Chord Progression Podcast: The Gateway to New Rock and Metal Music

We have had 2 former members of THE DEV on the podcast in 2026 to see what they are up to in music now, and get you to know them early on in their new ventures. So... what about the other 3? What have they been up to?

Well they have started a new band and have found their sound. But what we discovered from them is that they had the most well thought-out audition process for a new vocalist, that we are surprised that more bands dont use. What's the secret?

Ryan, Chris, & Jon return to the Chord Progression Podcast with their new band The Binding Divide, bringing new lead singer Alyssa with them as well. The band has 2 songs out now, including their most recent single "Satisfied." On this episode, we talk about:

- How Alyssa joined The Binding Divide, and why other artists should audition new members by allowing them to show their creative side from the start, not just seeing if they match previously released material.

- Writing new songs, and releasing 3 in 2026 that are vastly different from one another, in an effort to set up an experimental and unpredictable precedent.

- If they will build a potato shooter and use it in music videos and live shows going forward.

You're caught up with former members of THE DEV, and get more new music to enjoy. Tap the subscribe button for more episodes to come.

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Welcome: (0:00)

Another Great Return to the Podcast: (2:03)

Finding the Sound after THE DEV: (4:40)

Alyssa Joining the Band, with Creative Auditions: (6:44)

The Positive Features of Auditioning with Creative Freedom: (11:21)

Writing the First Batch of Songs: (16:49)

The Setup of Unpredictable Music: (22:41)

The Next Single Inspired by European Power Metal?: (31:52)

The Potato Gun Idea is Born: (41:00)

What's Coming Up?: (45:36)

New Artist Suggestions: (52:06)

Kevin's Final Thought; More Artists Should Audition New Members Like This: (56:55)

In a new world where AI seems to be trying to take any job from anyone, and where uniqueness in rock & emtal music is being celebrated and promoted, it gives the artists a chance to still be unpredictable and become something that AI can't replicate.

So if a metal band from Germany that was created with inspiration from zombie movies, video games, and TV shows wanted to try something new with their sound compared to their first two album, now would be the time to do it. There is no way AI could replicate that.

Felix from the German power metal band Dominum joins the Chord Progression Podcast as the band is set to release their 3rd album "Night is Calling" on July 3rd. Join us as we dive deep into:

- The difference in sound Dominum created on "Night is Calling" compared to their previous 2 albums, and how being able to test ideas out in a live seting helped create their most eclectic sound & album story to date.

- How releasing the singles disproved any anxiety that more experimentation with their metal sound would not be received well, as all singles have been accepted by old & new fans for their unpredictability.

- Reasoning why you should put down your phone to avoid surface level dopamine rushes, & embrace the real authentic connection with the moment on a deeper level.

This episode is insanely heavy and fun for 30 minutes, perfect for what this album is. Tap the subscribe button for more episodes like this weekly.

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Welcome: (0:00)

Let's Get into Dominum: (1:42)

The Inventiveness of "Night Is Calling": (2:41)

Worried About Massive Variety, Singles Disproved Worry: (9:30)

AI Can't Recreate Unpredictablity that an Artist Can: (11:20)

The Case of Putting Your Phone Down: (17:00)

What's Left in 2026?: (25:10)

New Artists Suggestions: (27:23)

Kevin's Final Thought; Yes, Put the Phone Down: (30:46)

Since the resurrgence of rock and metal back into the mainstream since 2020, we have seen a massive amount of experimentation in the genres. But one thing we are seeing is a large number of bands find common influences in the style of nu metal.

Music is cyclical, where genres that were once popular are making their return, influencing modern bands to create a new & evolved sound. Has this happened in the past? Will this happen in the future? Will the internet be a great catalyst of all of this? Yes.

Chris Kelly from the metalcore band Hillhaven joins the Chord Progresion Podcast with more new music out, including the newest single "Dead Doesn't Hurt" out now. On this episode, we talk about:

- The update from Hillhaven since 2024, why the lineup is now stabilized following the depatrue of other members due to other band commitments, and what will happen with upcoming live shows.

- Cyclical nature of trends and music, analyizing why nu metal has resurged in popularity in both metalcore & modern metal, as well as why emo, pop punk, and butt rock influences of the 2000's very likely are next.

- "Dead Doesn't Hurt" and the message of betrayal at the heart of the song, coupled with forgiving in order to move on so dead moments and emotions no longer hurt you.

Both insightful and deep, just the way we like these conversations. Tap the subscribe button for a whole lot more coming your way.

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Welcome: (0:00)

Chris Is Back for More: (1:38)

The Hillhaven Lineup Stabilization since 2024: (3:14)

Loyalty Restricting Creativity is Breaking Down in Metal: (12:05)

The Cyclical Nature of Music Won't Let Genres Die: (15:18)

Hot Topic Abandoned Us, but it's Cyclical: (23:15)

Breaking Away from Being Pressured to Hate a Genre: (28:47)

The Deep Backstory of "Dead Doesn't Hurt": (34:06)

Polaris Influences All: (50:44)

What Else in 2026?: (54:24)

New Artists Suggestions: (57:10)

Kevin's Final Thought; Flipping Hate in Reverse: (1:03:10)

Musicians and artists, especially early on, have to deal with two major factors that could derail their creative mentality. Those factors being the pressures to make the project financially successful, as well as mentally being able to process negativity on social media. Success in handling these two factors can lead a band to success. Failure, could destroy the project.

Success means finding happiness and a free flowing nature in the songwriting process. It allows music creation to be the thing that drives you, not the obligation of a 9-5 job that so many artists revile.

Mirza from the Danish alt metal band Siamese joins the Chord Progression Podcast as the band is set to release their 8th album, dissolution, on June 26th. Join us for a great conversation as we talk about:

- Why different external pressures hinder the creativity in the musicial world, and finding ways to relieve those pressures, especially financial pressures, helps ease the creative process.

- Dealing with social media negativity in a band, and the strategies Siamese used to not be impacted by it.

- How a sense of urgence and drive created the new album, dissolution, with all band members being fully involved in the writing process.

A great band and a great album to end the first half of 2026. Hit the subscribe button as we have plenty more coming in the second half.

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Welcome: (0:00)

Live from a Car in Denmark: (1:56)

Losing Feeling of Pressure for Band to Succeed Financially: (5:21)

Wage War Story Confirms Financial Grind: (11:15)

How Siamese has Dealt with Social Media Negativity: (15:49)

Writing "dissolution" as a Full Album Experience: (26:29)

The Non-Singles to Anticipate: (35:27)

The Era of Encouraged Creative Freedom is Here: (39:15)

What Else in 2026?: (43:13)

New Artist Suggestions: (45:58)

Kevin's Final Thought; Discipline Handling Social Media Negativity: (50:14)

There is a great number of younger musicians out there that are struggling to find their style and find their sound. It could be because they are unsure what sound connects with them, could be that their skillset doesn't match up with the style of music they want to create, or they havent found the collection of people to help bring that sound to life.

It is something almost every musician goes through, and sometimes it takes a while for artists to find that sound. What if we told you that there is an artist in the punk rock world that fits all 3? Great story for inspiration right?

Steve from the California punk rock band Trash N' Privilege joins the Chord Progression Podcast as the band recently released their Flush EP last week. Join us for this punk rock episode as we talk about:

- Why Trash N' Privilege went more gritty and dirty with their overall tone of punk rock to create more of a throwback and rough punk rock feel on the new Flush EP.

- The positive reverb of the pandemic, where shifting musical focus became forced for the time, but now is fully embraced all across rock and metal.

- Songwriting and musical advice for all young musicians out there, to either increase your skillset to match the sound you want to create, or use your internal inspiration to create a sound for yourself within the limits of your skillset.

A great episode that is brash, up front, and full of great times. Tap subscribe button to not miss out on any more.

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Welcome: (0:00)

We Are Getting Trashy Today: (1:44)

Initial Reaction to "Best That You're Dead" & Flush EP: (2:52)

Gary & the Live Energy Experience: (8:28)

Best Part of Pandemic, Shifting Musical Focus: (14:58)

Difference Writing Now Compared to First Ever Recording: (20:55)

A Flock Of Seaguls & College Radio Lessons: (27:47)

Music Theory vs Writing by Feel: (34:41)

Punk Rock vs The Establishment: (39:24)

Back into Making Trash N' Privilege Music: (45:45)

We Talk MMA for a Minute: (51:41)

New Artists to Check Out: (55:29)

Kevin's Final Thought; Using Musical Limitations as Creative Advantage: (1:00:29)

Plenty of musicians have taken to streaming ever since the COVID-19 pandemic, as a way to deliver their music and their experience through the internet that still has some form of consistent connection to the fans. We have seen Ronnie Radke in Falling in Reverse, Matt Heafy in Trivium, Ryan Kirby in Fit For A King, and many more do something like this. But have they ever live streamed the album creation process?

It is a way for the fans to get a first hand look at how an artist would make a song, how a song evolves from beginning to end, and what tools might be used to create all of this. It is something that we really never see anyone else do, but we found an artist that is doing just that.

Kevin from the experimental band Annelida joins the Chord Progression Podcast today. After Kevin streamed the writing and song creation process for the band's Unencumbered EP in March of 2026, we dive into this episode with:

- How Annelida used livestreaming on Twitch and VYB to show the songwriting process, giving people a more in depth look to the songwriting process & how a song changes over time.

- The reason why Annelida streams on multiple platforms all at once with the creation process & with live shows, to continue giving access and connection to their fans.

- Why Annelida is considered "experimental metal" to be the weird band on Manic Kat Records, and not ever have the pressure to fit in.

A very interesting conversation from start to finish. Tap the subscribe button to not miss out on any other episodes like this.

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Welcome: (0:00)

Sea Captain of the Booze Cruise Look: (1:39)

The Reason Kevin Livestreams the Songwriting Process: (3:35)

Do Songs Change From Original Streaming Writing Session?: (9:15)

Why They Used Twitch & VYB at Same Time: (16:41)

The Trivium Raid Story: (24:34)

Keeping Up with Consistency of Streaming: (27:30)

Sometimes, Magic Happens on First Recording: (29:18)

Why Manic Kat Works for Annelida: (35:34)

Going "Experimental Metal": (38:57)

Embracing the Change Over Time: (48:31)

What's Left in 2026?: (55:33)

New Music Suggestions: (58:37)

Kevin's FInal Thought; Breauty of Streaming Recording Process: (1:07:15)

Can rock and metal be considered the most authentic genres in music today? Think about it. We are seeing more and more artists with the freedom to experiment and try new things previously considered taboo, that has caused some bands to massively break through pop culture. Pop music is based off of the popular formulas, popular hip hop has a similar flow and beat in all popular songs, modern county is... well about trucks and beer.

So how do rock and metal artists now continue to make more creative music that has the connection to so much more authenticity compared to other genres? Well, its based on how they write, and the freedom that they can.

Dylan and Eren from the metalcore band Monument of a Memory join the Chord Progression Podcast today. With new music like the single "All We Made" released now and more new music for a new album coming so you can get into the band with us as we talk about:

- New music coming from Monument of a Memory and writing that music through a process of vocal isolation from the instrumentals, and ensuring that when writing music, no idea is off the table.

- The best music being yet to come on the new album following the releases of "All We Made" and "Hit The Floor", by exploring new territory inside of their heavier style.

- Why it was important for them to break free from the elitist and purist ideals of metal & metalcore that they followed as younger men, allowing the band to make their best music now.

Don't miss out on more new music coming through the Chord Progression Podcast. Tap the subscribe button for more episodes and artists like this.

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Welcome: (0:00)

Hey, Reaching Out Works!: (1:49)

Working on New Music, in Nashville Bars?: (3:10)

Letting the Music Come to Them Authentically: (11:20)

Writing on the "Vibe" with New Music Expanding Scope of Sound: (23:10)

DarkForce Fest: (32:41)

Breaking from Elitist Stereotypical Boxing In of Sound: (34:09)

Changing Peceptions of Life, New Things to Write About: (46:47)

The Life-Alert Song: (49:04)

New Artist Suggestions: (58:07)

Kevin's Final Thought; The Genre of Authenticity: (1:06:33)

The second band we ever interviewed on the Chord Progression Podcast back in 2019, and the band that has been a guest on the podcast the most, is back once again. 7 years later, we have seen them grow to play alongside some great artists like From Ashes to New, Nothing More, and Three Days Grace. But one question was on our mind... when are we going to get that album?

Well an announcement was made, and a request was issued. Hard rock never dies, and they continue to rise. You can never forget about their unbreakable spirit, and we are here to make sure you are all into it.

Jonathan and Aaron from the hard rock band Kingdom Collapse return to the Chord Progression Podcast for the first time since our 500th episode. The band recently announced their new album "Survivor" releasing on October 30th. Join us as we talk about:

- The band signing with Mascot Records, finding a lable that was going to let Kingdom Collapse be themselves & get behind the Unbreakable spirit, instead of trying to have them fit into a trend.

- The titular single "Survivor," getting back on radio play with both Sirius XM Octane as well as FM radio, and still evoking the Unbreakable spirit even in the face of life's most challenging times.

- Why the band will always put the songs first above anything else, in a world where the industry seems to be relying more on image than music. Something Kingdom Collapse is happy they don't fit in on.

- Joe Alfano, and his legacy.

Now you might be thinking, "you can't go into the full album this early, and in only 41 minutes!" Well you are right. Be sure to hit that subscribe button because part 2 is coming your way in October, and we are going to deep dive the entire album.

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Welcome: (0:00)

Our #1 Guest Returns & Reflects: (2:01)

Writing Each Song to be a Single: (6:41)

Survivor on Radio & on Octane: (8:24)

Mascot Records Letting Kingdom Collapse be Themselves: (11:01)

Always Wanting a Closer Fan Connection: (15:02)

Songs First, Not Just Focusing on Image: (18:03)

Ok, Let's Dive into "Survivor" Single: (21:29)

What's Happening Before the Album Drop: (29:43)

New Artists Suggestions: (32:10)

Kevin's Final Thought; Part 2 Incoming, with Full Album Preview: (37:17)

It continues to be the mission of the Chord Progression Podcast to bring you the best bands in rock and metal in order to discover their music, themselves, and become fans of the aritsts. We have focused on smaller artists always, and larger artists as we grew, but we never stopped showing you new artists to get into.

Today, we do that once again going into the alternative rock and grunge style of 1990's Seattle scene, to bring you a band that understands how to make an inspired sound unique to them, and it is all done by experimentation and structure.

The guys from the Texas alternative rock & grunge band Identity Crisis join the Chord Progression Podcast today. With more new music on the way, and a more unique take on it blossoming, it is the perfect time to get into the band. On this episode, we discuss:

- How they used a more bare bones & down to earth approach for the music video of their most recent song "Risk It All" to encapsulate the raw feeling the song presents, visually.

- The inspiration behijnd the song "Risk It All" & using a reverse style song structure in order to create a sound that is much more unique.

- What really makes their sound much more unique in the alternative rock and grunge scene, coupled with how that will show on their debut album.

A great artists to get into if you crave the 90's Seattle grunge scene. Tap subscribe in order to get bands like this delivered to you weekly by the Chord Progression Podcast.

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Welcome: (0:00)

Introducing Identity Crisis: (1:40)

"Risk It All" Music Video: (3:14)

Writing "Risk It All": (9:36)

What Creates their Unique Identity?: (14:34)

What Else in 2026?: (22:35)

New Artists to Check Out: (25:34)

Kevin's Final Thought; Freedom of Structure Hepling Rock & Metal Thrive: (31:20)

Everyone loves a good comeback story. Whether it is sports, entertainment, or music (like we are into), we all want to see our favorites return and continue to provide us with the moments and memories that made us fall in love with them in the first place. But if there is a comeback happening after 17 years, how should that be done?

A full reunion tour? A brand new album to show the what people have missed out on in those 17 years? Rerecording their most famous album as a way to remind friends "we are back"? Well, in 2026, there is a new way that it has to be done... the live album of that famous album.

Joe, Dan, and Kyler from the post-hardcore band A Static Lullaby join the Chord Progression Podcast as they are back after 17 years. With their live album return of their most famous album "...And Don't Forget to Breathe" now out, we dive into the band's return as we talk about:

- Why A Static Lullaby decided to return with a live version of "...And Don't Forget to Breathe" compared to brand new music or a rerecording of the album, to not tarnish the legacy of the original.

- Fighting labels and other entities to get their music back, from groups buying the rights to their music and selling physical copies back to the band at a higher margin.

- A teaser of the brand new music that A Static Lullaby is going to be releasing, bridging the gap from their last album in 2009 to what they would be creating today, had they never stopped.

A great conversation to understand the comeback story of a great post-hardcore band. Tap the subscribe button to not miss out on more like this.

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Welcome: (0:00)

A Post-Hardcore Dream Come True: (2:03)

Showing Love to the Midwest: (4:16)

Why Return with A Live Album of "...And Don't Forget to Breathe"?: (8:06)

Can't Recreate Original Experience: (20:36)

Motivation for Making Upcoming New Music: (25:06)

What's Coming Up Live from A Static Lullaby?: (30:24)

The T-Shirt Idea: (36:21)

New Artists to Check Out: (37:29)

Kevin's Final Thought; Live Rerelease Makes Sense when We Know the Business: (44:42)