40 years into any band's career (if they get that far), it is hard to imagine them continuing to innovate, reinvigorate their sound, and create music at such a high level. We have seen great artists play the hits in the twilight of their career, and that is fine as they have earned it.

But this band isn't just any other band. They are one that somehow continued to reinvigorate their thrash metal sound as time went on. So much so that when they released their 14th album in 2025, it was considered to be one of, if not, the best albums of the year. So... how did this happen.

Chuck Billy from the thrash metal legends Testament joins the Chord Progression Podcast today. With the release of their 14th album, Para Bellum, in late 2025 and a brand new tour in the spring of 2026, we had a chance to catch up with this living legend for a great conversation. On this episode, we talk about:

- The songwriting behind Para Bellum and how bringing in a freshness to Testament's legendary sound was done thanks to the influences from drummer Chris Dovas.

- How not challenging the music and being open to newer influences allowed Testament to both vocally and instrumentally create one of the best albums of 2025.

- What the future of Testament's writing will look like, and how it will continue to evolve over time so the band can keep creating at a high level.

A legendary conversation with a legend of the metal industry. Tap the subscribe button because plenty more are coming your way.

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Welcome: (0:00)

Chuck Billy on the Podcast?: (1:37)

Creating Para Bellum with a Fresh Sound: (3:30)

Will Much of Para Bellum be Played on 2026 US Tour?: (7:31)

How Para Ballum Became Regarded as a Great Album: (9:19)

Seeing the Live Reation in Real Time: (18:56)

Peer Pressuring Danny Wimmer Presents: (20:40)

The European Festivals Testament is Looking Forward To: (21:44)

2026 Tour Preview: (24:29)

Chuck's Prediction for Rock & Metal in 2026: (28:00)

New Artists to Check Out: (33:48)

Kevin's Final Thought; Why testament Breakd Mold of Established Bands & New Music: (37:33)

Heavy music, espescially hardcore music, has continually risen not only in quality, but in prominence throught the heavy scene and culture since the early 2020's. Even we have gotten heavily into the music since that time. But why is that? And how are artists in that heavy genre continuing to contribute to this rise?

Well with one of best bands in that scene releasing a brand new album to kick off 2026, we not only answer those questions, but see how they are going to be contributing to that rise with their brand new album. Is it going to succeed? Is it their best work yet?

Shane from Varials joins the Chord Progression Podcast today! With Varials releasing their new album "Where The Light Leaves" on February 27th, we see how they are going to use this to contribute to that rise of hardcore music in the 2020's. On this episode, we talk about:

- Why hardcore music is getting more and more popular by the day, from fans diving deeper into how heavy music can go with their personal tastes, along with artists delivering their message in more passionate and catchy ways.

- How a lack of prejudice in music tastes from newer fans has helped the growth of heavy music to what it has become today, and what it will continue to become throughout the rest of the decade.

- The brand new album "Where The Light Leaves" giving you a preview of the entire thing and showing why this is Varials best album to date.

A fantastic episode for all the heavy music and hardcore music fans out there. Tap the subscribe button to not miss out on any future episodes.

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Welcome: (0:00)

Busy, Exciting Times for Varials in 2026: (1:56)

The Rise of Hardcore Music to Mass Audiences: (3:54)

Lack of Prejudice in Heavy Music Fans Helped Bring Heavy Music & Bands Back: (13:01)

Making Varials a Full Career, Finally: (19:32)

Previewing "Where The Light Leaves": (23:40)

Highlighting Songs to Check Out on Release Day: (28:41)

Toughest Song to Write on "Where The Light Leaves": (35:29)

What Else is On Tap for 2026?: (39:32)

New Artists to Check Out: (40:32)

Kevin's Final Thought;...

The Gloom In the Corner is a band that a lot of diehard metalcore fans know of for their consistently heavy metalcore, and the ability to create an expansive story and world from album to album. It is like trying to make a high quality trilogy story on par with Lord of the Rings, but through albums.

Following the release of Trinity in 2023 and globe-trotting tours, it is now time for the band to conclude this last part of the story with a new album. But how will the story end? What is different about the music now compared to then? And did the live reception the band got on the road influence the next sound?

Mikey from the Australian metalcore band The Gloom in the Corner is on the podcast today. With the band's 4th full album, Royal Discordance, releasing on February 27th, join us for this epic episode as we discuss:

- The story behind Royal Discordance, as it completes the trilogy of Flesh & Bones along with Trinity, focusing in on character emotions throughout the end of the story compared to a presentation of disposition.

- How playing live shows across the world for Trinity led the band to bring more sonic diversity to Royal Discordance, in order to create a greater impact for fans on a repeat listen & live setting.

- Which of the non-singles you need to be prepared for with the entire release of the album drops.

This episode will show you how The Gloom in the Corner will win in 2026. Hit the subscribe button as we keep bringing the bands and artists that are going to be winning year over year.

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Welcome: (0:00)

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Writing Difference of Trinity to Royal Discordance: (11:00)

Sonic Influence of Royal Discordance: (13:58)

The Non-Singles We Want to Highlight: (23:54)

That's Life (Carry Me Home): (34:00)

Making A Statement Live: (40:41)

What Else in 2026?: (45:19)

New Artists to Check Out: (46:46)

Kevin's Final Thought;...

Every single day, it becomes harder and harder for musicians to stand out and be noticed. This is due to a number of factors from increades competition from so many other musicians releasing music, following the algorithms of social media and streaming platforms, and everything else trying to grab your attention.

Newer artists have it even tougher as they do not have an established brand or an established identity yet with the masses to be recognized and given that attention outright. So what must they do in order to give themselves a chance online? Create a brand that is uniquely them, but not fall prey to the algorithms and become a "meme band."

Austin and Ryan from the emo/melodic hardcore band Everbloom join the Chord Progression Podcast today. With a new band on the horizon for you, we dive deep into this new artist by discussing:

- The origin of Everbloom and the importance of finding other band members that are just as invested in the success of it as the rest of the members are.

- How important it is to properly create a brand for the branmd and for the music both visually, and to create a consistent sonic connection with the fans that they can immediately connect with.

- Songs like "The Day We Said Goodbye" with its emotional toll, and the aggressive upcoming song "The Luxury of Decency," focusing on why being beholden to an algorithm on social media and playing into it directly can be a negative move in the long run.

Young artists and music fans take note, this is what artists are dealing with today. Tap the subscribe button as much more like this will continue to come your way.

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Welcome: (0:00)

A New Face, & A Returning One, Kicks Us Off: (1:51)

The Origin Story of Everbloom: (4:02)

The Imortance of Properly Branding your Band & Music: (11:45)

Writing "The Day We Said Goodbye" to Sound Distant: (21:29)

The Cricket Sample?: (28:29)

What's the Next Single?: (32:25)

A Younger Band's Take on the Tik Tok & Social Media Problem for Musicians: (37:08)

The Meme Band Trap: (40:55)

What's Next in 2026?: (50:11)

New Artits to Check Out: (53:32)

Kevin's Final Thought; Reflecting on...

The Veer Union has been around for over 20 years at this point and relevant for that entire time, something that very few musicians and artists could ever say. Naturally, the band is not the same as they were back when they started in 2004. If the world isn't the same as it was back then, do you think a band should be the same as it once was?

So throughout the span of 20+ years and 7 albums to their name, where is the band now sonically? How has their evolution led to a career spanning 20+ year with no end in sight? Well, there is a simple word... "Reinvention."

Crispin from the Canadian hard rock/alternative emtal band The Veer Union joins the Chord Progression Podcast. With the bands 8th album "Reinvention" releasing on February 20th, we have an incredible 30 minute conversation talking all about:

- How having belief in yourself and investing in your success while weeding out others who don't believe in your vision led to The Veer Union having a long and successful career so far.

- The brand new album "Reinvention" evolves The Veer Union's sound forward into an even heavier direction, against a mass saturation of similar sounds in heavy music today.

- Which non-singles to get ready for on "Reinvention," including Dying Light and Hole In My Head.

Another great episode with a long standing artist in heavy music. Tap the subscribe button as we keep these conversations coming.

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Welcome: (0:00)

Reflecting on Being a Band for 20+ Years: (1:36)

What is in the Sound of "Reinvention?" (5:29)

What Made The Veer Union Heavier?: (8:19)

Not Stopping Until All Songs are Good: (12:20)

Fan Reception to New Music: (13:54)

Non-Singles to Watch For: (16:23)

Why The Veer Union Hasn't Toured Since 2022: (22:34)

Artists to Check Out... if You Haven't: (26:15)

Kevin's Final Thought; Find Those Who Want to Invest in You: (30:03)

Music has, is, and always will be used as a vehicle to help people all across the world find some sort of emotional positivity in their lives. It helps make people feel better and more self-worth when they are feeling down and out. It makes people feel motivated when they lack the will or the drive to do something in life. It makes them feel positives in the world when negatives protrude the perception of life.

And for artists, we know they make their music for the same reasons. Process emotions that make them feel less than their own worth, to find that self-worth yet again. It helps them break through those tough moments in life, and continue to grow through life.

Dylan and John from the Pennsylvania metalcore band, Execution Day, join the Chord Progression Podcast. With a brand new single "I Know I'll Survive" to start 2026, and a new album due out soon, we have a great conversation talking about:

- The core themes of self-betterment and getting through the tough times in life that Execution Day focuses on with their music, given how the band was formed with those ideals in mind for those who created it.

- Writing the newest song "I Know I'll Survive" and creating a subjective emotional connection for the fans through each and every song.

- How their second record evolves the themes of self-betterment and dealing with adversity through a real world experience like a divorce.

Let's get you into a new artist today, and more new music throughout the year. Tap the subscribe button to not miss out on any more.

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Welcome: (0:00)

Life is Tough, Music Helps, a Core Theme: (1:49)

The Backstory of Execution Day: (8:30)

How the Release of "Hollow" Led to a Change: (14:55)

Continued Themes on New Album: (19:19)

Seeing Beacon of Hope, Quantitatively: (28:14)

"I Know I'll Survive" Backstory & Subjectivity: (30:29)

Finding the Right Producer, Rehashed: (45:32)

When is LP 2 Coming Out?: (47:57)

New Artists to Check Out: (51:23)

Kevin's Final Thought; It's Not Easy Being the Beacon of Hope: (59:20)

It has been 10 years since Capsize released their last record, A Reintroduction: The Essence of All That Surrounds Me. Since then, Capsize went away, and have released a few singles since 2022. But if we are talking about them in an intro like this, there has to be something new coming, right?

Well of course there is, but what is that new thing? Is it new music? And if it is new music, what does it consist of? How is writing music now different for Capsize than 10 years ago? And is it going to connect with fans old and new when it finally releases? Let's get the insight for you.

Daniel from Capsize joins the Chord Progression Podcast today. With the band's return EP, Under a Hollow Sky, releasing on February 6th, we get you ready for the EP and how the band has changed artistically in the last 10 years. On this episode, we talk about:

- The difference between the sound & writing on the new EP, Under a Hollow Sky, and the last album from 2016, stemming from Daniel not having a need to put tunnel vision on making music and ignoring the other influences life throws our way.

- Why Daniel writes Capsize's lyrics based on emotion, and guiding the emotion of the story to you instead of telling a story that very few can connect with on a deep level.

- How "The Scars You Left Are the Only Proof I Existed" touches on a nostalgic MySpace post-hardcore sound, to bring forward a feeling of a less complicated life we all remember from the past.

This is a great episode to reenergize your Capsize fandom. Tap the subscribe button to see more artists and new music coming your way.

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Initial Thoughts Prior to EP Drop: (3:17)

Reflecting on First Release in 10 Years: (4:56)

How Capsize Lyrics Focus on Emotion: (11:48)

The Non-Single to Check Out: (21:01)

Deep Cuts Better Than Singles?: (31:03)

What Comes After "Under A Hollow Sky": (33:06)

New Artists to Check Out: (34:00)

Kevin's Final Thought; Does Big Band Perspective...

Before the pandemic, you easily knew the band Oh, Sleeper in the metalcore world. And why not, they were putting out great music at that time. But then, they were gone. At the same time, Dayseeker released Sleeptalk and started to build on some national recognition. Both bands were going in different directions when the pandemic hit.

So, now that it is 2026, Dayseeker has released 2 albums since Sleeptalk and have gone from a band headlining in front of 200 cap rooms, to a band headlining 4,000+ cap venues, with worldwide recognition. And Oh, Sleeper is coming back too? There is only one person that could give us the inside scoop of this all.

Zac Mayfield, drummer for both Dayseeker and Oh, Sleeper is our guest on the Chord Progression Podcast today. Oh this episode we dive into both bands and reflect on them by talking about:

- The rise of Dayseeker since Zac joined the band back in 2022 as well as how fans of rock & metal seem to be much more accepting of experimentation, leading to more artists rising.

- How the pandemic may have been the perfect catalyst for rock & metal to gain prominence in music once again, by capitalizing on the shared experience of millions stuck at home, discovering the genres for the first time, online, together.

- The status on Oh, Sleeper, what is going on with the new album, and why it is going to be a little bit weird.

A full runthrough of 2 great bands, as well as why rock & metal are popular again. Tap the subscribe button because plenty more conversations like this are coming your way.

Find Zac, Dayseeker, & Oh, Sleeper Online:

Facebook (Zac): https://www.facebook.com/zac.mayfield.2025

Facebook (Dayseeker): https://www.facebook.com/dayseeker

Facebook (Oh, Sleeper): https://www.facebook.com/ohsleeper

Twitter (Zac): https://x.com/ZacMayfield

Twitter (Dayseeker): https://x.com/dayseeker

Twitter (Oh, Sleeper): https://x.com/weareohsleeper

Instagram (Zac): https://www.instagram.com/zacmayfield/

Instagram (Dayseeker): https://www.instagram.com/dayseeker/

Instagram (Oh, Sleeper): https://www.instagram.com/ohsleepertx/

Tik Tok (Dayseeker): https://www.tiktok.com/@dayseekerband

YouTube (Dayseeker): https://www.youtube.com/@Dayseekerband

YouTube (Oh, Sleeper): https://www.youtube.com/@OhSleeperOfficial

Website (Dayseeker): https://dayseeker.band

Website (Oh, Sleeper): https://ohsleeper.com

Spotify (Dayseeker): https://open.spotify.com/artist/5FjQVp1Lb0kltmwIuu5kfj?si=0vH7oW7lSsWnN-sHyTV53w

Spotify (Oh, Sleeper): https://open.spotify.com/artist/3HMsQNXUa0je3yG5REHkQ7?si=IyUdPDqKTei9-upufTpSoA

Apple Music (Dayseeker): https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dayseeker/726336927

Apple Music (Oh, Sleeper): https://music.apple.com/us/artist/oh-sleeper/266082417

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