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Welcome to Season 19! We recently caught up with guitarist Ryan Ramsdell of The Veer Union to talk about the release of their latest album Reinvention, out now via Arising Empire. We looked back on the band’s journey since forming in Vancouver in 2004, Ryan’s impact since joining in 2012, and how more than two decades of evolution, chart success, and hundreds of millions of streams shaped the mindset behind this new record. The conversation also dug into the album’s mix of heaviness and melody, the band’s refreshed chemistry, and Ryan’s personal passions offstage—including his longtime devotion to hockey and the Edmonton Oilers. Reinvention, their 9th album, captures a band still pushing forward while honoring the sound and resilience that built their legacy. Tune in now and be sure to buy and stream “Reinvention,” out now through Arising Empire.

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In this final episode of season 18, we sat down with Daniel Wand of Capsize to talk about the band’s long-awaited return and the release of their new Under a Hollow Sky EP, out now via Roux & Ruin Records. After years of sporadic single releases, Daniel reflected on why returning to a physical EP format felt essential, allowing the band to tell a complete story for the first time since 2016’s A Reintroduction: The Essence Of All That Surrounds Me. We discussed the creative and emotional weight behind tracks like “The Fracture” and the EP’s title song, the freedom that came with signing to Roux & Ruin Records, and recently working with producers Matt Good and Cody Stewart. Daniel also opened up about accountability, internal struggle, and maintaining full creative control—both sonically and visually—as Capsize step into a more intentional and fully realized new chapter. So much more to come from these guys.

Under A Hollow Sky is out now worldwide via Roux & Ruin Records.

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We sat down with Volumes vocalists Michael Barr and Myke Terry to reflect on the band’s journey from their 2009 Los Angeles beginnings to the release of their fifth album, Mirror Touch, out via Fearless Records. We looked back on the trials, lineup changes, and dedication that shaped Volumes into one of modern metalcore’s most distinctive voices, while also diving into their live energy, touring life, and the bands that continue to inspire them. The conversation explored the writing process behind Mirror Touch, the pressure and responsibility that comes with longevity, and how the album represents a full evolution of the Volumes sound — blending groove, atmosphere, polyrhythmic heaviness, and unmistakable swagger. Michael and Myke also opened up about balancing dual vocal roles, working again with producer Daniel Braunstein, the album’s striking visual identity, and the deeply human themes running through the lyrics. Mirror Touch stands as both a celebration of Volumes’ past and a confident step into their future.

Mirror Touch is out now worldwide via Fearless Records.

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