As The Story Grows

Mark Garza discusses building Dominoes Pizzas, Roger Martinez and being an honest musician in the studio. In the process of this interview Mark feels the need to call some people out which results in this being a long one that gets split into two chapters. We get to the bottom of why Embodyment went through such drastic changes and Mark's troubling position with Kris. Mark explains why he isn't on board with Nick Nowells' beliefs but he respects that Nicks'...beliefs takes....balls.... to say the least. We take a refreshingly real book at the Christian scene and some eye raising contractual obligations. All in all, Mark still respects Living Sacrifice for keeping it real. This was so great and I'm proud to bring it to you, rough edges and all. Whatever. Get over it. "I'll just leave that right there..."

Chapter 70 Notes:

Constant Seas FB: https://www.facebook.com/Constant.Seas

Constant Seas Music Bed Site: https://www.musicbed.com/artists/constant-seas/6

Chapter 70 Music:

The Famine: "Ad Mortem"

Embodyment: "Winter Kiss"

AC/DC: "Big Balls" (in tribute to Nick)

Embodyment: "Breed"

Embodyment: "Halo Of Winter"

Lhoist: "Lurgee" (Radiohead cover)

As The Story Grows links:

Chapter 69: "What Didn't Kill John..." ...as read by John LaMacchia of Candiria

YES! John Lamacchia of the almighty and seemingly indestructable Candiria tells us his chapter of the story. "BeBop" tells us of his early band Dead Air and Ken's band Intrigue and how that jam session resulted in John's enterance into the Candiria fold. John Lamacchia tells us about Ken's perhaps 500 deep song vault, the famous accident that should've killed the entire band, literally watching 9/11, prescription drug addiction, his band Spylocopa, new Candiria album with Metal Blade, working with new members Dan and Julio and sleeping in a childs sleeping bag on a dog mattress. Like Candirias' amazing music , there is something in this chapter for everyone. Thanks for listening.

Chapter 69 Notes:

Candiria FB: https://www.facebook.com/candiria

Follow John on twitter: https://twitter.com/candiria

Chapter 69 Music:

As The Story Grows links:

Chapter 68: "Do You Want To Play A Game?" ...as read by Erik Mendez (formerly of Tourniquet)

Here is the much anticipated follow-up to last weeks' show. Erik Mendez formerly of Christian metal powerhouse Tourniquet picks up with where we left off. We discuss a little more Ted, a few more stories and Erik and I step track by track through each song on Tourniquets' second LP "Psycho Surgery" and third LP "Pathogenic Ocular Dissonance". I am proud to close this chapter of the show. Erik was a biggie in a heavy-hitter band from my childhood. Thanks of listening.

I've also decided to release this entire video on the youtube channel. Check it out for extra footage and inappropriate behavior. https://youtu.be/CFdI0NnCJdI

Chapter 68 Notes:

link to 2050 In Remission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJAHDl-c-bs

2050: Darfur: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4t7vpF5uBQ

Chapter 68 Music. Just an obscene amount of music clips.

As The Story Grows links:

Chapter 67: "Calling All Teds" ...as read by Erik Mendez (formerly of Tourniquet)

Erik Mendez.

Chapter 67 Notes:

Eriks' FB page: https://www.facebook.com/erik.mendez.92?fref=ts

Chapter 67 Music:

"Pathogenic Ocular Dissonance"

"Spineless"

"Broken Chromosomes"

As The Story Grows links:

Chapter 66: "In Leamans' terms" ...as read by Kevin Leaman of Believer

Oh man, oh man. Believer. One of my first favorites. One of my biggest influences. I got to talk to Kevin Leaman who plays guitar for them now. He tells us about meeting Joey Daub at the bank, joining the band and muscling through personal tragedy and illness to keep the band moving forward. We talk about our dogs, using coconut oil as a skin remedy (yeah...I'm serious) and what we can and most certainly can NOT expect from Believer in the near future.

Chapter 66 Notes:

Believer FB: https://www.facebook.com/believerband/?fref=ts

Kevin's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/kevin.leaman.56?fref=ts

Listen to bonus audio from this podcast...it's a doozie: https://youtu.be/VuDEMN2HBw4

Here's a link to some of Zao's privates...photos... https://www.patreon.com/posts/zao-in-canada-6024666

Chapter 66 Music: Believer

"Traveler"

"Gone"

"Medwton"

"Lie Awake"

"Mulitverse"

As The Story Grows links:

(1) “Needle 2 Square” …an ATSG footnote by Scott Mellinger of Zao

Scott Mellinger of Zao tells us a lil' bit about the Zao trip to Canada. Then Scott is joined by his daughter Sydney to tell us about an amazing run-in with Steve Wescott and Miles of Needle2Square. This is an amazing story.

N2S site: http://www.needle2square.com

Zao should get a website: https://www.facebook.com/ZAO.Official/?fref=ts

Intro music is called "Believe The Lie" by Umphrey's McGee and is used without permission (but they're probably cool with it)

You heard Zao play their song "Lies Of Serpents..." live from Amnesia Rockfest 2016 on 06/24/16...only the freshest metal for you, my lovlies.

Wanna watch the Zao video? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPxRxaBZOM8

As The Story Grows links:

Aaron Stone from Facedown artist My Epic discusses what not to eat on tour, where to NOT call in for a podcast, how Jacob has a SLIGHT Plea For Purging addiction, how much it means to be on Facedown, and being present in an age of distractions. We are joined by a friend of the podcast Jacob. Why? Because I'm having too much fun to not involve my friends, that's why. Special thanks to Shannon Quiggle for the hook up.

My Epic: http://myepicrock.com

My Epic at Facedown: http://facedownrecords.com/2009/11/09/my-epic/

Chapter 65 Music: My Epic

"Hail"

"Lower Still"

"Ghost Story"

"Wives' Tale"

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Amy Sciarretto takes some time to talk to us about being too busy, the music industry, the Phillies, her passion for dogs, writing for a fashion blog, being an Eagles fan during the Michael Vick era and last but not least...a Glenn Danzig story. Oh yeah.

My condolences to the loved ones of those whose lives were taken in Orlando yesterday. My heart is truly broken for you and all who have lost due to these terribly misguided tragedies. If anyone is interested in further research of gun violence law and education I would advise this site (in PA) http://www.ceasefirepa.org/ or a similar corresponding site for your own state. I'm not saying outlaw anything. Settle down. It's just a website link.

Atom Splitter PR: http://atomsplitterpr.com

Chapter 64 Music:

Killswitch Engage: "The End Of Heartbreak"

Fear Factory: "Zero Signal"

The Misfits: "Where Eagles Dare"

Gojira: "Stranded"

As The Story Grows links:

Welcome to the second half of the Bjorn Bauer story! If you haven't already please listen to the first half (chapter 62) of Bjorns' story before delving into this half. We get a bit heavier about dealing with boredom/depression and how Bjorn was able to steer all of it into a constructive outlet which became a career. Bjorn comments on how Zao was "meh" at first and how the Smashing Pumpkins became one of the most important bands in his development into who he is today. FOLLOW THIS MAN. Hit his site and do what you need to do to keep an eye on him. Show posters for Kowloon Walled City, Wovenhand and Intronaut. I am so glad this guy emailed me. He will ALWAYS be one of us. (See what I did there?)

All Things Bjorn: http://bjornbauerart.com

Chapter 63 Music:

Paramecium: "Of My Darkest Hour"

Smashing Pumpkins: "Frail And Bedazzled"

Zao: "Five Year Winter"

Smashing Pumpkins: "Where Boys Fear To Tread"

As The Story Grows links:

Artist and new friend Bjorn Bauer joins us for two weeks of stories of what it's like to be a missionary kid in search of music. Bjorns' story is a reminder as to how priveledged we are and take our resources for granted. Bjorn made due with barely anything and developed a hunger for music which became a passion for art. He tells how a UN soldier handed him a shoebox of dubbed cassettes with no art that changed his life. A random missionary woman handed Bjorn his first metal cassette...he doesn't even know why she had it with her that day. It only takes a spark to get a fire burning. I love this story and I hope you do too.

All things Bjorn: http://bjornbauerart.com

Chapter 62 Music:

Keith Green: "...So You Wanna Go Back To Egypt?"

The Violet Burning: "Gold"

Seventh Angel: "Recollections Of A Life Once Lived"

The Blamed: "Separation"

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