Trivium & Bullet For My Valentine Bring Anniversary Riffs to Houston
If 2025 wasn’t already off to a kick-ass start with concert after concert lighting up the scene, here I am [read more]
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How Until I Wake Created a Metalcore Masterpiece with Renovate Album: Interview with Jaali
A “no-skip” album is hard to achieve, but Until I Wake set out to achieve that on Renovate. Check out how they did this on the Chord Progression Podcast with Jaali as our guest.
How Make Them Suffer Almost Broke Up in 2022 to Releasing Self-Titled Album in 2024: Interview
Make Them Suffer almost broke up in 2022. See how they came back and are better than ever with their self-titled album on the Chord Progression Podcast.
Vicious Rain: Arising Empire’s New Metalcore Powerhouse with New Album There Is Beauty in Letting Go
Swiss Metalcore band Vicious Rain shares how they signed a big record deal before their first single released, only on the Chord Progression Podcast.
The Rise of The Failsafe: How Consistency Fuels Their Success After “Dying to Exist”
The Failsafe return to the Chord Progression Podcast hot off of the release of ‘Dying to Exist.’ Check out how they have grown and what will happen when the new song Wolves drops on Friday!
How ADVENTS Went from Reddit to Signing a Record Deal with InVogue in 7 Months! | Podcast Interview
Advents show how they went from Reddit DMS to signing with InVogue Records in 7 months on the Chord Progression Podcast. How? Attention to Detail!
How 156/Silence Redefine thier Metalcore Sound: Synths, Clean Vocals & Creativity on People Watching
Metalcore band 156/Silence shows how they are evolving their sound with the new album People Watching on the Chord Progression Podcast.
Will Future Palace Break Out with New Album ‘Distortion’? | Interview with Maria Lessing
Set to release the new album Distorition on September 6th, Maria from Future Palace gives is an in-depth preview of the album, and how she deals with imposter syndrome as the band has grown over the past 2 years.
How Alleviate Created and Album of The Year Contender in DMNS | Interview with The Metal Supergroup
Discover the European metalcore supergroup Alleviate as they prepare to release the new album DMNS, only on the Chord Progression Podcast.
How Ovtlier Timed the Release of Warriors ft. Chris Motionless Perfectly | Interview with Joey Arena
Ovtlier joins the Chord Progression Podcast to discuss the new song Warriors, and how Chris Motionless came to feature on the song.
Why Sable Hills is the Guitar-Centric, Heavy Metalcore Band You Have Been Waiting For
Japanese metalcore band Sable Hills combines classic metalcore with video game soundtracks on new album Odyssey (July 19th). Come discover your next favorite metalcore band.
How In Hearts Wake Began a New “Incarnation” of the Band with New Album, And Went HEAVIER!
Jake from In Hearts Wake discusses the making of the new album, Incarnation, and why it was the most challenging (yet most rewarding) record of his life so far.
How Windwaker Expanded Their “Gumbo Pot” of Sound on New Record HYPERVIOLENCE
Australian metalcore band Windwaker joins the Chord Progression Podcast to preview new album, Hyperviolence, and touring the USA for the first time.
Why Being Vulnerable Musically Is a Secret to an Artist’s Success: Dave from Stray View
Being vulnerable in music is the key to success for the rock and metal bands growing today. Dave from Stray View tells why, and shows how they are doing it on the Chord Progression Podcast.
Black Veil Brides Closes Out ‘Bleeders’ Tour With a Powerful Finale in LA
Black Veil Brides concluded their Bleeders Tour at The Belasco in Los Angeles on Saturday night, a venue perfectly suited [read more]
Lauren Babic & Red Handed Denial Tackle Tik Tok & Internet’s Current Impact on Music in New Album
Lauren Babic tackles the artist identity crisis in the Tik Tok age with new album, A Journey Through Virtual Dystopia, on the Chord Progression Podcast.
Knocked Loose Brings Barks And Chaos To Houston
Last week, White Oak Music Hall hosted yet another sold-out jam packed show featuring metal-core gurus Knocked Loose. Joining alongside [read more]
ARCHERS: Your Mom’s Favorite Metalcore Band
With a new EP due out May 10th, it is time to discover Archers and see why they are your mom’s favorite metalcore band.
From Setbacks to Success: Stepson’s Journey Back to Enjoying Music
Australian emo metalcore band Stepson show how their love of the music has kept them going through many moments of adversity.
Inside Alpha Wolf’s Half Living Things: Fast Paced, Hard Hitting, and A Whole Lot More
Alpha Wolf show you how the new album, Half Living Things, is everything you wanted and more on the Chord Progression Podcast.
Self Hell: Exploring While She Sleeps’ Most Anticipated Album Yet!
While She Sleeps is preparing to release their sixth album, Self Hell, on March 29th. See how it is their most ambitious album to date.
AVRALIZE: Redefining Modern Heavy Music with Unique Sound on the Debut Album “FREAKS”
German band AVRALIZE show off their unique blend of heavy music with complex and simple electronics on new album FREAKS, previewed.
Inside ‘The Descent’: A Look Into By The Thousands Latest EP
Minneapolis metalcore band By The Thousands preview their newest EP “The Descent” and a tour with Oceano on the Chord Progression Podcast!
Metalcore Mayhem: Beartooth’s Epic Soma San Diego Show with Invent Animate and The Plot In You
Beartooth’s North American tour made a thunderous stop at the iconic Soma San Diego on February 22,
The Internet’s Favorite Metalcore Band: Patient Sixty-Seven’s Rise with Music, Memes, and Positivity
Patient Sixty-Seven frontman Tom Kiley answers fan questions and shares an inspiring story with Bad Omens on the Chord Progression Podcast
Visuals & Vibes: Why Is Music & Album Cover Art So Important with A Scent Like Wolves
A Scent Like Wolves discuss the importance of album artwork before the release of their new album Distant Dystopia on the Chord Progression Podcast
St Sinner: Confronting Identity Crisis in the Heart of the Australian Metal Scene
Australian emo/metalcore band St. Sinner wants to explore their identity crisis with you on this Chord Progression Podcast Episode.
How No Exceptions Honored A Fallen Brother on Their New EP “To Whom It May Concern”
Canadian punk rock / metalcore band No Exceptions honor a fallen member and expand their sound on brand new EP “To Who It May Concern.”
The Resilient Spirit of MAVIS: How One Band Overcame 3 Years of Adversity to Create a Crushing Album
German metalcore band MAVIS details their insane resilience to release their new album, Grief is No Ally, on the Chord Progression Podcast
Beyond Living on “Autopilot”: NVRLESS Unleashes the Power of Impactful Art
Alternative metalcore band NVRLESS talks about why musicians and artists hate living life on “Autopilot” on the Chord Progression Podcast.
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.
HourHouse Explores The Dark Side of New Orleans with Debut Album GOLD TOOTH GURU
Rap, nu-metalcore band HourHouse has released their debut album GOLD TOOTH GURU via UNFD.
Behind the Music: Wind Walkers’ Top-Notch Album Production & Why They Use to Be Heavier
Trevor of Wind Walkers talks about the changing sound on the new album What If I Break, as a way to grow sonically with a new lead singer.
Bullet For My Valentine Packs Soma’s Mainstage in San Diego
On a chilly October 29th night in San Diego, music lovers gathered at Soma’s Mainstage for an electrifying performance by Bullet for My Valentine.
Of Virtue Evolves With The Release of Their New Album Omen
Lansing, MI metalcore band Of Virtue released their latest album, Omen, on October 27 via Arising Empire Records. Omen takes the band in a tamer more mainstream direction.
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 The Word Alive Wrote the Hard Reset album with Features including Noah Sebastian (Bad Omens)
Telle Smith of The Word Alive joins the Chord Progression Podcast to talk about the success of Hard Reset and working with Bad Omens.
The Rise of Canadian Hardcore Music: Standing Up to Authority with The Northern
With a rise of the Canadian Hardcore scene, metalcore band The Northern gives us the scoop on the Chord Progression Podcast.
Changing Sound Is Evolution: Exploring Heart of a Coward’s New Metalcore Sound on New Album
UK band Heart of a Coward explores a new metalcore sound on their new album This Place Only Brings Death on the Chord Progression Podcast.
Why Australia Is Dominating The Heavy Music Scene? Talking with Weightless, The Next Breakout Band
Why is Australia dominating the heavy music scene? A newer metalcore band Weightless sheds light on why on the Chord Progression Podcast.
How Shayley of Dayshell Defeated Alcoholism and Created New Album Pegasus with Joey Sturgis
Shayley of Dayshell (former Of Mice & Men) talks about defeating alcoholism to continue making music with new album Pegasus/
Why ENOX Went All In for their Music, Working Alongside Ricky Armellino (Ice Nine Kills)
Going all in, ENOX explains how a Tinder date led to song featuring Ricky Armellino of Ice Nine Kills on the Chord Progression Podcast
How Late 9 Achieved a Childhood Dream Performing with Motionless In White
An incredible chance to perform on stage with Motionless In White and a viral tik tok leads Late9 to the Chord Progression Podcast.
Why Devitalized Is Being Creative With Metal, Following The Lead of Bring Me The Horizon & Bad Omens
JP from Devitalized joins the Chord Progression Podcast about maintaining experimentation in deathcore and metalcore music.
How Resolve Is Putting The French Metalcore Scene on the Map with New Album Human
Robin from Resolve shows how France is emerging as a great hot spot for metalcore with the bands upcoming album Human.
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.
How to Find Positivity in Life Between Beauty & Trauma: A Journey Into the Music of To Kill Achilles
Diving deep into the world of To Kill Achilles and how they are showing more hope and positivity in metal today with new album ‘Recovery.’
Feel Me Now: Unpacking the Inspirations Behind If Not For Me’s Latest Song
Pennsylvania metalcore band If Not For Me unpacks meaning behind new song and if it could be the next big song to hit on Tik Tok.
The Used Announce Fall 2023 Headlining Tour with Sleeping With Sirens and Dead American
The Used have announced their upcoming Fall headlining tour with Sleeping With Sirens and Dead American as special guests. The 24-city tour starts on September 5 in Birmingham, AL and concludes on October 11 in Paso Robles, CA.
Felicity Releases Latest Single Levitate
Orlando trash-rock band Felicity recently released their latest song “Levitate”. This is the first in a series of eight singles [read more]