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

Chord Progression Podcast
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Metalcore
Rock Music
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Deathcore
Metal Music
Touring
Heavy Music
Social Media
Authenticity In Music
Heavy Metal
Pop Punk
Hardcore Music
New Metal
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Return To Dust
Live Music
Tiktok
Dry Kill Logic
Hell Comes Home

The podcast Rolling Stone said "initiates profound discussions with rock and metal artists, allowing fans to discover the creative workflow of their favorite musicians and understand the factors that make the bands succeed or fall from fame." tinyurl.com/rollingstonecppod Kevin AKA the moshing mad man who isn’t tame or timid, derives his non-stop energy from rock & metal music. But that wa... more

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Jake Unpeople
Guitarist, member of Unpeople
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Episode: "The Heaviest Alternative Rock Band Ever"? unpeople Arrive on Debut Album "we are unpeople"
Luke Unpeople
Guitarist, member of Unpeople
Unpeople
Episode: "The Heaviest Alternative Rock Band Ever"? unpeople Arrive on Debut Album "we are unpeople"
Joshua Banks Arcade
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Episode: How Banks Arcade Re-Found Happiness in Making Their New Metalcore Album "Second Place Superstar"
Elias Soriano
Lead vocalist of Nonpoint
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Episode: Elias Soriano of Nonpoint Talks "The Last Word", 30 Years in Music, & Their First Independent Album
Tom Kiley
Member of Patient Sixty-Seven
Patient Sixty-Seven
Episode: Patient Sixty-Seven's Tom Kiley on Mental Health, Music & Finding the Love for It Again
Showing Teeth
Band featured on the episode; debut EP artist
Showing Teeth
Episode: Showing Teeth & How "A Fate Worse Than Loneliness" Is the Best EP of 2026 for All Heavy Music
Travis Colorblind
Travis from Colorblind, lead vocalist/guitarist
Colorblind
Episode: Travis from Colorblind Talks New Album and Unraveling the Truths & Beliefs Imprinted On Us
Cody Frayne
Member of If Not For Me, musician
If Not For Me
Episode: If Not For Me Explores Changing Emotional Perception on New Album "Where The Light Begins to Fade"
Patty Glover
Member of If Not For Me, musician
If Not For Me
Episode: If Not For Me Explores Changing Emotional Perception on New Album "Where The Light Begins to Fade"

Host

Kevin
Rock and metal interviewer with a strong focus on artist stories and music community

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • TAP IN TO METAL ENERGY

    Listening to the Chord Progression Podcast will keep your metal thunder rolling. The podcast's production quality is top-notch, ensuring a clear and immersive listening experience. Kevin has a deep passion for music and those who make it and his curious energy is infectious when interviewing guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andrew Thorp King
    United States3 years ago
  • I loved it!

    I loved it! It was great

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stevenkranz719
    United States4 years ago
  • Super interesting

    I think most all episodes are informing and useful for informing people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    robertgriffin63
    United States4 years ago
  • Giving Thanks

    Thank You❤ I appreciate you for your service ❤ Thank You.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    charlescrespo73
    United States4 years ago
  • Love !!

    The great podcast my favorite podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    williamfinn4518
    United States4 years ago

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Q: What was the full inspiration behind writing the debut album?
The band wanted a more refined, cohesive showcase of its range, with varied styles held together by emotional connection. Miguel says the title track reflects letting go of the past and preparing to be the best father he can be.
How Save Us Built a Band From 5,000 Miles Apart & the Need to Take Risks in Life
Q: How did Save Us come together, and how did you get to the point where you're releasing your debut album?
Chris found Miguel through his TikTok covers and contacted him despite the distance between England and Los Angeles. They began writing remotely, working around time zones and jobs, and later met in person to make music.
How Windwaker Continues to Reinvent Metalcore Experimenting with New Album "smile, you're on camera"
Q: What's next for Windwaker going into 2027?
Liam says the band will tour Australia, the United States with Beartooth, and Europe with Bury Tomorrow and Stick to Your Guns, while continuing to write and develop visual projects for the album.
How Windwaker Continues to Reinvent Metalcore Experimenting with New Album "smile, you're on camera"
Q: Which is the song you're most excited for people to hear on release day and why?
Liam chooses “Loser,” saying its attitude and tempo feel different from the band's previous album tracks and may surprise listeners.
How Of Virtue's "Death of the Altar" Brings a Heavier Bite to Metalcore & Damon Becomes a Dad
Q: When it came to writing Death of the Altar, what was the mindset behind writing this and the evolution of Of Virtue sound compared to when you guys had released Omen previously?
Damon says the band aimed to preserve its melodic character while adding heaviness, catchy crowd parts and material that works both live and on record. They refined lessons from Omen rather than changing their sound completely.

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Twice-weekly interviews with rock and metal artists focus on how bands write, record, tour, and build an audience. Conversations range across hard rock, metalcore, punk, emo, grunge, and alternative rock, with artists discussing new releases alongside their career paths, creative decisions, live shows, and the realities of sustaining a band. Kevin brings an energetic, fan-centered style, mixing detailed questions about music-making with personal stories and light banter. Guests are usually working musicians, from emerging acts introducing debut releases to established artists reflecting on long careers. The emphasis on discovering newer rock and metal, hearing directly from the people making it, and connecting music with community and perso... more

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4. Elias Soriano
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