Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music

Back in 2024, Archers joined the Chord Progression Podcast after so many previous guests said this was a band that you should be listening to. At that time, they were set to release their EP "All That I Have Left." So what has happened to the band since then?

Another great EP released in 2025, followed by a number of tours, and a consistent growth that led to Archers continuing to grow in the heavy music scene, and almost 500,000 mo...

40 years into any band's career (if they get that far), it is hard to imagine them continuing to innovate, reinvigorate their sound, and create music at such a high level. We have seen great artists play the hits in the twilight of their career, and that is fine as they have earned it.

But this band isn't just any other band. They are one that somehow continued to reinvigorate their thrash metal sound as time went on. So much so tha...

Heavy music, espescially hardcore music, has continually risen not only in quality, but in prominence throught the heavy scene and culture since the early 2020's. Even we have gotten heavily into the music since that time. But why is that? And how are artists in that heavy genre continuing to contribute to this rise?

Well with one of best bands in that scene releasing a brand new album to kick off 2026, we not only answer those ques...

The Gloom In the Corner is a band that a lot of diehard metalcore fans know of for their consistently heavy metalcore, and the ability to create an expansive story and world from album to album. It is like trying to make a high quality trilogy story on par with Lord of the Rings, but through albums.

Following the release of Trinity in 2023 and globe-trotting tours, it is now time for the band to conclude this last part of the story ...

Every single day, it becomes harder and harder for musicians to stand out and be noticed. This is due to a number of factors from increades competition from so many other musicians releasing music, following the algorithms of social media and streaming platforms, and everything else trying to grab your attention.

Newer artists have it even tougher as they do not have an established brand or an established identity yet with the masse...

The Veer Union has been around for over 20 years at this point and relevant for that entire time, something that very few musicians and artists could ever say. Naturally, the band is not the same as they were back when they started in 2004. If the world isn't the same as it was back then, do you think a band should be the same as it once was?

So throughout the span of 20+ years and 7 albums to their name, where is the band now sonic...

Music has, is, and always will be used as a vehicle to help people all across the world find some sort of emotional positivity in their lives. It helps make people feel better and more self-worth when they are feeling down and out. It makes people feel motivated when they lack the will or the drive to do something in life. It makes them feel positives in the world when negatives protrude the perception of life.

And for artists, we k...

It has been 10 years since Capsize released their last record, A Reintroduction: The Essence of All That Surrounds Me. Since then, Capsize went away, and have released a few singles since 2022. But if we are talking about them in an intro like this, there has to be something new coming, right?

Well of course there is, but what is that new thing? Is it new music? And if it is new music, what does it consist of? How is writing music n...

Before the pandemic, you easily knew the band Oh, Sleeper in the metalcore world. And why not, they were putting out great music at that time. But then, they were gone. At the same time, Dayseeker released Sleeptalk and started to build on some national recognition. Both bands were going in different directions when the pandemic hit.

So, now that it is 2026, Dayseeker has released 2 albums since Sleeptalk and have gone from a band h...

One question that all young artists and bands must ask themselves is this... what sets you apart from everyone else? Why should people and music fans in general care about your band at all? Is there anything that would draw that fan into your band and into your music compared to all of the other artists out there?

Well when it comes to a younger band, this band might have just discovered those principles and put them into action. Th...

What makes a band or artist go from a local act, to one that is touring the world and making music that is listened to day after day by many people around the world? There are many theories on this but on this episode, we found out the reason.

It is the same reason why your favorite songs have the staying power in your mind for so many years. It is the same reason why movies and TV shows use music to enhance everything about the sto...

UK metalcore band Shields split in 2018 given the tragic circumstances with the passing of guitarist George Cristie. Very few thought the band would ever make music again, return to the stage, or just be around. Their return would truly be a miracle for metalcore.

Well now it is 2026, and after 8 years, not only has that miracle come true, but the band has a full new album coming out. But everyone has questions about it. Will the ne...

Are younger artists, smaller artists, and emerging artists outgrowing smaller venues from a production perspective? Think about it. As technology progresses and artists are finding it more viable to have their own in-ear monitors, own lighting and rigs, in order to sound the best and put on the best show, are smaller venues going to be able to keep up with it?

For artists that are in that spot right now, there is a struggle connecti...

When a band replaces a longtime vocalist, fans usually have a tough time accepting the change and giving the new vocalist a chance. This is because music is a personal thing for many of us, and a deeply connective thing on an emotional level for many of us. Some go into the new experience with an open mind, and others never give it a chance.

But this one, we implore you to give it a chance. Because the music is just that good, the v...

Coming out of the gate as a new band at the beginning of the decade with everything heavy, aggressive, and raw would make any artist stand out in the early 2020's. Especailly with a focus taking on the concept of organized religion, that artist is going to stand out amongst the crowd. So after the first album released and the band is known, what is next?

With album #2 to start out 2026 for this deathcore band, what can we expect to ...

Being a symphonic metal band for almost 30 years commands respect to the craft and an intrigue to music has a whole. How have things changed since the 90's for artists? How do artists continue to evolve their sound that late into their career? Can we learn anything from them?

Of course, we can learn everything from them. Artists can learn the important concepts and themes that will allow their music to continue to evolve without los...

Welcome to the Chord Progression Podcast in 2026 with our first episode of the year. So what should we do for our first episode of the year? Sure we will have a discussion with an artist to highlight their music and show you who they are. But we wanna start it off with a bang.

So how about an interview full of music industry insights that can help young bands and artists avoid bad business practices? How about an interview talking a...

For the first time in almost 3 years, Kevin does not have a guest on the Chord Progression Podcast. It is the end of the year, and this is the music industry. For the next 3 weeks, it is like time stops so everyone can spend some well earned time with their families. So what are we to do?

Kevin does is first solo episode in 3 years and levels with you all. On this episode, Kevin talks about

- The state of the Chord Progression Podcas...

Bringing little known artists to our audience has been our specialty over the years. It has always been a mission of ours because we know how hard it is for artists with big dreams and goals to break through the noise and through all the competition. A little help can go a long way. But, those artists need to be willing to help themselves too.

So how can artists help themselves? Well in this world, there are a few things. They can m...