Chord Progression

Ben and Jesse from Ventruss come out to the Chord Progression Podcast and request that you help them get on a major festival lineup. Hear their story as Kevin and the guys talk about how the guys have this hard rock and metal sound with a southern flare, and really began to take hold of the Southeastern part of the USA. They talk about how they are going to go from being a regional band to become more of a nationally known act around rock and metal. There is also an insane amount of most pit stories that all 3 guys share that will make you laugh all day long.   Follow Ventruss Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ventruss Twitter: https://twitter.com/Ventruss_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ventruss_official/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXIH1_IqS_TKSgVwbnFg2mw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/51fO4dDCT0tplQVr8aiDhe?si=c8MzQbDDTm-5YQB0JnOiNg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ventruss/965421886   MVK Music Group: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mvkmusicgro

Toli from the Russian metalcore band Wildways comes to the Chord Progression podcast for a great episode full of different insights you won't find anywhere else. Toli and Kevin discuss the difference in how Russian culture and American culture value the importance put on lyrical content and construction, along with song structure and style. They then talk about how Wildways mixes Russian and English lyrics into their music to maximize their overall sound and uniqueness in the genre. So many great insights, you would be hard pressed not to take it all in.   Listen to their latest album Anna now and also watch Slavic Metal, Toli's collaboration with Nik Nocturnal.   Find Wildways Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wildwaysofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/wildwaysband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildwaysofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUUowVt60FWS6qcyttVnPRA Slavic Metal: https://youtu.be/9S7viJ_Lfxc Website: https://wildwaysofficial.com Merch: https://wildwearshop

A classic episode with the girls of Gold Frankincense & Myrrh (GFM) comes your way. While simulcasting on their YouTube channel, Kevin and GFM talk about the band playing during the pandemic, the outcome of their latest EP (Operation Take Over), and review how they have grown greatly on social media.   But two firsts happened. Kevin bought GFM merch live on the podcast, and issues a challenge to everyone to help GFM get SMILE consistently played on Sirius XM Octane. Let's make it happen! #GFMonOctane Find GFM Online Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegfmband JOIN TEAM GFM: https://www.facebook.com/groups/363663220939079 Twitter: https://twitter.com/thegfmband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegfmband/ Twitch: https://m.twitch.tv/thegfmband/profile Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thegfmband YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCYJmIVhO7LGlnRnuOKnZZA Website: https://www.thegfmband.com Merch: https://store.thegfmband.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2NzvxoOoIshAvoQ2wYbZh

Our good friend Jonathan Norris of Kingdom Collapse comes to the podcast once again to take a look back at all the success Kingdom Collapse has had in 2020. Kevin and Jonathan talk about the release of Uprise and how everything worked in their favor to become a charted single and the most popular song on Octane in July. They also discuss the story behind the success of their cover of Always by Saliva, and what to expect from the band in 2021. What is there to expect? Debut album? On some national/international tours when live music returns? Listen and watch to find out.   Find Kingdom Collapse Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kingdomcollapse Twitter: https://twitter.com/kingdomcollapse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kingdomcollapse/ JOIN THE KINGDOM COLLAPSE ARMY: https://www.facebook.com/groups/KingdomCollapseArmy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcGuSNZQ9u9FMUNM1k3UpRA Merch: https://kingdomcollapse.bigcartel.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5OA7FiSNGhsL2ryfAtarP4?

Matt from the Chicago rock band Chout comes to the Chord Progression Podcast for a slightly unconventional conversation. It all revolves around music, but he and Kevin discuss how Covid-19 has thrown us all for a loop, but has made us think about making the most out of the current situation instead of worrying about what could have been. Where the conversation takes a turn for the incredible is how they discuss live music coming back in 2021 and how emerging and independent artists will have to work hard and improvise to succeed. This one is for all the emerging and independent bands out there.   Find Chout Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chouttheband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choutband/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8tRRTqXBd7_uOUuq1qYMsA Website: https://chouttheband.com Merch: https://chouttheband.com/store Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7nsNBHW9iUZMj45oopxbwp?si=jIseALQ0RvGFIP775XeONg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/chout/1419958186   MVK

One of the best episodes that we have ever done features Orlando rock band THE DEV and the following absurdly incredible conversation. Not only do the members swap stories with Kevin about how they all got into rock music, they also talk about THE DEV's latest single, Queen of the Damned. There Kevin gives his interpretation of the song and hears how that song based on a real night Nikollaj had has resonated so well with both men and women alike. Best of all, they discuss how rock music seems to be garnering the interest of pop artists and if it is proving to be a good thing (which is a yes). Listen to the whole thing, on of the best conversations we have ever had on here.   Follow THE DEV online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedevmusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedevmusic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedevband/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3Qys0gHLmrB1LD7VUFYl-w Website: http://www.thedevmusic.com Merch (for Christmas gifts): https://thedev.storenvy.com Spotify: https:

On today's episode, Chris from the instrumental metal band Kallias stops by the Chord Progression Podcast for a fun 90 minutes for you. The guys discuss how his classical and jazz background add a larger dynamic to his ability as a bassist, how being adaptive to newer techniques gives the band a larger advantage, and how they are open to anything in the future, including adding a vocalist on some tracks only if it fits. This band has the ability to blow up like Apocalyptica did, all it takes is that one song for people to get to know.   Find Kallias Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kalliasmetal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kalliasofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMHczp-HchdUl2-wQmfPPjg Website: https://www.kalliasofficial.com Merch: https://www.kalliasofficial.com/products Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5KO0gi3CeVMgyFVF96fXlJ?si=206TQ-sLTOq_3Z0N_7Lc7g Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kallias/1487497690   Follow us on social media!   Facebook:

Alabama rockers 7 Stone Riot stop by the Chord Progression Podcast for another episode full of fun. They talk about their latest single, Manipulation, and how its more open premise allows the listener to find the song either talking about a good type or a bad type of manipulation. They also have fun discussing the band covering Limp Bizkit, and when to expect more new stuff to come out from the band (which is sometime between January and December of 2021).   Find 7 Stone Riot Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/7StoneRiot Twitter: https://twitter.com/7stoneriot Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/7stoneriot/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxLp2bhyaaUQrVaDYigByxA Website: https://www.7stoneriot.com Merch: https://www.7stoneriot.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6a00YieDyB4N4RA7tQ9Zwc?si=IfhUS0cyQLKZq7p92b3lVA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/7-stone-riot/896930767   MVK Music Group: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mvkmusicgroup Twitter: https://twitter.co

Young Other comes to the Chord Progression podcast in the first in our series with MVK Music Group. With a focus on continued growth of the band in 2021, the guys discuss ideas regarding how a second coronavirus shut down could lead them to venture into streaming, with a fun party style to it. Then following the discussion of their music, they talk with Kevin about the Covid-19 policy Ticketmaster announced in November, what it might become, and bring up the idea of health insurance for the entertainment industry. Quite an enlightening podcast episode you should listen to if you ask us.   Find Young Other Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/youngother Twitter: https://twitter.com/Young_Other Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/young_other/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWxqOxLNEwd40oxVk1FwnuQ Website: https://www.youngother.com Merch: https://youngother.bandcamp.com/merch Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3yDUn2Y7Izcoit1cKUl8kE?si=UaoXFLZxTJOnQ4xwfqcGEg Apple Music: https://m

Sahaj from the band Ra stops by the podcast in an episode for the ages. The guys sit down and discuss how Intercorrupted looks at the mindset of the people of the world today and how that mindset is in need of changing. They talk about how we are so tribal at the moment, how we have a lack of an intimate connection with people through technology, and why this record is the perfect examination of this. Sahaj also tells us about what he has been up to since the last Ra record, and it all comes down to producing for other bands. And you also get a breakdown of Kingslayer by Bring Me the Horizon from both of the guys, and an understanding of how experimenting with different styles works.   Intercorrupted, Ra's newest album, drops on March 19th, 2021. And we cannot wait to have Sahaj back on the show when that happens.   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/sahajti

Zame and Nate from the Illinois rock band Alborn make their way to the Chord Progression podcast. The guys talk about how bands like Alice In Chains and Deftones have influenced their individual sound, how they gained the respect and admiration from Morgan Rose (Sevendust) by always sticking to their vision, and Nate tells Kevin if Kevin is bleeding in a mosh pit, he will make sure to get him out of there. Quite an episode so sit back, get the popcorn ready, and enjoy.   Find Alborn online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/albornofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/albornofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albornofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8bpmnx-5BxRx50wHOF-bIQ Website: https://www.albornmusic.com Merch: https://alborn.square.site Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7INt4uAttMoo3Ma5YXtS7u?si=C39ptsrMQVO41D-XH71-pA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/alborn/1438531215   Follow us on social media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msotdrocks   Twi

Kevin sits down with Tico of Chicago band The Nerval and they get to talking about a lot of stuff you will want to listen to. They discuss why bands that sing in English tend to have the most success world wide, how Tico took inspiration from Dave Grohl on his musical journey, and deep dive into their newest single, Runaway, coming out on November 27th. It is one hell of an episode and one hell of a band to get into now.   Find The Nerval online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenerval Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenerval/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/nervaloficial Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2dLttvYSwjShRRZmi91oJ2?si=A7EyBj4iSnqG_E6ddKx9mg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-nerval/1502246035   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 (

Kevin sits down with Marty of The Lonely Ones to talk everything music you could want. Coming out of the gate with a Queen cover (near impossible) that got acclaim from Brian May, the guys talk about touring (especially in the winter and how treacherous it can be), how keeping an open mind with the pandemic has led to their massive growth, and how we will never take live shows for granted again.   Find The Lonely Ones Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelonelyonesband Twitter: https://twitter.com/_thelonelyones_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelonelyonesband/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcIFmuiPNMN7AhvJ14vM7KA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7LO9DGtrr5LrhQEbhRontJ?si=k1BKzR2tRYyCjfbdM1D1pQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-lonely-ones/1503007496 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B00JJXE6I6/the-lonely-ones?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US   Follow us on social media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msotdrocks   Twitter

Canadian alternative metal band EchoSeven joins the show. The band sits down with Kevin to discuss the difficulties of being an independent band in 2020, and how change is needed in order to allow independent bands to make the money they deserve and be in control of their music once they sign. They also talk about their latest song, I Am the Tree, and how they feel like the have found their sound with this song.   Find _EchoSeven online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/echosevenband Twitter: https://twitter.com/_ECHOSEVEN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_echoseven/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF3E4KS7RzdQf-QytNXE-hA Website: https://echosevenband.bandcamp.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5HCt8T6JjQTciy1euRl8q4?si=oZRbDqDOTEaPMYd_IggMQw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/echoseven/1513179296   Follow us on social media!   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/msotdrocks   Twitter: https://twitter.com/msotd_rocks   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/msotd_rocks

Joey from Ovtlier joins the Chord Progression Podcast and keeps it 100% authentic. The guys talk about the year 2020 and how it has impacted the music industry and question why certain gatherings are allowed in 2020 but live music isn't. They also talk about Ovtlier's latest single, Who We Are, and how that message really talks about becoming happy with yourself and taking personal responsibility to make that happen.   Easily one of the most open and honest conversations we have had here, and cannot wait to do it all over again soon.   Find Ovtlier online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ovtlier Twitter: https://twitter.com/ovtlierband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ovtlier/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ovtlier Website: https://www.ovtlier.co Merch: https://www.ovtlier.co/merch Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/33EsLV9XuU86eBafBHYL0G?si=MVSkMVjWQOevxWd-Gdjxjg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/ovtlier/1231706800 Amazon: https://music.amazon.com/artists/B071KXXMYD/o

The one you asked for, Dan and Eli from Boys of Fall sit down with Kevin for a top 5 podcast episode of all time. With their newest album, Distance, coming out on November 20th, you get the deepest dive into the album. They talk about what the inspiration was behind the sound of the new album, how that sound was constructed, and why their message on Distance really matches up with the sound created on this album. Not only that, but they guys talk about how the music industry will evolve following Covid-19 for musicians, and talk about some of their favorite bands, including I Prevail and Ice Nine Kills.   Pre-save Distance for the release on November 20th, and stream and download it on or after that day.   Find Boys Of Fall Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/boysoffallband Twitter: https://twitter.com/boysoffallband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boysoffallband/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/invoguerecords Website: https://www.boysoffallband.com/home Merch: https://store.boysoffallb

The first 2nd generation episode of the Chord Progression podcast is here as Cassidy Paris joins the show. Cassidy is the daughter of Stevie Janevski, the guitarist of Wicked Smile, and has her own pop rock project she has been working on since she was a kid.   Kevin and Cassidy talk all about her music and the inspiration behind it, including her antibullying and female empowerment stance, growing up with a musical background, and fun stories from being out on the road. There is a debate about pizza here as well that starts and ends the show, so all you pizza lovers will have to take a side on this one.   Find Cassidy Paris Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cassidyparisofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cassidyparisofficial/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqmOZ32OXqmlof28_0C85RA Website: https://cassidyparis.com/home Merch: https://www.ecwid.com/store/store14194061/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6zeeeSRXXcrawzcDvnViTx?si=mXRDTebnTLa2NlyUb_QcqA Apple Music: http

On today’s episode, Kevin sits down with American Bandit, a post-hardcore band that it loud, in-your-face, and soaked in beer. Best part is they are from Milwaukee, so this is the first time a band local to Kevin is on the podcast. The guys sit down and talk about what it was like opening up for Beartooth at their drive-in show in Wisconsin, seeing how concerts are working when it comes to drive in shows, and an announcement at the end of the episode that leads to new material from the band. This is going to be a good one and get ready for more Milwaukee bands in the future.   Find American Bandit Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amrcnbndit Twitter: https://twitter.com/amrcnbndit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amrcnbndit/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq6uFDpoFAe0jgxjhDe5b8g Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/27FuiQtYoRn620OHNV65Jn?si=BGKY5V1jStO0a8Oq6f3XjQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/american-bandit/1225403498   Follow us on social media!   Facebook:

Roland and John of AVAT join the Chord Progression podcast for quite the conversation. These Miami metal artists come and talk all about the inspiration behind their sound, the message behind their latest song Dead or Alive, and then the guys dive deep into 2020. This is where everything gets interesting because they talk about how missing concerts this year is making us all feel like we are missing that family connection (both fans and bands alike), and then talk all about being prepared for whatever 2021 throws at them, if concerts come back or not. They are ready to adapt to whatever the world throws at them.   Find AVAT online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avatmusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/avatband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/avatmusic/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkcPdF6Ee3I4pkVCOVOwPqg Website: https://www.avatmusic.com Merch: https://www.avatmusic.com/merch Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1PtKKubz6ZlXEsiZeEKZJa?si=6CCp-BE_R7e5uWfBZmRQ4g Apple Music: htt

Stevie from the Australian band Wicked Smile joins the podcast all the way from Melbourne for an hour of great content. Kevin and chat all about what it is like for Stevie to have a 20+ year music career, how Wicked Smile has perfected that great 80s rock sound bands like Iron Maiden and Judas Priest have, and what it is like to be a dad in the music business. The guys also discuss some interesting things regarding the music industry, with how emerging bands in the scene are marketed today that could seem more like faking it till you make it. But they do agree on one thing, in the end, quality will rise to the top.   Find Wicked Smile: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wickedsmileband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wickedsmileband/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-OBLg1m39v8wOXO-5tTI1g Merch: https://store21429008.ecwid.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/50lg1E6ArWar7DlDNwHyif?si=gZodjJhnQgGPvLNXdhykrA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/wicked-smile/1493594112   Fo