As The Story Grows

Chapter 77: "Some quiet conversation" ...as read by Eric Andersen of The Novelists For this chapter we are joined by Eric Andersen of The Novelists. Eric was nice enough to sit down having just moved into a new home and wasn't even unpacked yet to keep his commitment to this podcast. The Novelists are a beautiful find from a friend who recommended I listen to their cover of "Africa" by Toto...but once I got started I couldn't stop. I am excited to hopefully introduce this Reno, Nevada gem to those who have never heard of them. We take our time and showcase a lot of music from their new album "Breaking The Script" throughout the entire conversation. Eric discusses his friendship with legendary Genesis guitarist Darryl Stuermer, what he learned from watching Billy Joel master classes and performing in Cowboy Stadium versus playing in a living room. It isn't always heavy stuff here at ATSG headquarters and The Novelists are proof as to how good it can get. Chapter 77 Links: The No

Chapter 76: "Less Art, More Thrice" ...as read by Riley Breckenridge Riley Breckenridge took some time out of his insane schedule to come join the story. Yeah everyone is busy, but this guy... ...is in a little band called Thrice who is touring again: http://thrice.net ...has started a new band with members of Curl Up And Die, Thrice and Kowloon Walled City called Less Art: https://www.facebook.com/LESSARTBAND/ ...cohosts a music and baseball podcast with Ian Miller called Productive Outs: http://productiveouts.com ...started a joke side project baseball grind band called Puig Destroyer: https://puigdestroyer.bandcamp.com ...and produces his own music: https://rileybreck.bandcamp.com He is also an exhausted new parent trying to find his way. We discuss all his musical endeavors and even in- between band jobs. (He sold a suit to baseball phenom Mike Trout. Seriously.) Riley explains how touring is different than it was before being a dad and we go into the deep end of the pool about faith. Thank you

Chapter 75: "Come Talk Toomey" ...as read by Joshua Toomey of the Talk Toomey Podcast and formerly of Primer 55 Fellow podcaster and new friend Joshua Toomey tells us his chapter. Early beginnings as a bassist of Nashville heroes 12V Negative Earth, his joining and immediate touring with Primer 55, being on an album with drumming hero John Stanier playing in a band with Rollins Band drummer Sim Cain. He discusses how setting up a two-week tour with AOL IM. Toomey has some flight time to talk about. Then he decides to give the podcasting game a whirl. In a SHORT amount of time his "Talk Toomey" podcast has gone from the "um I don't know what I'm doing" stages to joining the Los Anarchy Radio and talking to the likes of Glen of Deicide, Max Cavalera, Kirk of Crowbar, Ellefson of Megadeth, Jeff of Carcass...metal fans HAVE to check this out. Talk Toomey Facebook Home: https://www.facebook.com/TalkToomeyTalk/ (Oh he also talked to me after Nick Menza died, so that was awesome. https:

Chapter 74: "The Thirty Year Old Intern" ...as read by Ryan Parrish of Hopesfall, Celebrity and In Parallel Ryan Parrish of Hopesfall, Celebrity, In Parallel and many other musical projects takes some time to discuss some things that he hasn't quite covered before. Ryan talks about his exit from Hopesfall, starting over as an intern and rebuilding, faith and lack thereof and what he's doing now in In Parallel. He gave me the exclusive first listen and you can hear a very brief clip at the end. I am proud to be the guy who got it to you. Thanks Bryan Patton for editing this beast. Chapter 74 Notes: Ryans website: http://www.ryanedwardparrish.com Ryan on Urban Achiever: http://www.urbanachievershow.com/episodes/27360-episode-49-ryan-parrish Here is all things Bryan Patton. Get with this guy. Here is his blog: https://createsomethingbeautiful.wordpress.com Here is his podcast: http://shoutengine.com/TheCycle/ Here is his twitter: https://twitter.com/bryanpatton84 Here is his music show: http://

Chapter 73: "These Goats Were Made For Walkin' " ...as read by Steve Wescott of Needle 2 Square There is no way that Steve Wescotts' story won't stir you in some way. Long story short: this former musician felt called to WALK across America...with a goat...to raise money for needy kids in Africa. Top that. Chapter 73 Notes: N2S home: http://www.needle2square.com (please consider donating) Metal Louisiana Flood Relief Gift Club: contact Bekki at https://twitter.com/RyokoBebe Petkaus' Domestikwom: https://domestikwom.bandcamp.com/releases (go buy this for $2.50!!!) Chapter 73 Music: Shudder To Think: "Goat" Domestikwom: "Unraveling" Melvins: "Night Goat" Further Seems Forever: "Light Up Ahead" Jim Croce: "Bad, Bad Leroy Brown" 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 Ema

Chapter 72: "Minimalism Is A Lot Of Work" ...as read by Dave Raymond of Hidden Hospitals Dave Raymond of Hidden Hospitals tells us his story of his earliest beginnings, how hair metal and Weezer were as formative as Mogwai and Radiohead, his project with his wife Rachel and what a vision like Hidden Hospitals is all about. Chapter 72 Notes: HH: http://www.hiddenhospitals.com HH IG: https://www.instagram.com/hiddenhospitals/ Daves' Umbrella: http://www.mstatement.com Dave and Rachel's' Band: http://www.stillandstorm.com Chapter 72 Music: Poison: "Fallen Angel" Weezer: "El Scorcho" Primus: "Me Llamo Mud" (just a pinch) Mogwai: "O I Sleep" Iron Maiden: "Invaders" Hidden Hospitals: "Rose Hips" Hidden Hospitals: "Modern Saints" Still + Storm: "Found" Hidden Hospitals: "Pulp" 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

Chapter 71: "Keep It In The Family" ...as read by Mark Garza of Embodyment / The Famine / Constant Seas All in all, Mark Garza is happy with how his life has turned out. The drummer best known for his work with The Famine and Embodyment has become a successful business man, has a family submersed in musical talent and is still involved in producing quite a bit of music. In this second half of his story we discuss how record labels are what they are, his current project called Constant Seas and the slightly different goal that they have, music with his family and feeling accomplished with what he has achieved. This is an uplifting story that I hope is enjoyed as much as it is uncomfortable. Chapter 71 Notes: Constant Seas FB: https://www.facebook.com/Constant.Seas Constant Seas Music Bed Site: https://www.musicbed.com/artists/constant-seas/6 Masons' Bearded Dragon stuff: https://t.co/tLXH31N7jW , https://t.co/GAFQMpmQUU Jay DiNitto: http://www.jaydinitto.com Jay's Book "Pale Blue Scra

Chapter 70: "Our Shit DID stink" ...as read by Mark Garza of Embodyment/ The Famine/ Constant Seas Mark Garza discusses building Dominoes Pizzas, Roger Martinez and being an honest musician in the studio. In the process of this interview Mark feels the need to call some people out which results in this being a long one that gets split into two chapters. We get to the bottom of why Embodyment went through such drastic changes and Mark's troubling position with Kris. Mark explains why he isn't on board with Nick Nowells' beliefs but he respects that Nicks'...beliefs takes....balls.... to say the least. We take a refreshingly real book at the Christian scene and some eye raising contractual obligations. All in all, Mark still respects Living Sacrifice for keeping it real. This was so great and I'm proud to bring it to you, rough edges and all. Whatever. Get over it. "I'll just leave that right there..." Chapter 70 Notes: Constant Seas FB: https://www.facebook.com/Constant.Seas Constant S

Chapter 69: "What Didn't Kill John..." ...as read by John LaMacchia of Candiria YES! John Lamacchia of the almighty and seemingly indestructable Candiria tells us his chapter of the story. "BeBop" tells us of his early band Dead Air and Ken's band Intrigue and how that jam session resulted in John's enterance into the Candiria fold. John Lamacchia tells us about Ken's perhaps 500 deep song vault, the famous accident that should've killed the entire band, literally watching 9/11, prescription drug addiction, his band Spylocopa, new Candiria album with Metal Blade, working with new members Dan and Julio and sleeping in a childs sleeping bag on a dog mattress. Like Candirias' amazing music , there is something in this chapter for everyone. Thanks for listening. Chapter 69 Notes: Candiria FB: https://www.facebook.com/candiria Follow John on twitter: https://twitter.com/candiria Chapter 69 Music: Candiria: "Mathematics" Candiria: "Primary Obsticle" Swans: "Helpless C

Chapter 68: "Do You Want To Play A Game?" ...as read by Erik Mendez (formerly of Tourniquet) Here is the much anticipated follow-up to last weeks' show. Erik Mendez formerly of Christian metal powerhouse Tourniquet picks up with where we left off. We discuss a little more Ted, a few more stories and Erik and I step track by track through each song on Tourniquets' second LP "Psycho Surgery" and third LP "Pathogenic Ocular Dissonance". I am proud to close this chapter of the show. Erik was a biggie in a heavy-hitter band from my childhood. Thanks of listening. I've also decided to release this entire video on the youtube channel. Check it out for extra footage and inappropriate behavior. https://youtu.be/CFdI0NnCJdI Chapter 68 Notes: link to 2050 In Remission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJAHDl-c-bs 2050: Darfur: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4t7vpF5uBQ Chapter 68 Music. Just an obscene amount of music clips. 2050: "In Remission" Tourniquet: "The Messiah&

Chapter 67: "Calling All Teds" ...as read by Erik Mendez (formerly of Tourniquet) Erik Mendez. Erik friggin' Mendez. My lovely scattered few listeners...I'm not exaggerating when I tell you this is the least amount of control I have had during a discussion. Erik had so many entertaining things to say that I had to pull a double. We discuss everything from the demise of the quinessential Tourniquet line-up to taking fish antibiotics. We get acid dropping stories, almost fist-fighting in a bathroom in Germany, gun control, politics, playing guitar in the Philippines drunk as a twelve-year-old. Just enjoy a very rare appearance of the ever-elusive Erik Mendez. The only thing more amazing than his crazy guitar solos is what could possibly come out of his mouth next. Chapter 67 Notes: Eriks' FB page: https://www.facebook.com/erik.mendez.92?fref=ts Chapter 67 Music: "Pathogenic Ocular Dissonance" "Spineless" "Broken Chromosomes" As The Story Grows links: Help out

Chapter 66: "In Leamans' terms" ...as read by Kevin Leaman of Believer Oh man, oh man. Believer. One of my first favorites. One of my biggest influences. I got to talk to Kevin Leaman who plays guitar for them now. He tells us about meeting Joey Daub at the bank, joining the band and muscling through personal tragedy and illness to keep the band moving forward. We talk about our dogs, using coconut oil as a skin remedy (yeah...I'm serious) and what we can and most certainly can NOT expect from Believer in the near future. Chapter 66 Notes: Believer FB: https://www.facebook.com/believerband/?fref=ts Kevin's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.leaman.56?fref=ts Listen to bonus audio from this podcast...it's a doozie: https://youtu.be/VuDEMN2HBw4 Here's a link to some of Zao's privates...photos... https://www.patreon.com/posts/zao-in-canada-6024666 Chapter 66 Music: Believer "Traveler" "Gone" "Medwton" "Lie Awake" "Mulitverse" A

(1) “Needle 2 Square” …an ATSG footnote by Scott Mellinger of Zao Scott Mellinger of Zao tells us a lil' bit about the Zao trip to Canada. Then Scott is joined by his daughter Sydney to tell us about an amazing run-in with Steve Wescott and Miles of Needle2Square. This is an amazing story. N2S site: http://www.needle2square.com Zao should get a website: https://www.facebook.com/ZAO.Official/?fref=ts Intro music is called "Believe The Lie" by Umphrey's McGee and is used without permission (but they're probably cool with it) You heard Zao play their song "Lies Of Serpents..." live from Amnesia Rockfest 2016 on 06/24/16...only the freshest metal for you, my lovlies. Wanna watch the Zao video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPxRxaBZOM8 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: asthestorygrows@gmail.co

Aaron Stone from Facedown artist My Epic discusses what not to eat on tour, where to NOT call in for a podcast, how Jacob has a SLIGHT Plea For Purging addiction, how much it means to be on Facedown, and being present in an age of distractions. We are joined by a friend of the podcast Jacob. Why? Because I'm having too much fun to not involve my friends, that's why. Special thanks to Shannon Quiggle for the hook up. My Epic: http://myepicrock.com My Epic at Facedown: http://facedownrecords.com/2009/11/09/my-epic/ Chapter 65 Music: My Epic "Hail" "Lower Still" "Ghost Story" "Wives' Tale" 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: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Amy Sciarretto takes some time to talk to us about being too busy, the music industry, the Phillies, her passion for dogs, writing for a fashion blog, being an Eagles fan during the Michael Vick era and last but not least...a Glenn Danzig story. Oh yeah. My condolences to the loved ones of those whose lives were taken in Orlando yesterday. My heart is truly broken for you and all who have lost due to these terribly misguided tragedies. If anyone is interested in further research of gun violence law and education I would advise this site (in PA) http://www.ceasefirepa.org/ or a similar corresponding site for your own state. I'm not saying outlaw anything. Settle down. It's just a website link. Atom Splitter PR: http://atomsplitterpr.com Chapter 64 Music: Killswitch Engage: "The End Of Heartbreak" Fear Factory: "Zero Signal" The Misfits: "Where Eagles Dare" Gojira: "Stranded" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon Follow on Twitter See what we're doi

Welcome to the second half of the Bjorn Bauer story! If you haven't already please listen to the first half (chapter 62) of Bjorns' story before delving into this half. We get a bit heavier about dealing with boredom/depression and how Bjorn was able to steer all of it into a constructive outlet which became a career. Bjorn comments on how Zao was "meh" at first and how the Smashing Pumpkins became one of the most important bands in his development into who he is today. FOLLOW THIS MAN. Hit his site and do what you need to do to keep an eye on him. Show posters for Kowloon Walled City, Wovenhand and Intronaut. I am so glad this guy emailed me. He will ALWAYS be one of us. (See what I did there?) All Things Bjorn: http://bjornbauerart.com Chapter 63 Music: Paramecium: "Of My Darkest Hour" Smashing Pumpkins: "Frail And Bedazzled" Zao: "Five Year Winter" Smashing Pumpkins: "Where Boys Fear To Tread" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon Foll

Artist and new friend Bjorn Bauer joins us for two weeks of stories of what it's like to be a missionary kid in search of music. Bjorns' story is a reminder as to how priveledged we are and take our resources for granted. Bjorn made due with barely anything and developed a hunger for music which became a passion for art. He tells how a UN soldier handed him a shoebox of dubbed cassettes with no art that changed his life. A random missionary woman handed Bjorn his first metal cassette...he doesn't even know why she had it with her that day. It only takes a spark to get a fire burning. I love this story and I hope you do too. All things Bjorn: http://bjornbauerart.com Chapter 62 Music: Keith Green: "...So You Wanna Go Back To Egypt?" The Violet Burning: "Gold" Seventh Angel: "Recollections Of A Life Once Lived" The Blamed: "Separation" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon Follow on Twitter See what we're doing at Lavirra Productions ATSG Website ATS

Hey ya'll. No new chapter this week. Instead of just doing nothing and leaving my listeners wondering what the heck is going on...lemme essplain. No. Take too long. Lemme sum up: I was on a family vacation this week. Family first. I also managed to celebrate Seth's birthday for two straight days. TIME OF OUR LIVES! Seth got his first tattoo! Thanks to everyone who contributed. See us discuss it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLFmxm7XiEs We went to see the premier of Ray Gurz skateboard movie "Magic Camera" IN...CREDIBLE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdBh9yCsUwg So anyways, this week it's all about tune in tuesday for the Talk Toomey Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/TalkToomeyTalk/ Here's the Megadeth cover with me on drums, Alex (Becoming The Archetype) and Bruce (Living Sacrifice): https://asthestorygrows.bandcamp.com/releases Vacation Day #1 Music: All Megadeth, RIP Mr. Menza. Dawn Patrol Tornado Of Souls Rust In Peace...Polaris Holy Wars...The Punishment Due (best cover ever)

Ian Miller talks baseball, how Puig Destroyer came to be, early influences of Iron Maiden in Connecticut, joining Kowloon Walled City and the formation of the new band Less Art. Ian also cohorts a baseball and metal podcast called Productive Outs with Riley from Thrice. How he found time to talk to me is anybody's guess. Chapter 61 Notes: Kowloon Walled City: https://kowloonwalledcity.bandcamp.com Puig Destroyer: https://puigdestroyer.bandcamp.com Less Art: https://www.facebook.com/Less-Art-1507238676243918/ Productive Outs Prodcast: http://productiveouts.com Chapter 61 Music: Puig Destroyer: "Stealing Signs" (with special custom designed Bill Murray intro) Kowloon Walled City: "The Grift" Iron Maiden: "Number Of The Beast / Invaders" Fight Amp: "Ex Everything" Less Art: "Untitled Demo" (I think?) Kowloon Walled City: "Backlit" As The Story Grows links: Help out at Patreon Follow on Twitter See what we're doing at Lavirra

Katy Irizarry is the 60th chapter of this ever growing story. Katy has an incredible music industry resume including her current gig as the producer of the Eddie Trunk Podcast. Katy is the former host of the podcast Box Talk and has worked all over the music industry including SiriusXM, Metal Edge and Eagle Rock. She announces her new gig with Freeman Promotions and listen to who she'll be working with! We discuss medicinal weed, accents and hockey, being an emt, and we get a little deeper with a hard discussion of women exploitation in the workplace. Good stuff and Katy is the perfect person to make you think about a tough topic. I'm proud to have stumbled my way into such a tough discussion. PLEASE go read this article before you get started: http://www.xojane.com/it-happened-to-me/record-label-exec-sexual-harassment Chapter 60 Notes: Follow Katy on twitter: @mercifulkate Eddie Trunk Podcast: http://www.podcastone.com/Eddie-Trunk-Podcast Scorpion Child FB: https://www.facebook.com/scorpionchild Chapter 60