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Jesse Smith of Serpent Servant Slave Jun 24, 2020

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Chapter 206 - "I'm Glad People Can Still Get Into It" ...as read by Jesse Smith of Serpent Servant Slave
I'm so stoked that I got to chat with former Zao drummer Jesse Smith. Jesse talks about his new micro greens business, the early days of Zao, and Jesse's post Zao projects, including Gods, The Holy Ghost, and his brand new project, Serpent Servant Slave.
Give Serpent Servant Slave a follow on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/serpentservantslave/
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Chapter 206 Music:
Zao - "Lies Of Serpents, A River Of Tear"
Zao - "Flight"
Zao - "Resistance"
Zao - "For A Fair Desire"
Zao - "The End Of His World"
Gods - "If The Bet Is Love, I Fold"
Jesse Smith and the Holy Ghost - "Killing Me Someone"
Serpent Servant Slave - "The Same"
Serpent Servant Slave - "Beat Of My Drum"
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Shawn Jonas of Zao and Symphony In Peril Jun 17, 2020

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Chapter 205 - "Zao Was An Unforgettable Time In My Life" ...as read by Shawn Jonas of Zao and Symphony In Peril
I'm super stoked that Shawn and I were finally able to connect and chat for the podcast. Shawn talks about his athleticism that led him to be able to hold out his screams, the early days of Zao, why Symphony In Peril went with Facedown instead of Solid State, and wanting to recording again.
You can still snag a copy of All Else Failed on vinyl at https://www.steadfastrecords.net/product-page/zao-all-else-failed-vinyl
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Chapter 205 Music:
Zao - "Exchange"
Zao - "Times Of Seperation"
Zao - "All Else Failed"
Symphony In Peril - "Shadows Over A Bleeding Heart"
Symphony In Peril - "Stiletto"
Symphony In Peril - "Inherent Scars"
Zao - "Song 1"
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Mike Boddington of Crux Jun 03, 2020

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Chapter 204 - "We Weren't Really Sure It Was Going To Work" ...as read by Mike Boddington of Crux
This week, we welcome Crux drummer Mike Boddington to the show. Mike talks about Rush's influence in his life, the late 80's/early 90's underground scene in Portland, and the band's place in the early Tooth &Nail scene.
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Chapter 204 Music:
Crux - "New Morality"
Empty Tomb - "Circle of Power"
Crux - "Answer The Question"
Crux - "Relentless"
Crux - "What Caliber of Man"
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Daniel Terry of Discography Discussion May 27, 2020

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Chapter 203 - "It Became So Therapeutic For Me" ...as read by Daniel Terry of Discography Discussion
This week we welcome fellow podcaster Daniel Terry to the show. Daniel walks us through his musical evolution, the band that just ended and how podcasting filled a music shaped hole in his life. If you aren't already listening to Discography Discussion, I recommend giving it a spin.
Discography Discussion - http://www.discussmetal.com/
End Of Destiny at Cornerstone - https://youtu.be/smiLRXMHZ-4
Brewtally Speaking - https://soundcloud.com/brewspeakpod
Give Discography Discussion a like on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Discographydiscussion/
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Chapter 203 Music:
Zao - "Savannah"
Zao - "Ravage Ritual"
End Of Destiny - "The Classic (demo)"
Mortification - "The Evil Addiction Destroying Machine"
Hopesfall - "The Bending"
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David Josiah Curtis from Run Kid Run May 20, 2020

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Chapter 202 - "It Boosted Us To A Whole Second Career" ...as read by David Josiah Curtis from Run Kid Run
David's first band was Side Walk Slam. Once the band started, momentum built fast. They ended up catching Brandon Ebel's eye at Cornerstone and took off from there. David chats about his punk roots, the transition from Side Walk Slam to Run Kid Run, and what his musical future looks like.
Follow Run Kid Run on Facebook for some fun live content - https://www.facebook.com/runkidrun/
Side Walk Slam has a Facebook page now! https://www.facebook.com/sidewalkslamband/
Check Out Some Side Walk Slam Demos - https://sidewalkslam.bandcamp.com/releases
And give David's solo work a spin - https://davidjosiahcurtis.bandcamp.com/
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Chapter 202 Music:
Side Walk Slam - "Carmi Times"
Side Walk Slam - "Not Getting Off"
Side Walk Slam - "Another Tragedy"
Run Kid Run - "We've Only Just Begun"
Run Kid Run - "One In A Million"
Run Kid Run - "Back To The Basics"
Run Kid Run - "War Is Over"
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Maggie Gently May 13, 2020

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Chapter 201 - "Music Was My Only Thing" ...as read by Maggie Gently
This week we welcome Maggie Gently to the podcast. Maggie used to front the pop-punk band The Total Bettys and is stepping out as a solo artist, releasing her debut ep, Good Cry, May 29th via Brace Cove Records. Maggie discusses her passion for music and the themes on Good Cry.
Pre-order Good Cry on Cassette at https://www.bracecoverecords.com/store/goodcrytape
Pre-order the album on Bandcamp https://maggiegently.bandcamp.com/releases
Follow Maggie on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/maggiegently/
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Chapter 201 Music:
Maggie Gently - "Every Night"
The Total Bettys - "Quit My Job"
The Total Bettys - "One Less Mistake"
Maggie Gently - "Alive"
Maggie Gently - "Tranquillity"
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Kelly Reaves and Nick Brunson of Haste May 06, 2020

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Chapter 200 - "Appreciative Of What We Had" ...as read by Kelly Reaves and Nick Brunson of Haste
I was excited to see Furnace Fest 2020 announce a Haste reunion. Haste wasn't the biggest band in the hardcore/metal scene but their unique sound deserves to be heard by more people. Kelly and Nick share what the scene in Birmingham was like, the reception they got nationally, and why 2020 was the year the decided to come back.
Give a Haste a follow at https://www.facebook.com/hastemusic/
Or Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hasterockband/
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Chapter 200 Music:
Haste - "Brand New Opposites"
Haste - "Two Final Words"
Haste - "Evidence of Wasted Ink"
Haste - "A God Reclaims His Throne"
Haste - "Revenge Tastes Like Blood and Broken Teeth"
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Eric Collins of MrENC, formerly of Denison Marrs Apr 29, 2020

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Chapter 199 - "Adventure Always Comes At Me" ...as read by Eric Collins of MrENC
Eric Collins is probably best known as the frontman of Denison Marrs. Eric walks us through his discography. From signing to 6x6 and touring with Stavesacre and Puller, which led to the band joining Velvet Blue Music, the transition to Floodgate over Tooth and Nail, The Dark Romantics, and his solo work, MrENC.
You can listen to MrENC at https://mrenc.bandcamp.com/
Follow and stay up to date with what Eric is working on - https://www.facebook.com/mrenc/
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Chapter 199 Music:
Denison Marrs - "The New Droan"
Denison Marrs - "Oxygen"
Denison Marrs - "What Life Has"
Denison Marrs - "Burn Bright"
The Party People - "We Can Have It All"
The Dark Romantics - "Another Song For Another Night"
MrENC - "It's Just A Matter of Time"
MrENC - "On and On and On"
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Joe Calderon and Grayson Hurd from Lightworker Apr 22, 2020

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Chapter 198 - "This Feels Like The Official Start" ...as read by Joe Calderon and Grayson Hurd from Lightworker
Welcome Lightworker to the podcast! Lightworker just signed with Solid State Records and have announced their debut record, Fury By Failure. Joe and Grayson chat about how the band got the started, getting connected with Solid State and writing and recording Fury By Failure.

Give Lightworker a follow on social media - https://www.facebook.com/Lightworkerband/
Pre-order Fury By Failure - https://solidstate.merchnow.com/
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Chapter 198 Music:
Lightworker - Requiem
Lightworker - Empyre
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Jeremy Hunt and Caiden Withey from Qoheleth Apr 15, 2020

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Chapter 197 - "A Desire To Help Encourage Weird Music" ...as read by Jeremy Hunt and Caiden Withey from Qoheleth
This week I'm excited to have Jeremy and Caiden from noise/art rock band Qoheleth on the show. The group has released cassettes, VHS tapes, a radio, zines, toys, and started their own record label to promote music that is pushing the boundaries of art. At the end of 2019 the band released, what in my opinion is a masterpiece, Mark It Well, All Roads End in Death.
Give Qoheleth a spin if you haven't yet - https://qohelethnoise.bandcamp.com/
Make sure you follow them on social media - https://www.facebook.com/qohelethnoise/
Philip K. Discs - https://philipkdiscs.bandcamp.com/
Dead Bird Toys is the company that produces Qoheleth's toys. - https://www.deadbirdtoys.com/
Make sure you check out Jeremy's first time on ATSG - https://www.asthestorygrows.com/episodes/bd65c1a8
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Chapter 197 Music:
Qoheleth - "T(h)rash Panda"
Qoheleth - "Exquisitely Dressed, and Caked in Blood"
Qoheleth - "LKK"
Qoheleth - "Remote Control Thought Process"
Qoheleth - "Culturine"
Qoheleth - "The Clearing At the End is the Path"
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