Chord Progression

Rene Mata of Reach NYC comes to the Chord Progression Podcast today. With the bands new Back From The Dead EP out now, Rene and Kevin discuss the inspiration behind the EP, how it feels to come back into playing music after a close to 2 decade break, and how special bonds with Jacoby Shaddix and Chester Bennington are inspiring Rene to be the best person possible.   If anyone watching or listening to this episode is struggling with mental health issues, anxiety, or depression, you are not alone and it is ok to not be ok. Please reach out to family and friends that you trust, and if you feel like you cant do that, please reach out to either Rene or myself on our socials. The world is a much better place with you in it.   Find Reach NYC Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/reachnycmusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/reachnycmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reachnyc/ Instagram (Rene): https://www.instagram.com/renematarocks/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYVDiisTip-SGjBmI2F-bRg Sp

Erich of Texas Taliban makes his way to the show today for a fun one. They guys get into it about DIY pyro mishaps, the type of show Texas Taliban will be putting on, and a look into their brand new EP, Runs on Hate, which is available now. Find Texas Taliban Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TexasTali3an Twitter: https://twitter.com/TalibanTexas Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/texas_taliban/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNPq0EsRA7_6DI-FmOs2HkA Website: https://www.pavementmusic.com/artistspartnerships/texas-taliban/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2Ivowm0CZr5fLvhR1iK87j?si=t6kLt_aMTv24Ec8o_H-8Zw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/texas-taliban/1550243414   Follow us on social media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msotdrocks   Twitter: https://twitter.com/msotd_rocks   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msotd_rocks/   YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQ   Chord Progression Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/5

Dakota and Joe of Ohio metalcore band Worth The Wait come to you on the Chord Progression Podcast today for a 2 hour ride. With stories galore and a look into their latest song Obey/Decay, you are in for a fun time. Find Worth The Wait online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WTWOfficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/WorthTheWaitUS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wtwofficial/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/wtwofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/worththewaitband LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/WTWOfficial?fbclid=IwAR2jxBfQskVgY7Z4f1IiUI_l0Y9TRzOFKjgP8GgkvQS01wNHjGVff9TFTAs Merch: https://worththewait.threadless.com Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/worth-the-wait/450705511 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2nARbUObFhgUPX2nIOMlIK?si=kttDrdmuQqahcxiERQbE3Q   Follow us on social media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msotdrocks   Twitter: https://twitter.com/msotd_rocks   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msotd_rocks/   YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDM

The guys from Divide the Fall join the Chord Progression podcast for 2 insanely fun hours. Start out with a bunch of crazy tour stories, jump to the Covid 19 impact on them and how it might impact upcoming shows, and then a gigantic look at their latest EP, Dead Memories, and how the guys write their music. Their stories are worth the episode alone, but the music will make you listen to the band forever. Find Divide the Fall Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dividethefall Twitter: https://twitter.com/dividethefallmn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dividethefall/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dividethefall YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxjRducimry0POC5PuNjojg Website: https://www.dividethefall.com Merch: https://www.dividethefallmerch.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3w02P5LROmfJbh1YFHvtmC?si=qvwVnOhKQgmAbm0eAlIJtQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/divide-the-fall/1264897297   Follow us on social media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msotdrock

Joey Arena (Ovtlier) returns to the podcast alongside Justin "JD" deBlieck (Remember Tomorrow, Ice Nine Kills) to talk about Joey's latest synth wave project Arena. The guys sit down to talk about Arena's cover of Dreams by Van Halen, how it was created, how JD helped Joey reach a different vocal range, and their reaction when Sammy Hagar applauded the track multiple times. You also get to see how JD and Joey produced this track in order to really make it the best possible. Plus if you like campy 80's movies, the last 10 minutes will be a treat for you.   Find Arean Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arenawave Twitter: https://twitter.com/ultra_cobra Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultracobraofficial/ Twitter (Justin deBlieck): https://twitter.com/iceninejd Instagram (Joey Arena): https://www.instagram.com/joeyarena/ Instagram (Justin deBlieck): https://www.instagram.com/inkjd/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa9YguCYE0kpLffTH-V1Arg SmartLink: https://ffm.to/_dreams_?fbclid=IwAR2

Matt from the band Bewitcher makes his way to the Chord Progression podcast for your enjoyment today. On this episode, Matt and Kevin discuss the new Bewitcher album, Cursed Be Thy Kingdom, and how Bewitcher delivers to what their fans will want, and how some of the more experimental tracks on the record are going to be the best ones you hear.   Find Bewitcher Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BewitcherOfficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/Bewitcher666 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bewitcherofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh88Dsl3jeyzh3FIeN_9RpQ Website: https://www.bewitcher.us Merch: https://www.indiemerch.com/bewitcher Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3uqoS4269hIwo4DzfT15Wi?si=FlbYFJZLQDiZQMEyGuoSVg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/bewitcher/1204409955   Follow us on social media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msotdrocks   Twitter: https://twitter.com/msotd_rocks   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msotd_rocks/   YouTube: https://yo

Jesse from the band Blisskrieg shows up to the Chord Progression podcast for what is classified as a fun time. Jesse talks about how his bond with his band members makes starting Blisskrieg more enjoyable, how the band created their debut album "Remedy", and how the album has a certain timeless feel to it.   Find Blisskrieg Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BlisskriegBand Twitter: https://twitter.com/BlisskriegBand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blisskriegband/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSp8UDPNT6pCF54nbf_OuSA Website: https://blisskriegmusic.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Gs2KGYIrXEuCToKNH6mLs?si=hNglQysmTQGpOXIz2wJZxg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/blisskrieg/1550488379   Follow us on social media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msotdrocks   Twitter: https://twitter.com/msotd_rocks   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msotd_rocks/   YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQ   Chord Progression Podcast (Spotify):

All the way from Ukraine, WentSeat makes their way to the Chord Progression podcast. This is the band's first interview on an English speaking podcast, but that should not deter you. We discuss the different responses to Covid between Ukraine and the USA, why the band has a post grunge sound, and why they like to destroy stuff on stage.   Find WentSeat Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wentseat Twitter: https://twitter.com/WentSeat Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wentseat/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxvZ8PWzAI-NAV6eqEvutaA Website: https://wentseat.bandcamp.com Merch: https://wentseat.bandcamp.com/merch Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0h8yR4GIwy4apc8uyoJqb0?si=aUBsb-5GRRqTcSot1XdkgQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/wentseat/1511135846   Follow us on social media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msotdrocks   Twitter: https://twitter.com/msotd_rocks   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msotd_rocks/   YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDM

One of the funniest episodes ever is made possible with Waking Tera on the podcast. The guys tell the absolute best fun fact stories of all time to start. Then we discuss MGK and the impact of Tickets To My Downfall, more crazy wall of death stories, and then jump deep into their song Nothing. The song is off of their new EP, Transition, which is available now!   Find Waking Tera Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WakingTeraband Twitter: https://twitter.com/Waking_Tera Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wakingteraband/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYw_L3l8PCEEI4_g5Bp2KTQ Website: https://wakingteramerch.bigcartel.com Merch: https://wakingteramerch.bigcartel.com Merch (2): https://teespring.com/vi-VN/stores/waking-tera Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/21iDON5i5KtVzSBoDaQEF6?si=6G86S-FnQQCCO7DoAFdnyg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/waking-tera/522350696   Follow us on social media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msotdrocks   Twitter: https://twitter.co

Our friend Jordan from Necessary Noise comes back for his second fun turn on the podcast. Kevin and Jordan start off trying to figure out what constitutes alternative music today, then how Jordan used his time wisely during the pandemic and what he learned about the industry working with Music Mastery. The guys also discuss Jordan's latest single, Great, and how a little help on the drums from a friend really made this pop punk single stand out. It's more than good, it's GREAT!   Find Necessary Noise Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/necessarynoiseband Twitter: https://twitter.com/ness_noise Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ness_noise/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUTXNxXx4mEcmpKonNKbh3A Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4VNO0aivEP8GFigPvVqIpa?si=bMdRgL_jSJWL_lvn8CyULw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/necessary-noise/1481151775   Follow us on social media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msotdrocks   Twitter: https://twitter.com/msotd_rocks   Instagram:

Jayden from the Australian punk/hardcore/metalcore band Stepson makes his way to the podcast for an hour and a half of fun. Jayden shares some crazy stories that will make you want to party with the band when you get the chance. But most importantly, Jayden and Kevin discuss the debut LP the band is releasing on March 26th called Help Me Help You. And you get to hear how incredible this album really is.   Find Stepson Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stepsonpunk Twitter: https://twitter.com/stepsonpunk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stepsonpunk/ Instagram (Jayden): https://www.instagram.com/taintedridley/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4JNkNxIB9u2Yihx7lTZA5Q Website: https://www.stepsonpunk.com Merch: https://artistfirst.com.au/collections/stepson Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5zAwXQwC3M34U7lKFgeX1y?si=BWwD25pgRxCv2twHtLT34g Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/stepson/1089009068   Follow us on social media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msotdroc

The one and only Madame Mayhem brings her mayhem to the Chord Progression podcast. Madame and Kevin sit down and talk about her influences, the power of live shows, and deep dive into her song full of kick assery, Cruel Heart.   Find Madame Mayhem Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/madamemayhem Twitter: https://twitter.com/MayhemOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/madamemayhem/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/MadameMayhemOfficial Cruel Heart video: https://youtu.be/p-0Wi8xfBk4 Website: https://www.madamemayhem.com Merch: https://www.madamemayhem.com/store/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2csKr0KJgCIEx9xRXKhjS7?si=e5sQZgHaTP-CCSHprVrREA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/madame-mayhem/417561879   Follow us on social media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msotdrocks   Twitter: https://twitter.com/msotd_rocks   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msotd_rocks/   YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQ   Chord Progression Podcast (Spo

Jay from Canadian metalcore band Suicide For A King comes to the Chord Progression podcast. After a goofy Spongebob intro, the guys sit down and talk about bringing back old metalcore attributes (monster shirts and really long song names), how Suicide For A King will return when live shows come back, and how they are marketing themselves in order to show how good they are.   Find Suicide For A King Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SuicideForAKing Twitter: https://twitter.com/suicideforaking Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suicideforaking/ YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt1tdYHwRuaPcj7KjWZbwjg Website: https://www.suicideforaking.com Merch: https://www.suicideforaking.com/shop Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3PifiZTip4RvSwgQZhqnMm?si=4yos34tuRXGROkoAYfBCmg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/suicide-for-a-king/1454865347   Follow us on social media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msotdrocks   Twitter: https://twitter.com/msotd_rocks   Instagram: https://

Sahaj from Ra returns to the Chord Progression podcast once again, this time it is all about the release of their new album, Intercorrupted. Sahaj and Kevin discuss the album and its attributes, how Sahaj had friends like Lajon Witherspoon of Sevendust and Dustin Bates of Starset featured on this album, and then get into another great discussion of music theory that will raise your musical IQ 20 points at least.   Find Ra online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialRA Twitter: https://twitter.com/RaBand Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialraband/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/sahajtic Website: http://raband.net Merch: https://raband.myshopify.com March 19th Virtual Show: https://livefrom.events/collections/ra Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4qrdhnXBOzRt9OSmL29IFO?si=05gjkam_TTODov7VA5-u0A Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ra/92738 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B000QKJRGC/ra?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US   Follow us on social

Daisy from The Dead Deads comes by for quite the enjoyable Chord Progression Podcast. Kevin and Daisy talk about musicians making memories during live performances, an in depth look at the song In For Blood, and how the trio of women in The Dead Deads create these songs together.   Find The Dead Deads Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedeaddeads Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheDeadDeads Twitter (Daisy): https://twitter.com/MMTortuga Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedeaddeads/ Instagram (Daisy): https://www.instagram.com/daisy_dead/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCINSFNQgnCOhcs9bVdhBbCQ Website: https://thedeaddeads.com Merch: https://thedeaddeads.bigcartel.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5WGrqaw1HnSJTslqdqZKOj?si=C_pL95-wTxaC8He1fM4-Ag Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-dead-deads/874893899   Follow us on social media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msotdrocks   Twitter: https://twitter.com/msotd_rocks   Instagram: https://www.instagram.

Devin from the death metal band Sanguisugabogg comes to the podcast for a fun as all hell time. Devin and Kevin talk about the bands debut album (Tortured Whole), how the band came up with the idea for the music video to Menstrual Envy, and what it is going to be like when they return to the stage. There is also an in depth conversation about how both the band and us as fans need concerts more than ever right now.   Find Sangusugabogg Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sanguisugabogg Twitter: https://twitter.com/sanguisugabogg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sanguisugabogg/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCueZm-grmoiLK0_tom_-5Xw Menstrual Envy Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYFcdFHuk8c&has_verified=1 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0n98EIfTSiyxUZHUojHykN?si=TVV9U8UDTmu-xHbmbGsu-w Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/sanguisugabogg/1473049021   Follow us on social media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msotdrocks   Twitter: https://twitter.com/ms

Keith Wallen, rhythm guitarist for Breaking Benjamin, comes to the Chord Progression Podcast. Kevin and Keith sit down to discuss different movies, share concert stories (including ones with Kevin seeing Keith play live), and a deep dive into Dream Away, the latest single from Keith Wallen. Keith has plenty more great things to come in 2021, so get in on him now.   Find Keith Wallen Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KeithWallenMusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/kjwallen Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kjwallen/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSxGq-YKQjrCWUF7nwxUA Website: https://keithwallen.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1WmFkdy2mHEoItVK2t7OL9?si=LZBgr4faTQCqoLgh8B965g Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/keith-wallen/328886581 Deezer: https://www.deezer.com/us/artist/4682014   Follow us on social media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msotdrocks   Twitter: https://twitter.com/msotd_rocks   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msotd_rocks/   YouT

In the most grab bag episode ever, Joseph and Jake from Witherfall join the podcast. The guys talk about lack of shows and crazy tour stories, STOCKS, more stories going to shows (such as Guns N Roses), the ritual of listening to an album, and gatekeepers limiting the exposure of rock and metal. This one is a wild ride that you will want to be on. Check out Witherfall's newest album, Curse of Autumn, coming out on March 5th, 2021   Also, we mention Ronnie Radke and Alan Holdsworth.   Find Witherfall Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/witherfall Twitter: https://twitter.com/Witherfall Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/witherfallofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/CenturyMedia Website: https://www.witherfall.com/home Merch: https://www.witherfall.com/merch Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/47pHmYTcbJ21gXnhKeZlOe?si=ncc_LiYxRuusy1UxGihEww Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/witherfall/1173155042   Follow us on social media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msot

Kevin sits down with Gian and Fry of the Swiss modern metal/rock band Dreamshade. With Dreamshade releasing their latest album, A Pale Blue Dot, on March 5th, the guys dive deep into the album and you get the inside look at its creation and overall construction. If there is one thing you will get from this episode, it is that Dreamshade created an album that is an album of the year contender for 2021.   Find Dreamshade Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dreamshadeband Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dreamshade Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dreamshade_band/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqydHNZrfCTROhuIVfLsitA Website: https://www.dreamshade.ch Merch (WorldWide): https://shop.dreamshade.ch Merch (US/CAN): https://www.nightshiftmerch.com/collections/dreamshade Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3A7sZMxNjhJWX7apY1UpQO?si=DHVeBNOoSKW7uIolgws0hw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dreamshade/304319444   Follow us on social media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com

After reaching out about enjoying the podcast, the guys from Ravenscode join the podcast for some fun. The band came out with their second album Fire and Storm following a 7 year break from their first, and they did not miss a beat whatsoever. Kevin and the guys of Ravenscode discuss the album, how they avoided the sophomore slump, and dive deep into Chaos. If you like modern hard rock, you will love this band.   Find Ravenscode Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ravenscode Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ravenscode Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ravenscode/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ravenscodetheband?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Ravenscode Website: https://www.ravenscode.com Merch: https://www.ravenscode.com/ravenscode-merch Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3NWaix6Tlb7dFlJybjAO7Z?si=BWLY39zUTW-LhtVm2-iyaQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ravenscode/415548039   Follow us on social media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msotdrocks   Twitter: