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Younger artists are contending with many different hurdles in the music industry now compared to 10, 20, 30, 40 years ago. But there are a few things that remain consistent that they have to contend with when compared to musicians of the past. And one of those is, the need to create quality music. But can a stubborness to create that high quality music end up being detrimental to a band's success? If a new artist is creating music, and members of the band are so set in their ways that no compromise can be made, many things could go wrong. Money wasted on recording and promotion of a less-than-stellar song, conflict within the band, and a struggle to continue on. So let's get everyone to understand that, so artists know how to succed, and what to prevent. Ben and James from the UK pop punk band Goldstate join the Chord Progression Podcast today. With more new music coming out, we want to present this Manic Kat Records band to you by talking about: - The history of Goldstate and how BSB TV hyelped create this connection of a brand new band. - If being stubborn, hard headed, and unwilling to compromise with your bandmates when recording new music will have large costs and negative effects on a new band in the long run. - Why Goldstate is American inspired pop punk with British vocals, and the importance of finding your own unique selling point. More new bands coming your way all the time on the Chord Progression Podcast. Tap the subscribe button as more artists like this are coming. Find Goldstate Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goldstateofficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldstateofficial/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/ThUFpgfto6I?si=3Gxp4AH-ZkUXaNlG Website: https://punkertonrecords.com/pages/goldstate?srsltid=AfmBOopbdw1zcPfksRJkEanfqHJfeeZmgV0rM7U6A1g-ygq0WC_UtsWj Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5GCo8qkOQpLmtcqWRXghet?si=wl3dCGHlQE22domoSTLJ1w Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/goldstate/1797974446 Check out our sponsor: DarkFusion Systems! Use code "CPPOD" for $100 off of your computer build! https://darkfusionsystems.com Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/cppodofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQ Chord Progression Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLk Chord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id1454876657 Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4ba Chord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio): https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/ Podcast Webpage: https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/ Welcome: (0:00) An Odd Connection Made This Happen: (1:46) How Goldstate Became a Thing: (6:39) The Need of Radical Candor in a Band: (11:58) Does Being Stubborn Cost a Band in the Long Run?: (15:57) Streaming Further Exposing Poorly Recorded Music: (21:00) American Pop Punk with British Vocals & Finding Unique Selling Point: (23:59) Live Show Replication Challenges: (33:40) Unplanned VocalZone Plug: (41:00) What's On Tap?: (43:34) New Artists to Check Out: (46:55) Kevin's Final Thought; Find Your Unique Selling Point: (52:30)

As hardcore music, and heavy music in general, have exploded in popularity since the pandemic, we have been exposed to more and more artists making great music for us to enjoy. But with social media and tik tok driving a lot of discovery to a new audience, a new issue has come to play. The want to go "viral". With the want to go viral, younger artists in the heavy music space, and music in general, are creating music and catering to the viral moment. But there is a lack of connection between the viral moment, and the song as a whole. That leaves fans passing on a band that cant hold them for a song, just for a moment. So its clear that artists that make strongly cohesive and connetive progressions in their songs, regardless of the genre, are going to win in the end. Jacob from the UK hardcore band Guilt Trip joins the Chord Progression Podcast today. With the band releasing the God Forgives EP back in February 2026, and more to come, Jacob joins us as we talk about: - The positive reaction to the God Forgives EP, with a heavier sonic focus to the music that is meant to capture the live setting the best. - How Guilt Trip learned to write songs with a consumable progression, and why younger artists are struggling with it as the focus on viral moments on Tik Tok grow. - Touring with Malevolence in spring 2026 over in the USA, reteaching show etiquette as the music scene grows more popular, and Kevin's floatie idea. This one is heavy, hard, and easily consumable, like Guilt Trip's music. Tap the subscribe button for more episodes like this every week. Find Guilt Trip Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guilttripmhc Twitter: https://x.com/GuiltTripMCR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/guilttripmhc YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLwfdu_6lmicZXx1RJj1mPg Website: https://www.guilttripmhc.com Merch: https://mlvltd.com/collections/guilt-trip Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/07mhRucOGu6NJvRNVzqoxU?si=Wft1kbiZTMaF6ybcMU6SQA Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/guilt-trip/1463581100 Check out our sponsor: DarkFusion Systems! Use code "CPPOD" for $100 off of your computer build! https://darkfusionsystems.com Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/cppodofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQ Chord Progression Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLk Chord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id1454876657 Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4ba Chord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio): https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/ Podcast Webpage: https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/ Welcome: (0:00) No Guilt with this Episode: (2:01) Reaction to God Forgives EP: (4:12) Are Younger Artists Struggling to Write Connectively?: (8:40) Why Developing a Fanbase Over Going Viral is Smart: (18:10) Reteaching Modern Show Etiquette: (19:37) First Show Jacob Pitted, Still Pitting Today: (27:15) Live Reaction to New Music: (32:41) Is Metal Music Harder to Pull Off Live?: (35:12) A New Record?: (45:54) New Artists to Check Out: (47:39) Kevin's Final Thought; Music Needs Cohesive Flow: (50:34)

Almost 30 years and going to be 10 albums into a career, Atreyu have created music in many different ways to tap into their metalcore style. Whether it was their classic sound on The Curse, their transcendent sound on In Our Wake, and a more modern approach on Baptize, they have created their music in many ways. But what are they going to do with album #10 to make it different than what they have done in the past while still being Atreyu? What can they do to make an album that is new and exciting to them, but fresh for the fans that have loved them throughout the years? They found it. Dan Jacobs of Atreyu joins the Chord Progression Podcast as the band is set to release the brand new album "The End Is Not The End" releasing on April 24th, 2026. On this episode, we talk about: - Writing "The End Is Not The End" in both Toyko and on San Juan Island outside of Vancouver, two unique locations to create music in a different creative headspace. - How "The End Is Not The End" is a little more aggressive than the albums of the past for Atreyu, complementing the current lineup of the band best. - How Dan applies the Fibonacci Pattern to the music of Atreyu, and why he is writing a book about it. Big bands, small bands, all bands in the heavy music space come to the Chord Progression Podcast. Tap subscribe button for the full episode. Find Atreyu Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Atreyu/ Twitter: https://x.com/atreyuofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/atreyuofficial Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@atreyuofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/atreyu Website: https://www.atreyumerch.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3LkSiHbjqOHCKCqBfEZOTv?si=vOB786QGQIuhcZSUb6qKdQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/atreyu/6095061 Check out our sponsor: DarkFusion Systems! Use code "CPPOD" for $100 off of your computer build! https://darkfusionsystems.com Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/cppodofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQ Chord Progression Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLk Chord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id1454876657 Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4ba Chord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio): https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/ Podcast Webpage: https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/ Welcome: (0:00) Dan from Atreyu is Here: (1:40) Writing "The End Is Not The End" in Two Unique Locations: (2:59) Leaning a Little More Aggressive this Time Around: (11:59) Wanting to Take People on a Sonic Journey: (19:00) Music Connection to Fibonacci Pattern: (23:59) Non-Singles to Check Out: (31:03) Metalcore MMA?: (33:19) Touring with Sevendust: (36:00) What Else in 2026?: (40:56) New Artists to Check Out: (47:37) Kevin's Final Thought; Massively Different Recording Locations Leaves Much Interest in "The End Is Not The End": (53:51)

For a band that has been around for almost 20 years, and only have 2 albums to their name, you would assume their influence on a genre would be minimal. But as time has proven with a few releases, and a few shows, the want and desire for more music has not died. Now with their first song released since their "Overthrown" EP in 2023, and more music still to come, many metalcore fans are curious as to what could be next. What could this new music consist of? And is it going to be more expansive than any music they have released since? Logan from the South Texas Metalcore band Scarlett O'Hara joins the Chord Progression Podcast. After the band released their first single, REDRUM, since their last EP in 2023, we got to the bottom of what comes next. On this episode, we talk about: - Why Scarlett O'Hara is now releasing new music for the first time since the Overthrown EP, and how much more new music is yet to come. - Having no pressure when it comes to writing new music, mixing the produciton of the Overthrown EP with the "Rise-core" rawness of Welcome To The Brodeo, into a brand new EP for 2026. - Getting more experimental on the new EP with inspiration from mainstream popularity, including new tunings and inspiration from movies of their childhood. If you ever missed out on Scarlett O'Hara, we dont want that to continue. Tap the subscribe button as more episodes like this come on the Chord Progression Podcast. Find Scarlett O'Hara Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ScarlettOharaBand/ Twitter: https://x.com/SOH_BANDTX Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarlettoharaband YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ScarlettOHaraBand Website: https://www.scarlettoharaband.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ePmU5aXpdUJvBhlzEyjHp?si=wDrB46kMQbS24YMrpxC_zw Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/scarlett-ohara/390325817 Check out our sponsor: DarkFusion Systems! Use code "CPPOD" for $100 off of your computer build! https://darkfusionsystems.com Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/cppodofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQ Chord Progression Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLk Chord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id1454876657 Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4ba Chord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio): https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/ Podcast Webpage: https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/ Welcome: (0:00) The Return of Scarlett O'Hara with New Music: (1:47) Are We Getting a New Music Release Cycle in 2026?: (6:49) No Pressure When Writing New Music Anymore: (10:59) Did Scarlett O'Hara Take Inspiration from Metal Going Mainstream?: (15:14) Metalcore Purists on Reddit Complain Again: (22:17) Diving into "REDRUM" & its "Blade" Connection: (24:47) Difference Between Albums & New Music: (33:08) Listener Behavior Changing Over Time: (35:13) Retrospective of Overthrown EP & Past Albums: (38:30) Other Movie Inspirations on New EP: (40:30) What Else in 2026?: (45:57) New Artists to Check Out: (49:56) Kevin's Final Thought; Liking Mix of Old Styles with Childhood Sonic Influences: (54:14)

What makes a song timeless? What makes an artist's music timeless? We listen to artists from the 70's like Queen, from the 2000's like Fall Out Boy, and Bring Me The Horizon's 2013 album, Sempiternal, and they all sound of the time, but they sound timeless today. But why? Is it because they don't use common influences of the time in their music and make something fluid for fans across the years? Is it because the influences of the time are so prevelantly in the music that it marks that point in time? Or is it something else? Well we figure it out, and show you a new band doing it. Dalton from the Arkansas modern metalcore band LEVELS returns to the Chord Progression Podcast with the band's new album "This Will Make You Feel Again" releasing on April 10th, 2026. Discover the new album with us as we talk about: - What happened to LEVELS after the release of the PULSE - EP in 2024, and why writing new music took precedence over live shows, when getting on tours proved harder than anticipated. - What makes music timeless, great songs that use influences of the time as accenting pieces, while the core of the song remains true to the artist with a solid emotional story telling flow. - How LEVELS used futuristic programming tones and production as influenctial accents to their modern metalcore anthems on This Will Make You Feel Again, solid to the core of LEVELS. Glad to get you back into this band. Tap the subscribe button as we keep bringing more your way. Find LEVELS Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/levels.metal Twitter: https://twitter.com/Levelscvlt Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levels.band/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@levelsband YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@levelsband Website: https://levels-band.com Merch: https://merch.levels-band.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2bpwFx2J3v4WxY4awDIPHd?si=JoufoVAMSQeZAmyw2a5XEQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/levels/283547704 Check out our sponsor: DarkFusion Systems! Use code "CPPOD" for $100 off of your computer build! https://darkfusionsystems.com Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/cppodofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQ Chord Progression Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLk Chord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id1454876657 Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4ba Chord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio): https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/ Podcast Webpage: https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/ Welcome: (0:00) The Return of LEVELS: (1:46) What Happened After PULSE - EP Release?: (7:14) The Timelessness of Music, Good Songs with Timely Element Accents: (14:00) Using Futuristic Sound as Accent to LEVEL'S Core: (23:16) Diving Into "This Will Make You Feel Again": (25:17) Art Decorates Space, Music Decorates Time: (30:45) Non-Singles to Check Out: (33:29) Emotional Progression Takes Precedence over Popular Sounds of the Day: (40:59) What Else in 2026?: (49:27) New Artists to Check Out: (50:16) Kevin's Final Thought; Buliding a Song Around a Popular Trope Doesn't Work: (55:57)

When Broadside has been around for over 15 years at this point, their core fans know their sound and casual fans have heard of them. But as costs continue to rise and staying full time as a musician becomes tougher, Broadside was going to have to do something on album number 6 to really make a splash. So did they change their sound? Did they play into what is popular and the wants of the casual music listener? Did they work to please the algorighms of streaming platforms? No, they did something a lot better, with integrity, and wow did it work. Oliver from Broadside joins the Chord Progression Podcast today. With the new album "Nowhere, At Last" releasing on April 10th, we dive deep into how great this album is. We discuss: -How "Nowhere, At Last" feells like the first "record," feeling though patience makes this the quintessential record, delivering a sound for their core audience. - Why Broadside took an audit of their own sound, as an influence to make "Nowhere, At Last" sound like Broadside but bigger, to elevate the band to the next level. - If Broadside succeeded in taking the next step as a band with their bigger sound on "Nowhere, At Last". An incredible sound that you need to hear. Tap the subscribe button for more episodes like this. Find Broadside Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/broadsideva/ Twitter: https://x.com/Broadside_ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/broadsideofficial/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/9oxRahv1cwE?si=SmPdbSwk18-Xj4IV Website: https://broadsidemerch.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7EGdqeEDe7WMqOVyDFUYyo?si=B0Iua-f7QweQzUTQ_Xa5cg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/broadside/169939373 Check out our sponsor: DarkFusion Systems! Use code "CPPOD" for $100 off of your computer build! https://darkfusionsystems.com Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/cppodofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQ Chord Progression Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLk Chord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id1454876657 Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4ba Chord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio): https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/ Podcast Webpage: https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/ Welcome: (0:00) Completing a Long Standing Request: (1:59) The First Broadside "Record"?: (3:59) From Ego Driven Writing to Focus on Core Fans & Their Own Works: (6:54) An Album that Sounds "Bigger" to Level Up: (10:23) Writing an Album That's Good Enough to Keep Going for their Own Meaning & Value: (14:59) Kevin Loses It on "Blissed Out": (20:07) Why "Nowhere, At Last" Sounds So Much Bigger: (23:04) Non-Singles to Check Out: (27:45) What Is Next?: (35:41) New Artists to Check Out: (37:49) Kevin's Final Thought; Broadside Succeeded on This Album's Mission: (40:44)

The music industry is in love with artists releasing singles right now, as streaming platforms have incentivized singles being released to please playlists and algorithms for popularity and discovery. However, rock and metal artists seem to still be holding onto the album. So, who is right. What if we said that it was both? What if we said it was releasing an album to create a full body of work, but also releasing a few singles in between major releases to show continued creativity, growth, and exploration of the sound? Well, that seems about right. Adam from the English Alt Rock & Metalcore band As Everything Unfolds joins the Chord Progression Podcast today. The band is releasing their new album, Did You Ask To Be Set Free?, on April 10th. Join us on this episode as we talk about: - Why As Everything Unfolds is not afraid to take the time in writing music, but know releasing a few singles in between larger releases is smart to show fans bread crumbs in evolution. - How social meida is impacting how we consume music, where artists that make ease of access & connection a focal point to success, but penalizing artists deviating from their niche. - The album Did You Ask to Be Set Free? and why they went darker and heavier for their third album. A great album with an artist you might not know yet. Tap link in comments for the full episode. Find As Everything Unfolds Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AsEverythingUnfolds/ Twitter: https://x.com/AEUOfficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aseverythingunfolds/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aseverythingunfolds YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOWaNpwRhe_SnY4XClOY6_Q Website: https://www.aseverythingunfolds.com Merch: https://aeustore.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/28IImD2QqPWTQ2cWgOMQNT?si=u5RNTJmKTq-BOdy4fduN2A Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/as-everything-unfolds/1191987675 Check out our sponsor: DarkFusion Systems! Use code "CPPOD" for $100 off of your computer build! https://darkfusionsystems.com Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/cppodofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQ Chord Progression Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLk Chord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id1454876657 Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4ba Chord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio): https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/ Podcast Webpage: https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/ Welcome: (0:00) Blaming Chinese Democracy by Guns N Roses: (1:53) Does Too Much Time Between New Music Hinder a Band's Progress?: (3:30) Are Small Releases In Between New Albums Smart Sonically?: (7:02) How Social Media is Affecting How We Consume Music: (17:04) Analyzing When an Artist Makes a Cultural Impact: (23:41) Did You Ask To Be Set Free? Preview; Darker & Heavier: (34:12) Non-Singles to Check Out: (46:12) What's Next in 2026?: (51:05) New Artists to Check Out: (52:20) Kevin's Final Thought; Artists' Legacy Last Longer than Immediate Cultural Impact: (55:33)

When the pandemic finally broke and concerts came back in 2021, we finally were able to return to mosh pits, our home away from home. Our first mosh pit back was an album release show at the West Chicago Social Club, for a band we hadn't ever heard of. Since then we hace seen that band at least 6 times, and have always wanted to bring them here. Today is the day we make that want a reality, bringing you the leaders of the bad luck crew, who are always bringing a fresh side to heavy music while blending metalcore and hardcore together. With new songs and enw collaborations always coming, keeping their sound adventurous, fresh, and heavy is still strong. Meredith and John from the Chicago metalcore/hardcore band VCTMS are here on the Chord Progression Podcast with us today. With new songs like "devil's // speak" and "burning/bones" releasing to start 2026, we have plenty more to show you from this band. Join us as we talk about: - How VCTMS is blending their metalcore and hardcore style with features from some of their long time friends, helping to create a more dynamic and adventurous sound to VCTMS 15 years in. - Why VCTMS is releasing Pain Processing 2 EP with more collaborations, and that there is a brand new album coming after that. - Trying to get VCTMS on the festival circuit in 2027 in the USA and in Europe, as well as getting them to fill in for artists that drop out of festivals in 2026. A full circle moment for us on the Chord Progression Podcast with VCTMS. Tap the subscribe button because we have more moments like this coming. Find VCTMS Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VCTMSIL/ Twitter: https://x.com/VCTMSIL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vctmsil/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VCTMSIL Website: https://vctmsofficial.com Merch: https://vctmsmerch.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0Gav1syIZzd1D6fiyhd9dT?si=3aBYYe4oRLaISExF07D_vQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/vctms/1218893737 Check out our sponsor: DarkFusion Systems! Use code "CPPOD" for $100 off of your computer build! https://darkfusionsystems.com Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/cppodofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQ Chord Progression Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLk Chord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id1454876657 Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4ba Chord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio): https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/ Podcast Webpage: https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/ Welcome: (0:00) Finally VCTMS is Here!: (1:46) Blending VCTMS Style with their Friends on New Music: (4:30) VCTMS as Adventurous, Not Experimental: (10:51) A New EP with More Collaborations?: (16:18) Stage Diving Memories: (24:10) Can We Get VCTMS on the Festival Circuit?: (27:15) Kevin and VCTMS Take On Merch Cuts... Again: (35:54) What's Next for VCTMS?: (44:59) New Artists to Check Out: (46:21) Kevin's Final Thought; I Want You to Support VCTMS: (51:45)

Over 15 years making great thrash metal is not an easy thing to do. As the world of music has changed much since the time of trash metal bands being regarded as mainstays in the pop culture music scene, something has to be done for bands to evolve their sound to still be uniquely them, but also fresh to stand out amongst the crowd. We saw Testament successfully do this in 2025 by bringing in more influences from the modern metal world into their sound. And in 2026, another thrash metal band is doing the same. Prika from the Brazilian thrash metal band Nervosa joins the Chord Progression Podcast. As the band is ready to release their 6th album, Slave Machine, on April 3rd, we have a 30 minute chat with Prika about it. Join us as we talk about: - Prika being proud of where Nervosa is in a career spanning 15 years and 6 albums, taking a path she saw worth taking in life through music, even as the economics of the world is working against artists. - How the new album Slave Machine brings a fresh constructive sound based in modern metal to the thrash metal core Nervosa has always had. - Why the metal scene seems resistant to AI music, and why tech companies and their greed might prevent new musicians, and estabilshed ones, from using AI to compose music all together. A fantastic episode, 30 minutes of fire. Tap the subscribe button because we are keeping these coming! Find Nervosa Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nervosa Twitter: https://x.com/nervosaofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nervosathrash YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@NERVOSA.official Website: https://www.nervosaofficial.com Merch: https://www.nervosaofficial.com/store Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5D9d9xyLNQu32QVD9t4YqH?si=btAXMoBkSz-FjkSemKDCdg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/nervosa/511556134 Check out our sponsor: DarkFusion Systems! Use code "CPPOD" for $100 off of your computer build! https://darkfusionsystems.com Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/cppodofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQ Chord Progression Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLk Chord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id1454876657 Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4ba Chord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio): https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/ Podcast Webpage: https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/ Welcome: (0:00) Did I Pop A Blood Vessel Listening to Nervosa?: (1:37) Proud of The History of Nervosa: (3:32) Economics Working Against Artists: (5:15) Metal Scene Resists AI: (7:20) Prika Calls Out Artists Using AI: (10:40) Slave Machine, Modern Thrash Metal Freshness: (14:27) What's Next for Nervosa?: (19:30) New Artists to Check Out: (21:17) Kevin's Final Thought; Prika's AI Comment is SPOT ON: (24:33)

When two artists come together thanks to "band Tinder" (called Band Mix), we have a story of musicians who found another that would be just as dedicated to the band and the craft of creating music. It is what is needed in order from a band to break out from being a local act. But what else is needed beside just dedication and commitment to the music and to the band in order to be successful and grow. Well there are a few things that are needed; a team that believes in you, a group that can be accountable to their actions, and an understanding of how to properly treat the band as a business. So, who is doing this now? Noah and Matt from the Modern Nu Metal band DON'T YOU DARE join the Chord Progression Podcast. Join us to discover this band as we talk about: - The origin story of DON'T YOU DARE, and how Matt & Noah found each other on Band Mix... otherwise known as Band Tinder. - Why DON'T YOU DARE was kept as a two piece with a team built around them, as it allows the guys to manage the proper level of commitment and to keep creative freedom for their uniqueness. - How they built a team that sacrifices for the band, giving DON'T YOU DARE the best chance of success. A fantastic new artists to check out, one that is putting in the work and showing you how it is done in 2026. Tap the subscribe button as more will be coming your way on the Chord Progression Podcast. Find DON'T YOU DARE Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DontYouDare.ca/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dyd.ca/ YouTube: https://youtu.be/d8jou8I1H0w?si=jRu1HBlmCVzNKGkw Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/234g4qJG7lGnHxCUbnc8LV?si=5fAwC3mRRTeclkiONXiN-w Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dont-you-dare/1734150744 Check out our sponsor: DarkFusion Systems! Use code "CPPOD" for $100 off of your computer build! https://darkfusionsystems.com Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/cppodofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQ Chord Progression Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLk Chord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id1454876657 Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4ba Chord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio): https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/ Podcast Webpage: https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/ Welcome: (0:00) Don't You Dare Miss This One: (1:59) The Backstory of DON'T YOU DARE: (4:34) Working Through Level of Commitment When a Local Band: (13:21)) Why DON'T YOU DARE is a Two Piece Band: (14:55) Doors Opened through Treating Band like a Business, Staying Accountable: (22:49) The Delivery of the Live Setting, Putting In the Care: (38:54) The DON'T YOU DARE Live Unique Selling Point: (43:12) What's On Tap in 2026: (49:14) New Artists to Check Out: (51:19) Kevin's Final Thought; Necesssary Level of Commitment to Success in Music: (55:18)

Hardcore music is more popular than ever in 2026, tahnsk to the success of artists like Knocked Loose, Kublai Khan, and Drain making waves in the culture of the music scene, and playing larger & larger venues year over year. But there is something that stands out about hardcore music today that is making it so popular. The heaviness and individuality is standing strong and connecting with fans. So what is this band doing to break through in that noise and become one of those unique hardcore bands that is going to make fans go crazy for them based on their heaviness, and their own unique identity. I could say bringing in a nu metal influence with turn tables, but that doesnt really tell the entire story. Anthony and Ian from the New Your "knuckle dragging wika wiki core" band Resistor join the Chord Progression Podcast today. Their new album, Bite This, is releasing on March 27th and we show you what makes their style of hardcore unique. On this episode, we talk about: - How Resistor is showing everyone who they are with Bite This, making the turn tables as much of a focus in their musical composition as the guitars, making them a focal point and not an accent piece. - The struggles of making the turn tables a focal point in their musical writing, from leaving space in the recording when their DJ Arce is unavailable, and the struggle to not fill out the song when it feels incomplete. - Why heavy music today isn't focused on being marketable, but now puts focus and success on an artists' unique style and songs. A great heavy music episode for you hardcore fans. Tap the subscribe button because much more is coming. Find Resistor Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreResistor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/weareresistor/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@Weareresistor YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYTVxtOCeHrDeymLW6tyf_w Website: https://weareresistor.com Merch: https://weareresistor.com/collections/apparel Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/52lTghPxufssfXy3Z9rBtA?si=9qV9sZ4dRSiwsLhVM7PRPQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/resistor/374944407 Check out our sponsor: DarkFusion Systems! Use code "CPPOD" for $100 off of your computer build! https://darkfusionsystems.com Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/cppodofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQ Chord Progression Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLk Chord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id1454876657 Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4ba Chord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio): https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/ Podcast Webpage: https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/ Welcome: (0:00) Knuckle Dragging Wika Wika Core: (1:41) Finding Footing on Bite This! with Turn Tables: (4:29) Challenges Making Turn Tables a Focal Point: (12:00) Modern Metal Doesn't Need to be Pefectly Marketable: (19:19) The Non-Single to Check Out on Release Day: (25:50) 7 Different Tunings on the Record, How Will This Work Live?: (31:35) What Else on Tap in 2026?: (39:15) New Artists to Check Out: (41:23) Kevin's Final Thought; Keeping Turn Tables As Unique Focal Point: (46:09)

Rock music has always had a reputation of "live fast and die young." You saw this taken to the max with so many legendary artists in rock and metal like Motley Crue, Ozzy Osbourne, Jimi Hendrix, and many more. Many of those artists lived life "on the edge" and never looked back. But what about the opposite of living on the edge? What about an artists creating their own music to go after their dreams, regardless of what the genre or the culture is sending them towards? Dreams that make them happy as people, for who they are? Can artists make music that inspire people to do just that? To live... "off the edge"? Bri and Niko from the Los Angeles based neon-rock band S8NT ELEKTRIC join the Chord Progression Podcast today. The band is releasing their debut album OFF THE EDGE on March 20th, 2026 and are taking the "off the edge" mentality seriously. On this episode, we discuss: - The backstory of S8NT ELEKTRIC, how it was started with Bri having no experience as a vocalist, but with a will and desire to achieve their dreams through nothing but sheer will and determination. - What living "Off The Edge" means, contradicting the classic rock and roll lifestyle, empowering people to do what they want to better their lives, and how the band is using it as their unique selling point and message. - How Bri found her voice when she was never a singer, and why non-polished vocals have always found a home in rock and metal music, when other genres focus on conformity. A great episode to discover a new abnd is here. Tap the subscribe button because more are coming just like this. Find S8NT ELEKTRIC Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100070710285789 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/s8ntelektric/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@s8ntelektric YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbWEMMGLaRS6vbt_s8K9UQQ Website: https://s8ntelektric.band Merch: https://s8ntelektric.band/collections/all Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6eo7kqk0IeLPUUCJtDZT02?si=5lgmQM1LShmcmP2-CvV2gQ Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/s8nt-elektric/1564657861 Check out our sponsor: DarkFusion Systems! Use code "CPPOD" for $100 off of your computer build! https://darkfusionsystems.com Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/cppodofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQ Chord Progression Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLk Chord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id1454876657 Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4ba Chord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio): https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/ Podcast Webpage: https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/ Welcome: (0:00) Let's Meet S8NT ELEKTRIC, No Regrets: (1:57) The Backstory of S8NT ELEKTRIC: (8:03) The Unique Selling Point of "OFF THE EDGE": (12:20) How Bri Found her Voice with "OFF THE EDGE": (23:40) Do Younger Artists Hide their Authentic Identity Over Fear?: (39:58) The Non-Singles to Check Out: (41:52) What's Next for S8NT ELEKTRIC?: (47:29) New Artists to Check Out: (53:56) Kevin's Final Thought; Embracing Unique Selling Point: (1:01:20)

Everyone that has ever wanted to make music and have it be their career has had dreams of making it big, of becoming a world renowned artist, and have their music reach the masses. It is something that many try, but very few ever achieve. For artists today, is there a prototype or archetype that they can follow in order to achieve their dreams? From what we have seen there is in a basic sense. A sense of consistency, trusting themselves creatively, and building a team around them that will help their sound succeed. And here, is a use case in action. Amon from the German metalcore band Lost In Hollywood joins the Chord Progression Podcast. With the bands self-titled album releasing on March 20th, we make sure you get to know a band that is consistently rising before the release of a new album and European Tour supporting Archers. On this episode we talk about: - This history of Lost In Hollywood, and the importance of staying consistent with their music to continue growing, from writing to performing and everything in between. - Working with a label in Arising Empire that allows them to freely create the album they want, while opening doors to great opportunities to make the best music. - Creating the self-titled album while not holding back lyrically, and not restricting their sound to a certain archetype, staying true to their creative DNA. A fun band to get into the know with now before they are toruing the entire world. Tap the subscribe button because more artists like this are always coming. Find Lost In Hollywood Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lostinhollywood.official Twitter: https://x.com/LostinHollywccd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lostinhollywood.official Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lostinhollywood.official YouTube: https://youtu.be/3HN4nw8jUWg?si=I9C_FFaaC1-MfX9m Website: https://arising-empire.com/artists/lost-in-hollywood Merch: https://arising-empire.shop Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7r7mwbmR3LZeRdOOklCfWP?si=yqjEDHB6Q3iz21sXZgSaUg Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/lost-in-hollywood/1662140271 Check out our sponsor: DarkFusion Systems! Use code "CPPOD" for $100 off of your computer build! https://darkfusionsystems.com Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/cppodofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQ Chord Progression Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLk Chord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id1454876657 Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4ba Chord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio): https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/ Podcast Webpage: https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/ Welcome: (0:00) This is Your Intro to Lost In Hollywood: (1:42) The Longer Release Window of Self-Titled Album: (3:12) Positives Working with Arising Empire: (6:05) The History of Lost In Hollywood, Staying Consistent: (12:53) The Creative Vision of Self-Titled Album: (22:02) The Art of Being Torn Out: (31:25) Can You Feel The Pain & Father: (34:55) The Non-Single to Check Out: (38:56) What's Next for Lost In Hollywood: (45:12) New Artists to Check Out: (46:57) Kevin's Final Thought; Embracing Your Core Sound: (51:43)

If you are a part of the heavy music scene or alternative scene in any way, Warped Tour has touched your life in more ways that one. Whether it was spending all day in the summer moshing to your favorite bands, discovering new artists, or finding a sense of community where you maybe felt alone. Warped Tour was there. And when it went away after 2018, there was a void, but their legacy lived on. With Warped Tour returning in 2025 and continuing in 2026, not only is the festival's legacy continuing with what they are doing, but their influence across the music scene is undeniable. A new chapter of Warped Tour is here, and it is a beautiful thing. Warped Tour founder, creator, and showrunner Kevin Lyman joins the Chord Progression Podcast today before the start of Warped Tour 2026. Get hyped for your favorite festival as we talk about: - How Warped Tour continues to support bands of all sizes in the heavy music & alternative music scene with grandure, refusing to let the scene fade into the background, while curating a festival for a generational experience. - The legacy of Warped Tour, why going away after 2018 made the heart grow fonder for many music fans, and how Warped Tour has been influencing the scene & music festivals to this day. - Supporting non-profits and using Warped Tour as a cause for good in every community that they show up in. This is a generational episode, and we plan to bring you more of this live from Warped Tour 2026 this summer. Hit that subscribe button so you dont miss out. Find Warped Tour Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vanswarpedtour/ Twitter: https://x.com/vanswarpedtour Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vanswarpedtour Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@vanswarpedtourofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VansWarpedTour Website/Tickets: https://www.vanswarpedtour.com Check out our sponsor: DarkFusion Systems! Use code "CPPOD" for $100 off of your computer build! https://darkfusionsystems.com Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/cppodofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQ Chord Progression Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLk Chord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id1454876657 Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4ba Chord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio): https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/ Podcast Webpage: https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/ Welcome: (0:00) Kevin Lyman is HERE!: (1:52) Continuing to Support All Sizes of Artists with Grandure: (3:00) The Trust Warped Tour Fans Have in the Festival: (9:59) Strength Behind Female Artists in the 2020's: (16:20) Keeping Warped Tour Affordable: (20:00) Why Warped Tour is Back: (23:59) Throwing Grass & Dirt at Bands in Montreal: (29:40) Continuing to Work with Non-Profits & Supporting Local Communities: (31:01) The Legacy of Warped Tour is Alive and Well: (42:00) New Artists to Check Out: (46:48) Kevin's Final Thought; Warped Tour's Legacy Will Never Die: (50:25)

Typically when music fans hear a band decided to get "experimental" on a new album, there is a stigma attached to it that makes fans question the direction. What is this new sound going to be? Is this change going to be a massive shift from what the band has as its core sound? But what would be a word for an album where a band does take those chances and has a lot of natural flowing fun while doing it? Would it match when the sound is rather exploratory but still connective with their core sound? We have it and it is called... adventurous. David and Mauro from the Swiss metalcore band Vicious Rain return to the Chord Progression Podcast for a 2nd time. With their brand new album The Anatomy of Surviving releasing on March 13th, we have to see how they got to this point and get you excited for the new album. Today we discuss: - How receptive new fans have been to the band following the release of the first album, There Is Beauty in Leting Go, through a connective link between the music and peoples' life experiences. - Writing The Anatomy of Surviving what a fun, natural flow that creates a well balanced, connective, and adventurous album that shows grounded evolution. - A full breakdown of the adventurous songs on The Anatomy of Surviving, solidifying it as one of the most fun records to experience in 2026. A fantastic album that we would have loved to continue to deep dive, but we will leave the rest to you. Tap the subscrube button as we do more of these episodes to dive deep into the adventurous albums of 2026. Find Vicious Rain Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/viciousrainband Twitter: https://x.com/viciousrainband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/viciousrainband Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@viciousrainband YouTube: https://youtu.be/lqgFNt_S9QA?si=8AJPH_P6IH0PkoYa Website: https://viciousrain.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5gMc4HiJRY9g63KiaulaBp?si=rjUf3Lk5QNGqxb_IAHSc3A Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/vicious-rain/1669609199 Check out our sponsor: DarkFusion Systems! Use code "CPPOD" for $100 off of your computer build! https://darkfusionsystems.com Follow us on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/cppodofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/ YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQ Chord Progression Podcast (Spotify): https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLk Chord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast): https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id1454876657 Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4ba Chord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio): https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/ Podcast Webpage: https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/ Welcome: (0:00) The Return of Vicious Rain: (1:46) Fan Reception since "There Is Beauty in Letting Go": (2:59) The Adventurous Creation of "The Anatomy of Surviving": (9:26) Breaking Down Adventurous Songs on "The Anatomy of Surviving": (14:15) What's Up Next in 2026?: (24:29) New Artists to Check Out: (26:27) Kevin's Final Thought; Difference Between Experimental & Adventurous Albums: (30:47)