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As The Story Grows

Bryan Patton
Anberlin
Pirates 2 Armada
Visions Of Atlantis
Mountaineer
Metal
Symphonic Metal
Tracheotomy
Vega
Children Of the Moon
Dawn and All That Follows
Italy
Nostalgia In Music
Fixated Propensity For Destruction
Maddy Mullins
State Faults
Oakland
DIY Music Scene
And So I Watch You From Afar
Vurr & Zijde
Future Palace

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PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes600Founded11 years ago
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Chapter 688 - "It Keeps You Young" ...as read by Eric Peterson of Testament

Today we welcome Eric Peterson, guitarist for legendary thrash band Testament to the podcast. Testament released their 14th full-length, Para Bellum, late last year and is ... more

Chapter 687 - "Leave The Interpretation To The Listener" ...as read by Bryan Manning of Bosse-de-Nage

Today we welcome Bosse-de-Nage frontman Bryan Manning to the podcast. The new Bosse-de-Nage record, Hidden Fires Burn Hottest, is out today on The... more

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Chapter 686 - "An Outside Perspective Of Things I've Seen" ...as read by Jake Murphy of Final Gasp

Today we welcome Final Gasp frontman Jake Murphy to the podcast. Final Gasp released New Day Symptoms last Friday on Relapse Records. Jake talks his ... more

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Today I have clips from every episode that aired in February, including conversations with Joe Edwards and Sam Finney of Shields, Jake Woodruff of Jagged City and Defeater, Dima Kozhuhar and Alex Zaterkovny of Space Of Variations, Kat Keo of Hoaxed, ... more

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Recent Guests

Zac Mayfield
Drummer for Dayseeker and Oh Sleeper
Episode: Zac Mayfield
Martijn Westerholt
Keyboardist and songwriter for Delain and Eye Of Melian
Episode: Martijn Westerholt of Delain and Eye Of Melian
Joe Edwards
Vocalist of the UK metalcore band Shields
Shields
Episode: Joe Edwards and Sam Finney of Shields
Sam Finney
Guitarist of the UK metalcore band Shields
Shields
Episode: Joe Edwards and Sam Finney of Shields
Dave from Signal Snowboards
Co-founder of Signal Snowboards
Signal Snowboards
Episode: January 2026 Recap
Dave Grossman
Member of New Miserable Experience
New Miserable Experience
Episode: January 2026 Recap
Joe Nally
Member of Earn
Earn
Episode: January 2026 Recap
Manuel Möbs
Bassist for the metalcore band Our Mirage
Our Mirage
Episode: Manuel Möbs of Our Mirage
Nils Wittrock
Musician and guitarist from The Hirsch Effect
The Hirsch Effect
Episode: Nils Wittrock and John Lappin of The Hirsch Effect

Host

Brian Patton
Host of discussions focused on in-depth interviews with music artists, reflecting on their personal and artistic journeys.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 110 ratings
  • Top tier podcast

    A great show with a great host. I loved the interview with Rory from And So I Watch You From Afar. I just saw them open for Caspian was blown away.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KRM.01
    United States2 years ago
  • Great listen

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Mithrandir
    5 years ago
  • Always a great interview with Indie artists from my youth

    So many great interviews to listen to... I like how Bryan lets the musician tell the story. Has got me re-engaged in the music of my youth.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chris16W
    Canada6 years ago
  • Deep discussions about music and everything related

    So many interesting stories and behind the scenes peaks through different artists and other industry people. Also, lots of laughs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Atorsana
    Finland6 years ago
  • Chapter and verse...

    Great stories from the people that lived the chapters. Pun in tended. Anyway listen y’all 🤘🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DJSacrifice
    United States6 years ago

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The conversational style of the host is praised for drawing out engaging stories and personalities from guests.
Interviews often provide nostalgic reflections, resonating with audiences familiar with past music scenes.
Some feedback indicates a desire for more structured interviews rather than free-flow discussions, but overall the host's style is well-received.
Listeners appreciate the deep and emotional stories shared by artists, enhancing their understanding of band dynamics and the music industry.

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Tom Hewson of Tailgunner
Q: What kind of leads you to that traditional heavy metal sound is like the thing you want to do? And why do you think that sound has endured for all these years?
Hewson explains that the traditional heavy metal sound is what feels natural to him, influenced by the bands he grew up listening to, and maintains that it's not a conscious choice but what they grew up with.
Tom Hewson of Tailgunner
Q: What gets you into music? And I guess, is music a grounding thing for you where it's like in the chaos of moving all the time, there's always music?
Hewson speaks about his early interest in music, realizing that music was a significant part of his life despite not recognizing it at first, and that it provided stability amid his family's frequent relocations.
Martijn Westerholt of Delain and Eye Of Melian
Q: How difficult has it been to keep going after member changes in Delain?
Martijn describes it as a painful experience due to the long collaboration with Charlotte, but highlights how former members were ready to play again, facilitating the band's resurgence.
Dima Kozhuhar and Alex Zaterkovny of Space Of Variations
Q: Is that just the plan to tour as much as possible this year?
They are uncertain about their plans after the album release due to the unpredictable situation but are focusing on the current tour and the journey of dropping the album.
Dima Kozhuhar and Alex Zaterkovny of Space Of Variations
Q: What got each of you into music and maybe more specifically like metal?
Dima was influenced by Metallica's album "Injustice For All" as a child, leading him to explore heavy music and play guitar. Alex found a raw emotional release through screaming, feeling an inner connection to aggressive music that reflected his emotions.

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A podcast dedicated to exploring the narratives behind various music artists and their creative journeys, featuring in-depth conversations with band members and industry professionals. Each episode highlights their insights into the music creation process, personal experiences, and the evolution of their respective bands, often reflecting on the emotional and socio-political themes within their work. Notably, episodes include discussions on the impact of significant events, such as wars and health crises, on the artistic process, making it an enriching experience for those passionate about music history and artist interviews.

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1. Zac Mayfield
2. Martijn Westerholt
3. Joe Edwards
4. Sam Finney
5. Dave from Signal Snowboards
6. Dave Grossman
7. Joe Nally
8. Manuel Möbs

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