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This week, we discuss and review the new record from Sworn In, entitled All Smiles. In the news, we once again discuss the Warped Tour controversy involving punk band The Dickies, given its recent momentum. The Band You Might Know for the week is Darke Complex. Enjoy! -Braden #SwornIn #AllSmiles #Sworn #In #All #Smiles #TheDickies #Dick #Phallus #Darke #Complex #WarpedTour #SaferScenes #LongLiveMattAndTreyParker #TheFever #Letlive #TheChariot #Review #Metal #Hardcore #Interview

This week, we review the new record from Volumes, entitled "Different Animals". In the news, we cover the recent Warped Tour controversy involving The Dickies. Enjoy! #Different #Animals #AnimalsAsLeaders #Volumes #Srs #Metal #Hardcore #Review #TheDickies #Dickies #WarpedTour #VansWarpedTour #Metalcore #Djent #Via #NoSleep #Gus #MichaelBarr #MykeTerry #Drake #Pop

This week, we discuss and review the new record from Hundredth, entitled Rare. In the news, we listen to new music from LIGHTS and Fallout Boy before covering the recent debacle between Corey Taylor and Chad Kroeger. Enjoy! -Braden #Hundredth #Rare #Hardcore #Vertigo #Hitchcock #Hitch #Cock #Srs #LIGHTS #FalloutBoy #melodic #Hardcore #Metal #Podcast #Interview #Review #Album #Sputnik #Metalsucks #PitchFork #Lambgoat 

This week, we discuss and review the new record from Rise Against, entitled Wolves. In the news, we cover the recent child pornography controversy surrounding musician and YouTuber Austin Jones. We then listen to some new music from Counterparts and The Plot in You. The Band You Might Know for the week is Thoughts of Ionesco. Enjoy! -Braden #AustinJones #NowIAintSayinHeA #Pedophile #Counterparts #Controversy #ThoughtsofIonesco #RiseAgainst #Wolves #Vegan #SirenSong #SuffererandtheWitness #ThePlotInYou #Metal #Hardcore #Metalcore #Punk #PunkRock #Rock #Podcast #Interview

In this bonus minisode, Braden delves into the topic of subjectivity versus objectivity in music, using the controversial Ayn Rand as a subject of criticism. Grab some popcorn and enjoy the musings of a pseudo-intellectual in order to bore yourself to slee- I mean, spice up your Wednesday night.   #Ayn #Rand #AynRand #Atlas #Shrugged #Philosophy #Subjectivity #Objectivity #Music #Book #Art #Read #Dagny #Richard #Halley #Interview #Srs #Taggart #John #Galt #WhoIsJohnGalt #Orchestra #Contemporary #Metal

This week, we reminisce on the latter half of Atreyu's releases before completing our rankings of the discography. In the news, we listen to Avenged Sevenfold's new B-side release for the Stage, and also listen to a hot new single from the future of music himself, Jake Paul. Enjoy! - Braden #Atreyu #Congregationofthedamned #LeadSailsPaperAnchor #TheStage #AvengedSevenfold #CoreNation #Nier #CoreyTaylor #JakePaul #PewdiePie #Podcast #Review #Interview #A7X #Metal #Hardcore #AlternativePress

This week, we discuss and review the first three records from teen metalcore idols Atreyu, including Suicide Notes & Butterfly Kisses, The Curse, and A Death-Grip on Yesterday. In the news, we listen to a new song by Eighteen Visions and talk about Hundredths recent comments detailing why they abandoned hardcore. The Band You Might Know for the week is City of the Weak. Enjoy! -Braden #Atreyu #Review #podcast #Interview #SuicideNotes #TheCurse #CoreNation #DeathGrip #Deathgrips #GetaGripOli #KathyGriffin #TheCrimson #RightSideofthebed #Gwar #CityoftheWeak #AintLoveGrand #Hashtag

This week, we run out of hosting space and are forced to do a shorter episode on conspiracy theories relating to musicians. In the news, we listen to new music including a track from Ice Nine Kills. The Band You Might Know for the week is 7 Dials Mystery. Enjoy! -Braden #Music #Conspiracy #Theories #IceNineKills #7DialsMystery #UFO's #AvrilLavigne #TheDoors #AlexJones #InfowarsDotCom #NeilDegrasseTyson #TomDelonge #Srs 

This week, we discuss and review the new record from Paramore, entitled After Laughter. In the news, we discuss Tom Delonge's continued descent into madness and listen to new music from Rise Against and All Time Low. The Band You Might Know for the week is Outta Peak.   #Paramore #AterLaughter #TomDelonge #RiseAgainst #AllTimeLow #PopPunk #Pop #AltRock #SynthPop #AlbumReview #Srs

This week, we discuss and review the new record from Motionless in White, entitled Graveyard Shift. In the news, we discuss the nature of whether or not Linkin Park has "sold out" and listen to new music from Hundredth and Blink-182. The Band You Might Know for the week is Traveller. Enjoy! -Braden #MotionLessInWhite #ChrisMotionLess #News #Review #Album #Interview #Podcast #Hundredth #Blink182 #New #Traveller #Metal #Hardcore #Core #Nation #GraveyardShift #Metalcore #nUMETAL #LimpBizkit

This week, we discuss and review the new record from At the Drive-In, entitled in·ter a·li·a. In the news, we discuss Rise Against's recent music video shoot being shut down, listen to new music from Paramore, and check out a new video from AFI. The Band You Might Know for the week is Grayscale. Enjoy! - Braden #AtTheDriveIn #Interalia #RelationshipOfCommand #Cedric #Omar #Elpaso #Review #interview #Grayscale #Band #Podcast #RiseAgainst #Paramore #AFI #Video #Radio

This week, we discuss the history of Famous Last Words, reviewing their complete discography in the process. In the news, we feature some new releases and discuss the breakup of one of post hardcore's most influential act, letlive. The Band You Might know for the week is The Five Hundred.

This week, we narrow down our top five picks for favorite albums of all time. In the news, we listen to the new Paramore release and have a lengthy discussion about the band as well as listening to Rise Against's new release. The Band You Might Know for the week is One Gone Thus. - Braden #Paramore #TopFiveBands #OneGoneThus #RiseAgainst #News #TopFive #podcast #Metal #HardTimes #HayleyWilliams #Queen #Trump #Pewdiepie #Interview #Review #Hardcore #Podcaast #ShoutoutsToTimOconnor

This week, we discuss and review the new record from Enterprise Earth, entitled Embodiment. In the news, we discuss Fred Durst's recent foray into the jazz genre, and listen to a new single from metalcore veterans All That Remains. The Band You Might Know for the week is I, Valiance.

This week, we discuss and review the new record from Northlane, entitled Mesmer. In the news, we discuss the recent plagiarism accusations lobbed at Metallica as well as Tom Delonge's ever deeper foray into alien conspiracies. The Band You Might Know for the week is Aerial. Enjoy!   - Braden   #Metallica #Tom #Delonge #Aliens #Conspiracy #InfowarsDotCom #AlexJones #AliensExist #Blink182 #Northlane #Mesmer #AdrianFitipaldez #MarcusBridge #MarcusFenix #GearsofWar #Aerial #Aerials #IntheSky #SOAD #Interview #Review #podcast

This week, Mike joins the panel as we discuss and review the new record by Mastodon, entitled Emperor of Sand. In the news, we discuss a variety of topics including Jonny Craig's health condition and listen to some new music including the acacia strain. The Band You Might Know for the week is artifex pereo. Enjoy! - Braden #Mastodon #EmperorofSand #JonnyCraig #ArtifexPereo #Podcast #Interview #Review #Album #metal #Hardcore #Crazyguy #Egyptian #DGD #AcaciaStrain

This week, Tim replaces Oli as we discuss and review the 1984 "rockumentary" This is Spinal Tap. In the news, we discuss a variety of topics and listen to a bunch of new music including Tigers Jaw and A Lot Like Birds. The Band You Might Know for the week is the Safety Fire. Enjoy!   - Braden   #SpinalTap #Review #News #Music #Rock #Metal #Hardcore #TigersJaw #Ap #AlternativePress #Podcast #Interview #TheSafetyFire #GoodTiger #New #ThisIsSpinalTap #Stonehenge #TonightImGonnaRockYouTonight

This week, we hold a tournament to decide punk's sexiest female vocalist. In the news, we discuss Eddie Hermida's recent incendiary comments on fellow deathcore bands. The Band You Might Know for this week is Now, Now.

This week, we discuss and review the new record from Darkest Hour, entitled "Godless Prophets and the Migrant Flora". In the news, we discuss Paramore's Hayley Williams and her influence as a role model to women in the scene. The Band You Might Know for the week is Before Tomorrow Dawns.   

This week, we discuss and review the new record from Emmure, entitled Look At Yourself. In the news, we discuss Minus the Bear's recent comments telling red-voting fans to "just not come to shows". the Band You Might Know for the week is Letting Go. Enjoy! - Braden   #Emmure #LookAtYourself #Shinjuku #Masterlord #Review #FlagoftheBeast #FrankiePalmeri #Frankie #Palmeri #MinusTheBear #YokoShimomura #LettingGo #Trump #Red #Texas #Austin #GlassCloud #JoshTravis #TonyDanza #Podcast #Interview