As The Story Grows

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: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - 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: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - 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: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_J

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: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - ht

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: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - 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: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - 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: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - 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: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - 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: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - 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: asthestoryg

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: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - 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: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNuP0_JUpT6DoIhhbGlwEYA?view_as=

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 Pat

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: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - 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: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - 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: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - 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: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - 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 th

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: asthestorygrows@gmail.comYouTube - 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 Patre