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Chapter 209 - "We Just Loved What We Were Doing" ...as read by Rich Tremblay of Sick of Change

Sick of Change signed with Bettie Rocket so quickly after they formed that they hadn't finished writing their debut record, In Our Time of Need. Rich and I chat about the band's whirlwind career, the Bettie Rocket and punk scene, and what Rich is up to these days. 


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Chapter 209 Music:

Sick of Change - "Thoughts That Defile"

Sick of Change - "Torn In Two"

Sick of Change - "Scarlet"

Sick of Change - "The Reason I Live"


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Chapter 208 - "Introducing Down Again" ...as read by Lenny, Lucas, and Alex of Down Again. 

This week I'm please to have the members of Down Again on the podcast. Down Again is a brand new post hardcore outfit that just released their debut album, "The Devil Is A Gentleman." We talk about the members musical evolution, writing an album while in different parts of the country, the lyrical themes on The Devil Is A Gentleman, and releasing an album independently during a global pandemic. 

Down Again - https://www.downagainband.com/

Stream The Devil Is A Gentleman - https://open.spotify.com/album/0OFcPqhhVSbLImlK7703nr?si=jYV6az0CRcOJqoT905P-fA 


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Chapter 208 Music:

Down Again - "Actions & Their Consequences"

Down Again - "Unaware/Gunfight"

Down Again - "Drowning"

Down Again - "Lighthouse At The Sea"


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Chapter 207 - "We Were A Little Bit Lost In the Shuffle" ...as read by Mike Wright of Ironside

This week I’m excited to welcome Ironside and Fighting Jacks guitarist Mike Wright to the show. Mike was also the guitarist in Bettie Rocket Records band Freeto Boat. Mike and I chat about the Bettie Rocket scene, Tooth and Nail’s in-between era, getting lost on the roster, and his new project, Ironside. 

Fighting Jacks - https://fightingjacks.bandcamp.com/

Mercy High - https://mercyhigh.bandcamp.com/

Ironside - https://ironsideca.bandcamp.com/

Give Ironside a follow on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ironsideca/



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Chapter 207 Music:

Ironside - "Resolution"

Freeto Boat - Brain Surgery"

Freeto Boat - "Call Me Sometime"

Fighting Jacks - "Commons and Robbers"

Fighting Jacks - "Unfinished Song"

Fighting Jacks - "Do You Wanna Find Out"

Mercy High - "Fake Salvation"

Ironside - "Doomsday"

Fighting Jacks - Year Of The Dead"


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Chapter 206 - "I'm Glad People Can Still Get Into It" ...as read by Jesse Smith of Serpent Servant Slave

I'm so stoked that I got to chat with former Zao drummer Jesse Smith. Jesse talks about his new micro greens business, the early days of Zao, and Jesse's post Zao projects, including Gods, The Holy Ghost, and his brand new project, Serpent Servant Slave. 

Give Serpent Servant Slave a follow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpentservantslave/


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Chapter 206 Music:

Zao - "Lies Of Serpents, A River Of Tear"

Zao - "Flight"

Zao - "Resistance"

Zao - "For A Fair Desire"

Zao - "The End Of His World"

Gods - "If The Bet Is Love, I Fold"

Jesse Smith and the Holy Ghost - "Killing Me Someone"

Serpent Servant Slave - "The Same"

Serpent Servant Slave - "Beat Of My Drum"


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Chapter 205 - "Zao Was An Unforgettable Time In My Life" ...as read by Shawn Jonas of Zao and Symphony In Peril

I'm super stoked that Shawn and I were finally able to connect and chat for the podcast. Shawn talks about his athleticism that led him to be able to hold out his screams, the early days of Zao, why Symphony In Peril went with Facedown instead of Solid State, and wanting to recording again. 

You can still snag a copy of All Else Failed on vinyl at https://www.steadfastrecords.net/product-page/zao-all-else-failed-vinyl


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Chapter 205 Music:

Zao - "Exchange"
 
Zao - "Times Of Seperation"

Zao - "All Else Failed"

Symphony In Peril - "Shadows Over A Bleeding Heart"

Symphony In Peril - "Stiletto"

Symphony In Peril - "Inherent Scars"

Zao - "Song 1"


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Chapter 204 - "We Weren't Really Sure It Was Going To Work" ...as read by Mike Boddington of Crux

This week, we welcome Crux drummer Mike Boddington to the show. Mike talks about Rush's influence in his life, the late 80's/early 90's underground scene in Portland, and the band's place in the early Tooth &Nail scene. 


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Chapter 204 Music:

Crux - "New Morality"

Empty Tomb - "Circle of Power"

Crux - "Answer The Question"

Crux - "Relentless"

Crux - "What Caliber of Man"


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Chapter 203 - "It Became So Therapeutic For Me" ...as read by Daniel Terry of Discography Discussion

This week we welcome fellow podcaster Daniel Terry to the show. Daniel walks us through his musical evolution, the band that just ended and how podcasting filled a music shaped hole in his life. If you aren't already listening to Discography Discussion, I recommend giving it a spin. 

Discography Discussion - http://www.discussmetal.com/

End Of Destiny at Cornerstone - https://youtu.be/smiLRXMHZ-4

Brewtally Speaking - https://soundcloud.com/brewspeakpod

Give Discography Discussion a like on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Discographydiscussion/



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Chapter 203 Music:

Zao - "Savannah"

Zao - "Ravage Ritual"

End Of Destiny - "The Classic (demo)"

Mortification - "The Evil Addiction Destroying Machine"

Hopesfall - "The Bending"



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Chapter 202 - "It Boosted Us To A Whole Second Career" ...as read by David Josiah Curtis from Run Kid Run

David's first band was Side Walk Slam. Once the band started, momentum built fast. They ended up catching Brandon Ebel's eye at Cornerstone and took off from there. David chats about his punk roots, the transition from Side Walk Slam to Run Kid Run, and what his musical future looks like. 

Follow Run Kid Run on Facebook for some fun live content - https://www.facebook.com/runkidrun/

Side Walk Slam has a Facebook page now! https://www.facebook.com/sidewalkslamband/

Check Out Some Side Walk Slam Demos - https://sidewalkslam.bandcamp.com/releases

And give David's solo work a spin - https://davidjosiahcurtis.bandcamp.com/



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Chapter 202 Music:

Side Walk Slam - "Carmi Times"

Side Walk Slam - "Not Getting Off"

Side Walk Slam - "Another Tragedy"

Run Kid Run - "We've Only Just Begun"

Run Kid Run - "One In A Million"

Run Kid Run - "Back To The Basics"

Run Kid Run - "War Is Over"


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Chapter 201 - "Music Was My Only Thing" ...as read by Maggie Gently

This week we welcome Maggie Gently to the podcast. Maggie used to front the pop-punk band The Total Bettys and is stepping out as a solo artist, releasing her debut ep, Good Cry, May 29th via Brace Cove Records. Maggie discusses her passion for music and the themes on Good Cry. 

Pre-order Good Cry on Cassette at https://www.bracecoverecords.com/store/goodcrytape

Pre-order the album on Bandcamp https://maggiegently.bandcamp.com/releases

Follow Maggie on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/maggiegently/


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Chapter 201 Music:

Maggie Gently - "Every Night"

The Total Bettys - "Quit My Job"

The Total Bettys - "One Less Mistake"

Maggie Gently - "Alive"

Maggie Gently - "Tranquillity" 


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Chapter 200 - "Appreciative Of What We Had" ...as read by Kelly Reaves and Nick Brunson of Haste

I was excited to see Furnace Fest 2020 announce a Haste reunion. Haste wasn't the biggest band in the hardcore/metal scene but their unique sound deserves to be heard by more people. Kelly and Nick share what the scene in Birmingham was like, the reception they got nationally, and why 2020 was the year the decided to come back. 

Give a Haste a follow at https://www.facebook.com/hastemusic/ 

Or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hasterockband/



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Chapter 200 Music:

Haste - "Brand New Opposites"

Haste - "Two Final Words"

Haste - "Evidence of Wasted Ink"

Haste - "A God Reclaims His Throne"

Haste - "Revenge Tastes Like Blood and Broken Teeth"


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