As The Story Grows

Chapter 97: "All Over The Map" ...as read by Damon Atkinson of Braid and Hey Mercedes This chapter is dedicated to Keith Woodson, thanks for the patreon donation Keith! This podcast has afforded me the opportunity to talk to and get to know some of my favorite musicians. Damon Atkinson is a HUGE influence on me and I'm so happy to present this Damon-marathon to you. We talked for about two hours about his first emergency Braid tour, meeting and working with Jawbox, voluntary sobriety, his tons of jobs that have led him to his involvement in music festivals. This man has done it all...then opens a restaurant. If you enjoy this anywhere near as much as I did then I'm proud to present it to you. This photo is from after the Hey Mercedes show in Philly last year. Score. Damon on the AMAZING podcast The Trap Set: http://www.thetrapset.net/076-damon-atkinson-braid-hey-mercedes/ Braid Home Page: http://braidcentral.com Hey Mercedes FB page: https://www.facebook.com/heymercedesband/ Chapter 97 Music: Hey M

(recorded on Friday March 3rd, 2017) Chapter 96: "In Droves" ...as read by Mark Engles of Black Map/Dredg Mark Engles is one of my favorite guitarists. After Dredg kicked multiple dents in my head in the mid-2000s this guy starts another one of my favorite bands called Black Map with Ben Flanagan of The Trophy Fire and Chris Robyn of Far. FAR! Remember them? Mark talks about how he decided to NOT be a drummer as a kid, we touch a little bit about Dredg but this chapters' main focus is Black Map. Black Map has a new album called "In Droves" being released on March 10th. Thank you Bill Meis and EntertainmentOne for the connection. Mark let me play SO much music on here!!! All things Black Map: https://blackmapmusic.com Mark on the Ink And Echo Podcast: http://www.inkandecho.com/archive/2017/1/17/ie024-mark-engles-of-dredg-black-map-the-band-who-provides-ies-theme-music Listen to me blather about Dredg "El Cielo" on Respectably Loud: https://soundcloud.com/user-630663489/respectably

Chapter 95: "Death By A Thousand Cuts" ...as read by Andrew Elstner (Recorded on Saturday Feb 4th, 2017) We finally get a little bit serious with triple-timer Andrew Elstner. We have some serious topics to discuss. Andrew has since been dismissed from his role as the guitarist in Torche. Elstner tells for the first time what happened, sort of. We also talk about the passing of his amazing TILTS drummer and long time friend Ken McCray. Cancer sucks. Andrew connects some dots with TILTS members with some local St Louis bands and gives us a little insight to some great bands we don't know about (Prepare the google.) Not really anything to link for this one, but check out TILTS!!! https://tilts.bandcamp.com/music Chapter 95 is dedicated in the memory of Ken McCray. Thanks for the music, sir. Chapter 95 Music: Day Old Man: "Ancestral Demise" Torche: "Reverse Inverted" TILTS: "The Sleepover" Hell Night: "Perpetual Motion Machine" James Brown: "Get U

Chapter 94: "The Inconviniant Truth, Or Consequences " ...as read by Dana Filloon, drummer of Junius (Recorded on Sunday, February 12th, 2017) ...and the beat goes on. Speaking to Daryl Rabidoux of The Cancer Conspiracy led me to Dana Filloon, drummer of the almighty Junius. Dana jots down his chapter as he tells about his early bands, playing with Kathy of Circle Takes The Square, abandoning tour vehicles in the desert and what goes into making that huge Junius sound. Dana gets pretty deep into how to manufacture a live sound as it is constantly evolving and getting ready for tour to support their new album "Eternal Rituals for the Accretion of Light" which is being released on March 3rd on Prosthetic Records. Thanks Daryl, thank you Dana, thank you Prosthetic...thanks Joe for a killer album. Check out all things Junius on their gorgeous website: http://www.juniusmusic.com Chapter 94 Music: A Mass For Metaphysicians Hiding Knives Beyond The Pale Society The Queen's Constellati

Chapter 93: "The Podcast Before The Calm..." ...as read by Jason Wisdom of Death Therapy, formerly of Becoming The Archetype (Recorded on Friday February 17th , 2017) Hopefully this will be the last time we hear from Jason Wisdom for a while, AMIRITE? Totally kidding. One of my loveliest friends comes back for a third time to do a track by track of his new Death Therapy album "The Storm Before The Calm"...out on Solid State on Feb 24th, 2017. Pre-order here: http://flyt.it/DeathTherapy Jason and I discuss everything from a man's walk with God, a lil' bit o' sports (sorry, Jeremy!) to video games. Stick around to the end because I have a special message from Seth Werkheiser. Death Therapy: https://www.facebook.com/deaththerapy/ Death Therapy Merch: https://deaththerapymetal.bandcamp.com/merch Seth's run for Women's Resources of Monroe County: https://www.gofundme.com/trail-run-for-womens-resources Chapter 93 Music: THANK YOU JASON AND SOLID STATE RECORDS! Thanks to them, you get to

Chapter 92: "Let The Song Write Itself" ...as read by Carley Coma of Candiria (Recorded on Monday January 23, 2017) Carley Coma, lead vocalist of Candiria has done a lot of podcasts lately. We tried something a little different. Candirias' new album "While They Were Sleeping" is an outrageous concept album that had been birthed from Carleys' perspective of 9/11, people on their phones at the train station, Ferguson, a vision of the Empire State Building and inspiration from Brooklyns' largest library. I wanted to go track for track and have him walk me through it. So here it is, the podcast companion to the new Candiria album straight from the man who dreamed it up. Thank you Carley for dragging your weary behind to task and having this conversation. This podcast makes me want to do more of these. Enjoy...and BUY THIS AMAZING ALBUM! Candiria lives at Metal Blade: http://www.metalblade.com/candiria/ Talk Toomey with Carley and Chuck Billy of Testament: https://www.buzzsprout.com/48505/4

Chapter 91: "Driving The Truck" ...as read by Gene Hoglan of Testament, Strapping Young Lad, Death, Dethklok, Dark Angel and on and on. (Recorded Tuesday January 24, 2017) This just keeps getting better. I am joined by now-legendary drummer Gene Hoglan for this next chapter. If you're into metal then I'm willing to bet that not only have you heard Gene play drums before but probably own a few albums that he is on. Gene has played with Dark Angel, Devin Townsend, Strapping Young Lad, Death, Fear Factory, Dethklok , now currently working with Testament and he was even a guest vocalist on Slayer's "Show No Mercy". He has appeared live with Opeth, Anthrax and Unearth under what can be considered "emergency circumstances." Nothing rattles this guy. Gene and I discuss his trip to NAMM, his earliest induction into the scene through his older sister, pulling off the interstate to pick up music so he could learn it on the way to the gig, his tremendous effort committed to weight loss,

Chapter 90: "(Omega)" ...as read by Daryl Rabidoux of Cancer Conspiracy and Radar Studio (Recorded on January 6th, 2017) Let's see...where were we? Here is part two of my discussion with Daryl Rabidoux. You should really listen to the first one before this one, but whatever. Good times are to be had either way. We discuss the "lost" Cancer Conspiracy Omega, the theft that kinda began the ending for Cancer Conspiracy, working with Will Benoit at Radar Studio http://theradarstudio.com , gear nerdy and building equipment, speed doctoring? That's a thing?, Club 242 and being started by none other than Bernie Sanders, getting a note from his parents to get out of school to tour, the almighty Rocketsled and how the vinyl bug bit at a very young age. Enjoy. Ok this was a beast to edit. If you wanna watch us have the ENTIRE discussion with close to an hour of extra discussion, hustle that bustle over to my youtubicles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03BKIK0VOyc Chapter 90 Music: Cancer Conspir

Chapter 89: "The Audio Medium (Alpha)" ...as read by Daryl Rabidoux of Cancer Conspiracy and Radar Studio (Recorded on January 6th, 2017) In the early 2000s I heard an album that changed my life. A small band called Cancer Conspiracy put out a full-length on Big Wheel called "The Audio Medium" and it became one of my favorite albums. I had the pleasure to talk to Daryl Rabidoux who played guitar in Cancer Conspiracy. Daryl and I weave an epic-length story covering his entire timeline. I sliced it in half because it seemed that the first half focused most of its attention to Daryls' beginnings up through The Audio Medium. Enjoy and if you think you'd enjoy Fugazi and Faraquet playing King Crimson I highly recommend you hunt this album down. Special thanks to my son Ben for helping me figure out an ending to part one...stay tuned, and SUBSCRIBE. Check it out: http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-audio-medium-mw0000212139 Daryls' page at Radar Studio: http://theradarstudio.com/daryldiscog Chapt

Chapter 88: "The STING of freelance art" ...as read by Jaci KVLT Jaci Raia and our buddy Seth Werkheiser joins the first chapter of 2017 for Jacis' story and some of the obligatory 2016 list stuff...but with a slight twist. Jaci is an art director, designer, author, MetalBandCampGiftClub logo creator, all around ass-kicker and she was awesome enough to come on and admit to a few hair bands and tell us a bit about what she does. Then the three of us give our top three releases on 2016 that we think might not be on a lot of lists. Kinda going' off-road with the list. Enjoy. Happy New Year, you lovely scattered few. All things Jaci: http://kvlt.co Chapter 88 Music: Sting: "I Can't Stop Thinking About You" (Haha. Happy New Year, Jaci.) Skid Row: "Big Guns" (Sorry, Seth and I have a "Skid Row; first two albums" thing...) Metallica: "Disposable Heroes" (This song turned THIRTY this year! THIRTY!!!) Jacis' "top three obscure weird-ass atmospheric metal

Chapter 87: "10 Things I Hate About Ultimatums" ...as read by Jason Berggren (former vocalist of Strongarm) This chapter is about the first vocalist of hardcore heavyweights Strongarm Jason Berggren. Jason tells us about the bands he was involved with before Strongarm, the beginning at Cornerstone with Tooth And Nail, his end with the band which came from tough decisions and the controversial "tribute" show that never was. We can also call Jason an author being as he has written his first book called "10 Things I Hate About Christianity"...which is hitting me at a good time in my life. I'm reading it and so far I recommend this read for anyone with doubt. Folks, it's no secret I love Strongarm. Enjoy. Jasons' Site, check out his book: http://jasonberggren.com For the Strongarm followers, Jason has made an infamous Facebook "Strongarm Vault" and it's so good: https://www.facebook.com/jason.berggren/media_set?set=a.3832257598237.153665.1031808604&type=3 Chapter 87 Mu

Chapter 86: "Guitar > Dressing As A Penguin" ...as read by Kevin Hufnagel of Gorguts, Dysrhythmia, Sabbath Assembly, Byla and about a hundred other bands Kevin Hufnagel of Gorguts and Dysrhythmia adds his chapter to the story. We discuss Kevins' formative years in Baltimore, the formation of Dysrhythmia and a crazy dream about Jeff, (listen to your dreams, folks), the youtube video that led him to Gorguts, Sabbath Assembly, his ambient guitar project Byla and dressing up as a penguin for money. Love this dude. Kevin's prolific bandcamp page: https://kevinhufnagel.bandcamp.com Kevs' FB page: https://www.facebook.com/Kevin-Hufnagel-165771196852107/ Chapter 86 Music: Dysrhythmia: "Four, Five, Six Minutes Late" Dysrhythmia: "Reactionary" Dysrhythmia: "Veil Of Control" Gorguts: "Obsconders" Sabbath Assembly: "Risen From Below" Byla: "Closer To The Center" Kevin Hufnagel: "Suton" (from his solo release "Kleines

Chapter 85: "Wanna Split It?" ...as read by Jon Petkau and Chris Voss This week we are joined with Chris Voss and Jon Petkau. Count these gentlemen among the courageous and talented individuals who have "one man band" projects. This is becoming a most popular trend for those who play guitar and figure out how to program their own drums...thank goodness for technology, huh? Chris Voss is known as "Necrolytic Goat Converter" and Jon Petkau has his own project called "Domestikwom". We get the story behind these crazy band names, the inspirations as to why alone and why now, and details on how to order this digital split and have your proceeds donated to Planned Parenthood. These guys are friends of mine and I'm happy to help. Plus, I FINALLY shoehorned in a Party Cannon reference. This EP is TWO DOLLARS and it goes to charity. Happy Thanksgiving everybody. Domestikwom: Bandcamp, check out Jon's other stuff: https://domestikwom.bandcamp.com Petkau on Twitter: https://t

Chapter 84: "He Blotted Me With Science" ...as read by Ron Jarzombek of Watchtower, Blotted Science, Spastic Ink Tech-metal nerds UNITE! Ron Jarzombek of the cult band Watchtower sits down in his squeaky ass chair and gives us the entire Jarzombek chapter! Growing up with his super-drummer brother Bobby in Texas, building his own guitars and losing guitar endorsements, the Watchtower timeline, Blotted Science and his obsession with bug movies, touring with Marty Friedman, turning down Fates Warning and denying an audition for TSO, teaching guitar, long-distance bandmates, sharing views on todays cookie-monster vocals, and the future of the second EP. (Run on sentance.) Check the links below and you HAVE to watch that Blotted Science video. This dude is a scientist; a scientist who dresses is ferrets in halloween costumes. Believe me he sent me pictures. Rons' site: http://www.ronjarzombek.com Blotted Science "Cretaceous Chasm" video: https://youtu.be/gKkn-YjYmCA Watchtower on Prosthetic R

Chapter 83: "Sky Beats Gold" ...as read by Marty Lunn of Zao and Young Fox Marty Lunn has been heavily involved in the greater Pittsburgh scene for his entire life. He goes into a lot of detail back in March on the Urban Achiever podcast, but I wanted to hit on a few different things than what he rolled out with Bill. I became friends with Marty because of my relationship with Scott and Zao and we got to spend some quality time in the van between Canada and NY. Marty and I try to cover some of the in-between stuff that he hasn't discussed before...including a lil' hockey. I'm happy to help his band Young Fox with their full length coming "Sky Beats Gold" on Spartan Records in Mid-January! Check out a clip of the song "Sometimes The Monsters Win" at the end of this chapter. Thank you Marty and thank John from Spartan. Marty on Urban Achiever: http://www.urbanachievershow.com/episodes/40335-episode-60-marty-lunn Young Fox Bandcamp: https://youngfoxband.bandcamp.com Young Fox

Chapter 82: "It's All About The Washingtons" ...as read by Andrea Horne of Vaureen Andrea Horne of Vaureen joins the story to let us know about their new EP that comes out November 18th! We discuss how Vaureen formed sort of by accident with her buddy at work. Andrea was an only child growing up in Green Bay so finding heavy music was kinda tough. We cover a little bit about this North Dakota pipeline thing, the people's history of the united states, standardized testing, religous education and the constant, exhausting hunt for the truth. Andrea also tells us about the scary leap of becoming a freelancer. Brand new video for "Tough Guys": https://youtu.be/-89aVlwj7eo Bandcamp: https://vaureen.bandcamp.com/releases Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vaureen/ Chapter 82 Music: All excerpts from Vaureen's upcoming EP "Violence" "Tough Guys" "Evil" "Before The Rectangles Take Over" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon Follow on Twit

Chapter 81: "A Guarenteed Cure " ...as read by Jason Wisdom of Death Therapy Mr. Jason Wisdom, formerly of Becoming The Archetype, has moved on. Most folks join a new band or perhaps start a new one. Nope. Jason started a solo project. By himself. Nothing but bass. Decisions no longer fall on a group of people they fall on one...in a 99' Suburban...but NOT in red tank tops. We got some big news in here: Andrew Schwab of Project 86 is a guest vocalist on the upcoming album, Jason has signed Death Therapy with Solid State and the album should be coming out in February. There we go. You heard it here. Jason has gotten this thing off the ground and is now touring with Project 86. It's a honor that he let some cats out of some bags here. Thanks, buddy! Oh, there's also a never before heard demo of Becoming The Archetypes' "Epoch Of War" that was recorded in my house in 2006. No big deal. Wink. Chapter 81 Notes: DT Bandcamp: http://deaththerapymetal.bandcamp.com/ DT Facebook: https://www.fa

Chapter 80: "Burning Ships (Part Two)" ...as read by Doug Mann, founder of R.E.X. Music Here is the second half of Doug Manns' story. Doug and I take a trip to Ireland, talk a little bit more about his musical endeavors and reveal after all these years what "R.E.X." stands for. This is the official launch of Dougs' new website for his art and painting projects called Mann Made. Please go poke around and contact him to talk about what you see. Watch the entire podcast with Bruce Fitzhugh at https://youtu.be/-DduggWvkro Go be Dougs' friend: https://www.facebook.com/douglas.c.mann Doug's brand new art website: http://www.mannmadefineart.com Chapter 80 Music: Argyle Park: "Headscrew" Sixpence None The Richer: "The Fatherless And The Widow" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon Follow on Twitter See what we're doing at Lavirra Productions ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Leave some feedback at iTunes ATSG YouTube Channel Join the Email List ATSG Facebook E

Chapter 79: "Burning Ships (Part One)" ...as read by Doug Mann, founder of R.E.X. Music I FOUND HIM! Douglas C Mann! Ok...Bruce Fitzhugh found him. Ok...he's on Facebook so he wasn't exactly hiding. Anyways I am joined by guest host Bruce of Living Sacrifice to speak to the legendary Doug Mann who founded R.E.X Music just after his time in the Coast Guard with $1,200, preceding Tooth And Nail by around seven years. Doug has decided this is his first, last and only interview that he will do concerning R.E.X. so I thank him for letting it unfold on my show. However, as you will hear...it isn't bad blood. I think there was more mystery and drama surrounding it then it deserved. Either way, THIS is the place to hear it and thank you Doug for taking the time. Really fun conversation; Bruce and Doug just run off and hijack the first half! Great Psychoboy studio story. This was a long one so we're gonna split this one in half. Bruce had to leave halfway through so next week there's no guest host...it's jus

Chapter 78: "These Podcasts That Try Men's Souls" ...as read by Chris Carbonell of Strongarm So yeah. One of my favorite vocalists who sang on my favorite hardcore album. No big deal. Chris Carbonell of the legendary Strongarm tells us all about it. We get it all. How he got started in the very early Florida scene in the band Icthus (I'm sure that's spelled wrong), playing drums with Strongarm and then returning to the band as the vocalist. Get this: Advent was his first vocal performance. Ever. And it gets gross. Enjoy this and he WILL be back on. Strongarm FB: https://www.facebook.com/Strongarm-8780659562/ Chapter 78 Music (All from Strongarm's "Advent Of A Miracle") These Times That Try Men's Souls Supplication Advent Of A Miracle As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon Follow on Twitter See what we're doing at Lavirra Productions ATSG Website ATSG Music and Merch Leave some feedback at iTunes ATSG YouTube Channel Join the Email List ATSG Facebook Email: asthestorygrow