As The Story Grows

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Øystein Brun of Borknagar Feb 28, 2024

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Chapter 475 - "We Didn't Expect That Kind Of Focus" ...as read by Øystein Brun of Borknagar
Today we welcome Borknagar guitarist Øystein Brun to the podcast! Borknagar released Fall last Friday on Century Media Records. Øystein talks about how doing press has changed over his 30 year career, the rise of the Norwegian metal scene, how the album artwork influenced the album title, how trying to tour Stateside has changed and more.
https://borknagar.com/
https://centurymedia.store/collections/borknagar
https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows
https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/
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Chapter 475 Music:
Borknagar - "Summits"
Borknagar - "Up North"
Borknagar - "Nordic Anthem"
Borknagar - "Moon"
Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Leah McHenry Feb 23, 2024

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Chapter 474 - "The Niche Can't Be Completely Obscure" ...as read by Leah
Today we welcome symphonic metal vocalist Leah to the podcast. Leah released her new record, The Glory and The Fallen, today. Leah talks about discovering symphonic metal, creating a fanbase without touring, the theatrical and visual elements of Leah, her dreams for the future, and more!
https://leahmchenrymusic.com/
https://theleahshop.com/
https://leahmusic.bandcamp.com/
https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows
https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/
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Chapter 474 Music:
Leah - "Archangel"
Leah - "No More Fear"
Leah - "Unshakable"
Leah - "Dream Voyage"
Leah - "Victory"
Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Damien Douleur of The Requiem Feb 21, 2024

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Chapter 473 - "Rock Will Always Be Appreciated" ...as read by Damien Douleur of The Requiem
Today we welcome Damien Douleur frontman for The Requiem to the podcast. The Requiem released A Cure To Poison The World last Friday on Fearless Records. Damien talks about growing up as an immigrant in the United States, creating music for art instead of chasing trends, trying to find love in a digital world, the theatrical side of the band, and more.
https://therequiemband.com/
https://therequiemmusic.bandcamp.com/
https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows
https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/
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Chapter 473 Music:
The Requiem - "An Elegy Written On Porcelain Arms"
The Requiem - "Diary Of A Masochist"
The Requiem - "Kill The Lights"
Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Uffe Cedarlund of Haystack Feb 16, 2024

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Chapter 472 - "Doomsday Goes Away" ...as read by Uffe Cedarlund of Haystack
Today we welcome Entombed guitarist and Haystack frontman Uffe Cederlund to the podcast! Haystack just released their new record Doomsday Goes Away last Friday. Uffe talks about music schools in Sweden, the desire to start a three piece band, getting older as a musician, the meaning behind Doomsday Goes Away, and more.
https://threeman.se/project/haystack/
https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/
https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows
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Chapter 472 Music:
Haystack - "Doomsday Goes Away"
Entombed - "Eyemaster"
Haystack - "Away"
Haystack - "Winter"
Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Eric Urbach from States Of Nature Feb 14, 2024

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Chapter 471 - "A Burst Of Creative Energy" ...as read by Eric Urbach from States Of Nature
Today we welcome States Of Nature frontman Eric Urbach to the podcast! States Of Nature will release Brighter Than Before this Friday on Sell The Heart Records. Eric talks about learning to play guitar to join the band that would become Static Thought, signing with Hellcat Records, capitalizing on creativity, enjoying being alive, and more.
https://statesofnature.bandcamp.com/
https://selltheheartrecords.bigcartel.com/product/states-of-nature-brighter-than-before-12-lp
https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows
https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/
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Chapter 471 Music:
States Of Nature - "Brighter Than Before"
Static Thought - "Dead And Gone"
States Of Nature - "Wicked World"
States Of Nature - "Undone"
States Of Nature - "God With A Gun"
Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Reconciler Feb 09, 2024

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Chapter 470 - "Trying To Shift Perspective" ...as read by Reconciler
Today we welcome Joe and Derron from Reconciler to the podcast! Reconciler released Art For Art’s Sake last Friday on Smartpunk Records! The guys talk about unknowingly being a part of the same scene, giving up a solo project to start Reconciler, surviving Covid and label drama, finding joy, and more!
https://reconcileratl.bandcamp.com/
https://smartpunkshop.com/products/reconciler-art-for-our-sake-lp-only
https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/
https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows
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Chapter 470 Music:
Reconciler - "Runaway"
Reconciler - "Art For Our Sake"
Reconciler - "What's In A Goodbye Anyway"
Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Mariel Loveland from Best Ex Feb 07, 2024

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Chapter 469 - "Authenticity, Honesty, and Choosing To Do The Right Thing" ...as read by Mariel Loveland
Today we welcome Mariel Loveland from Best Ex to the podcast. Best Ex released With A Smile back in October on Iodine Records. Mariel talks about trying to find her place in high school, the importance of a record label’s ethos, how misogyny and abuse are tolerated and overlooked in the music industry, how Black Lives Matter protests reshaped Best Ex, and more.
https://www.bestexnj.com/
https://bestexnj.bandcamp.com/
https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/
https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows
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Chapter 469 Music:
Best Ex - "Tell Your Friends"
Candy Hearts - "I Miss You"
Best Ex - "Daylight"
Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Caspian - You Are The Conductor Feb 02, 2024

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As The Story Grows Presents Albums That Matter: Caspian - You Are The Conductor
Today I dive into my love and relationship with Caspian's debut record, You Are The Conductor!
https://caspiantheband.bandcamp.com/album/you-are-the-conductor
https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/
https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows
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Music:
Caspian - "Quovis - Further Up - Further In"
Saxon Shore - "Replacement Driver"
Caspian - "Loft"
Caspian - "Last Rites"
Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Kolby and Dalton from Levels Jan 31, 2024

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Chapter 468 - "There Will Be A Lot More" ...as read by Kolby and Dalton from Levels
Today we welcome Kolby Carigan and Dalton Kennerly from Levels to the podcast. Levels will release their new ep, Pulse, this Friday on Sharptone Records. The guys talk about how where they grew up shaped their musical experiences, the long road to get Kolby in the band, navigating a lineup change during lockdowns, being excited to reintroduced themselves to the world, and more.
https://levels-band.com/
https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/
https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows
Discord
Chapter 468 Music:
Levels - "Pulse"
Levels - "Siren Hymn"
Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Lukas Kerk of Hiraes Jan 26, 2024

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Chapter 467 - "The Chemistry Is Right" ...as read by Lukas Kerk of Hiraes
Today I’m stoked to share my chat Hiraes guitarist Lukas Kerk. The new Hires record, Dormant, is out tomorrow on Napalm Records! Lukas talks about teaching himself guitar, Dawn of Disease's musical evolution, how Dawn of Disease morphed into Hiraes, the joy of having Britta write lyrics, and more!
https://www.hiraes.com/
https://www.napalmrecordsamerica.com/hiraes
https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/
https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows
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Chapter 467 Music:
Hiraes - "Through The Storm"
Dawn Of Disease - "Above The Gods"
Hiraes - "Solitary"
Hiraes - "We Owe No One"
Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

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