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How do you become revered as one of the best and most respected metal bands of all time?You do it by making music that is the medicine to make people feel positive about their life experience, and embody that mindset in everything you do.It is our pleasure to have Mr. Lajon Witherspoon from Sevendust on the Chord Progression Podcast as the band prepares to release their brand new album Truth Killer. On this episode, you will discover:The positive connection that LJ and Sevendust have made on metal fans, other rock and metal bands like Alter Bridge and Mammoth WVH, and venues like The Rave over the course of 30 years.How the band created Truth Killer on a farm in Kansas, and how spending time as family men and fathers during the pandemic helped them write it.That all the stories you've heard about Sevendust being the most respected bands in music are true, and how new stories from LJ confirm that further.Don't miss out on Sevendust and all the other great bands coming to the Chord Progression Podcast. Hit that

Raise your hand if you have ever dealt with the repercussions of being in and around a toxic relationship.We assume many of you just raised your hand. And we also assume many of you work through those emotions and those traumas with the help of music.Our friends in the Pennsylvania metalcore band If Not For Me are back on the Chord Progression Podcast once again with a brand new song coming out on July 21st. In this episode, we dive into:If Not For Me signing with InVogue Records, and how their consistent commitment to quality music and live shows has the label fully investing in them.The brand new song Feel Me Now and how it explores emerging from the ashes like a phoenix when you remove yourself from a toxic relationship.Using Tik Tok marketing to help push a song with deep meaning to success similar to Dial Tone by Catch Your Breath & Just Pretend by Bad Omens.Another great band to get into, amongst the many on the Chord Progression Podcast. Do not miss out on any future episodes by subscribing to the

Second chances in life do not come around often.When we get second chances, we find an appreciation for the good times we had, and the good times we are able to have right now.That is what we talk about with Arturo from Audio Karate on today's Chord Progression Podcast. On this episode we dive deep into:Audio Karate returning to venues they haven't played in 20 years and what it means to the band.The mindset needed to play a show with a crowd full of younger fans, and fans that are older and may not want to see all the craziness a concert can have.Using veteran experience to make sure the concert is the best for the fans, the band, and for yourself as well.A great conversation from a band that enjoys going out on the road after a 12 year hiatus and a pandemic. Want to know more? Hit the subscribe button and become part of our community.Find Audio Karate Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/audiokaratemusicTwitter: https://twitter.com/theAudioKarateInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/audiokarate/YouTube:

Hawthorne Heights is much more than just their smash hit, Ohio Is For Lovers. They are also champions of supporting local music and the local music scene to help the music they love grow and thrive.In their local scene, one band has received a lot of support which has helped them build their fan base, and be set up for success.Dayton, OH emo/pop punk outfit Life In Idle is our guest on the podcast today, champions of supporting your local scene. In this episode, you will discover:How the band got booked to play on the Ohio Is For Lovers Festival in 2023, thanks to Hawthorne Heights supporting their local scene.The writing process the band works to create their music, starting with a foundation part and building the emotion from there.Why it is important to support your local scene, and show gratitude to all of those that do support it.Keep up with the mindset of supporting your local scene by hitting that subscribe button to discover more great rock and metal bands from your backyard, to all across the world.

Would you love a band that has the flow of Tech N9ne, the fun of Limp Bizkit, the modernization of From Ashes to New, and the quality of Linkin Park?Sounds like it doesn't exist in a band right? Well it does exist!St. Louis rap/rock/metal group Discrepancies joins the Chord Progression Podcast today for you to get to know one of the most fun up and coming bands in the scene. This episode will show you:Why the new EP, Product of Hate, has no singular favorite song from fans and Kevin's theory to why that is.How the band's positive energy is causing the band to be requested to stay on tours where they only are featured on selected dates.The plot to make the band laugh on stage and make their live shows a must-see event.One of our favorite discoveries of 2023 is right here, so make sure you find out more about great rock and metal bands by hitting that subscribe button and not missing an episode.Find Discrepancies Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DiscrepanciesTwitter: https://twitter.com/discrepanciestv

When people go and see live music, they are going because it is an event for them.And the bands that succeed in music and have long careers are the ones that are able to make their live shows an event that you want to attend.Bullet To The Heart began to learn this and shared their experience on the Chord Progression Podcast as a band that has continued to grow from their first time on the podcast in 2021. This is where you will discover:How the band made their EP release show an acoustic event that allowed them to connect with fans on a more personal level.The way the band's new EP explores different personal themes that allows them to connect with people more emotionally in a live setting.Their fun personalities that allow them to easily connect with the fans off the stage and in person.Want to know more about the great upcoming bands in rock and metal? Hit that subscribe button and never miss out on the greatest new rock and metal bands for you to discover.Find Bullet To The Heart Online:Facebook: https://w

Have you ever wondered why concert ticket prices are so high? Or why a band might not come and tour in your area?The simple answer is purely this... economics. But the specifics are so much more enlightening to the current state of the music industry.Will from the rock band Earshot joins us on the Chord Progression Podcast for one of our favorite half hour episodes to date. On this episode, we expose the economics of being in a band today by:Revealing how bands use Spotify metrics and social media comments to know where they should play live, & the importance of speaking up when a band asks where they should tour.Showing how the cost of touring has essentially doubled from 2019 to 2023.Presenting data on how much it costs to write a song from writing, recording, producing, release, and promotion, & how it is much more than you are thinking.You won't hear something this great anywhere else but the Chord Progression Podcast, so hit that subscribe button to become part of our community and not miss out o

One common theme we see in the most successful artists in music is that they are students of all genres, not just the genre(s) they make music in.That is one of the reasons why Bring Me The Horizon, Bad Omens, Falling In Reverse, and others have succeed long term in the rock and metal world. They are students of music, and understand how to use it.Eric from the band MCHNZ is the same way, and is setting up his band for success in the long term. Discover MCHNZ in this episode with:Eric's explanation of why he learns from all different genres, how he is a student of music, and why he writes songs from a different mindset for maximum emotional effect.The discovery of the message behind MCHNZ, standing up against societal divide and the restrictions placed on our human experience.A full explanation of how MCHNZ music will continue to evolve over time, setting the band up to join the biggest bands in the scene today.Get in on MCHNZ and so many other great new bands by hitting the subscribe button to join our podca

As time rolls on, people go through many new experiences and change. Artists are no exception to this, and their art will change based on their experiences and influences.Instead of being angry about that, we should embrace and understand that artists will explore new sounds and new ideas as life goes on.That is why we have Brendan from Hostile Array is our guest on the Chord Progression Podcast today. On this episode, you will experience:How Hostile Array has evolved their sound over time based on the life experiences of the band, culminating in their new EP Trauma.Brendan's upbringing in the "Christcore" scene and how he found it incredibly hard to succeed in that area.The mindset Brendan had writing the Trauma EP and how he was able to put a positive spin on pain.A deeply impactful episode not to miss, so hit that subscribe button to join the community that constantly shows you new music, allows you to have a place to connect, and be accepted.Find Hostile Array Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Hos

How many times in life were you told not to cut any corners and that there are not shortcuts to success?You possibly hear that many times. And even as it holds true, we tend to try and cut corners to succeed.But that is not the mindset of Daniel from the Australian band alt. On this episode, you will discover:The mindset that Daniel and the band had on not cutting any corners while making the music for the brand new album Abeyance.A theory both Kevin and Daniel have around why bands do not fully promote new music upon release.How alt. really took on many different ideas and experimented with many different genres on the new album Abeyance.Another great Australian band not to miss out on, so make sure you stay in the know by hitting that subscribe button and knowing the bands you should know in the scene today.Find alt. Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alt.bandInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alt.bandau/YouTube: https://youtu.be/CWQ6l6DUs8UWebsite: https://www.abeyance.auMerch: https://altband.big

What happens when a former Christian street preacher turned atheist starts making metal music?You know it is going to lead to a great conversation bound to make you think.Today, Jared from Heliocentric is our gust on the podcast today as you will get a chance to see and understand:How Jared built his perspective around Christianity and Metal, from both sides of the argument.Why Christians are critical of metal music under the purpose of "protecting" their religious perception.The answer to the question of how Christians and Metal can find common ground.This one is incredible, so make sure you stick with us by hitting that subscribe button to be a part of a podcast where you can connect and are always accepted.Follow Heliocentric Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heliocentricbandInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/heliocentricband/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS5YtyTzVJo_N-vjub8te3gBandcamp: https://heliocentricband.bandcamp.com/track/one-hand-clappingMerch: https://heliocentric.creator-s

Have you ever wished there was a secret power to help build your brand, your band, your art, your business, any project you have worked on?We know the answer is yes. But what is that secret power in a world that is full of noise both online and in real life?2 years after their first time on the podcast, NVSN returns to reflect on their growth over that time period. This episode will have you discover:How NVSN understood the idea behind the importance of fan word of mouth to help grow their band from barely leaving Mississippi to playing a festival circuit in 2023The importance of finding the balance between your art, promoting your art, and time for yourself without burning out.Why the band uses backing tracks during their live sets and the theories of the guys on the topic.Stay connected with us by hitting the subscribe button to never miss out on an opportunity to discover new rock & metal music.Find NVSN Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nvision228Twitter: https://twitter.com/nvision228Instagra

Have you ever been resistant to change in life?Many of us have been resistant to changes our favorite bands have made in their music as they explore and evolve. But, like we should be, they are open to the opportunity to explore something new.Devin from the pop rock band Honey Revenge is with us today on the Chord Progression Podcast and with this band, you will discover:A band that got thrown into the live music scene head first, going from playing locally to playing nationally with their childhood favorite artists.The reason behind the importance being open to reflection and change, and why people stay angry with artists as the music evolves.Renewed themes of reflection, change, and life that appear in the band's debut album Retrovision.Keep up with all the great new music in the scene by hitting the subscribe button and joining our community.Find Honey Revenge Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/honeyrevengecaTwitter: https://twitter.com/honeyrevengecaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/honeyrevenge

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