Core Nation

This week, we examine the life and death of the enigmatic emo-rap sensation Lil Peep. In the news, we cover the multiple sexual assault allegations suddenly emerging in the scene and listen to some new material from post-hardcore forerunners Glassjaw. The band you might know this week is Single Mothers. Enjoy!

This week, we discuss and review the new record from Enter Shikari, entitled The Spark. In the news, we talk about more sexual assault allegations, this time in regards to Suicide Silence Frontman Eddie Hermida. We also discuss the recently announced ending of Vans Warped Tour, and Braden battles an ant infestation. Enjoy! #EnterShikari #theSpark #Rampage #SuicideSilence #Frontman #EddieHermida #SexualAssault #Metoo #LilPeep #Metal #Hardcore #podcast 

This week, we discuss and review the new record from Converge, entitled The Dusk in Us. In the news, we cover the recent sexual harassment case against Jesse Lacey of Brand New, and listen to a few new releases within the genre. Then, we turn to a listener submitted 'Band You Might Know' for the week - Hazel. Enjoy! - Braden #Converge #TheDuskInUs #JesseLacey #BrandNew #JaneDoe #JesseLacey #Review #Podcast #Interview #Hazel #Metalcore #GoT #Srs

This week, in the belated spirit of Halloween, we spotlight Anton LaVey, otherwise known as the founder of the Church of Satan. Before his death in 1997, he released three "records", one of which was a collection of Satanic Rituals... pray for us! In the news, we listen to a wealth of new music, including tracks from Escape the Fate and Turnstile. We also catch up on the latest AlternativePress/Fox News/Radiohead drama! Enjoy! - Braden #AntonLavey #ChurchofSatan #TempleofSet #RadioHead #KatTimpf #Hnng #MarryMe #FoxNews #FauxNews #Ap #AlternativePress #SatanicRituals #Objectivism #Nietzche #Religion #ShoutOutstoTimOconnor 

This week, we review "False Idol", the new album from djent forerunners Veil of Maya. In the news, we listen to a new song from Five Finger Death Punch and discuss Tom Delonge's recent appearance on the Joe Rogan Experience. The Band You Might Know this week is The Royal. Enjoy! -Oli

This week, we cover a ton of news and answer a question from a long-time listener. The Band You Might Know this week is From Sorrow To Serenity. Enjoy!

This week, we skip the news all together (thanks Braden) and review "Phantom Anthem", the brand new record from grizzled metalcore veterans August Burns Red. The Band You Might Know this week is Magoa. Enjoy!    

This week, we play an on-air randomized song/artist identifier game by popular request! In the news, we listen to a new song by the 1975 and watch Foo Fighters on Car Pool Karaoke with James Corden, also known as the greatest segment concept to ever grace late night. The Band You Might Know for the week is Void of Vision. Enjoy! -Braden #CarPoolKaraoke #JamesCorden #Legendary #GreatestShowEver #CoreNation #Podcast #Toonami #CodeOrange #FooFighters #Games #Fun #Here2HaveFun #VoidOfVision #DrewYork #NewDork

This week, we discuss and review the new record from Circa Survive, entitled The Amulet. In the news, we listen to a new song from Black Veil Brides and react to musicians reacting to the death of Hugh Hefner. The Band You Might Know for the week is Chalk Hands. - Braden #CircaSurvive #Circa #Survive #Anthony #Green #BVB #BVBARMY #BlackVeilBrides #TheAmulet #Amulet #ChalkHands #HughHefner #ChristopherHitchens #hardcore #Post #metal

This week, we discuss and review the new record from Counterparts, entitled You're Not You Anymore. In the news, we listen to a Limp Bizkit Taylor Swift crossover song and find out what our top played songs on Spotify are using a new webtool. The Band You Might Know for the week is Colour in the Clouds. Enjoy! - Braden #Counterparts #Canadian #hardcore #Hamilton #Spotify #Podcast #Review #YoureNotYouAnymore #Tswift #LimpBizkit #ColourIntheClouds 

This week, we discuss and review the new record from Stray From the Path, entitled Only Death is Real. In the news, we listen to some new music from Veil of Maya, The Story So Far, and We Came As Romans. The Band You Might Know for the week is First Signs of Frost. Enjoy! - Braden #StrayFromThePath #Stray #Path #DrewYork #Drew #York #New #LongIsland #OnlyDeathisReal #Hardcore #Numetal #Altright #AnComm #AnCap #RageAgainstTheMachine #TheStorySoFar #WeCameasRomans #FirstSignsofFrost

This week, we spotlight Make Them Suffer, doing mini-reviews of their first two records. in the news, we listen to some new music and reactTM to kids reacting to Avenged Sevenfold! Enjoy! - Braden

This week, we discuss and review the new record from Brand New, entitled Science Fiction. In the news, we listen to a new song from Circa Survive and chat about Taylor Swift's questionable scheme to reduce the scalping of her concert tickets, and Rou Reynold's (Enter Shikari) criticism of it. The Band You Might Know for the week is Before Tomorrow Dawns. - Braden #BrandNew #BrandNewRecord #LP5 #ScienceFiction #Science #Fiction #Review #Interview #Podcast #Rou #Reynolds #Before #Tomorrow #Dawns #Todd #Taylor #Swft #Tickets #Controversy

This week, we discuss and review the new record from Make Them Suffer, entitled Worlds Apart. In the news, we listen to a bunch of new music from artists including Marmozets and The Fever (Jason Butler of Letlive's new project). The Band You Might Know for the week is Surf Dads. Enjoy! - Braden #MakeThemSuffer #WorldsApart #Review #Interview #RichPiana #RIP #Srs #BiggerbytheDay #WhateveritTakes #SurfDads #Marmozets #Letlive #TheFever #Metal #Metalcore #Hardcore #ShoutoutsToTimOconnor

This week, we showcase a bunch of different metal anime theme songs and rank our favorites. In the news, we discuss Spotify deplatforming white supremacist bands, and watch Sam Carter of Architects call out an audience member for sexual harassment (real light-hearted stuff this week!). The Band You Might Know for the week is ENEMIES. Enjoy! - Braden #Anime #Metal #Hardcore #Deathnote #FearAndLoathingInLasVegas #Japan #Hard #Core #Nation #Podcast #Review #Feature #Discussion #Architects #SamCarter

This week, we discuss and review the new record from Rings of Saturn, entitled Ulta Ulla. We have a brief news segment where we talk about a few insignificant stories and listen to a new track from LIGHTS featuring Twenty One Pilots. The Band You Might Know for the week is Anciients. Enjoy! - Braden #RingsofSaturn #ROS #UltaUlla #Aliencore #Aliens #Metal #Core #Death #Deathcore #Diablo #Lights #hot #TwentyOnePilots #Anciients #Ancieents #AncientAliens #Srs

This week, we discuss and review the new record Oceans Ate Alaska, entitled Hikari. In the news, we listen to new releases from a variety of bands, including Enter Shikari and Citizen. The Band You Might Know for the week is Set Before Us. Enjoy! -Braden #OceansAteAlaska #Hikari #Review #Podcast #Interview #SetbeforeUs #Shikari #Enter #Music #Metal #Metalcore #Hardcore #Prog #Citizen #Srs #Chad

This week, we podcast on location from the Northlane show in Calgary, giving a review and discussion of the concert (which also featured Intervals and Invent, Animate). In the news, we listen to new music from August Burns Red, Stick to Your Guns, and Knucklepuck. We then answer a listener question about nu-metal and feature this week's Band You Might Know, Crucify Me Gently. Enjoy! - Braden #Northlane #Concert #Interview #CrucifyMeGently #Nu-Metal #Fred Durst #Marcus #Adrian #Australia #Review #Metalcore #Metal #Rock #Podcast #ItsAlwaysSunny

This week, we discuss and review the new record from Silverstein, entitled Dead Reflection. In the news, we discuss Chester Bennington's death and listen to a new track from Nine Inch Nails. The Band You Might Know for the week is Auras. Enjoy! - Braden #Silverstein #Review #DeadReflection #Metalcore #PostHardcore #Hardcore #Interview #Chester #Bennington #Suicide #Death #News #Auras #Hashtag

This week, we discuss and review the 2012 Warped Tour documentary No Room for Rockstars. The film covers the 2010 Warped tour, specifically following the lives of Mitch Lucker, NeverShoutNever, and strangely, Mike Posner. In the news, we discuss Stray from the Path's recent controversial music video as well as listen to some new music from Circa Survive. The Band You Might Know for the week is Alpha Wolf. Enjoy! - Braden #AlphaWolf #AlphaDog #JT #JustinTimberlake #MikePosner #CircaSurvive #WarpedTour #Vans #NoRoomForRockstars #Documentary #Film #Review #StrayFromThePath #AltRight #Video #Antifa