As The Story Grows

Chapter 561 - "Are You Going To Do This" ...as read by Evan Seidlitz of Thrown Into Exile

Today we welcome Thrown Into Exile vocalist Evan Seidlitz to the podcast. Thrown Into Exile just released their new ep, Passageways. Evan talks about the Cleveland metal and hardcore scene and his part in it, moving to LA to explore musical opportunities, joining, leaving, and then rejoining Thrown Into Exile, the band’s hope for the future, and more. 

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Chapter 561 Music:

Thrown Into Exile - "Last Breath"

Thrown Into Exile - "Killing The Only One"

Thrown Into Exile - "Desolation"

Thrown Into Exile - "The Forsaken"

 

Chapter 560 - "What Do You Want To Sound Like" ...as read by Kris Keller of Black Note Graffiti

Today we welcome Black Note Graffiti guitarist Kris Keller to the podcast. Black Note Graffiti released Resist the Divide on October 25th with Golden Robot Group. Kris talks about playing music with his brother, the road the two took to forming Black Note Graffiti, working with a producer that brings out the best in the band, what he hopes for the future, and more! 

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Chapter 560 Music:

Black Note Graffiti - "Place You Lie"

Black Note Graffiti - "The Source"

Chapter 559 - "The Grief You Go Through Every Day" ...as read by Austin Hayes of Heavy//Hitter

Today we welcome Austin Hayes to the podcast. Austin is the frontman for Florida deathcore newcomers Heavy//Hitter. Heavy//Hitter released Moments of Misery last Friday on Blue Grape Music. In this short chat Austin talks about the resurgence of the Florida metal scene, Heavy//Hitter's evolution towards a heavier sound, the themes on Moments Of Misery, and what the future holds. 

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Chapter 559 Music:

Heavy//Hitter - "Deposition Of Violence"

Heavy//Hitter - "No Mercy, No Remorse"

Heavy//Hitter - "Waste Of Life"

Chapter 558 - "Believe In What We Cannot See" ...as read by Guillaume Bernard of Klone

Today we welcome Klone guitarist Guillaume Bernard to the podcast! Klone released The Unseen last Friday on Pelagic Records. Guillaume talks about his musical influences, Klone’s musical evolution, using AI art, the struggles of touring and playing shows, and more.

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Chapter 558 Music:

Klone - "Interlaced"

Klone - "Magnetic"

Klone - "Spring"

Chapter 557 - "Be Artsy With It" ...as read by Gore.

Today we welcome Devin and Alex from Gore. to the podcast! Gore. released their debut ep, A Bud That Never Blooms, back on October 24th with Spinefarm Records. The guys discuss the humidity in Texas, how Gore came together, the band’s visual aesthetic, the desire to tour, and more. 

https://www.spinefarmrecords.com/515/artists/gore

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Chapter 557 Music:

Gore. - "Pray"

Gore. - "Doomsday"

Gore. - "Babylon"

Gore. - "Heaven Is Above Me"

Chapter 556 - "The Music Is Always In Me" ...as read by Juha Raivio of Swallow The Sun

Today we welcome Swallow The Sun guitarist Juha Raivio to the podcast. Swallow The Sun released Shining back on October 18th with Century Media Records. Juha talks about how his brain has always connected with music, the inspiration for Swallow The Sun, the dark place he was at while writing Moonflowers, coming out of that to write Shining, and more. 

http://swallowthesun.net/

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Chapter 556 Music:

Swallow The Sun - "Innocence Was Long Forgotten"

Swallow The Sun - "What Have I Become"

Swallow The Sun - "Moonflowers Bloom In Misery"

Swallow The Sun - "Charcoal Sky"
 

Chapter 555 - "A Sense Of Finality" ...as read by Mike Ricketts Of Planes Mistaken For Stars

Today we welcome Mike Ricketts from Planes Mistaken For Stars to the podcast! Planes released their new record, Do You Still Love Me, last Friday on Deathwish Inc. Mike talks about his drumming education, the origin of band’s name, moving the band to Denver, the hiatus and reunion, the untimely passing of Gared, and Gared’s influence on the new record, plus a lot more!

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Chapter 555 Music:

Plans Mistaken For Stars - "Matthew Is Dead"

Planes Mistaken For Stars - "Modern Logic"

Planes Mistaken For Stars - "Put Your Heart On The Fire"

Chapter 554 - "New Jersey Gets A Bad Rep Sometimes" ...as read by David Lawrence Osterhout from Bike Routes

Today we welcome David Lawrence Osterhout from Bike Routes to the podcast! Bike Routes released Rush of Energy, their new ep, back on October 25th with Blue Grape Music. David and I chat about growing up in Southern New Jersey and his musical inspirations, transitioning Bike Routes from a solo project to full band, the album art aesthetic across his discography, and more!

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Chapter 554 Music:

Bike Routes - "You Want It, You Got It"

Bike Routes - "World Apart"

Bike Routes - "Rush Of Energy"

Bike Routes - "Killing Cattle In The Valley"

Chapter 553 - "Bring It Back To The Old School" ...as read by "Nasty" Ronnie Galletti

Today we welcome "Nasty" Ronnie Galletti from thrash metal legends Nasty Savage to the podcast! Nasty Savage released Jeopardy Room,, their first new record in 20 years, back on October 10th! Ronnie talks about his ambition that drove the early days of Nasty Savage, getting the attention of Metal Blade Records, reforming Nasty Savage, the band’s legacy and longevity, and more! 

https://fhmrecords.bandcamp.com/album/jeopardy-room

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Chapter 553 Music:

Nasty Savage - "Jeopardy Room"

Nasty Savage - "Divination"

Nasty Savage - "Brain Washer"

Nasty Savage - "Sainted Devil"

Chapter 552 - "Validate Yourself" ...as read by Alex Varkatzas of Dead Icarus

Today we welcome Alex Varkatzas to the podcast! You probably know Alex as the former frontman of Atreyu. Alex has a new band called Dead Icarus and their new full-length album, Zealot, is out tomorrow on MNRK Heavy! Alex talks about feeling like he was losing his voice and perspective with Atreyu, why he decided to step aside, still feeling like he had something to say musically, and more.

https://deadicarus.net/

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Chapter 552 Music:

Dead Icarus - "The Unconquerable"

Dead Icarus - "1 Million Days"