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In life, people want and hope for second chances. A second chance at love, a second chance at happiness, and second chance at life.For this band, a random phone call led them to give their music a second chance after 10 years, and now they are happy to be back.Woe, Is Me is back in the music scene after 10 years and members Cory and Ben are on the Chord Progression Podcast to show all of you:Their return story and how one request brought the band back to the stage after 10 years.What their emotions were going into that show, and how their love was rekindled to give Woe, Is Me a full go again.How they are grateful to be back and working together again on something that makes them truly heavy.Their next song release is going to be heavier.Make sure you hit that subscribe button to join our community to discover the best in new rock and metal music, even when bands come back from a long time off!Find Woe, Is Me Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wimatlTwitter: https://twitter.com/woeismeInstagram: https:/

All-female rock and metal bands are starting to get more and more prominent in the scene today. Look at bands like The Warning and BabyMetal.But who is the next band to be added to the list of great all-female rock & metal bands that will be around for quite a long time.We say that is going to be Voice of Baceprot, the all female Indonesian metal band, who is ready to take the rock and metal world by storm by the end of 2023. You will learn more about the ladies in this episode byDiscovering the challenges the ladies have faced being women in the rock and metal industry, as well as being hijab wearing women.How the band writes their music, including Sitti writing and practicing her parts without actually having her own drum set.Learning what is to come from the ladies in 2023, including their debut album and an international tour to the United States?This is one not to miss, so make sure you stay with us by hitting the subscribe button and not missing out on any more great rock & metal music.Find Voic

Have you ever had a moment with a band or artist that changed and saved your life?Some of us have, some of us have not. But there is no denying the positive impact our favorite bands and artists have on our lives.That is the topic of conversation with Ashely of Worhol on today's Chord Progression Podcast. In this inspiring hour, you will see:How artists treating their fans like family and giving them the time of day can create moments for people that have the power to save a life.Why Worhol is creating a short film for their next music video, centered around the message of not limiting or suppressing art.The moments Ashley has had where her actions and connections with fans has saved their lives.A powerful conversation like many others that we have had. So hit that subscribe button to discover new rock and metal music, stay inspired, and be a part of our community where you belong.Find Worhol Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Worhol.ProductionsAshley on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ashleyworholo

MTV doesn't support the music scene like it once did anymore, so it is up to all of us to help give these bands the support they need to grow and keep chasing their dreams.We are doing it, and we found a group of guys that have created a one-stop shop to support the music scene from the ground up.We have Patrick from Unsigned Pop Punk and the Where Did All My Friends Go podcast here with us today to talk about:The mission of Unsigned Pop Punk, to show support to all these upcoming bands and artists when they could use that support the most.How they are bringing back the original concept of MTV to promote new music to the online world.The ever-changing landscape of social media from MySpace to Tik Tok, and how bands need to adapt to make the most out of those platforms.Why music hasn't evolved as much in the past 20 years compared to its evolution from 1950 to 2000.Hit the subscribe button to continue to discover and support a community supporting upcoming rock and metal artists.Find Unsigned Pop Punk Online:F

Dealing with your past trauma is always tough, but when you can work through it and learn to love yourself, incredible things can happen.You can create positive karma in your life, build up great relationships in life and in business, and become a much happier person overall.One of our favorite guests of all time, Joey Arena from Ovtlier, returns to the podcast for a 5th time, and for the best conversation we have had with him yet. In this episode, you will discover.How Joey focuses on building positive, quality relationships in life, music, and business for success.The meaning behind the new song Heartless and how it stems from an abusive relationship in Joey's past.How Joey confronted his past trauma in life, from childhood and personal relationships, to learn to love himself and become a better person.The techniques Joey used to learn to love himself, let go of that past pain and trauma, and how we can use it ourselves to learn to love ourselves again.This is one of our favorite and most impactful conversa

Have you ever dreamed of playing a live show in a brand new market, and already had a lot of fans ready to see you play?It speaks to the importance of growing your fanbase online, and connecting with people before you even show up.Eternal Frequency has been doing this for quite a while and are seeing the rewards for their efforts now. In this great episode, you will see.How Eternal Frequency used positive relationship building and persistence to get booked to play Blue Ridge Rock Fest 2023The social media method Eternal Frequency used to create a lot of buzz and hype around their Rocklahoma set in 2022.What crazy type of fan connection event they might do at Blue Ridge 2023, including a scavenger hunt or a drunken tricycle race.When the Nintendo 64 comes out, our inner child is revealed and a bet is made.Be sure to hit that subscribe button to not miss out on any of the great rock and metal artists coming to the Chord Progression Podcast.Find Eternal Frequency Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Eternal

Why are we drawn to music that has so much positive energy behind it?It is likely because it causes happiness to increase inside of us and we want to continue to feel that throughout the rest of the day, week, year, and life.Kade from Throw The Fight returns to the Chord Progression Podcast for the 3rd time! In this hour long episode, you will discover:The deeper and heavier topics uncovered on the new album "Strangeworld" and how it leads to heavier songs from the band, with a lot of positive energy.A song called Lost Without You and how it may be the absolute standout track on "Strangeworld"How Throw the Fight is connected with the Australian metalcore band PolairsWhy music and the new album inspires us to think independently and build on our every day wins to find happiness in life.Like this and want more great new music in your life? Hit that "subscribe" button stay connected with us and all the great new rock & metal music.Find Throw The Fight Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/throwthefightTw

In rock & metal today, most artists either want long-term record deals with a record label, or go the fully independent route.But in today's world where the single is key, what if there is a way to have create something new... the single song record deal?That's where Ultra-Violence, a metal band out of Italy, could very well be leading the charge for massive change. We sit down with frontman Loris to discuss:Why the band is trying out single song record contrast after being both signed to a long term record deal, & being an independent band in the past.How streaming has made the single much more important than the album, along with the positives Loris sees in this new world of music.Working alongside Jolly of Bad Omens on their music, and how sometimes all you need to do is ask and take a chance.Want to follow along with the podcast on the front end of new music and change in the rock & metal music industry? Hit that subscribe button and become a part of our community!Find Ultra-Violence Online:Fa

What is the outcome from an artist that feels free and confident to express themselves fully without constraint?We get to experience who they are fully, whether it is a fun side, a sexy side, or an emotionally vulnerable side that we can all connect with.No band is embodying that better right now than The DEV, who are back on the Chord Progression Podcast for the 3rd time. This is an episode that will show you:How going fully independent as a band can be an adjustment, but might be the right move for anyone that is already putting in most of the work.Why the band covered Don't Cha by The Pussycat Dolls, and how it started as a joke.How a future song will go into the depths of your emotions and what it means for the band on stage.The story of The DEV or Louder Than Life, and what happened when Nikollaj joined the DWP Twitch Stream before their set.Join us for more by hitting subscribe and never miss out on more great new music in the rock & metal scene!Find The DEV Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com

Rick Rubin is the most important music producer of the 20th Century, and someone has already taken the title of greatest music producer of the 21st Century.But it's not just about his ability to produce great music, but create the tools and the education to allow anyone to produce high quality music.That man is Joey Sturgis, and he is on the Chord Progression Podcast today for a top 10 episode of all time. On this episode, you will learn.Why Joey created Nail the Mix and how it solved the issue of music production education for beginners and advanced producers alike.Why music is a universal language, and the 2 questions Joey asks artists to make sure they make the best songs possible.How Joey didn't plan on producing music in life, but how life had a different plan for him.Want to know more about great bands in the scene today, both large and upcoming alike (and some that Joey has produced)? Hit that "Subscribe": button and join our community.Find Joey Sturgis Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joeyism

As fans, we all want new music from our favorite artists all the time, and they want to deliver.But one thing that always goes unnoticed is how difficult it is for artists to constantly deliver high quality music at a consistent rate in the world of streaming services.German nu-metal inspired band From Fall To Spring joins us on the podcast today for you to discover:Why their new album "Rise" was released single by single, and why a consistent release schedule strained the band's energy.Why it is important to keep promoting your music, even older songs, as a younger band, because the majority of your future audience hasn't discovered you yet.How From Fall to Spring came close to being the German representative for Eurovision 2023.Why Kevin might sell a kidney to see From Fall to Spring live in Europe.Looking for more great interviews like this? Hit that "Subscribe" Button and join the community.Find From Fall To Spring Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/From.Fall.to.SpringTwitter: https://twitter.com/f

Since the end of the pandemic, it is getting tougher and tougher for bands to get out on the road and tour.For those emerging bands in the music scene today, it is making the ability to go out and tour close to impossible, and everyone from the artists to the fans suffer.Today, we have Mitch from the band Silent Theory on the podcast. In this episode, you will discover,Why the love of music can only push artists and creatives so far before the weight of personal responsibilities and finances become too much to continue on.Why Silent Theory hasn't been playing many live shows and a look into some of the issues plaguing musicians today, from transportation costs to venue merch cuts.Why selling CD's at live shows can still be a major money maker for bands, if they are signed.Want more great interviews like this in your life? Hit the "Subscribe" button and become part of our community.Find Silent Theory Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/silenttheorymusicTwitter: https://twitter.com/SilentTheory1Instagram:

How do you start a band when you're not sure what kind of music to make?You just do it, and make something that is uniquely your own.Senna, the German band that cannot be constricted by genre, is our guest today on the Chord Progression Podcast. In this episode, the band will help you discover.How much more fulfilling it is to write music free of genre constriction.How Senna manages crowd reactions based on the experience members of the band have had playing in front of stadiums, and playing clubs in front of 10 people.Why Senna is going to be a band to follow for the long run, when their pending debut EP will have more of the same from the band, high quality music that is unpredictable in genre.Want to discover more new artists like this? Hit that subscribe button and discover so much more!Find Senna Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/senna.bandInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/senna.band/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@senna.bandYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0WfcFbIdBsbo5PnOG2RDywWeb

When it comes to music, why does it seem like so many younger artists are playing catch up instead of staying ahead of the curve?Could be luck, could be skill, or could it be not having the right mindset or having your priorities straight.Thankfully, we have Jeremy from the band Earth Groans on the podcast to dive deep into all of this. In this podcast, you will easily discover:How Jeremy realized that art is 80% business and 20% creative, and why that mindset has allowed the band to always stay ahead of the curve.How the music industry, as well as the world, is constantly evolving, forcing artists to either adapt or become irrelevant in an industry where relevance is everything.How literally being tongue tied at birth inspired the band's new EP, and how it all relates to being a part of the rock & metal community.Also, BREADSTICKS IN THE PIT!Want to stay connected with so much great new music? Hit that "Subscribe" button to stay connected and discover more great music in the rock & metal scene:Find E

Does a band with a sound compared to Starset and a more serious Electric Callboy get you intrigued?It would either have to be a cinematic style of music, an infusion of fun, or some heavy breakdowns that make you think, "Is there a band out there like this?"We have Steven from the Belgian cinematic metalcore band Suasion back on the Chord Progression Podcast after 3 years! This is an episode for you to discover Suasion by:Learning about the making of their 2023 album The Infinite, and how their cinematic style creates an epic sound on a concept album.Discovering the unique adaptability to Suasion's sound with the cinematic core, where reviewers were split on which song is their favorite.How they can be compared to both Starset, a heavier version of Electric Callboy, and how it all makes sense.Feeling the epicness of that cinematic style? Hit that "subscribe" button to make sure you don't miss out on discovering new music!Find Suasion Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/suasionbandInstagram: https://www.

What happens when a podcast interview goes completely off the rails?35 minutes of greatness ensues, and makes you want to learn more about the band that caused it.Dead Bundy, the Cleveland pop punk band, comes to this podcast for a wild time. In this podcast you will be educated onHow the band's unapologetically fun style not only fits into their style of music, but also their personality as well.An interview full of random jokes that makes you want to know more about Dead Bundy.How the band's style comes through in their live shows, creating energy, and a whole bunch of "cum"fetti.Join us for the funniest 35 minutes of your day, and hit that subscribe button to discover more great music all across the rock and metal world.Find Dead Bundy Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deadbundyohTwitter: https://twitter.com/deadbundyohInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/deadbundyoh/Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@deadbundyband?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1V8BnuJ5IkzAoOjKBSe1YQWebsite: https

If a band were to have headliners cancel their tours 3 times in a year, most would give up and call it quits, citing bad luck.When this band experienced this, they came back with a NEVER SAY DIE attitude.This is why Kenjamin from Saving Vice brings the band to the podcast for the third time, to give us a look into:What happened this time when the band had their tour with Vampire Weekend cancelled, and how they responded with their own headlining run.Seeing the connection to the best bands in the scene Saving Vice is creating with bands like Bad Omens and Thousand Below.The band's relationship with Patient Sixty-Seven and a hope that a tour with the two will happen soon.Want more like this? Hit that "Subscribe" button and join the best podcast to discover new rock and metal music.Find Saving Vice Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savingviceTwitter: https://twitter.com/savingviceInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/savingvice/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNfF-GoEcOBmNIBqyA47okwWebsite: http

What is it about a dystopian futuristic society that ultimately falls under its own creation that peaks our interests?Is it the prediction of the future? Is it our connection to an ever expanding realization of the world? Is it because we see parallels in what is happening today?Andrew from the band Project 86 is here with us today bringing and in depth look to their new concept album OMNI Part One. In this episode, you will discover:The inspiration behind OMNI Part 1, and its look at a dystopian future inspired by events happening today.How immersive of an experience Project 86 is making what might be their last outing as a band.How Andrew lived in fear for 20 years of losing his voice, and how one fateful trip to the doctor brought it all back.Get into OMNI Part 1 with us, and more by hitting that "subscribe" button to discover how more music is connecting with so many other topics we care about.Find Project 86 Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/project86Twitter: https://twitter.com/project86bandInst

Have you ever been bullied by others for going after your passion and wanting to make your own way?Probably, but have you ever reflected inward to see that, maybe, you were the greatest obstacle preventing you from succeeding and being happy?That's what we dive into with Kansas rocker Dusty Grant. With over 20 years as in independent artist, Dusty will enlighten you by:Talking about Dusty's latest single Sinking Further and how it has a self reflective nature towards happiness and personal responsibility.Describing how success is tied to personal happiness, no matter how you look at it.Using the lessons of Brazilian jiu jitsu to succeed in life in music. There is no winning or losing. There is winning and learning.Get out of your own way and on the path to happiness by hitting the subscribe button to not miss out on any other episode.Find Dusty Grant Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dustygrant57Twitter: https://twitter.com/dustygrant57Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dustygrant57/Tik Tok: https:/

We remember when pop punk was at the top of the music charts and had its own edge. What happened to it?Did it become bland? Or watered down? Or did the music become too transactional?This is when Brandon Richie makes his return to the Chord Progression Podcast for us to analyze:If pop punk (and rock music) has lost its edge, causing its loss in prominence and popularity in pop culture.If current pop punk is too "transactional" and recycles the same sounds and themes over and over again.Why Brandon keeps posting on Tik Tok every day.Why Brandon took a new turn in sound on his new album "I Hope That Hurts."Want to know more artists that are trying to break the mold? Smash the Subscribe button to keep in touch with more bands doing that on the podcast that is the gateway to new rock and metal music.Find Brandon Richie Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brandonrichieofficialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandonrichieofficial/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTYpp-iHT3PEwq6FkB29clgTik Tok: h