TESSERACT: Autism, reinventing djent, concept albums and more

Support the podcast on Patreon:   / thepunkrockmba   Amos Williams of Tesseract joins to talk about their new album "War Of Being," the state of progressive metal, and more -- 🎉 PATREON:   / thepunkrockmba   -- 🔴 TWITCH:   / finnmckenty   🕹️ DISCORD:   / discord   -- 📲 INSTAGRAM:   / finnmckenty   📲 TIKTOK:   / finnmckenty   📲 TWITTER:   / thepunkrockmba   📲 LINKEDIN:   / finnmckenty   -- 👕 MERCH: https://prmbamerchstore.com/ -- 🔊 PODCAST (Spotify): https://bit.ly/prmbapodcast ▶️ SPOTIFY NEW MUSIC PLAYLIST: https://bit.ly/prmbalist -- Chapters: 00:00:00 - Creating the Epic "War of Being" Music Video 00:02:49 - The Importance of Visuals in Music Videos 00:05:32 - The Importance of Commitment in Concept Albums 00:08:00 - Authentic Expression and Impact 00:10:47 - Creating Emotion Through Music 00:13:20 - The Struggle to Be Yourself 00:16:06 - Boundaries and Expectations in Progressive Metal 00:18:44 - The Chaos Inside 00:21:04 - Letting Go of Shame and Embracing Self-understanding 00:23:54 - The Struggle of Understanding Different Opinions 00:26:26 - The Necessity of Proportional Representation 00:29:01 - The Future of Art in a Dangerous World 00:31:34 - The Future of Popular Music 00:34:15 - The Longevity of Music and Breaking Down Walls 00:36:51 - The Duality of Pop Music and its Impact on Society 00:39:24 - The Role of Music in Identity Formation 00:42:02 - Self-reflection and Growth in the Band 00:44:50 - Embracing Vulnerability and Trying Less 00:47:35 - The Importance of Physical Limitations in Vocals 00:50:19 - Being a Metal Bassist