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Most bands are chasing shorter songs. Crown Lands went the opposite direction. And somehow it works.
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Cody Bowles breaks down why Crown Lands refuses to write for short attention spans, how Apocalypse was built, and why progressive rock still matters in 2026.
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This conversation digs deep into songwriting, long-form music, touring realities, vocal evolution, and the challenge of building something ambitious in today’s music industry.
The deeper you go into this album, the more you realize Crown Lands isn’t trying to fit into trends — they’re building worlds.
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Nazareth founding member Pete Agnew doesn't pull punches when discussing the state of the music industry and the upcoming "Titans of Classic Rock" tour with Foghat. While the world remembers them for the legendary ballad "Love Hurts," Agnew reveals the raw, hard-rocking reality of a band that has survived five decades of industry shifts. From the "gift from the gods" in new vocalist Gianni Pontillo to the polarizing effect of the internet on global setlists, this is an uncensored look at rock royalty still claiming their throne. Discover why the "original rockers" are the only ones left who truly understand the spirit of the 70s.
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Kurdt Vanderhoof chose to place Metal Church on hiatus, bringing a pause to the band’s long-running journey. After some time away, he revisited the project, ultimately reviving Metal Church with a refreshed lineup of new musicians and a renewed direction.
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- The Reality of Touring as an “Old Guy”
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