Hot Mulligan “gives you a reason to watch” at their sold-out show in San Diego
Hot Mulligan’s “Why Would I Watch” headline show at the House of Blues in San Diego on December 3rd was a rollercoaster of high emotions and energy.
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Hardcore Harmony: How Rock Pyle Unites Different Fan Demographics in Canadian Hardcore
Canadian Hardcore band RockPyle joins the Chord Progression Podcast to show why this era of Canadian Hardcore is the best ever!
Why Shooting Your Shot As A Growing Band & Artist Matters with Sugar Spine’s New Album Emerald
Dutch metalcore band Sugar Spine talks about breaking through the social media noise as an artist and why all bands should shoot their shot.
How Opal In Sky Are Creating A New Blueprint to Musical Success with Viral Tik Tok Videos
Metal Tik Tok sensations Opal In Sky share their backstory on the Chord Progression Podcast and why being digital first forges a new path of artist growth in the 2020’s.
How LYLVC’s Duet Vocal Style Tells Impactful Stories Beyond Relationships
Rock, Metal, Rap fusion band LYLVC joins the Chord Progression Podcast, showing how they are gaining fans of all generations.
How Sharptone Slid Into Post Profit’s DMs to Sign a Record Deal Before Self Defeater EP Release
Post Profit shares how they got signed to Sharptone Records when the company slid into their DM’s before the release of Self Defeater EP.
Inside the Canadian Hardcore Music Explosion: How It Became Music’s New Mecca with Rust
The Canadian Hardcore scene is the next great mecca of heavy music, and Rob from Rust shows you how this all happened since the pandemic.
Analog Solutions to Digital Problems: How Howling Giant Makes Their Live Shows Unique to Every Fan
Howling Giant talks about finding analog solutions to digital problems while at concert on today’s Chord Progression Podcast.
Carving Out a Unique Sound: VRSTY’s Journey with Self-Production and Breaking Boundaries on Levitate
Joey Varela talks about how he produced the new album Levitate himself on the Chord Progression Podcast, expanding the band’s sound.
Inside the Canadian Hardcore Music Explosion: How It Became Music’s New Mecca with Rust
The Canadian Hardcore scene is the next great mecca of heavy music, and Rob from Rust shows you how this all happened since the pandemic.
Tyler Tate’s Emotional Dive into Hollow Front’s New Album, Reflecting on the Life-Changing Van Crash
Tyler Tate of Hollow Front talks about how a van crash and members leaving forced the band to overcome adversity on their new album.
How Flat Black’s Fan First Approach Is Winning Them New Fans Live, Before Their Debut Album Releases
Wes from Flat Black shows the band’s fan first approach to win fans live on the Chord Progression Podcast, before releasing their debut album
The Babyklok Tour Wraps in LA with Metal Madness For All
Los Angeles was set ablaze by a unique fusion of heavy metal and Japanese pop culture as the Babyklok Tour kicked off its two-night closeout.
How Catch Your Breath’s Meteoric Rise Is About To Pay Off With Release of Debut Album SHAME ON ME
Catch Your Breath went from Tik Tok darlings to releasing their debut record to over 1 million monthly Spotify listeners. Find out how they did it.
Uncovering the Music Industry: Why Band’s Make Surprising Choices | Revealed by Archie from Immerse
Archie from Immerse exposes the decision making process a band makes in the music industry today on the Chord Progression Podcast.
How Paul Crosby (ex Saliva) Achieved A Father’s Dream of Forming a Band with His Sons
Original Saliva drummer Paul Crosby talks about being in a new band with his song called Coldwards, living the ultimate dad dream.
Pantera Brought A New Level Of Legacy To Houston
Thursday night, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion hosted yet another kick-ass show to officially end the summer of 2023 with [read more]
How Of Virtue Got Endorsed by WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley Leading Up to New Album Omen
Of Virtue talks about being endorsed by WWE Women’s Champion Rhea Ripley leading into the release of their new album Omen.
VOICE OF BACEPROT LIVE INTERVIEW During United States Tour (The Beat Kitchen in Chicago)
During their first US tour, the ladies of Voice of Baceprot talk the U.S, pizza, and Tom Morello on the Chord Progression Podcast.
Why Bodies by Drowning Pool Still Resonates With Fans of All Ages Over 20 Years Later
CJ from Drowning Pool talks about the long impact Bodies has had, and the return of Ryan McCombs on the Chord Progression Podcast.
How Saliva’s Bobby Amaru is Honoring Wayne Swinney & Loving Music Through Daughter’s Tik Tok Duets
Bobby Amaru of Saliva talks about the loss of Wayne Swinney & how he his Tik Tok duets with his daughter reignites his love of music.
How From Ashes To New Became One Of the Hottest Bands in Metal Today: An Interview with Maty Madiro
Maty Madiro of From Ashes To New shows why the band is one of the hottest bands in rock and metal today before the release of their new album Blackout.
How Sevendust’s Created their New Album ‘Truth Killer’ on a Farm in Kansas
LJ from Sevendust talks about how the band created their new album ‘Truth Killer’ on a farm in Kansas.
Fall Out Boy Lights up Los Angeles With a Fiery Sold Out Show
Fall Out Boy hit BMO Stadium in Los Angeles for the first of two sold out shows last week in celebration of their newest album So Much (for) Stardust.
The Metalcore Comeback We All Wanted! The Return of Woe Is Me (A Rock & Metal Podcast)
After 10 years away, Woe Is Me brings their return story to the Chord Progression Podcast and tease what is to come next.
THE NEXT BIG THING FOR WOMEN IN ROCK MUSIC: Voice of Baceprot Talk New Music and New Tour in 2023
Indonesian metal band Voice of Baceprot discusses being hijab-wearing women in metal music, and a USA tour in 2023.
Turning Trauma into Positive Karma & Learning To Love Yourself: Our Talk with Joey Arena of Ovtlier
Learning to turn trauma into positive karma loving yourself is at the core of our conversation with Joey Arena from Ovtlier.
How Ultra-Violence May Upend The Rock & Metal Music Industry With Single-Based Record Label Deals.
Ultra-Violence may revolutionize the rock & metal music industry if their single-based record deal works and takes off.
Enforced’s New Album ‘War Remains’: A Pummeling Must-Hear for All Aggressive Music Listeners
War Remains is an absolute must-listen for anyone who likes their thrash to be loud and uncompromised.
Art = 80% Business + 20% Creativity: How Earth Groans Stays Ahead of the Curve with Tongue Tied EP
Art is 80% Business and 20% Creative. Discover how Earth Groans has used this concept to stay ahead of the curve.
BAYBE Announces Debut EP Gods Favorite and shares new single “Father, Son, Holy Ghost”
Dynamic pop/rap/metal artist BAYBE has announced her forthcoming debut EP, God’s Favorite, set to be released on April 28th.
The Power of The Mini Gimmick; Uncured Creates Memorable Concert Moments To Take With You (A Rock & Metal Music Podcast)
New Jersey rock/metal band Uncured talks creating memorable live moments with mini-gimmicks and a preview of their new EP My Design.
How Archetypes Collide Expanded Their Sound on New Music that Might Be the Album Of The Year in 2023
Kyle of Archetypes Collide talks about the band’s sound, upcoming tour with Beartooth, and a new album that might be album of the year in 2023
Angry Music for Happy People! August Burns Red Talks New Album Death Below (A Rock & Metal Podcast)
Dustin from August Burns Red talks new album Death Below, touring with The Devil Wears Prada & Bleed From Within, and the Summerfest 2019 show.
Photos | Review: Alter Bridge & Mammoth WVH Shred Down with Paul Reed Smith!
Exactly six years (and two album cycles) later, Alter Bridge finally got the sold-out DC area show they deserved! With an outstanding lineup of Mammoth WVH and RED — plus a surprise encore cameo by guitarmaker extraordinaire, Paul Reed Smith — there wasn‘t any question as to why the night was so in-demand.
Kemikalfire Ignites With a Fiery Live Debut
Kemikalfire is a brand new band started by drummers Taylor Carroll of Lit and Arejay Hale of Halestorm. This side [read more]
Amon Amarth Plunders Through San Diego’s SOMA With The Great Heathen Tour
It’s been a long awaited 4 years since Nordic Vikings, Amon Amarth, have set sail to North America so when they docked ship at San Diego’s SOMA, the local Vikings were ready to pillage!
Handle With Scare: Ice Nine Kills Terrorizes Los Angeles Yet Again
Ice Nine Kills rendezvoused back to Los Angeles on the tail end of their Trinity of Terror Tour, Part III [read more]
New Years Day Delivers an Intimate Performance in Pensacola
New Years Day brought their powerhouse rock show to The Handlebar in Pensacola, FL on October 18th.
Bring Me The Horizon Infect LA on Their Post Human Tour
Esteemed British rockers Bring Me The Horizon hit The Kia Forum last week on their stop in Los Angeles. The band has been on their Post Human Tour since late September, where they kicked off in Brooklyn.
Powerhouse Rockers New Years Day Coming to The Handlebar in Pensacola
New Years Day is coming to The Handlebar in Pensacola, FL on October 18th. The iconic local venue closed four years ago but was recently reopened after renovations.
Album Review: Lamb Of God is back With a Vengeance in latest album “Omens”
Seems like yesterday Lamb of God just dropped their self titled album. Now they’re back with their follow up album, [read more]
EPICA Reign Over Hollywood With A Cinematic Heavy Metal Experience
Dutch symphonic metal band EPICA drew a huge crowd Friday night at the Hollywood Palladium for their show supporting Sabaton. The crowd exploded the moment EPICA took the stage — kids on parents’ shoulders, drinks and cell phones waving in the air.
Emerging Rock Duo The Ovtfit Announce Their Artist Debut With Release of New Single “Hoax”
Out of Los Angeles’ South Bay comes the latest punk rock project formed by a pair of brothers with over two decades of experience in the rock scene: The Ovtfit.
The Pretty Reckless Bring the Thunder to The Wiltern in Los Angeles
The Pretty Reckless stopped in Los Angeles on their second-to-last date of the band’s Death By Rock and Roll Tour — and brought a storm, literally.
Spiritbox Brings Dayseeker and Brand of Sacrifice to Anaheim for Their Sold-Out Debut SoCal Show
Heavy hitters Spiritbox played a remarkable sold-out show at The House of Blues in Anaheim last week. This show marked the very first headliner for Spiritbox in southern California.
Sleeping With Sirens Ignites LA With Their ‘CTRL+ALT+DEL’ Tour
Ground-shaking rockers Sleeping With Sirens just wrapped their month-long CTRL+ALT+DEL Tour in anticipation of new music coming this fall. The [read more]
RXPTRS Release Genre Blending Album Living Without Death’s Permission
RXPTRS released their new album, Living Without Death’s Permission, on June 24th via Metal Blade Records. The Bristol, UK band was named as one of the Top 20 rising UK bands to keep an eye on in 2020.
Review + Photos: So What?! Music Festival 2022
Review and photos from So What?! Music Festival 2022.
Review | Photos: Drowning Pool Headlines Show at Whisky A Go Go
Drowning Pool played on the sunset strip with Ill Nino. It was a luminous night for the American rock band as the crowd mustered around the venue.