Bleeding Edge Interviews

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Conversations with the artists pushing the boundaries of rock and metal, from the creators of progressive classics of the 70's to the modern pioneers taking prog down new paths. Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show Blue Sky: @bleeding-edge-show.bsky.social Live365: The Expanse - https://live365.com/station/The-Expanse-a09675 Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9g

  1. Sep 1

    The Prog Council, Ep 8, Part 2: The verdicts are in! Were these 3 divisive albums successfully defended?

    Part 2 of Episode 8 of The Prog Council brings back Jordan Blum, Paul Zotter, Joe Boclair along with me to deliberate about the albums after taking a week to listen to them. So, which of them succeeds as being enjoyable? Which of them succeeds as being progressive rock?Time to hear the verdicts!--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show your Bleeding Edge support!! Buy some merch! https://bleeding-edge.myspreadshop.com/orhttps://buymeacoffee.com/bleeding_edge--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📌 Make sure to drop a Like, do the Subscribe thing, and tap the Bell, if you want to be pestered whenever I post!--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show Blue Sky: @bleeding-edge-show.bsky.social ---------------------------------------------------------------------------The Expanse on Live365: https://streaming.live365.com/a09675 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9g ---------------------------------------------------------------------------#progrock #progmetal #genesis #saga #jonanderson

    The Prog Council, Ep 8, Part 2: The verdicts are in! Were these 3 divisive albums successfully defended?

  2. Aug 23

    The Prog Council, Ep 8, Part 1: Prog On Trial: 3 Divisive or Underappreciated Albums: Are they good enough to be called Prog? Are they enjoyable?

    Our first edition of Prog On Trial finds Jordan Blum, Paul Zotter, Joe Boclair and me hearing arguments for three questionable prog rock albums to be reconsidered as overlooked or unjustly maligned. Can our defenders convince us or you to appreciate them more?In this episode, we put forth our arguments!--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show your Bleeding Edge support!! Buy some merch! https://bleeding-edge.myspreadshop.com/orhttps://buymeacoffee.com/bleeding_edge--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📌 Make sure to drop a Like, do the Subscribe thing, and tap the Bell, if you want to be pestered whenever I post!--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show Blue Sky: @bleeding-edge-show.bsky.social ---------------------------------------------------------------------------The Expanse on Live365: https://streaming.live365.com/a09675 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9g ---------------------------------------------------------------------------#progrock #progmetal #genesis #saga #jonanderson

    The Prog Council, Ep 8, Part 1: Prog On Trial: 3 Divisive or Underappreciated Albums: Are they good enough to be called Prog? Are they enjoyable?

  3. Aug 1

    Bleeding Edge Interviews, Ep 93: Peter de Reyna & Augusto Bussio of Ok Goodnight!

    Ok Goodnight have dropped what might be their best album yet, as they took off all self-imposed limits and let they creative energies flow in all kinds of amazing directions. Peter & Augusto spent some time talking with me about the themes of the album, how it felt to have an "anything goes" attitude, and how a playground inspired one of the most unique songs on the album.--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show your Bleeding Edge support!! Buy some merch! https://bleeding-edge.myspreadshop.com/orhttps://buymeacoffee.com/bleeding_edge--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📌 Make sure to drop a Like, do the Subscribe thing, and tap the Bell, if you want to be pestered whenever I post!--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show Blue Sky: @bleeding-edge-show.bsky.social ---------------------------------------------------------------------------The Expanse on Live365: https://streaming.live365.com/a09675 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9g --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌐 Link: https://www.okgoodnight.com/--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 💬 Let me know your thoughts in the comments. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- #progrock #progressiverock #progmetal #progressivemetal #okgoodnight

  4. Jul 29

    Bleeding Edge Interviews, Ep 92: Jon Courtney of Pure Reason Revolution!

    This time around, I am joined by Jon Courtney of the truly unique Pure Reason Revolution, who talks about making ProgStorm the band's first North American appearance in nearly 20 years, as well as their forthcoming new album Terrifying Angels.--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show your Bleeding Edge support!! Buy some merch! https://bleeding-edge.myspreadshop.com/orhttps://buymeacoffee.com/bleeding_edge--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📌 Make sure to drop a Like, do the Subscribe thing, and tap the Bell, if you want to be pestered whenever I post!--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show Blue Sky: @bleeding-edge-show.bsky.social ---------------------------------------------------------------------------The Expanse on Live365: https://streaming.live365.com/a09675 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9g --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌐 Link: https://www.progstorm.com/🌐 Link: https://www.purereasonrevolutionofficial.com/💬 Let me know your thoughts in the comments. #progstorm #progmetal #progressivemetal #purereasonrevolution #joncourtney

  5. Jul 16

    Bleeding Edge Interviews, Ep 91: Cole Millward & Phil Rich of Nospūn Return!

    In Episode 91 of Bleeding Edge Interviews, we return to the dedicated ProgStorm performer series with the return of Cole Millward & Phil Rich of one of the hottest new prog metal bands of the past several years: Nospūn!We cover everything from their upcoming vinyl release of Opus, how they used the EP Ozai to accomplish the rare artist do-over, and what to expect from their upcoming sophomore album. Plus, we spend some time showing some love to Prog Storm and hype up Nospūn's Sunday appearance!--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show your Bleeding Edge support!! Buy some merch! https://bleeding-edge.myspreadshop.com/orhttps://buymeacoffee.com/bleeding_edge--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📌 Make sure to drop a Like, do the Subscribe thing, and tap the Bell, if you want to be pestered whenever I post!--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show Blue Sky: @bleeding-edge-show.bsky.social ---------------------------------------------------------------------------The Expanse on Live365: https://streaming.live365.com/a09675 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9g --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌐 Link: https://www.progstorm.com/🌐 Link: https://nospun.bandcamp.com/💬 Let me know your thoughts in the comments. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- #progstorm #progmetal #progressivemetal #nospun #colemillward #philrich

  6. Jul 7

    The Prog Council, Ep. 7 - The Modern Model for Live Music Sucks! How Much Is It Hurting the Prog Artists We Love?

    In Episode 7 of The Prog Council, I am joined by Jordan Blum and Joe Boclair of The Progressive Palaver as we turn the spotlight from artists to the movers and shakers behind the scenes. Lucy Jordache (Manager, Marillion) and Rikk Feulner (tour manager for many) join us for a conversation about what it takes to survive the modern world of live performances and touring. What are the obstacles bands face, and how do they overcome them?--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show your Bleeding Edge support!! Buy some merch! https://bleeding-edge.myspreadshop.com/orhttps://buymeacoffee.com/bleeding_edge--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📌 Make sure to drop a Like, do the Subscribe thing, and tap the Bell, if you want to be pestered whenever I post!--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show Blue Sky: @bleeding-edge-show.bsky.social ---------------------------------------------------------------------------The Expanse on Live365: https://streaming.live365.com/a09675 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9g ---------------------------------------------------------------------------[00:17] Panelist and Guest Introductions[06:08] The Realities of Modern Touring: Budgets and Red Tape[16:58] Gearing Up for Pompeii & The Rise of Mini-Residencies[26:10] Venue Sizes, Production Scaling, and Hidden Production Costs[30:41] Shaking Up the System: The Backlash Against Dynamic Pricing[39:18] The State of the US Prog Scene & Why Package Tours Don't Work[42:46] Blue Dot Fever, Ticket Price Inflation, and Aggressive Merch Fees[54:01] The Appeal of Festivals and Music Cruises (Cruise to the Edge)[01:02:26] The Magic Question: The #1 Thing to Change in Touring[01:03:56] AI in the Music Industry & A Freaky "Dream Theater" AI Experiment[01:07:26] Final Wrap-Up and Episode Outro---------------------------------------------------------------------------#progrock #progmetal #marillion #dreamtheater #livenation #ticketmaster #dynamicpricing

    The Prog Council, Ep. 7 - The Modern Model for Live Music Sucks! How Much Is It Hurting the Prog Artists We Love?

  7. Jun 30

    The Prog Council, Ep. 6 - Rush is the biggest band in the world and they're on tour! We chat with an expert!

    In this episode of The Prog Council, Jordan and I welcome Billy Alexander, founding member and guitarist of YYNOT, the premiere Rush tribute band and one of the people responsible for the annual Bubba Bash tribute to Neil Peart. We cover all the bases from our initial reactions to the tour announcement, the controversies that arose along the way, and Billy's experience of opening night.--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show your Bleeding Edge support!! Buy some merch! https://bleeding-edge.myspreadshop.com/orhttps://buymeacoffee.com/bleeding_edge--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📌 Make sure to drop a Like, do the Subscribe thing, and tap the Bell, if you want to be pestered whenever I post!--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show Blue Sky: @bleeding-edge-show.bsky.social ---------------------------------------------------------------------------The Expanse on Live365: https://streaming.live365.com/a09675 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9g -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------#progrock #progmetal #Rush #alexlifeson #geddylee #neilpeart #Rushtour

    The Prog Council, Ep. 6 - Rush is the biggest band in the world and they're on tour! We chat with an expert!

  8. Jun 27

    Bleeding Edge Interviews, Ep 90: Alex Hadad of Dessiderium is here to talk ProgStorm and more!

    In this episode, we continue our dedicated ProgStorm performer series with a massive deep dive featuring multi-instrumentalist and composer Alex Hadad of the brilliant progressive/technical death metal project Dessiderium!In this interview, Alex lifts the curtain on the creative architecture behind Dessiderium, the unique metal culture of Montreal, and the structural hurdles of translating pristine ambient soundscapes and dense guitar layers to the stage. Alex also shares his perspective on the creative quirk of collaborating with his younger self, updates us on the status the upcoming new album, and talks about his excitement to share the Club Soda stage alongside legendary acts like Cynic and Carbomb.--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Show your Bleeding Edge support!! Buy some merch! https://bleeding-edge.myspreadshop.com/orhttps://buymeacoffee.com/bleeding_edge--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 📌 Make sure to drop a Like, do the Subscribe thing, and tap the Bell, if you want to be pestered whenever I post!--------------------------------------------------------------------------- Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show Blue Sky: @bleeding-edge-show.bsky.social ---------------------------------------------------------------------------The Expanse on Live365: https://streaming.live365.com/a09675 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9g --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🌐 Link: https://www.progstorm.com/🌐 Link: https://dessiderium.bandcamp.com/album/keys-to-the-palace💬 Let me know your thoughts in the comments. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00:59 Welcome Alex Hadad of Dessiderium!00:01:21 First Impressions of Montreal & Playing Club Soda00:03:32 Shifting from Studio Project to Live Touring Lineup00:06:48 Curating a Setlist for a Discerning Progressive Metal Crowd00:09:51 Sound Design Live: Replicating Lavish Multi-Layered Records00:13:20 Genre Evolution: The Fusion of Technical Death Metal and Ambient Post-Rock00:17:15 Songwriting Process: Working with Stream-of-Consciousness Composition00:21:40 Overcoming Creative Weights & Following Up Critically Acclaimed Music00:25:27 Shared Festival Chemistry: Watching Cynic, Carbomb, and Friends00:29:08 New Dessiderium Music Progress & Future Tracking Timeline00:32:16 Film and Game Composers: Unexpected Creative Influences00:35:45 Final Thoughts, Outro & ProgStorm Ticket Info --------------------------------------------------------------------------- #progstorm #progmetal #progressivemetal #dessideirum #alexhadad

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Conversations with the artists pushing the boundaries of rock and metal, from the creators of progressive classics of the 70's to the modern pioneers taking prog down new paths. Facebook: BleedingEdgeShow Instagram/Threads: @bleeding_edge_show Blue Sky: @bleeding-edge-show.bsky.social Live365: The Expanse - https://live365.com/station/The-Expanse-a09675 Bleeding Edge Theme: Paul Zotter - https://youtube.com/channel/UCrp4NSgpc3oKGRdYcAQZCkA?si=AmiXIYn8sOToQr9g

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  • Creator
    Dave Ayers
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    103
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dave Ayers
  • Show Website
    Bleeding Edge Interviews