Heroek talks to vocalist Brandon Byars of the metal band Your Spirit Dies about their debut album "My Gnawing Pains Will Never Rest" releasing on May 2nd, the benefits of going on small local tours, their goal of playing shows in Europe, and more!
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📚CHAPTERS📚
0:00 Intro
1:04 New album out May 2nd
2:52 Straying away from religion
4:04 Singles from the album
5:45 Releasing larger projects instead of singles
7:00 Upcoming live shows with Wielded Steel
8:50 Making "Mimic" with Gnasher
9:45 Getting Spotify playlist placements
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12:33 Getting into metal in middle school
13:41 Alternate career paths
15:11 Success of "Distorted by Absence"
16:22 Coming up with the band name
17:44 Advice to new bands
19:22 First live show experiences
20:18 Favorite live show
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22:17 Staying motivated
25:00 Your Spirit Dies' creative process
26:54 The right way to take inspiration
28:27 The essential Your Spirit Dies songs
29:42 Brandon's goal with the band
30:29 Dream collaborations
31:03 "Bucket list" venues and festivals
32:02 Brandon's favorite Your Spirit Dies song
33:00 Wrapping up
33:37 End screen