Kevin Max - "Glory Boys"Kevin Max - "On Yer Bike!"Kevin Max - "Angel With No Wings"Kevin Max - "Sanctuary" Larry Norman - "I Am The Six O'Clock News"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected]

Chapter 182 - "Dealing Hope" ...as read by Mic Cox formerly of ZaoA year or so after I first asked Mic to come on the podcast, we were finally able to work out a time to chat. Mic talks about growing up a pastor's kid in rural West Virginia, the origins of Zao and their evolution in sound, and his brand new podcast, Bearded Hope. The Bearded Hope - https://beardedhope.weebly.com/To Live As Sons - https://toliveassons.bandcamp.com/You can still snag a copy of All Else Failed - https://www.steadfastrecords.net/store----------Chapter 182 Music:Zao - "Exchange"Zao - "Flight"Zao - "Security"Zao - "In Loving Kindness"Zao - "Repressed"To Live As Sons - "Get The Horizon"Zao - "All Else Failed"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected]

Chapter 181: "Ridiculously Fortunate" ...as read by Eric Shirey of Pluto RecordsEric and I chatted over two days to deep dive his musical history. Eric was in an industrial band that almost signed with REX Records before launching Pluto Records with Brian Cobbel. Eric goes through the early history of Pluto Records, including how the label signed Luti-Kriss (Norma Jean) and As I Lay Dying. Pluto Records Bandcamp - https://plutorecords.bandcamp.com/Movie Geek Feed - http://moviegeekfeed.comRevenge of the 5th - http://revengeofthe5th.com/----------Chapter 181 Music:Lovelorn - "Convalesee"Kill Ratio - "Twisted"Luti-Kriss - "Eeyore"Luti-Kriss - "Body of God"Evelynn - "Truth Beloved"As I Lay Dying - "Torn Within"As I Lay Dying - "Blood Turned To Tears"My Spacecoaster - "Flowers"Lovelorn - "Feather"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected]

Chapter 180: "In The Back of a U-Haul" ...as read by Kenny, Kris, and Tom from One 21Kris invited me to Philadelphia Recording Service to chat with him, Kenny, and Tom about One 21. The guys recounted their early days with tons of tour horror stories. They also talked about what is driving their reunion. Philadelphia Recording Service: https://philarecordingservice.com/One 21 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialone21----------Chapter 180 Music:One 21 - "Struck Down"One 21 - "There Shall Come A Day"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected]

Chapter 179: "I'm Going To Blame Jeremy Enigk" ...as read by Daniel Fairbanks of Soulfood 76Soulfood 76's seminal record Original Soundtrack is about to be re-released on vinyl for the first time ever from Old Bear Records. Daniel talked about the band's history, their sound, and Seattle's influence on Original Soundtrack. Daniel also discusses working for Tooth and Nail and Metro One Records, as well as an unreleased project featuring Frank Lenz and the late Richard Swift. Thanks to Chris at Old Bear for connecting Daniel and I.Pre-Order Original Soundtrack at https://lightintheattic.net/releases/5991-original-soundtrack----------Chapter 179 Music:Soulfood 76 - "Vortex"Soulfood 76 - "Day Trip"Soulfood 76 - "Huggy Bear" Ninety Pound Wuss - "Nostalgia"Soulfood 76 - "Gloria's Gone"Soulfood 76 - "Zebra"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected]

Chapter 178: "We Just Played Every Small Town" ...as read by Dylan Johnstone of Means and Continuance Dylan Johnstone was kind enough to call me and chat about his musical history and the differences between the scenes in Canada and America. Means just released some new merchandise that you can buy here.----------Chapter 178 Music:Means - "Looking For Life"Means - "Awareness"Means - "Burned Into Me"Continuance - "Distaste For Truth"Means - "On The Broken"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected]

Chapter 177: "I'm Such a Music Nerd" ...as read by Jake Brown of Computer Club RecordsComputer Club Records celebrates 20 Years this year! Jake was kind enough to talk about starting the label and where it's headed, writing Regulate the Chemicals with TwoThirtyEight, and what happens when management goes wrong. Computer Club on Bandcamp: https://computerclubrecords.bandcamp.com/Jake's Urban Achiever Episode: https://www.urbanachievershow.com/episodes/jake-brown ----------Chapter 177 Music:Decahedron - "We Are The Virus"Moments In Grace - "Curtain Call"TwoThirtyEight - This Town Will Eat You"TwoThiryEight - "Songs Will Write The Words"Moments In Grace - "The Silencing Truth"ISYA - "I Send You Away"The Eastern Wave - "Mind Like A Museum"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected]

Chapter 176: "We Experienced A Lot Of Stuff Over Those Years" ...as read by Eric Balmer of FieldingThis week, Eric Balmer. Eric talks about the importance of his childhood neighbor, Ryan Dennee, his relationship with Scott Silletta, why he quit music, and the struggle of releasing music in 2019. Eric's band Fielding released a killer record called Rags of Light earlier this year, which I recommend giving a spin. Fielding: http://fieldingmusic.com/Rags of Light: https://open.spotify.com/album/3PA2Tgu8V4ynMUSTyh8PHQ----------Chapter 176 Music:Fielding - "Sungod"Outnumbered - "Truth"Plankeye - "Say Now That You're Sorry"Plankeye - "One Or the Other"Plankeye - "Let Me Be Near You"Fielding - "Lazarus"Fielding - "Jawbone"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected]​

Chapter 175: "We're All Enjoying It Together" ...as read by Jeff Fortson of Squad Five-OSquad Five-O was always one of my favorite live bands, so it was great getting to catch up with Jeff about Squad's history and controversy. We dive into the Bombs Over Broadway record and why the band has started doing weekend shows again. Squad Five-O on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/squadfiveo_official/----------Chapter 175 Music:Squad Five-O - "Always Talkin', Never On The Run"Squad Five-O - "Our State Flag Sucks"Squad Five-O - "Fight the System"Squad Five-O - "Apocalypse Now"Squad Five-O - "We Rule the Night (demo)"Squad Five-O - "No Tomorrow"Squad Five-O - "2 Grand and A Lot Of Hassle"Squad Five-O - "Bye American"Squad Five-O - "I Don't Want To Change the World, I Just Want To Change Your Mind"Squad Five-O - "Everything"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected]​

Chapter 174: "It Was Difficult For Me To Write This Record" ...as read by Laura McElroy of Comrades Laura was kind enough to chat with me about relocating the band, being on the road constantly, the band's history, and bearing her soul on Comrades new record, For We Are Not Yet, We Are Only Becoming. Photo by Imani Givertz Comerades: https://wearecomrades.com/ Give the band a like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreComrades/ • Chapter 174 Music: Comrades - "Rest" Comrades - "Weight" Endeavor the Seas - "The Resolute" Comrades - "Endless" Comrades - "Farewell" Comrades - "Fault Lines" Comrades - "Half-Light" As The Story Grows links: ​ [Help out at Patreon][1] [ATSG Website][2] [ATSG Music and Merch][3] [Join the Email List][4] [ATSG Facebook][5] Email: [email protected] ​ [1]: https://patreon.com/asthestorygrows [2]: http://asthestorygrows.com [3]: http://asthestorygrows.bandcamp.com [4]: http://eepurl.com/bzQRRT [5]: https://www.facebook.com/asthestorygrows/ ​ ​

Chapter 173: "Just Here To Play Hardcore and Have Some Fun" ...as read by John Marino of Circle Back Circle Back will release their new ep, Terminus, this Friday, August 30th! I invited John on to talk about his history in the scene and Circle Back. Along the way I discovered John was once the frontman of Outcry (Clenched Fist Records). You can pre-order Terminus at https://crossmyheartrecords.bigcartel.com/product/circle-back-terminus Check out Circle Back's back catalog: https://circlebackhc.bandcamp.com/ Circle Back on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/circlebackhc/ ​ Chapter 173 Music: Circle Back - "Terminus" Outcry - "Beyond Belief" Circle Back - "Covalent" Circle Back - "The Next Step" As The Story Grows links: ​ [Help out at Patreon][1] [ATSG Website][2] [ATSG Music and Merch][3] [Join the Email List][4] [ATSG Facebook][5] Email: [email protected] ​ [1]: https://patreon.com/asthestorygrows [2]: http://asthestorygrows.com [3]: http://asthestorygrows.bandcamp.com [4]: http://eepurl.com/bzQRRT [5]: https://www.facebook.com/asthestorygrows/ ​ ​

Chapter 172: "If I Got An Idea, I Do It" ...as read by Brooks Paschal of Surprises Back in May Brooks released a killer new Surprises record called Natural Disaster. Brooks talks about Sullivan's time on Tooth and Nail and how that ultimately led the band to calling it quits. Brook's also talks about what's driving Surprises and his creative spirit. Natural Disater: https://surprises.bandcamp.com/album/natural-disaster-2 Give Surprises a follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/weneedsurprises/ ​ Chapter 172 Music: Surprises - "Natural Disater" Sullivan - "Down Here, We All Float" Sullivan - "The Process" The Afterlife Kids - "Dr Bizarro" Sullivan - "You Don't Mean It" Surprises - "I Can't See You Em" Surprises - "What's Wrong With This World" As The Story Grows links: ​ [Help out at Patreon][1] [ATSG Website][2] [ATSG Music and Merch][3] [Join the Email List][4] [ATSG Facebook][5] Email: [email protected] ​ [1]: https://patreon.com/asthestorygrows [2]: http://asthestorygrows.com [3]: http://asthestorygrows.bandcamp.com [4]: http://eepurl.com/bzQRRT [5]: https://www.facebook.com/asthestorygrows/ ​ ​

Chapter 171: "We Still Have A Little Gas Left In the Tank" ...as read by Josh Hagquist of The Beautiful Mistake The Beautiful Mistake is back! Josh was kind enough to chat about the band's history, why they called it at day, his work with The Lassie Foundation. Project 86, and Stranger Kings, and why The Beautiful Mistake is back together and writing new music. The Beautiful Mistake on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thebeautifulmistakeofficial/ ​ Chapter 171 Music: The Beautiful Music - "On Building" Dogwood - "Conscience in a Cave" The Beautiful Mistake - "Silence" The Beautiful Mistake - "December" The Beautiful Mistake - "This Is Who You Are" Stranger Kings - "Year Book Al Stars" The Beautiful Mistake - "Monuments" As The Story Grows links: ​ [Help out at Patreon][1] [ATSG Website][2] [ATSG Music and Merch][3] [Join the Email List][4] [ATSG Facebook][5] Email: [email protected] ​ [1]: https://patreon.com/asthestorygrows [2]: http://asthestorygrows.com [3]: http://asthestorygrows.bandcamp.com [4]: http://eepurl.com/bzQRRT [5]: https://www.facebook.com/asthestorygrows/ ​ ​

Chapter 170: "We Still Love Hardcore" ...as read by Nate Jarrell and Judd Morgan from Gut Punch Judd and Nate each did stints in No Innocent Victim (Judd a little longer than Nate) but the demands of touring led them to leave N.I.V. and form Born Blind. The guys talk about their history with hardcore, recording struggles, jumping from Facedown to Solid State and why they came back to hardcore 17+ years after Born Blind called it quits. Gut Punch on Bandcamp: https://gutpunchsd.bandcamp.com/ Give Gut Punch a like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Musician-Band/GUT-PUNCH-198896034246697/ Chapter 170 Music: Gut Punch - "True Friend" No Innocent Victim - "Heart Condition" Born Blind - "Taken From Us" Born Blind - "Hold On" Gut Punch - "I Won't Lay Down" As The Story Grows links: ​ [Help out at Patreon][1] [ATSG Website][2] [ATSG Music and Merch][3] [Join the Email List][4] [ATSG Facebook][5] Email: [email protected] ​ [1]: https://patreon.com/asthestorygrows [2]: http://asthestorygrows.com [3]: http://asthestorygrows.bandcamp.com [4]: http://eepurl.com/bzQRRT [5]: https://www.facebook.com/asthestorygrows/ ​ ​

Chapter 169: "Every Church Will Buy The CD" ...as read by Joe Yerke of The Insyderz The Insyderz bust onto a scene at the right time. Only it wasn't exactly the scene they hoped to be a part of. Joe took the time to talk about about being the kiss of death to record labels, the politics of navigating the Christian music scene, and post Insyderz life. The Insyderz have a few records on Bandcamp: https://theinsyderz.bandcamp.com/ Chapter 169 Music: The Insyderz - "Jigsaw" The Insyderz - "Trigger Happy" The Insyderz - "Call To Arms" The Insyderz - "Chosen Few" The Insyderz - "Our Darkest Hour" The Insyderz - "The Hunted" As The Story Grows links: ​ [Help out at Patreon][1] [ATSG Website][2] [ATSG Music and Merch][3] [Join the Email List][4] [ATSG Facebook][5] Email: [email protected] ​ [1]: https://patreon.com/asthestorygrows [2]: http://asthestorygrows.com [3]: http://asthestorygrows.bandcamp.com [4]: http://eepurl.com/bzQRRT [5]: https://www.facebook.com/asthestorygrows/ ​ ​

Chapter 168: "Tarantino Rock" ...as read by Sally Grayson of Black Swift You very likely heard Sally on Never Was and/or Urban Achiever and it was my pleasure to welcome her to the show this week. Sally shares a couple of great stories that include throwing away her entire music collection, going to Cornerstone for the first time, and her connection with Mortal and the Blamed. Sally also shares about Black Swift's new ep, Desert Rain. Photo courtesy of https://www.instagram.com/jungle_of_photography/ Black Swift: https://www.blackswiftmusic.com/ Sally on Never Was: https://neverwaspodcast.simplecast.fm/16 Sally on Urban Achiever: https://www.urbanachievershow.com/episodes/sally-grayson https://www.urbanachievershow.com/episodes/sally-grayson-returns Chapter 168 Music: Black Swift - "Downpour" Mortal - "Rift" Black Swift - "To The Strength Within" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: [email protected]

Chapter 167: "They Let Us Do What We Do" ...as read by Wayne Everett of The Prayer Chain and The Lassie Foundation Wayne was kind enough to call me on his drive home from work. Wayne talks about playing Prayer Chain songs 20+ years later, how he joined the band in the first place, why he left Starflyer 59, and his upcoming solo record. http://www.wayneeverett.com/ Chapter 167 Music: Wayne Everett - "A Million Leaves" The Prayer Chain - "Chalk" The Prayer Chain - "Crawl" Starflyer 59 - "I Drive A Lot" The Lassie Foundation - "Promise Ring" Wayne Everett - "Mor Far" The Lassie Foundation - "Blow It (Away)" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: [email protected]

Chapter 166: "I Knew It Was Going To Be Huge" ...as read by Bryan Gray of the Blamed After years of asking him to come on the show, we finally have Bryan Gray as a guest! Bryan was there when Tooth and Nail got started. He saw the scene transform overnight. Bryan talks about his time in Mortal and the early days of Tooth and Nail. He also talks about the struggles of keeping a band going when all the members leave and what keeps him going over 20 years later. The Blamed on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBlamed/ A few records on Bandcamp: https://theblamed.bandcamp.com/ Bryan's high school band: https://www.flickr.com/photos/pudge/2472678622/sizes/m/ Chapter 166 Music: The Blamed - "Better Left Unsaid" The Blamed - "Help Yourself" Crashdog - "Five" The Blamed - "Breeze" The Blamed - "1200 Stares" The Blamed - "Running Away Can Be An Ugly Thing: The Blamed - "Beyond Your Passion Is His Passion" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: [email protected]

Chapter 165: "Original Jamaican Ska Is My Heavy Metal" ...as read by Pegleg Tooth and Nail signed in The Dingees in hopes that they'd have the same sort of success as The Supertones. But member and stylistic changes, plus a desire to not get trapped in the Christian music world left The Dingees in-between two scenes. Peg talks about his love for Fishbone, the reason there was a long delay between Crucial Conspiracy and The Rebel Soul Sound System, and what makes Peg & the Rejected different from The Dingees. The Dingees Bandcamp: https://thedingees.bandcamp.com/releases Peg & The Rejected Bandcamp: https://pegandtherejected.bandcamp.com/releases Dread Pirate Roberts Bandcamp: https://theedreadpirateroberts.bandcamp.com/releases Chapter 165 Music: Peg & The Rejected - "Don't Take It Out On Me" The Dingees - "Ghetto Box Smash" The Dingees - "Could Be Worse" The Dingees - "Rebel Youth" The Dingees - "Moving Underground" The Dingees - "Latchkey Kids" The Dingees - "Port Royal Sound" Peg & The Rejected - "Faithful" Peg & The Rejected - "Gong Down" The Dingees - " Staff Sgt. Skreba" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: [email protected]

Chapter 164: "I Like Music More" ...as read by Jonathan Caro Jon's brother introduced him to punk rock when he was 5 and that moment impacted Jon's life trajectory. Jon talks about how Eric Balmer was influential in him joining Bloodshed, the disappointment of having never recorded a Bloodshed full-length (and why we're finally going to get one), why Stairwell ended when things seemed like they were looking up, and the brand new My Compatriots album, A Blanket of Clouds. My Compatriots: https://www.facebook.com/mycompatriots/ Chapter 164 Music: Bloodshed - "Martha" Bloodshed - "Signs Of the Earth" Stairwell - "Hearts and Chevys: Stairwell - "Breathless" My Compatriots - "A Blanket Of Clouds" Bloodshed - "Last Breath" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: [email protected]

Chapter 163: "Promoting A Song No One Could Get" ...as read by Matthew Schwartz from Pacifico Pacifico was a band built for 2019 living in 1999. They had a hit single and music video getting MTV airtime. The only problem was there was no album for people to buy. Matthew talks about going from full-time band to collaborative output, and working with both Martin brothers and both Sprinkle brothers! Pacifico: https://www.pacificorock.com/ Pacifico on Bandcamp: https://pacifico.bandcamp.com/music Chapter 163 Music: Pacifico - "The Need To Dismantle" Pacifico - "I Just Want To Dream" Pacifico - "xMultiplex" Pacifico - "Beautiful" Pacifico - "The Loneliest Man In The World" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: [email protected]

Chapter 162: "I Never Thought That I Would Be Doing Anything Like This" ...as read by Orlando Greenhill formerly of Havalina Rail Co It was a joy getting to chat with Orlando. Orlando talks about his love for punk rock and going to shows at a young age, his dad's influence in his life, meeting Matt Wignall, and fighting for racial equality. Huge thanks to Jeff Jacquay for suggesting I reach out to Orlando. Orlando's solo work: https://soundcloud.com/orlandogreehill?fbclid=IwAR0injX31Eo0bVA6mK_2y1WO1YWJkEfDmjD-hM4bFKCRBy-NsZSxZO5Ic8A Chapter 162 Music: Havalina Rail Co - "Tundra" Havalina Rail Co - "Ballad of A Spy" Havalina Rail Co - "Total Depravity" Havalina Rail Co - "Bullfighter" Havalina Rail Co - "Leica" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: [email protected]

Chapter 161: "Never Got An Explanation" ...as read by Doug Lorig of Roadside Monument Brandon Ebel had expressed interest in signing Doug's band Water Front. But Water Front no longer existed. It took a few years, but eventually Ebel signed Roadside Monument. Doug talks about the struggle of recording the band's debut full-length, member changes, working with amazing producers, and his new band, Graphic Nature. Graphic Nature: https://www.facebook.com/Graphic-Nature-276849189757455/ Chapter 161 Music: Roadside Monument - "Nothing Short of a Comfortable Situation" Roadside Monument - "A Girl Named Actually" Roadside Monument - "Iowa Backroads" Roadside Monument - "The Life Vest" Roadside Monument - "Zizzyzx" Roadside Monument - "My Hands Are Thermometers" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: [email protected]

Chapter 160: "That Wasn't What I Wanted To Do" ...as read by Doug Venable of Hopesfal Doug Venable, Hopesfall's original vocalist, took the time with chat with me about the importance of Tooth and Nail to his musical discovery, finding his screaming voice, and why he decided to part ways with Hopesfall. Chapter 160 Music: Hopesfall - "Open Hands To The Wind" Hopesfall - "Comfort" Hopesfall - "April Left With Silence" Hopesfall - "The End Of An Era" Hopesfall - "A WInter's Rose" Hopesfall - "The Broken Heart Of A Traitor" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: [email protected]

Chapter 159: "Never Make the Same Record" ...as read by Aaron Stone of My Epic My Epic is set to release their new ep Violence on May 10th via Facedown Records. Aaron chatted with me about how Facedown initially passed on signing the band, the tight bond that keeps the band together, and heart behind the lyrical content on Violence. Thanks to Shannon Quiggle for connecting me and Aaron. Violence pre-order: https://facedown.merchnow.com/products/preorders My Epic: https://www.facebook.com/myepic/ Chapter 159 Music: My Epic - "Curse" My Epic - "Lower Still" My Epic - "Voices" My Epic - "White Noises" My Epic - "Lashes" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: [email protected]

Chapter 158: "An Amazing Period of Time" ...as read by Jason Stinson of Overcome When Jason Stinson heard the phrase "Spirit Filled Hard Core" he knew that was the scene he belonged in. Jason talks about the mission of Overcome and how it guided them through tough decisions, the vocal condition that led to the band ending, his mixed feelings about the "reunion" and how he got involved in country music. Overcome's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/OVERCOME-105642339479078/ Some Dark Hollow: https://somedarkhollow.bandcamp.com/ Chapter 158 Music: Overcome - "Sacrificed" Overcome - "Understanding" Overcome - "House of Cards" Indwelling - "Throats As Open Graves" Overcome - "Campaign of Sabotage" Some Dark Hollow - "Far Away" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: [email protected]

Chapter 157: "Just Don't Break Up" ...as ready by Cody Bonnette As Cities Burn just announced their new record, "Scream Through the Walls", which will be out on June 7th via Equal Vision Records. Cody chatted with me about how excited the band was to be a part of T&N, the backlash when they changed their sound, the struggle to keep the band going, and what drives them to continue forward now. As Cities Burn on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ascitiesburn Chains: https://open.spotify.com/album/31aNPSPOtRbHh8FCypkaBX Chapter 157 Music: As Cities Burn - "Empire" As Cities Burn - "Love Jealous One, Love" As Cities Burn - "Pirate Blues" Hawkboy - "Two Bit" As Cities Burn - "Contact" As Cities Burn - "Chains" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: [email protected]

Chapter 156: "Heroin Is the Answer" ...as read by Russell Holbrook Russell Holbrook just released a new memoir called "Heroin Is the Answer." Russell talks meeting Zach Gresham, the (brief) hesitation with joining Tooth and Nail, drug use in the christian scene and finding freedom as a horror writer. Heroin Is the Answer: https://www.amazon.com/Heroin-Answer-Memoir-What-Remember-ebook/dp/B07PBR9R2L/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?crid=21A4KSBJWHTZI&keywords=heroin+is+the+answer&qid=1553715613&s=gateway&sprefix=heroin+is%2Caps%2C128&sr=8-1-fkmrnull Russel on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/14785254.Russell_Holbrook Harmony Lull: https://harmonylull.bandcamp.com/ Chapter 156 Music: Joe Christmas - "Coupleskate" Joe Christmas - "A Pretty Girl Never Lights Her Own Cigarette" Joe Christmas - "Bedroom Suite" Choose Your Own Adventure - "Luca Brasi" Joe Christmas - "Haunted Mystery" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: [email protected]

Chapter 155: "Spirit Filled Hardcore" ...as read by Tim Mann Focused was a pioneering band when it came to introducing hardcore to the Christian world. The band coined the phrase "spirit filled hardcore" and were one of the first bands signed to Tooth and Nail Records. Tim was kind enough to talk about his struggles growing up, finding God in jail, merging "christian" hardcore with the straight edge scene and the trials of being on Tooth and Nail in the early days. Focused on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/focusedsxfxhxc/ Chapter 155 Music: Focused - "Walk Beside Me" Focused - "Behold" Focused - "Empty" Focused - "Grace" Focused - "Angels and Demons" Focused - "Absence" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: [email protected]

Chapter 154: "I Gotta Find Another Drummer" ...as read by Jeff Jacquay Jeff was there nearly at the beginning. Unashamed is credited with being one of the earliest Spirit Filled Hardcore bands (alongside Focused) and Jeff was around when Tooth and Nail really started to to roll. Jeff talks about signing with Tooth and Nail, the animosity and allies they had in the "mainstream" hardcore scene and the whole christian/secular divide in music. Huge thanks to Neil Samoy for suggesting I reach out to Jeff! Jeff has uploaded just about everything he's ever done to Bandcamp! Unashamed: https://unashamedhc.bandcamp.com/ Rainy Days: https://rainydaysband.bandcamp.com/ Open Field System: https://openfieldsystem.bandcamp.com/ Tetzel Would Be Proud: https://tetzelwouldbeproud.bandcamp.com/ Chapter 154 Music: Unashamed - "Stand" Nothing Special - "Sliding Backwards" Unashamed - "Gain" Unashamed - "This Dividing Wall" Unashamed - "Sustained" Tetzel Would Be Proud - "Wheelchair Shakedown" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: [email protected]

Chapter 153: "A Small Group of Really Talented" ...as read by Jeff Cloud Jeff Cloud has run Velvet Blue Music for 23 years. He was in Starfyer 59 for (roughly) 7 years and Joy Electric for 5 (ish) years. Jeff talks about meeting Jason in high school, the early days with the Martin brothers, getting to work with incredible artists like Richard Swift (RIP) and Frank Lenz, and what keeps the label going all these years later. Huge thanks to Jeff for the taking the time to chat, even though he was battling the flu! Velvet Blue Music: https://velvetbluemusic.com/ A few VBM tunes on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/velvetblue Lars Gotrich's Tribute to Richard Swift: https://www.npr.org/sections/allsongs/2018/07/03/625667567/richard-swift-was-a-sonic-revelation-right-from-his-first-single Chapter 153 Music: Pony Express - "Fraud" Bethan - "Low Expectations" Joy Electric - "Sweet Sweet Charity" Starflyer 59 - I Drive A Lot Map - "Lay Down The Law" Soda Shop - "Fence" Denison Marrs - "A Consequence Plan" Richard Swift - "Buildings In America" Frank Lenz - "The Man With The Curse On His Head" Pony Express - "Queens of Beruit" Starflyer 59 - "Unbelievers" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: [email protected]

Chapter 152: "Hide No Truth" ...as read by Nate Allen Destroy Nate Allen has been set aside and in its place we have gotten Good Saint Nathanael. Nate Allen is releasing Hide No Truth on February 1st. Nate talks about the themes on the new album, including being vulnerable about spiritual abuse and finding his way through Christianity and the cards we've been given in life. Good Saint Nathanael on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodsaintnathanael Hide No Truth on Bandcamp: https://goodsaintnathanael.bandcamp.com/album/hide-no-truth Hide No Truth CD and Merch: http://highendurancerecords.limitedrun.com/ Chapter 152 Music: Good Saint Nathanael - "Lightning" Ninety Pound Wuss - "Something Must Break" Good Saint Nathanael - "Better" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: [email protected]

Chapter 151: "All In On This" ...as read by Jolie Lindholm Jolie moved to Florida for college and sang on a project for a guy named Chris Carrabba. You might have heard of him. That connection led her to fronting her first band, The Rocking Horse Winner. Jolie discusses being a woman in a mostly male dominated scene (plus being an "emo" band in a hardcore world), as well as the whirlwind ride that has been her latest project The Darling Fire. The Darling Fire just finished recording their debut record with J Robbins a few day before I talked with Jolie. The Darling Fire - https://www.facebook.com/thedarlingfire/ Here's a news article about Popvert: https://www.miaminewtimes.com/music/popvert-6342145 Chapter 151 Music: The Rocking Horse Winner - "Missing You" Vacant Andy's - "Indecisive" The Rocking Horse Winner - "When Song Birds Sing" Popvert - " Nothng Once" Dashboard Confessional - "Age Six Racer" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: [email protected]

Chapter 150: "The Best of 2018" Adam Morgan (Hopesfall), Matt Traxler (Steadfast Records), Ryan Parrish (In Parallel), and Josh Hersom (The Cycle podcast) join me to discuss their favorite albums of 2018. Bryan's Top 30 Records of the Year: https://themeltdownmusic.com/2018/12/20/top-30-of-2018/ Bryan's Top 30 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/1215930345/playlist/0yh6BO0WMVWx1XZXbOKEfA?si=MN-spnI0Tou4d-1UGi-yYQ Chapter 150 Music: Good Game - "Supercollider? I Just Met Her" Hopesfall - "Bradley Fighting Vehicle" Brandtson - "Things Look Brighter" In Parallel - "New Fire" Deafheaven - "Honeycomb" Pianos Become the Teeth - "Bitter Red" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: [email protected]

Chapter 149: "I Was At the Same Place" ...as ready by Chris Foley Luxury basically signed a handshake deal at Cornerstone with Tooth and Nail Records and became one of the labels more controversial bands at the time. Chris talks about how the DC punk scene was an extension of his Christian faith, the ups and downs of Luxury, the new documentary, and how orthodoxy saved his faith. Lots of Luxury albums available at https://luxury.bandcamp.com Parallel Love trailers: https://youtu.be/8Y4jIPn96Ig Chapter 149 Music: Luxury - "The Four Quartets" Minor Threat - "Stand Up" Luxury - "Pink Revenge" Luxury - "I Know What You Think About Me" Luxury - "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings" All Things Bright and Beautiful - "Wedding Feast of the Lamb" Luxury - "The Needs ff the Many, The Needs of the Few" Luxury - "Parallel Love" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: [email protected]

Chapter 148: "The Right Time with The Right People" ...as read by Nathan Burke Nathan is most well known for being the bass player on the final two Frodus full-lengths. But since then he's been releasing music under the moniker, The Out Circuit. Nate's worked with Dustin Kensrue of Thrice, Sean Ingram of Coalesce, and Ryan Clark of Demon Hunter to name a few. The Out Circuit just released their first new record in nearly 11 years called "Enter the Ghost." We chat about Nathan's time at Mars Hill, Frodus being on Tooth and Nail, listening to artists who are no longer with us, and the themes and inspiration behind Enter the Ghost. Enter The Ghost: https://theoutcircuit.bandcamp.com/ The Out Circuit on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theoutcircuit/ Mini Documentary about Enter the Ghost: https://youtu.be/U15eu2oLrwI Real Cool Rain: https://realcoolrain.bandcamp.com/releases Chapter 148 Music: The Out Circuit - "Come Out Shooting" Joy Division - "Love Will Tear Us Apart" Real Cool Rain - "Am I In You" Frodus - "Red Bull of Juarez" Frodus - "The Earth Isn't Humming" Beauty Pill - "Lifeguard In Wintertime" The Out Circuit - Across The Light" Deathbed Atheist - "Untitled" The Out Circuit - "The Fall Of Las Vegas" The Out Circuit - "The Floating World" The Out Circuit - "Wave Man" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: [email protected]

Chapter 147: "You're All The Pretty Weapons" ...as read by Corey Darst How does one replace Dan Weyandt? Those were Corey's shoes to fill more than once. Corey carried the vocal duties, touring on Liberate Te Ex Inferis and the Self-titled record, helping to keep Zao going. Corey was happy to have been a part of the band. Corey also talks about his time in Entrust and his post Zao band, The Pretty Weapons. Corey performing with Zao in 2017: https://youtu.be/2dWaRPjV1PE Chapter 147 Music: Zao - "One Last Time" Zao - "The Icarus Complex" The Pretty Weapons - "Switchblades and Sleeping Pills" Zao - "All Dressed Up (With No Place To Go)" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: [email protected]

Chapter 146: "I Haven't Talked About This In A While" ...as read by Lance Black Lance Black has been in bands for over 21 years. For the first time in a while, Lance opens up about his first band, Silage. Lance talks about what got him to start writing songs, the struggle of mixing art, business, and religion, and why he choose to quit working in the Christian music industry. Huge thanks to Lance for being willing to come and share his story. Also, thanks to Ryan Parrish for connecting Lance and me. A final thanks to our newest Patreon member, Jesse Hawley. In Parallel: http://www.inparallelband.com/ In Parallel on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/inparallelband/ In Parallel on Bandcamp: https://inparallelband.bandcamp.com/ Broken Codes on Vinyl: https://sbrecords.storenvy.com/products/24225270-in-parallel-broken-codes-vinyl Chapter 146 Music: In Parallel - "Bridge and Tunnel" Silage - "Watusi" Silage - "Yo Tengo" Celebrity - "Remember Us" Celebrity - "So Long, Farewell" In Parallel - "Birth Of the World" PFR - "Daddy Never Cried" In Parallel - "Spiritual" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: [email protected]