Chapter 475 - "We Didn't Expect That Kind Of Focus" ...as read by Øystein Brun of Borknagar

Today we welcome Borknagar guitarist Øystein Brun to the podcast! Borknagar released Fall last Friday on Century Media Records. Øystein talks about how doing press has changed over his 30 year career, the rise of the Norwegian metal scene, how the album artwork influenced the album title, how trying to tour Stateside has changed and more.

https://borknagar.com/

https://centurymedia.store/collections/borknagar

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

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Chapter 475 Music:

Borknagar - "Summits"

Borknagar - "Up North"

Borknagar - "Nordic Anthem"

Borknagar - "Moon"

Email: [email protected]

Chapter 474 - "The Niche Can't Be Completely Obscure" ...as read by Leah

Today we welcome symphonic metal vocalist Leah to the podcast. Leah released her new record, The Glory and The Fallen, today. Leah talks about discovering symphonic metal, creating a fanbase without touring, the theatrical and visual elements of Leah, her dreams for the future, and more!

https://leahmchenrymusic.com/

https://theleahshop.com/

https://leahmusic.bandcamp.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

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Chapter 474 Music:

Leah - "Archangel"

Leah - "No More Fear"

Leah - "Unshakable"

Leah - "Dream Voyage"

Leah - "Victory"

Email: [email protected]

Chapter 473 - "Rock Will Always Be Appreciated" ...as read by Damien Douleur of The Requiem

Today we welcome Damien Douleur frontman for The Requiem to the podcast. The Requiem released A Cure To Poison The World last Friday on Fearless Records. Damien talks about growing up as an immigrant in the United States, creating music for art instead of chasing trends, trying to find love in a digital world, the theatrical side of the band, and more. 

https://therequiemband.com/

https://therequiemmusic.bandcamp.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

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Chapter 473 Music:

The Requiem - "An Elegy Written On Porcelain Arms"

The Requiem - "Diary Of A Masochist"

The Requiem - "Kill The Lights"

Email: [email protected]

Chapter 472 - "Doomsday Goes Away" ...as read by Uffe Cedarlund of Haystack

Today we welcome Entombed guitarist and Haystack frontman Uffe Cederlund to the podcast! Haystack just released their new record Doomsday Goes Away last Friday. Uffe talks about music schools in Sweden, the desire to start a three piece band, getting older as a musician, the meaning behind Doomsday Goes Away, and more.

https://threeman.se/project/haystack/

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

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Chapter 472 Music:

Haystack - "Doomsday Goes Away"

Entombed - "Eyemaster"

Haystack - "Away"

Haystack - "Winter"

Email: [email protected]

Chapter 471 - "A Burst Of Creative Energy" ...as read by Eric Urbach from States Of Nature

Today we welcome States Of Nature frontman Eric Urbach to the podcast! States Of Nature will release Brighter Than Before this Friday on Sell The Heart Records. Eric talks about learning to play guitar to join the band that would become Static Thought, signing with Hellcat Records, capitalizing on creativity, enjoying being alive, and more.

https://statesofnature.bandcamp.com/

https://selltheheartrecords.bigcartel.com/product/states-of-nature-brighter-than-before-12-lp

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

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Chapter 471 Music:

States Of Nature - "Brighter Than Before"

Static Thought - "Dead And Gone"

States Of Nature - "Wicked World"

States Of Nature - "Undone"

States Of Nature - "God With A Gun"

Email: [email protected]

Chapter 470 - "Trying To Shift Perspective" ...as read by Reconciler

Today we welcome Joe and Derron from Reconciler to the podcast! Reconciler released Art For Art’s Sake last Friday on Smartpunk Records! The guys talk about unknowingly being a part of the same scene, giving up a solo project to start Reconciler, surviving Covid and label drama, finding joy, and more!

https://reconcileratl.bandcamp.com/

https://smartpunkshop.com/products/reconciler-art-for-our-sake-lp-only

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

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Chapter 470 Music:

Reconciler - "Runaway"

Reconciler - "Art For Our Sake"

Reconciler - "What's In A Goodbye Anyway"

Email: [email protected]

Chapter 469 - "Authenticity, Honesty, and Choosing To Do The Right Thing" ...as read by Mariel Loveland

Today we welcome Mariel Loveland from Best Ex to the podcast. Best Ex released With A Smile back in October on Iodine Records. Mariel talks about trying to find her place in high school, the importance of a record label’s ethos, how misogyny and abuse are tolerated and overlooked in the music industry, how Black Lives Matter protests reshaped Best Ex, and more.

https://www.bestexnj.com/

https://bestexnj.bandcamp.com/

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

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Chapter 469 Music:

Best Ex - "Tell Your Friends"

Candy Hearts - "I Miss You"

Best Ex - "Daylight"


Email: [email protected]

As The Story Grows Presents Albums That Matter: Caspian - You Are The Conductor

Today I dive into my love and relationship with Caspian's debut record, You Are The Conductor!

https://caspiantheband.bandcamp.com/album/you-are-the-conductor

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

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Music:

Caspian - "Quovis - Further Up - Further In"

Saxon Shore - "Replacement Driver"

Caspian - "Loft"

Caspian - "Last Rites"

Email: [email protected]

 

Chapter 468 - "There Will Be A Lot More" ...as read by Kolby and Dalton from Levels

Today we welcome Kolby Carigan and Dalton Kennerly from Levels to the podcast. Levels will release their new ep, Pulse, this Friday on Sharptone Records. The guys talk about how where they grew up shaped their musical experiences, the long road to get Kolby in the band, navigating a lineup change during lockdowns, being excited to reintroduced themselves to the world, and more.

https://levels-band.com/

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

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Chapter 468 Music:

Levels - "Pulse"

Levels - "Siren Hymn"

Email: [email protected]

Chapter 467 - "The Chemistry Is Right" ...as read by Lukas Kerk of Hiraes

Today I’m stoked to share my chat Hiraes guitarist Lukas Kerk. The new Hires record, Dormant, is out tomorrow on Napalm Records! Lukas talks about teaching himself guitar, Dawn of Disease's musical evolution, how Dawn of Disease morphed into Hiraes, the joy of having Britta write lyrics, and more! 

https://www.hiraes.com/

https://www.napalmrecordsamerica.com/hiraes

https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/

https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows

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Chapter 467 Music:

Hiraes - "Through The Storm"

Dawn Of Disease - "Above The Gods"

Hiraes - "Solitary"

Hiraes - "We Owe No One"

Email: [email protected]