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Garrett Russell of Silent Planet Nov 01, 2023

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Chapter 437 - "I Have To Write This Record" ...as read by Garrett Russell of Silent Planet
Today Silent Planet frontman Garrett Russell joins the show! Silent Planet’s new record, Super Bloom, is out this Friday, November 3rd, on Solid State Records. Garrett talks about the background and his thoughts on the band’s name, being grateful for the creative freedom Solid State has given the band, the inspiration for Super Bloom, writing music that can be pulled off live, and more.
https://silentplanetmerch.com/
https://solidstaterecords.store/collections/silent-planet
https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows
https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/
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Chapter 437 Music:
Silent Planet - "Collider"
Silent Planet - "XX (City Grave)"
Silent Planet - "Alive, As A House Fire"
Silent Planet - "Antimatter"
Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Joey Tyler of VRSTY Oct 30, 2023

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Chapter 436 - "This Record Was More Fun" ...as read by Joey Tyler of VRSTY
Today we welcome Joey Tyler, frontman for VRSTY to the podcast! VRSTY’s new record, Levitate, came out last Friday on Spinefarm Records. Joey talks about the influences of Michael Jackson and Killswitch Engage, how the recording process changed for Levitate, being true to the band’s vision, and more!
https://www.vrsty.nyc/
https://spinefarm.merchnow.com/collections/vrsty
https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/
https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows
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Chapter 436 Music:
VRSTY - "Fuck You Forever"
VRSTY - "Finesse"
VRSTY - "Glad You Came"
VRSTY - "Kill The Rich"
Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Death Pose Oct 27, 2023

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Chapter 435 - "Love Thy Neighbor, Berate Thy Hostess" ...as read by Death Pose
Today we welcome Jason Thompson and Alex Palermo from Death Pose to the podcast! Death Pose’s debut record, Midnight Society, came out last Friday on Brutal Panda Records! Jason and Alex talk about getting stuck with bass, switching bands names, the influence of Are You Afraid Of The Dark, touring smarter, and more.
https://www.deathposeband.com/
You can find Midnight Society on vinyl, cd, and cassette here
https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/
https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows
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Chapter 435 Music:
Death Pose - "Brief Candles"
Death Pose - "Double Hockey Sticks"
Death Pose - "Love Thy Neighbor, Berate Thy Hostess"
Death Pose - "Steady As Ever"
Death Pose - "This Time Tomorrow"
Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Will Putney Oct 25, 2023

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Chapter 434 - "We Were Set On Being Off The Rails" ...as read by Will Putney
Today we welcome back to the podcast Will Putney! End will release The Sin Of Human Frailty this Friday, October 27th, on Closed Casket Activities. Will talks about joining Better Lovers, how lockdown led to him wanting to tour again, The Aggression Sessions split, End creating their most chaotic work to date, and more.
https://www.yourfuckingend.com/
https://yourfuckingend.bandcamp.com/
https://www.godmademeananimal.com/
https://fitforanautopsy.co/
https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/
https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows
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Chapter 434 Music:
End - "Gaping Wounds OF Earth"
Better Lovers - "30 Under 13"
Fit For An Autopsy - "Hellions"
End - "Eden Will Drown"
End - "The Sin Of Human Frailty"
Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Billy Butka from Sucker Punch Oct 23, 2023

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Chapter 433 - "Trying To Stay On My Positive Grind" ...as read by Billy Butka from Sucker Punch
Today we welcome Billy Butka from emo punk newcomers Sucker Punch to the podcast! Sucker Punch released their new ep, Better Pleasures, last Friday. Billy talks about the band’s experience in DC, his love of Pokemon, the theme of Better Pleasures, working with Chris LoPorto, and more.more.
https://withkoji.com/@SuckerPunch_EC
https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows
https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/
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Chapter 433 Music:
Sucker Punch - "Worst Case Ontario"
Sucker Punch - "Hope Like Hell"
Sucker Punch - "I'm Ready To Ride Giants, Kunu"
Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Ashley Carrera of Foxcult Oct 20, 2023

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Chapter 432 - "We Want To Be That Safe Space" ...as read by Ashley Carrera of Foxcult
Today we welcome Ashley Carrera from transgender post hardcore band Foxcult to the podcast! Foxcult has been releasing singles leading up to their debut ep on Adventure Cat Records. Ashley talks about her musical background and history and then dives into her transition and coming out. She talks about how lockdown helped create a space to become comfortable with who she is, the importance of being Foxcult being an all transgender band, and more.
https://www.foxcult.net/
https://foxcult.bandcamp.com/
https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/
https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows
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Chapter 432 Music:
Foxcult - "Glacier"
Foxcult - "Haunted"
Foxcult - "The Garden"
Foxcult - "Silicone Dream"
Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Becky Fontaine and Nathan Gray Oct 18, 2023

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Chapter 431 - "Be A Part Of A Joyous Revolution" ...as read by Becky Fontaine and Nathan Gray of The Iron Roses
Today we welcome Becky Fontaine (she/her) and welcome back Nathan Gray(they/them) from The Iron Roses to the podcast! The Iron Roses will release their self-titled album this Friday, October 20th, via Iodine Records. Becky and Nathan talk about how The Iron Roses has transformed into a full fledged band and how much freedom and inclusion that has brought to the members within the group, finding joy in being yourself, fighting hatred with hope, and more.
https://www.ironroses.band/
Snag The Iron Roses debut full-length on vinyl or cd here.
Or grab a digital copy on Bandcamp!
https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows
https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/
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Chapter 431 Music:
The Iron Roses - "Screaming For A Change"
The Iron Roses - "Old Guard"
The Iron Roses - "Justify The Lies"
Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Tommy Victor of Prong Oct 13, 2023

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Chapter 430 - "I Don't Question My Own Stuff Anymore" ...as read by Tommy Victor of Prong
Today we welcome Prong frontman Tommy Victor to the podcast. Prong’s new record, State Of Emergency, came out last Friday on Steamhammer Records! Tommy talks about the New York scene that Prong emerged from, major label frustrations, the themes on State of Emergency, and songwriting.
https://prongmusic.com/
https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows
https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/
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Chapter 430 Music:
Prong - "The Descent"
Prong - "Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck"
Prong - "Non-Existence"
Prong - "Breaking Point"
Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Will Gould from Creeper Oct 11, 2023

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Chapter 429 - "It's An Elaborate Lore" ...as read by Will Gould of Creeper
Today we welcome Creeper frontman Will Gould to the podcast. Creeper’s new album, Sanguivore, is out this Friday, October 13th, on Spinefarm Records. Will talks about being a part of the punk scene, how books influenced Creeper’s name, figuring out how to be a band remotely, creating album concepts within the framework of streaming music, and more.
https://www.creepercult.com/
Snag Sanguivore on cd or vinyl here
https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/
https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows
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Chapter 429 Music:
Creeper - "Cry To Heaven"
Creeper - "Black Rain"
Creeper - "Teenage Sacrifice"
Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

Prika Amaral of Nervosa Oct 06, 2023

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Chapter 428 - "I'm Doing What I Love" ... as read by Prika Amaral of Nervosa
Today Im stoked to share my chat with Nervosa front woman Prika Amaral! Nervosa’s new album, Jailbreak, came out Friday September 29th on Napalm Records. Prika talks about the metal scene in Brazil, how finding a drummer led to Nervosa’s formation, dealing with line-up changes, stepping into the role of vocalist, and more!
https://www.nervosaofficial.com/
https://asthestorygrows.substack.com/
https://www.patreon.com/asthestorygrows
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Chapter 428 Music:
Nervosa - "Jailbreak"
Nervosa - "Twisted Values"
Nervosa - "Under Ruins"
Nervosa - "Seed Of Death"
Nervosa - "Endless Ambition"
Email: asthestorygrows@gmail.com

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