As The Story Grows

Chapter 356 - "Bands Are Naturally Going to Change Their Sound" ...as read by Dan Hodson of Borders

This week we welcome Borders drummer Dan Hodson to the podcast. Borders released Bloom Season back on November 18th via Arising Empire Records. Dan talks about growing the scene in Lincoln UK, the story of Borders picking their name, evolving their sound, metal elitism, and more.

https://bordersbanduk.com/en-us

Bloom Season is available on cd at https://arising-empire.shop/en/artists/borders/

Or digitally on Bandcamp at https://arisingempire.bandcamp.com/album/bloom-season

Some of Borders back catalog is available at https://borders.bandcamp.com/album/purify

My Favorite EP's of 2022 https://asthestorygrows.wordpress.com/2022/12/05/favorite-eps-of-2022/
 

The Spotify Playlist for my favorite ep's https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4aLoQjUufAki3f6vrB6xD6?si=b6f385a3ed264c45




Chapter 356 Music:

Borders - "Fade To Black"

Borders - "All This Time I've Spent"

Borders - "Suffer"

Borders - "Godless"

Borders - "Bloom Season"


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Chapter 355 - "I Can Carry The Name Proudly" ...as read by Joel Holmqvist of Aviana

This week we welcome Aviana frontman Joel Holmqvist to the podcast! Aviana released Corporation on September 30th via Arising Empire records. Joel talks about having to regroup after the whole band left, how he came to join Aviana, and the band’s vision on Corporation and how it ties into future releases. 

https://avianaofficial.com/

Find Corporation streaming or on cd & vinyl at https://arisingempire.com/corporation




Chapter 355 Music:

Aviana - "Obsession"

Aviana - "Red Sky"

Aviana - "Paradox"

Aviana - "Retaliation"


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Chapter 354 - "We're Really Really Lucky" ...as read by Tucker Rule of Thursday

This week we welcome Thursday drummer Tucker Rule to the podcast! Tucker has a new band called LS Dunes, who released their debut LP, Past Lives, on November 11th via Fantasy Records. Tucker talks about the connection between skateboarding and getting into music, Thursday’s early days, how he spent the pandemic, and the origins and excitement for his new project, LS Dunes. 

https://lsdunes.com/

https://www.thursday.net/


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Chapter 354 Music:

LS Dunes - "2022"

Thursday - "Understanding In A Car Crash"

Thursday - "Signals Over The Air"

LS Dunes - "Antibodies"

LS Dunes - "Past Lives"

LS Dunes - "Permanent Rebellion"


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Chapter 353 - "A Collection Of Ideas" ...as read by Mitchell Rogers of Varials

Today I’m excited to share a short chat with Mitchell Rogers, frontman for Philly hardcore band Varials. Varials released Scars For You to Remember on October 14th via Fearless Records. Starting on November 27th, the band will be on tour in Europe. Mitch talks about experiencing live music with his family at an early age, transitioning from guitarist to frontman, the themes on the new album, and more.

https://varialspa.net/

Grab Scars For You To Remember on Bandcamp at https://varials.bandcamp.com/album/scars-for-you-to-remember

Or snag it on vinyl, cd or cassette at https://store.fearlessrecords.com/collections/varials

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Chapter 353 Music:

Varials - "The Cycle Of Violence: Chapter 1"

Varials - "Anything To Numb"

Varials - "Scars For You To Remember"

Varials - "Circles"


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Chapter 352 - "Really Just Lucky To Be There" ...as read by Dave Gorman or Orange Island

Today we welcome Orange Island frontman Dave Gorman to the podcast. Iodine Records recently released One Night Stay, a remastered, reimagined version of Orange Island’s self-titled record. Dave talks about the influence of the local punk scene, being the right band at the wrong time, the disappointment of the band’s disbanding, and finding a new life with One Night Stay. 

Go grab One Night Stay on Bandcamp at https://iodinerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/one-night-stay

Or on vinyl at https://deathwishinc.com/collections/iodine-recordings/products/orange-island-one-night-stay

If you're into cassettes, go get a copy of The Shape of Calling https://deathwishinc.com/collections/iodine-recordings/products/orange-island-the-shape-of-calling



Chapter 352 Music:

Orange Island - "When It Was New Year's Eve Three Times A Week"

Orange Island - "When Everyone Was Everyone"

Orange Island - "Four Letter Tattoo and White Flags"

Orange Island - "Always Goodbye"

Orange Island - "Holy Bibles and Stained Glass Hotel Windows"



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Chapter 351 - "It Takes All These People Coming Together" ...as read by Derrick Vella

Today we welcome Tomb Mold and Dream Unending guitarist Derrick Vella to the podcast! Dream Unending’s new record, Song of Salvation, is out tomorrow on 20 Buck Spin! Derrick talks about choosing Toronto over Philadelphia when the pandemic hit, releasing music on cassette, the joy of creating with friends, and more.

Grab Song of Salvation at https://listen.20buckspin.com/album/song-of-salvation
 

You can also find the album and other Dream Unending merch at https://www.20buckspin.com/collections/dream-unending

Music from Tomb Mold can be found at https://tombmold.bandcamp.com/
 

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Chapter 351 Music:

Dream Unending - "Secret Grief"

Tomb Mold - "Aperture of Body"

Dream Unending - "The Needful"

Dream Unending - "Unrequited"

Dream Unending - "Ecstatic Reign"



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Chapter 350 - "I Was Very Grateful" ...as read by Rory Rodriguez of Dayseeker

Today we welcome Rory Rodriguez from Dayseeker to the podcast. Dayseeker’s incredible new album, Dark Sun, was released last Friday on Spinefarm records. Rory and I talk about musical evolution, the ups and downs of growing up, loss, fatherhood, and more. 

https://dayseeker.band/

Grab Dark Sun on cd or vinyl at https://dayseeker.band/collections/shop-all




Chapter 350 Music:

Dayseeker - "Parallel"

Dayseeker - "Dreamstate"

Dayseeker - "Sleeptalk"

Dayseeker - "Neon Grave"

Dayseeker - "Crying While You're Dancing"

Dayseeker - "Afterglow"


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Chapter 349 - "Phases" ...as read by Nick Mavromatis of October Ends

Today we welcome Nick Mavromatis, vocalist for October Ends to the podcast. October Ends released Phases last Friday on UNFD records. Nick talks about growing up in Athens and the music scene there, making the move to Newcastle to join October Ends right before the pandemic hit, and his influence in songwriting and what inspired Phases.

http://octoberends.co.uk/

Make sure you give Phases a spin! https://open.spotify.com/album/55870CGAfFF02iIpzGP5VS?si=96GiOysbSoOTmL8pvtUreQ

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Chapter 349 Music:

October Ends - "Call Me Before I'm Dead"

October Ends - "Lost"

October Ends - "Play Time"

October Ends - "Alive"


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Chapter 348 - "Ashes Lie Still" ...as read by Lyn Jeffs of Ingested

Today we welcome Ingested drummer Lyn Jeffs to the podcast. Ingested's new record, Ashes Lie Still, is out this Friday, November 4th on Metal Blade Records! Lyn talks about living in various cities across the UK and what led him to move to Spain, discovering music, Ingested’s history, choosing Metal Blade, the themes on the new record, and more. 

https://www.ingested.co.uk/

Pre-Order Ashes Lie Still at https://www.metalblade.com/ingested/

The picture of Lyn for this episode is one I took of the band live in Baltimore last week!


Chapter 348 Music:

Ingested - "Shadows In Time"

Ingested - "Crowning The Abomination"

Ingested - "Ashes Lie Still"

Ingested - "Tides Of Glass"


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Chapter 347 - "It Certainly Helped Us" ...as read by Ryan “Tuck” O’Leary of Fit For A King

Today we welcome Fit For A King bassist Ryan “Tuck” O’Leary to the podcast. Fit For A King’s new record, The Hell We Create, is out today on Solid State Records. Tuck talks about the pros and cons of headlining vs being an opening band, joining Fit For A King, sticking with Solid State Records, Heaven, and a lot more. 

Grab The Hell We Create on vinyl (and more) at https://solidstate.merchnow.com/collections/fit-for-a-king

Check out Get Tucked, Tuck's podcast at https://www.soundtalentmedia.com/show/get-tucked/



Chapter 347 Music:

Fit For A King - "End"

Fit For A King - "Young & Undeserving"

Fit For A King - "Breaking The Mirror"

Fit For A King - "Reaper"

Fit For A King - "Times Like This"


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