How many rock and metal fans are out there that are fed up with the amount of artists focusing on the release of singles compared to an entire album? Or fed up with the number of singles released before a full album? We have heard that grief plenty over this podcast's lifespan and always ask "why?"

Not only did we bring back an artist to the Chord Progression Podcast that will easily be able to answer that question for you with their band's new release, but how the delivery of music in that way leads to the longevity of a record from recording, to live shows, to full release.

Matti from the German modern metal band Blacktoothed returns to the Chord Progression Podcast for the first time since 2022. With the release of the new album Headway coming out on January 24th, we dive deep into everything around the release of this album with:

• An in-depth look behind the economonics of releasing more singles on an album than before, how this helps maintain a band's growth and notoriety in the streaming age, and why playing unreleased songs live is a good idea.
• The creation of Headway, why Matti is the main songwriter for Blacktoothed, and how the album is lyrical therapy to process your own internal issues.
• A look at the stress included in, and the planning involved around, touring while you have a growing family at home.

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YouTube: https://youtu.be/3XtS_uO4NFw?si=hLa2o49K7AsQC-Kr

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Welcome: (0:00)

Mattie Returns: (1:13)

Reflection since Release of JULI: (2:32)

Learning How to Tour as a Mom/Parent: (4:44)

How the Headway Album was Created with Their Writing Style: (13:01)

Lyrical Concept & Mindset of Headway, Dealing with your Repressed Issues: (19:10)

Why They Released Most of the Songs as Singles... Economics: (27:18)

Playing Whatever You Want Live as the Opener: (36:40)

The Non-Single Mattie Wants You to Check Out: (40:52)

What's On Tap for 2025?: (45:58)

3 Artists to Check Out: (47:06)

Kevin's Final Thought; Talking About Music Industry Trends is Important for All of Us: (53:12)