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Chapter 343 - "It's All Connected" ...as read by Jon LaddToday I’m stoked to finally share my chat with Jon Ladd. Jon was in 7-10 Split and he currently has a new project called Courage, Dear Heart, as well as his merch company, Terminus Tees. Jon talks about his musical upbringing, signing with Screaming Giant Records, being courted by major labels, and transitioning out of music and into merchandise.https://www.terminustees.com/Courage, Dear Heart - https://www.facebook.com/couragedearheartpunk/Chapter 343 Music:7-10 Split - "Searching For Talbert Jensen"Courage, Dear Heart - "Never Dreamland"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 342 - "The Label Brings Me So Much Joy" ...as read by Casey Horrigan of Iodine RecordsToday we welcome Casey Horrigan, founder of Iodine Records to the podcast! I’ve gotten to work with a bunch of Iodine bands this year and it only seemed fitting to chat with Casey about the label. Casey talks about Iodine’s founding, demise, return, legacy, and more.https://iodinerecords.com/Make sure you check out Iodine's killer discography at https://iodinerecordings.bandcamp.com/music Here me chat about Hum's Inlet on DFT's Dungeon at https://www.gabbermedia.com/dft-dungeon/2022/10/9/v9tvbg1bw7gofp2l4daidffiyjxorpChapter 342 Music:Her Head's On Fire - "Burn"Hey Thanks - "This Small Space"OneLineDrawing - "Tenderwild"Stretch Arm Strong - "Second Chances"The Darling Fire - "Rituals"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 341 - "We Should Be Extinct" ...as read by Jean-Philippe Lagacé of Get The ShotToday we welcome Get The Shot frontman Jean-Philippe Lagacé to the podcast. Get The Shot’s new record, Merciless Destruction, is out today on New Damage Records! If you like beatdown hardcore, this is a record to check out! Jean-Philippe talks about chasing a feeling that kept him in the hardcore scene, his philosophy on writing lyrics, touring in Europe vs the States and more.https://gettheshothc.com/Snag Merciless Destruction on vinyl at https://www.dinealonestore.com/collections/new-damage-records?page=3Or grab music from Get The Shot on Bandcamp https://gettheshot.bandcamp.com/musicPhoto by https://www.instagram.com/xoxo_photography_/Chapter 341 Music:Get The Shot - "Divination Of Doom"Get The Shot - "Survival Denied"Get The Shot - "Season Of The Damned II"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 340 - "Pop Music In Disguise" ...as read by Christian Neonakis of My Kid BrotherToday I’m excited to share my chat with My Kid Brother vocalist Christian Neonakis. My Kid Brother’s new record, Happy, Mad, Weird, Sad comes out this Friday, October 7th on Fearless Records. Christian and I talk about growing up in Maryland, all the music that got created during the pandemic, a love for horror films, and My Kid Brother, their new record, and more.Snag Happy, Mad, Weird, Sad on vinyl and cd at https://store.fearlessrecords.com/collections/my-kid-brotherOr find the band on Bandcamp at https://mykidbrother.bandcamp.com/Chapter 340 Music:My Kid Brother - "Make You Make Believe"My Kid Brother - "Never Break Your Heart"My Kid Brother - "Split Salt"My Kid Brother - "Shoulders"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 339 - "Trying To Do Something Different and Unique" ...as read by Jeff Kane of City of CaterpillarToday we welcome City of Caterpillar guitarist Jeff Kane to the podcast! City of Caterpillar’s first new record in 20 years, Mystic Sisters, is out today on Relapse Records! Jeff talks about the band’s origin, trying to move in a new direction that led the band’s breakup, his musical career post City of Caterpillar, how the reunion got started, connecting with Relapse, and more.You can snag Mystic Sisters on Bandcamp at https://cityofcaterpillar.bandcamp.com/album/mystic-sistersOr at https://store.relapse.com/b/city-of-caterpillarChapter 339 Music:City of Caterpillar - "Decider"City of Caterpillar - "And You're Wondering How a Top Floor Could Replace Heaven"Malady - "Tongue"City of Caterpillar - "Mystic Sisters"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 338 - "I Just Thought It Would Be Fun" ...as read by Justin Foley of Killswitch EngageToday we welcome Killswitch Engage drummer Justin Foley to the podcast! Justin has a new project called Lybica, who recently released their self-titled debut on Metal Blade Records. Justin talks about the Connecticut hardcore scene, how relationships led to him joining Killswitch, writing music through the pandemic, his love for cats, and more! Snag Lybica's debut on Bandcamp at https://lybica.bandcamp.com/album/lybica Or grab it on vinyl and cd at https://www.indiemerch.com/metalbladerecords/band/lybicahttps://www.metalblade.com/lybica/http://www.killswitchengage.com/Chapter 338 Music:Lybica - "Ascend"Red Tide - "Reciprocity"Killswitch Engage - "World Ablaze"Lybica - "Resonance"Lybica - "Ferment"Lybica - "Charyou"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 337 - "Science Fiction Is A Great Vehicle For Exploring Human Condition" ...as read by Jason Wisdom of Becoming the ArchetypeToday we welcome back, for the 5th time, Jason Wisdom from Becoming the Archetype and Death Therapy! Becoming The Archetype recently released Children of the Great Extinction on Solid State Records. It’s their first new record in ten years and the first record with Jason on vocals since 2011’s Celestial Completion. Jason and I chat about Georgia sports, Death Therapy moving away from the heavy music space, the return of Becoming the Archetype and the inspiration for the concept of Children of the Great Extinction. Both vinyl variants and the cd are sold out but you can snag a digital copy of Children of the Great Extinction at https://solidstate.merchnow.com/collections/becoming-the-archetypeChapter 337 Music:Becoming the Archetype - "The Dead World"Becoming the Archetype - "The Lost Colony"Becoming the Archetype - "The Hollow"Becoming the Archetype - "The Sacrament"---As The 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 336 - "It's A Fun And Cool Experience" ...as read by Rob, Rhys, and Jamie of Friend Club RecordsToday we welcome to the podcast Jamie Loren, Rhys Meatyard, and welcome back Rob Froese from Friend Club Records. We discuss the growth of the label, Furnace Fest exclusive releases, working with Steadfast and Iodine Records, creating album art, and more! Rob, Rhys, and Jamie will be at Furnace Fest again this year. So make sure you find their table, say hi, and purchase some tapes!https://www.friendclubrecords.com/https://friendclubrecords.bandcamp.com/https://themeatyard.com/Chapter 336 Music:Bad Lives - "Why Do You Want Me"Drowningman - "It Will End In Cops"Least - "Power Blazer"Post Skeleton - "Sea Isle City"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 335 - "Something For Old and New Fans Alike" ...as read by Mike Hranica from The Devil Wears PradaToday I’m stoked to have Mike Hrancia from The Devil Wears Prada join the podcast. Prada’s new album, Color Decay, is out today on Solid State Records! Mike talks about the metalcore scene they came up in and it’s popularity, signing with Solid State, the process of writing Color Decay, themes behind the lyrics, and more.https://tdwpband.com/Go snag Color Decay (and more merch from TDWP) at https://solidstate.merchnow.com/collections/the-devil-wears-pradaChapter 335 Music:The Devil Wears Prada - "Salt"The Devil Wears Prada - "Gauntlet Of Solitude"The Devil Wears Prada - "Outnumbered"The Devil Wears Prada - "Nightfall"The Devil Wears Prada - "Watchtower"The Devil Wears Prada - "Hallunicate"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 334 - "A Running Theme of Emotional Damage" ...as read by Confessions Of A TraitorToday we welcome Stephen, Jacob, and Seb from Facedown Records band Confessions of a Traitor to the podcast. The band’s Facedown Records debut, Punishing Myself Before God Does, is out this Friday, September 16th! The guys talk about their musical backgrounds, how the band came together, how they managed to release so much music during the pandemic, finding their place in the UK scene, the lyrical themes on the new record and more. Pre-order Punishing Myself Before God Does at https://facedown.merchnow.com/catalogs/Confessions-Of-A-TraitorYou can find more music at https://confessionsofatraitor.bandcamp.com/releasesChapter 334 Music:Confessions Of A Traitor - "Punishing Myself Before God Does"Confessions Of A Traitor - "Peacekeeper"Confessions Of A Traitor - "To Care For Those Who Cared For Us"Confessions Of A Traitor - "TVA"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 333 - "God Get Me The F**k Out Of Here" ...as read by Matt Wainwright of Cold GawdToday we welcome Matt Wainwright from Cold Gawd to the podcast. Cold Gawd will release God Get Me The Fuck Out Of Here on September 23rd via Dais Records. Links to pre-order the album will be in the show notes. Matt talks about the influence of Green Day, being a fan of all genres of music, the impact of nu-gaze on his musical direction, how Covid impacted him and influenced the new album, and a lot more.Pre-order God Get Me The Fuck Out Of Here on cd and vinyl at https://www.daisrecords.com/collections/cold-gawd/products/cold-gawd-god-get-me-the-fuck-out-of-hereYou can snag the album digitally and Cold Gawd's back catalog at https://coldgawd.bandcamp.com/Chapter 333 Music:Cold Gawd - "Sweet Jesus Wept Shit"Cold Gawd - "You Should Be Fine Down There"Cold Gawd - "Gin"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

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