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Chapter 197 - "A Desire To Help Encourage Weird Music" ...as read by Jeremy Hunt and Caiden Withey from QohelethThis week I'm excited to have Jeremy and Caiden from noise/art rock band Qoheleth on the show. The group has released cassettes, VHS tapes, a radio, zines, toys, and started their own record label to promote music that is pushing the boundaries of art. At the end of 2019 the band released, what in my opinion is a masterpiece, Mark It Well, All Roads End in Death. Give Qoheleth a spin if you haven't yet - https://qohelethnoise.bandcamp.com/Make sure you follow them on social media - https://www.facebook.com/qohelethnoise/Philip K. Discs - https://philipkdiscs.bandcamp.com/Dead Bird Toys is the company that produces Qoheleth's toys. - https://www.deadbirdtoys.com/Make sure you check out Jeremy's first time on ATSG - https://www.asthestorygrows.com/episodes/bd65c1a8----------Chapter 197 Music:Qoheleth - "T(h)rash Panda"Qoheleth - "Exquisitely Dressed, and Caked in Blood"Qoheleth - "LKK"Qoheleth - "Remo

Chapter 196 - "The Pop Disaster" ...as read by Luke Easter formerly of TourniquetFormer Tourniquet vocalist Luke Easter joins us this week to chat about growing up, how Bryan Gray is the reason he ended up in Tourniquet, the band's evolving sound, and his solo record, The Pop Disaster. Check out The Pop Disaster - https://lukeeaster.bandcamp.com/album/the-pop-disasterFollow Luke on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheLukeEaster/----------Chapter 196 Music:Tourniquet - "Microscopic View Of A Telescopic Realm"Tourniquet - "Vanishing Lessons"Tourniquet - "Tire Kicking"Tourniquet - "Caixa De Raiva"Tourniquet - "Chart of the Elements"Tourniquet - "86 Bullets"Luke Easter - "Life Goes On"Luke Easter - "As Damaged As You Are"Luke Easter - "Sleep"The Blamed - "D Sin Grate"---As The Story Grows links:​Help out at PatreonATSG WebsiteATSG Music and MerchJoin the Email ListATSG FacebookEmail: asthestorygrows@gmail.com  

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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