Crystal Lake's First Album in 7 Years | Disussing "The Weight of Sound" with New Vocalist John

When a band replaces a longtime vocalist, fans usually have a tough time accepting the change and giving the new vocalist a chance. This is because music is a personal thing for many of us, and a deeply connective thing on an emotional level for many of us. Some go into the new experience with an open mind, and others never give it a chance.But this one, we implore you to give it a chance. Because the music is just that good, the vocals are just as heavy, and the connective sound to emotion is so well done, you will want to listen to the album over and over and over again. Trust us, we already are.John from the Japanese metalcore band Crystal Lake joins the Chord Progression Podcast. With the band's first album in 7 years, The Weight of Sound, releasing on January 23rd (and the first with new vocalist John Robert Centorrino), we dive deep into the album and John's time with Crystal Lake since 2023. Join us as we discuss.- John taking over for longtime vocalist Ryo Kinoshita, and why vocalist changes in any band are tough for fans to process and accept, but why John isn't worried about it.- How different recording "The Weight of Sound" was compared to other albums John had recorded with bands from the west, and how a sharp focus on the small details makes all the difference.- Why "The Weight of Sound" was written like a diary, with songs like Coma Wave, The Undertow, Everblack, and Don't Breathe showing a connective tale all based on emotion.We have not been able to stop listening to this album and neither will you. Tap the subscribe button because episodes like this are always coming your way.Find Crystal Lake Online:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/crystallake777Twitter: https://x.com/crystallake777Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crystallake777Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crystallake_officialYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CrystalLake-worldwideWebsite: https://crystallake-worldwide.comMerch: https://merchcamp.shop/collections/crystal-lakeSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0A7d0PJxaLO7CGI94ht6PX?si=hmovGvJNRtmAMWN1fEgxGQApple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/crystal-lake/1186055175Check out our sponsor: DarkFusion Systems!Use code "CPPOD" for $100 off of your computer build!https://darkfusionsystems.comFollow us on social media!Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/chordprogressionpodcastTwitter:https://twitter.com/cppodofficialInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/chordprogressionpodcast/YouTube:https://youtube.com/channel/UCqRKZCDMcFHIYbJaLQMfDbQChord Progression Podcast (Spotify):https://open.spotify.com/show/53XWPGrIUvgavKF5Fm6SLkChord Progression Podcast (Apple Podcast):https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chord-progression-podcast-the-gateway-to-new-rock-and-metal-music/id1454876657Chord Progression Podcast (Amazon): https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/b8dad803-444c-4a73-8aa5-67b4fc43f4baChord Progression Podcast (iHeart Radio):https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-chord-progression-70632531/Podcast Webpage:https://mysongoftheday.com/my-song-of-the-day-rock-2000-today/chord-progression-podcast/Welcome: (0:00)John from Crystal Lake is Here: (1:54)The Vibes Going into Album Release: (3:30)Dealing with a Different Vocalist in an Established Band: (4:49)Crystal Lake's Live Reaction since John Joined: (11:20)What Did We Just Plan?: (16:21)Writing "The Weight Of Sound" Differently than Western Bands: (23:03)The Shocker of "Coma Wave": (30:51)Writing "The Weight Of Sound" like a Diary: (34:29)The Non-Singles You Need to Listen To: (44:56)What's Coming in 2026?: (50:53)New Artists to Check Out: (52:27)Kevin's Final Thought; The Diary Concept is an Incredible Thought: (56:16)