As The Story Grows

Chapter 375 - "It Gave Us The Energy To Go Again" ...as read by Adam Jackson of Bury TomorrowToday we welcome Bury Tomorrow drummer Adam Jackson to the podcast! Bury Tomorrow released The Seventh Sun last Friday on Music For Nations. Adam talks about his evolution into heavy music, how visa issues fractured a label relationship, welcoming new members and how they helped shape The Seventh Sun, and more. https://www.bury-tomorrow.com/Snag The Seventh Sun on vinyl or cd at https://burytomorrow.tmstor.es/Chapter 375 Music:Bury Tomorrow - "Seventh Sun"Bury Tomorrow - "Salvation and the Martyr"Bury Tomorrow - "Begin Again"Bury Tomorrow - "Boltcutter"Bury Tomorrow - "The Carcass King"--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 374 - "More Power More Pain" ...as read by Tyler Riley of GideonToday we welcome Gideon guitarist Tyler Riley to the podcast! Gideon dropped More Power. More Pain. back on March 17th via Equal Vision Records. Tyler talks about being a musician in Nashville, As Hell Retreats, why Facedown didn’t release Volition, his initial reluctance to join Gideon, nu metal, and so much more!https://gideonal.com/Go snag More Power. More Pain. on vinyl or cd at https://equal-vision-records.myshopify.com/collections/gideonChapter 374 Music:Gideon - "Too Much Is Never Enough"As Hell Retreats - "Inferior"As Hell Retreats - "Heaven's Bane"Gideon - "Calloused"Gideon - "Sleep"Gideon - "More Power. More Pain.Gideon - "Back 2 Basics"--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 373 - "Through Music I Found My Voice" ...as read by Jeremy Schaeffer of Earth GroansToday Jeremy Schaeffer, frontman for Earth Groans, joins the podcast! Earth Groans dropped their latest ep, Tongue Tied, on March 3rd via Solid State Records. Jeremy talks about life in South Dakota, discovering heavy music, why the band has only released ep’s, the lyrical themes on Tongue Tied, his mustache, and more! https://www.earthgroansmusic.com/Chapter 373 Music:Earth Groans - "Overgrown"Earth Groans - "The Estate"Earth Groans - "Believe"Earth Groans - "Tongue Tied"Earth Groans - "Discordant Symphony"--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 372 - "Give People Something To Look Forward To And Enjoy" ...as read by JB Brubaker of August Burns RedToday we welcome August Burns Red guitarist JB Brubaker to the podcast! ABR’s new record, Death Below, is out today on SharpTone Records! JB talks about how the band got connected with Solid State, trying to establish themselves outside of the christian market, releasing Guardians during the pandemic, writing Death Below, and more.You can grab Death Below on vinyl, cd, and cassette at https://augustburnsredtourmerch.com/Or at https://sharptonerecords.co/collections/august-burns-red Join the ATSG Discord at https://discord.com/channels/865368819756957736/865368819756957739Chapter 372 Music:August Burns Red - "Backfire"August Burns Red - "Your Little Suburbia Is In Ruins"August Burns Red - "Composure"August Burns Red - "Lighthouse"August Burns Red - "Ancestery"August Burns Red - "The Cleansing"August Burns Red - "Reckoning"--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 371 - "This Is A New Thought" ...as read by Andrew Schwab of Project 86Today we welcome Project 86 frontman Andrew Schwab to the podcast! Project 86 will release Omni Part 1 this Friday! Andrew talks about his first musical endeavor as a hip hop artist, how trying the Truthless Heroes era was for him, keeping the band going, finding a new voice on Omni, and more.You can pre-order Omni at https://project-86-merch.myshopify.com/Chapter 371 Music:Project 86 - "0 >1"Project 86 - "Spill Me"Project 86 - "One-Armed Man"Project 86 - "Spy Hunter"Project 86 - "Fall Goliath Fall"Project 86 - "Metatropolis"Project 86 - "Virtual Signal"--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 370 - "Am I Doing This?" ...as read by Marcus Vik of Invent AnimateToday we welcome Invent Animate frontman Marcus Vik to the podcast! Invent Animate’s new album, Heavener, is out today on UNFD Records! Marcus talks about touring in Europe as a European in an American band, leaving Aviana and joining Invent Animate and what Heavener means to him.Snag Heavener on Bandcamp at https://inventanimate.bandcamp.com/album/heavenerOr grab it on vinyl or cd at https://usa.24hundred.net/collections/invent-animateChapter 370 Music:Invent Animate - "Immolation Of Night"Aviana - "Paradox"Invent Animate - "Reflection Room"Invent Animate - "Elysium"--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 369 - "This Great Disagreement Between Us" ...as read by Nat Fitzgerald of SpaceshipsToday we welcome back to the podcast Nat Fitzgerald from Spaceships! Spaceships will release Ruins on March 24th via Friend Club Record Records. Nat talks about the perspective shift that came with releasing music during the pandemic, the near death experience that inspired his solo record, how political and social changes influenced his writing on Ruins, and a lot more! You can pre-order Ruins at https://wearespaceships.bandcamp.com/album/ruinsAnd snag Retrouvé at https://friendclubrecords.bandcamp.com/album/retrouvThe second single from Ruins, "Sinews," is now streaming over at https://newnoisemagazine.com/premieres/track-premiere-spaceships-sinews/Chapter 369 Music:Spaceships - "Gaze"Spaceships - "Enough"Spaceships - "Spillt"--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 368 - "Trying To Build A Visual World" ...as read by Jake Collinson of JudiciaryToday we welcome Judiciary frontman Jake Collinson to the show! Judiciary’s new record, Flesh + Blood, is out today on Closed Casket Activities. Jake talks about his love for Texas, starting bands in a small town, how Judiciary got connected with Closed Casket, the new record, and much more!Plus a look at some music news and new releases for this week!You can snag Flesh + Blood (plus a ton of other killer releases) digitally at https://closedcasketactivities.bandcamp.com/Or grab a copy on cd or vinyl at https://closedcasketactivities.com/products/judiciary-flesh-bloodChapter 368 Music:Veil Of Maya - "Red Fur"Nearly Spent - "Drowning"Judiciary - "Engulfed"Judiciary - "Social Crusade"Judiciary - "Karama's Knife"Judiciary - "Paradigm Piercer" Judiciary - "Knife In The Dirt"--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 367 - "We Did What Came Most Natural" ...as read by Chad RuhligToday I’m stoked to welcome Chad Ruhlig from For The Fallen Dreams to the podcast! For The Fallen Dreams will release their self-titled album this Friday, March 10th, on Arising Empire Records! Chad talks about the impact nu metal had on his life, the hardcore scene around Lansing, his relationship with Rise Records, moving to a European label, shifting sound as a band, and much more. You can grab For The Fallen Dreams new record at https://arising-empire.shop/en/artists/for-the-fallen-dreams/Chapter 367 Music:For The Fallen Dreams - "RE-Animate"For The Fallen Dreams - "Brothers In Arms"For The Fallen Dreams - "What If"For The Fallen Dreams - "Last One 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

Happy Friday! Today I have new singles from Metallica, Svalbard, Scowl, and more, plus a mini conversation about grace and forgiveness and platforms. Join ATSG on Substack at https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/Music:Metallica - "If Darkness Had A Son"Scowl - "Shot Down"Svalbard - "Eternal Spirits"Jeromes Dream - "Stretched InvisibleFrom London"Chthonic - "Pattonkan"Born Through Fire - "The Reckoning"Liturgy - "Before I Knew The Truth"--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 366 - "Dealing With The Bigger Questions In Life" ...as read by Chaney CrabbToday Entheos front woman Chaney Crabb joins the podcast! Entheos' new record, Time Will Take Us All, is out this Friday on Metal Blade Records. Chaney talks about the metal scene in Iowa, the formation of Entheos, the themes on Time Will Take Us All, and more! You can grab Time Will Take US All digitally at https://entheosofficial.bandcamp.com/Or on vinyl and cd at https://www.indiemerch.com/metalbladerecords/b/entheosChapter 366 Music:Entheos - "Absolute Zero"Entheos - "Remember You Are Dust"Entheos - "In Purgatory"Entheos - "I Am The Void"--As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 365 - "Something We Leaned Into Naturally" ...as read by Ruadhan O'Meara of No Spill BloodToday we welcome Ruadhan O’Meara from Ireland’s No Spill Blood to the podcast! No Spill Blood’s new record, Eye Of Night, is out today on Start Records! Ruadhan talks about the music scene in Dublin, getting into punk and synthesizers, the creative process for No Spill Blood, and the what the future holds for the band! I have loved getting to dive into No Spill Blood’s discography and I can’t recommend it enough.Before that, a look at the Furnace Fest 23 lineup. Listen to No Spill Blood at https://nospillblood.bandcamp.com/Chapter 365 Music:MXPX - "Doing Time"No Spill Blood - "Ad Unguem"No Spill Blood - "Back To The Earth"No Spill Blood - "Ossein"No Spill Blood - "Dead Satellite"--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 364 - "All Finally In The Same Place Again" ...as read by Ian FikeToday we welcome Ian Fike from It Prevails to the podcast. Ian has a new project called Unarmed. Unarmed released their debut ep, It’s Like That, back in January. Ian talks about the beginnings of It Prevails, their tenure with Rise Records, the hiatus and comeback, and going a different direction musically with Unarmed.Check out It's Like That at https://unarmedmusic.bandcamp.com/album/its-like-thatChapter 364 Music:Unarmed - "Home"It Prevails - "The Distance"It Prevails - "Caged With Gold Bars"It Prevails - "The Gift Of Clarity"Unarmed - "The Perfect Summer"--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

Reunions, tour dates, and singles oh my!This week in music news we have a handful of reunion shows coming, new music from Underoath coming soon, new singles from some deathcore heavy hitters, and more. Then I run through some of my recent Bandcamp favorites!https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/Join ATSG on Discord - https://discord.com/channels/865368819756957736/865368819756957739A Glimpse Through the Event Horizon - https://lumnos.bandcamp.com/album/a-glimpse-through-the-event-horizonhttps://flowingdownward.bandcamp.com/https://saltamarges.bandcamp.com/https://zegemabeachrecords.bandcamp.com/https://medusaslair.bandcamp.com/musichttps://greatfalls.bandcamp.com/Photo by Sebastian ErviMusic:The Acacia Strain - "Fresh Bones"Cattle Decapitation - "We Eat Our Young"Lumnos - "Echoes of Elevation"TANO! - "La Bèstia"Erode - "Samsara"Great Falls - "Misery Light"OVERSEER - "Derelict Wounds"--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 363 - "Something I Would've Never Expected" ...as read by Christopher ZühlkeToday I’m stoked to welcome Half Me frontman Christopher Zühlke to the podcast! Half Me will release their debut album, "Soma," this Friday on Arising Empire records! Chris talks about how he first got into heavy music and the joy of sharing music with friends at school, his move to Hamburg, the genesis of Half Me, the meaning behind the band’s name, signing with Arising Empire, the themes on Soma, and more.Pre-order Soma digitally at https://arisingempire.bandcamp.com/album/somaOr grab it on cd or vinyl at https://arising-empire.shop/en/cat/index/sCategory/302Chapter 363 Music:Half Me - "Trauma Culture"Half Me - "Blacklight"--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

Today I have a ton of music news! New singles from Earth Groans, Of Virtue, The Plot In You and more, plus new records from Paramore, In Flames, Unwed Sailor, and Pierce The Veil. And then I dive deep into Tooth and Nail's Songs From The Penalty Box compilation!Listen to my chat with Harald from Imminence https://asthestorygrows.com/episodes/harald-barret-from-imminenceSign Up For the Mailing List at https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/Join us on Discord https://discord.gg/9cSeb8Zkhttps://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowsMusic:Earth Groans - "Overgrown"Attack Attack - "Dark Waves"No Mas - "Deny/Disgrace"Of Virtue - "A.N.X.I.E.T.Y."The Plot In You - "Left Behind"Spotlights - "Algorithmic"Imminence - "Jaded"Stavesacre - "Shiv"Living Sacrifice - "Reject"Strongarm - "Sorrow Is A Sage"Zao - "Exchange"--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 362 - "How Can We Hold The Door Open For Others" ...as read by Jeremy HuntToday we welcome Jeremy Hunt to the podcast! Jeremy is from the noise/art rock band Qoheleth and Jeremy has an experimental noise loop project called Ain’t Pancakes. Jeremy talks about how a desire to teach led him to seminary, the themes on Qoheleth’s latest record Warmonger, the creative process for his various outfits, creating toys with his daughters and more! Grab music from Ain't Pancakes at https://aintpancakes.bandcamp.com/And from Qoheleth at https://qohelethnoise.bandcamp.com/You can listen to my chat with Jeremy and Caiden from 2020 at https://asthestorygrows.com/episodes/jeremy-hunt-and-caiden-withey-from-qohelethAnd you can hear Travis' interview with Jeremy at https://asthestorygrows.com/episodes/bd65c1a8Chapter 362 Music:Qoheleth - "Jael's Spike"Qoheleth - "Till Creatures Have Faces"Qoheleth - "Uterine"Qoheleth - "Upend The Outcome"Qoheleth - "The Cutting Blade Must Fall"--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

Today, I dive into a handful of new stories, talk about some new singles that dropped over the past week, and then a quick review of In Flame's new record, Foregone. Plus, Why Progression Through Unlearning matters to me!https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowshttps://discord.gg/9cSeb8ZkPre-order Quicksand's Slip at https://deathwishinc.com/collections/iodine-recordingsPhoto by Florencia ViadanaMusic:Invent Animate - "Immolation Of Night"The Ongoing Concept - "Prison Again"Gel - "Attainable"In Flames - "State Of Slow Decay"In Flames - "Foregone Pt 1"In Flames - "Meet Your Maker"Snapcase - "Caboose"Snapcase - "Breaking and Reaching"--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 361 - "It's Cool To Be Different" ...as read Devin Swank of SanguisugaboggToday we welcome Sanguisugabogg front man Devin Swank to the podcast. Sanguisugabogg will release Homicidal Ecstasy this Friday, February 3rd, on Century Media Records. Devin talks about how his parents love for death metal and horror films led to his love for those things, the growth of the death metal scene in Ohio, how the band got started and signed with Century Media, the new record, and more. It was great getting to chat with Devin and I hope you guys enjoy today’s pod!https://sanguisugabogg.com/https://sanguisugabogg.bandcamp.com/Chapter 361 Music:Sanguisugabogg - "Pissed"Sanguisugabogg - "Uningest"Sanguisugabogg - "Face Ripped Off"Sanguisugabogg - "Necrosexual Deviant"--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

This week, some music news including some Furnace Fest announcements, new singles from Metallica, Ov Sulfer, and more, and a dive into my relationship with Hopesfall's No Wings To Speak Of!https://substack.com/asthestorygrowshttps://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrowsMusic:Metallica - "Screaming Suicide"Unearth - "The Wretched/The Ruinous"Ov Sulfer - "Earthen"Hopesfall - "Open Hands To The WInd"Hopesfall - "The End Of An Era"Hopesfall - The Far Pavilions"Life Interrupted - "Life Is A Game"---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 360 - "The Perfect Time To Meet All These People" ...as read by Tanner Wayne of In FlamesThis week we welcome In Flames drummer Tanner Wayne to the podcast. In Flames will release their 14th full-length record, Foregone, on February 10th via Nuclear Blast Records. Tanner talks about how his dad got him into drumming, touring his ass off, how touring and relationships led to him joining In Flames, the new record, and more! https://www.inflames.com/You can pre-order/pre-save Foregone at https://inflames.bfan.link/foregone-newalbum.webChapter 360 Music:In Flames - "State Of Slow Decay"Underminded - "The Greatest American Sob Story"In Flames - "Foregone Pt 1"In Flames - "Foregone Pt 2"---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 359 - "Your Purpose On Earth Has Been Severed" ...as read by Woody and Fabian of PolarThis week I’m stoked to share my chat with Adam "Woody" Woodford and Fabian Lomas from London hardcore band Polar! Polar will release Everywhere, Everything this Friday January 13th on Arising Empire Records. The guys talk about growing up at the peak of the numetal era and how Chino inspired a love of heavy music, working with a label in Europe vs the States, and how Covid impacted writing new music. You can snag Everywhere, Everything on cd and vinyl at https://arising-empire.shop/en/artists/polar/Or grab it on Bandcamp at https://arisingempire.bandcamp.com/album/everywhere-everythingMore music from Polar can be found at https://polar-official.bandcamp.com/Join As The Story Grows on Substack https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/Chapter 359 Music:Polar - "Burn"Polar - "Blood For Blood"Polar - "Everywhere, Everything"Polar - "Rush"---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

This week it’s just me! Kicking off a new year of podcasts looking forward to what is on the horizon for new music in 2023, plus some thoughts on Furnace Fest and a look back at Zao’s self-titled album and why it matters.Join the mailing list at https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/ After you joined the mailing list, come hang out on Discord! https://discord.gg/jZDkrFmbMusic:Taylor Swift - "Anti-Hero" (very briefly)In Flames - "State Of Slow Decay"Paramore - "This Is Why"Zao - "Five Year Winter"Zao - "Alive Is Dead"Zao - "A Tool To Scream"Zao - "The Race Of Standing Still"Zao - "The Dreams That Don't Come True"Zao - "At Zero"---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 358 - "The Best of 2022" ...as read by Sean Mott of Metalcore NerdsThis week we welcome Sean Mott, the host of Metalcore Nerds to the podcast! I asked Sean to join me to chat about all the movies, tv, and music we enjoyed in 2022. Sean talks about growing up in Upstate New York, his life as a touring guitarist, and wanting to create a different kind of podcast with Metalcore Nerds. And then Sean and I talk about our favorite movies, tv, and music of the year! https://www.metalcorenerds.com/https://atlashc.bandcamp.com/https://www.goodreads.com/user/year_in_books/2022/8330185You can find my 100 favorite albums of 22 at https://asthestorygrows.wordpress.com/2022/12/13/favorite-albums-of-2022/Or check out the Spotify playlist https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2yWswRbn0VDxF8lz76hWTz?si=3583ad84b5884e8aChapter 358 Music:Counterparts - "Whispers Of Your Death"Atlas - "Circle Of Life"Alan Silvestri - "Portals"Lorna Shore - "Pain Remains Pt 1: Dancing Like Flames"---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 357 - "Time Is Just A Construct" ...as read by Matt Fisher of ContactThis week we welcome to the podcast Mat Fisher, frontman for Richmond hardcore band Contact! Contact released Before and Through and Beyond All Time back in September on Patient Zero Records. Matt talks about growing up in and leaving Florida, discovering Rage Against The Machine, how Contact got started and the themes on the band’s ep.https://contactpz.bandcamp.com/You can grab Before and Through and Beyond All Time on vinyl at https://patientzero413.com/products/contact-before-and-through-and-beyond-all-time-12-ep Chapter 357 Music:Contact - "Gun Control"Contact - "Sleeper"Contact - "Silence"Contact - "Reborn"---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 356 - "Bands Are Naturally Going to Change Their Sound" ...as read by Dan Hodson of BordersThis week we welcome Borders drummer Dan Hodson to the podcast. Borders released Bloom Season back on November 18th via Arising Empire Records. Dan talks about growing the scene in Lincoln UK, the story of Borders picking their name, evolving their sound, metal elitism, and more.https://bordersbanduk.com/en-usBloom Season is available on cd at https://arising-empire.shop/en/artists/borders/Or digitally on Bandcamp at https://arisingempire.bandcamp.com/album/bloom-seasonSome of Borders back catalog is available at https://borders.bandcamp.com/album/purifyMy Favorite EP's of 2022 https://asthestorygrows.wordpress.com/2022/12/05/favorite-eps-of-2022/ The Spotify Playlist for my favorite ep's https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4aLoQjUufAki3f6vrB6xD6?si=b6f385a3ed264c45Chapter 356 Music:Borders - "Fade To Black"Borders - "All This Time I've Spent"Borders - "Suffer"Borders - "Godless"Borders - "Bloom Season"---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 355 - "I Can Carry The Name Proudly" ...as read by Joel Holmqvist of AvianaThis week we welcome Aviana frontman Joel Holmqvist to the podcast! Aviana released Corporation on September 30th via Arising Empire records. Joel talks about having to regroup after the whole band left, how he came to join Aviana, and the band’s vision on Corporation and how it ties into future releases. https://avianaofficial.com/Find Corporation streaming or on cd & vinyl at https://arisingempire.com/corporationChapter 355 Music:Aviana - "Obsession"Aviana - "Red Sky"Aviana - "Paradox"Aviana - "Retaliation"---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 354 - "We're Really Really Lucky" ...as read by Tucker Rule of ThursdayThis week we welcome Thursday drummer Tucker Rule to the podcast! Tucker has a new band called LS Dunes, who released their debut LP, Past Lives, on November 11th via Fantasy Records. Tucker talks about the connection between skateboarding and getting into music, Thursday’s early days, how he spent the pandemic, and the origins and excitement for his new project, LS Dunes. https://lsdunes.com/https://www.thursday.net/https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/ATSG on Discord https://discord.gg/V2d2juAZChapter 354 Music:LS Dunes - "2022"Thursday - "Understanding In A Car Crash"Thursday - "Signals Over The Air"LS Dunes - "Antibodies"LS Dunes - "Past Lives"LS Dunes - "Permanent Rebellion"---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 353 - "A Collection Of Ideas" ...as read by Mitchell Rogers of VarialsToday I’m excited to share a short chat with Mitchell Rogers, frontman for Philly hardcore band Varials. Varials released Scars For You to Remember on October 14th via Fearless Records. Starting on November 27th, the band will be on tour in Europe. Mitch talks about experiencing live music with his family at an early age, transitioning from guitarist to frontman, the themes on the new album, and more.https://varialspa.net/Grab Scars For You To Remember on Bandcamp at https://varials.bandcamp.com/album/scars-for-you-to-rememberOr snag it on vinyl, cd or cassette at https://store.fearlessrecords.com/collections/varialshttps://asthestorygrows.substack.com/Chapter 353 Music:Varials - "The Cycle Of Violence: Chapter 1"Varials - "Anything To Numb"Varials - "Scars For You To Remember"Varials - "Circles"---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 352 - "Really Just Lucky To Be There" ...as read by Dave Gorman or Orange IslandToday we welcome Orange Island frontman Dave Gorman to the podcast. Iodine Records recently released One Night Stay, a remastered, reimagined version of Orange Island’s self-titled record. Dave talks about the influence of the local punk scene, being the right band at the wrong time, the disappointment of the band’s disbanding, and finding a new life with One Night Stay. Go grab One Night Stay on Bandcamp at https://iodinerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/one-night-stayOr on vinyl at https://deathwishinc.com/collections/iodine-recordings/products/orange-island-one-night-stayIf you're into cassettes, go get a copy of The Shape of Calling https://deathwishinc.com/collections/iodine-recordings/products/orange-island-the-shape-of-callingChapter 352 Music:Orange Island - "When It Was New Year's Eve Three Times A Week"Orange Island - "When Everyone Was Everyone"Orange Island - "Four Letter Tattoo and White Flags"Orange Island - "Always Goodbye"Orange Island - "Holy Bibles and Stained Glass Hotel Windows"---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 351 - "It Takes All These People Coming Together" ...as read by Derrick VellaToday we welcome Tomb Mold and Dream Unending guitarist Derrick Vella to the podcast! Dream Unending’s new record, Song of Salvation, is out tomorrow on 20 Buck Spin! Derrick talks about choosing Toronto over Philadelphia when the pandemic hit, releasing music on cassette, the joy of creating with friends, and more.Grab Song of Salvation at https://listen.20buckspin.com/album/song-of-salvation You can also find the album and other Dream Unending merch at https://www.20buckspin.com/collections/dream-unendingMusic from Tomb Mold can be found at https://tombmold.bandcamp.com/ ATSG on Substack https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/ATSG on Discord https://discord.gg/2QUtjv9yChapter 351 Music:Dream Unending - "Secret Grief"Tomb Mold - "Aperture of Body"Dream Unending - "The Needful"Dream Unending - "Unrequited"Dream Unending - "Ecstatic Reign"---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 350 - "I Was Very Grateful" ...as read by Rory Rodriguez of DayseekerToday we welcome Rory Rodriguez from Dayseeker to the podcast. Dayseeker’s incredible new album, Dark Sun, was released last Friday on Spinefarm records. Rory and I talk about musical evolution, the ups and downs of growing up, loss, fatherhood, and more. https://dayseeker.band/Grab Dark Sun on cd or vinyl at https://dayseeker.band/collections/shop-allChapter 350 Music:Dayseeker - "Parallel"Dayseeker - "Dreamstate"Dayseeker - "Sleeptalk"Dayseeker - "Neon Grave"Dayseeker - "Crying While You're Dancing"Dayseeker - "Afterglow"---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 349 - "Phases" ...as read by Nick Mavromatis of October EndsToday we welcome Nick Mavromatis, vocalist for October Ends to the podcast. October Ends released Phases last Friday on UNFD records. Nick talks about growing up in Athens and the music scene there, making the move to Newcastle to join October Ends right before the pandemic hit, and his influence in songwriting and what inspired Phases.http://octoberends.co.uk/Make sure you give Phases a spin! https://open.spotify.com/album/55870CGAfFF02iIpzGP5VS?si=96GiOysbSoOTmL8pvtUreQJoin the ATSG Discord Server at https://discord.gg/2QUtjv9yChapter 349 Music:October Ends - "Call Me Before I'm Dead"October Ends - "Lost"October Ends - "Play Time"October Ends - "Alive"---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 348 - "Ashes Lie Still" ...as read by Lyn Jeffs of IngestedToday we welcome Ingested drummer Lyn Jeffs to the podcast. Ingested's new record, Ashes Lie Still, is out this Friday, November 4th on Metal Blade Records! Lyn talks about living in various cities across the UK and what led him to move to Spain, discovering music, Ingested’s history, choosing Metal Blade, the themes on the new record, and more. https://www.ingested.co.uk/Pre-Order Ashes Lie Still at https://www.metalblade.com/ingested/ The picture of Lyn for this episode is one I took of the band live in Baltimore last week!Chapter 348 Music:Ingested - "Shadows In Time"Ingested - "Crowning The Abomination"Ingested - "Ashes Lie Still"Ingested - "Tides Of Glass"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: [email protected] - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=subscriber

Chapter 347 - "It Certainly Helped Us" ...as read by Ryan “Tuck” O’Leary of Fit For A KingToday we welcome Fit For A King bassist Ryan “Tuck” O’Leary to the podcast. Fit For A King’s new record, The Hell We Create, is out today on Solid State Records. Tuck talks about the pros and cons of headlining vs being an opening band, joining Fit For A King, sticking with Solid State Records, Heaven, and a lot more. Grab The Hell We Create on vinyl (and more) at https://solidstate.merchnow.com/collections/fit-for-a-kingCheck out Get Tucked, Tuck's podcast at https://www.soundtalentmedia.com/show/get-tucked/Chapter 347 Music:Fit For A King - "End"Fit For A King - "Young & Undeserving"Fit For A King - "Breaking The Mirror"Fit For A King - "Reaper"Fit For A King - "Times Like This"---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 346 - "Not A Great Place To Be After Dark" ...as read by Kat and Kim from HoaxedToday we welcome Kim and Kat from Portland doom rock band Hoaxed to the podcast! Hoaxed’s debut LP, Two Shadows, will be out this Friday on Relapse Records. Kim and Kat discuss the similarities and differences in their musical backgrounds and ambitions, crafting their sound during lockdown, the inspiration behind Two Shadows, and their love of true crime and The Great British Bakeoff. You can find Two Shadows and the band's debut ep at https://hoaxed.bandcamp.com/Or grab Two Shadows on vinyl, cd, or cassette at https://store.relapse.com/b/hoaxedChapter 346 Music:Hoaxed - "The Call"Hoaxed - "The Knowing"Hoaxed - "Grand Illusions"Hoaxed - "Forsaken"---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 345 - "My Family Actually Likes My Music" ...as read by Too Close For ComfortToday we welcome Reno pop punk outfit Too Close For Comfort to the podcast! The band self-released their debut LP, We Only Live Here On This Planet For So Long, back in September. Tyler, Ryan, and Evan talk about their musical backgrounds, how Too Close For Comfort came together, transitioning from deathcore to pop punk, choosing to release their album on cd, and more. Check out We Only Live Here On This Planet For So Long https://toocloseforcomfort.streamlink.to/hW7iAs The Story Grows on Discord - https://discord.gg/uYfNutR6 Chapter 345 Music:Too Close For Comfort - "Out Of Luck"Too Close For Comfort - "Storyteller"Too Close For Comfort - "You're Home Now"---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 344 - "That Touches Me Deeply" ...as read by Giuliano Messina of HOLYFANGSToday we welcome HOLYFANGS vocalist Giuliano Messina. HOLYFANGS self-released their debut ep back in July. Giuliano talks about growing up in New Jersey and the early 2000’s emo/punk boom, moving to the West Coast, why pop punk still matters and more.Make sure you grab HOLYFANGS debut ep at https://holyfangsband.bandcamp.com/album/holyfangs-iChapter 344 Music:HOLYFANGS - "Meditation On Being"---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 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