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

The term "no-skip album" is not a term that gets thrown around lightly in the music industry. It is reserved for those albums in which every song has to stand out, needs to have its own unique, yet cohesive, feel to it, and easily be an album of the year candidate. Yet, we are throwing that term around for this band today.

From bringing on a new lead singer since their last album, being locked in a Michigan AirBnb to write this reco...

Over the course of recent modern history, the human relationship has massively changed. Gone is a focus on in-person interaction in favor of digital connection, and confrontation seems to be more avoided than ever before, even when it is necessary.

But what is the impact of this overall on us, and why is it up to artists to help shed light on the issue in order to inspire societal change? Well the Renaissance changed the way we thou...

When a band is growing and looking for a record label to help them grow, what does a successful search all entail?

That is a question that so many younger bands and artists are looking for an answer to, as they do not want to get stung by a bad record deal or stuck with a label that is not proceeding with the best intentions for the band (think A Day to Remember and Victory Records). But this band has the answer to that question th...

In today's day and age where the influence online and from social media continues to impact our lives and well being more and more, the large amount of negativity can ruin your passion for the thing that you love the most.

But what is the way to not only get that passion back, but also find a way to not be impacted by that negativity from people online? That answer? We have it with someone who experienced all of this.

Tyler from Savi...

2 years ago, Polar was ready to relese their album Everything Everywhere when Woody joined the Chord Progression Podcast. Following the release of the album, a Google Meet happend and the entire band left. All alone, what would become of Polar?

Would Woody continue on with Polar and try and rebuild the band he had been working on for the past 15 years, or would he stop his musical pursuits to do something else. Well you can probably...

When a band has all their momentum stop because of a worldwide pandemic and have their lead singer exit the band to pursue other interests, how do they continue on, trying to get that momentum back.

Sometimes taking a step back to reflect and reevaluate is really a step forward in the end, and reigniting that passion for music is the end result.

Spencer and Jack from Glass Hands arrive on the Chord Progression Podcast with a revitali...

There are times when bands run into life issues and have to make a tough decision to take a break, or to press on. Sometimes bands that take a break come back, sometimes they do not.

We found a band that took the decision to step back for the right reasons, and then rediscover their sound with an endorsement from Kevin Lyman, to come back better than ever. So... who is this band?

Jimmy and Timmy from Dose of Adolescence come to the C...

Since the last time rosecoloredworld appeared on the podcast, their world has gone insane in the best way. Following their song "Spit It Out" getting picked up by State Of The Scene, they signed with a booking agent, a record deal, and have been playing bigger and bigger shows, including an opening spot supporting Sum 41.

So why did all this happen to the band, and what is life looking like going foward for them? Well that is what w...

No one is immortal, netier are our favorite bands. And one of the best heavy bands in the music scene today almost broke up in 2022 following a pandemic, a member's exit, and wondering what the direction of their music could possibly be going forward.

Now in 2024 they are stronger than ever, thanks to the stars alligning on a special tour, the addition of a member that was the perfect fit, and a brand new album set to come your way....

Music, like fashion, is cyclical. There are sounds, trends, and influences that come and go with the times. At one time in their lifetime, they are the hottest thing. Another time, they are considrered to be tired, worn out, our even cringe. But what happens when they come back and evolve for the next gereration?

We see artists that have been influenced by previous sounds and styles make it their own, and bring it all back with a re...

In the world that is 2024, we continue to see divide between people. That divide can come from political beliefs, religious beliefs, ethical beliefs, or societal pressures. And to stand up against that, one artist thinks that we need a revolution, but a "revolution of love."

And this band has never been afraid to show that standing up for what they believe in, that being their faith, their family, and their freedom. And with a brand...

When someone that has been in music for the majority of their life wants to start something new and try somehting different, we should all take notice. But why?

Because that artist now has something new, that is not bound by any expectations, and they can express something brand new in their music. This time being... their interpretation of the meaning of life.

Peter (Extol) of the new band InTheosis joins the Chord Progression P...

If you see the tag line for a band being "the band that is going to make you cry while you are swinging in the pit," what would you think? Would you wanna check out some emotionally heavy music?

I mean we sure would, hence why you are now being introduced to this band here on the Chord Progression Podcast.

Alex and Devin from the band GORE join the Chord Progression Podcast. With their deubt EP, A Bud That Never Blooms, releasing...

Going solo and trying to make it on your own is never an easy thing. You have to be vulnerable and let people into your music. You need to conquer feelings of uncomfortability to succeed. And you need to constantly keep working to make your dreams come true.

This artist is one that has been on the podcast 4 times before with the band GFM. But now, going solo, she returns to show you how she went solo, and what she had to conquer to ...

If you formed a band back when you were in high school, one of the dreams taht you had was to make it big, get noticed by big members of the music industry, and see viability in the long term future of the band before you graduated. Well, this band absolutley did just that.

So what is their story? What is their sound? And why is William Duvall form Alice in Chains in full support of this band from the jump?

Ethan from the South Flori...

When a label like Arising Empire signs a band, before that band even releases their first single, you know that is a band that you should seriously consider as a future powerhouse.

This can only be done when that band creates a special sound that transcends genre, and is willing to to go above and beyond to make their dream sound a reality. This is one of those bands.

David and Mauro from the Swiss alternative metalcore band Vici...

When a musician decides to move on from their band and start something completley new, it is scary. But there is a beauty in it for the artist, because now they have a blank canvas with no expectations to create with.

Now moving on from Bloodbather, this band is taking on a new challenge. Taking deathcore and horror, and creating their own stories off of it.

Salem from the deathcore band Crucifiction joins the Chord Progression P...

Do you remember when you fell in love with your first band or artist that you found all on your own? It was one of the most magical moments of your life, and one that has influenced the music that you love and listen to forever.

Today, we have an artist that not only embodies that in the music that she creates, but the concepts of gaining new perspectives about yourself in the process as well.

Lea from lolitslea joins the Chord Progr...

One thing we love to see is when bands that we bring to the podcast pick up success and want to come back to talk all about it. It is something that lets us know the band is doing great, and reiterates that you should be getting into them.

This band went from hoping for success, to seeing that budding success build with more shows, more tours, and new songs growing faster than ever. And how was this all done? One word... CONSISTENCY...