Core Nation

Ladies and Gentlemen, the time has come to say goodbye. We hope you will enjoy this final episode where we rank EVERY single album we have ever reviewed in Core Nation's four year run. As well, we revisit some classic pre-episode skits and listen to some highlights of conversations we've had in the past years.  Thank you to all who has tuned in to listen to us. It's been a great ride and we will certainly miss it a lot. 

This week, in the second last episode, the guys review the new record from Northlane, entitled Alien. In the news, plenty of new music from the past month is reacted to, including tracks from As I Lay Dying and Stray from the Path. The Band You Might Know for the week is Captives. Enjoy! - Braden

This week, the boys review the new self-titled record from Defeater. In the news, we discuss the long-waited return of The Ghost Inside and listen to new music from Terror, Crown The Empire, Wage War, Sleeping With Sirens and Opeth. The band you might know this week is Silent Planet.  Enjoy! -Oli 

This week, we review "Periphery IV: Hail Stan", the new-ish record from djent pioneers Periphery. In the news, we discuss the upcoming The Mars Volta reunion (as well as their history with 2020 presidential candidate Beto O'Rourke) and listen to new singles from Northlane, Torche, Knocked Loose and Oh, Sleeper. The band you might know this week is Canadian post-hardcore outfit Rarity. Enjoy!

This week, the boys are back from a five week absence (!) and review "Panorama", the new record from post-hardcore masterminds La Dispute. In the news, we discuss the multiple sexual controversies surrounding Blood On the Dance Floor, Halsey's comments on sexism in the alternative scene and listen to a brand new single from Volumes.  In the band you might know segment, we listen to local Canadian pop-punk heroes Calling All Captains! Enjoy!

This week, the boys are back in action and review "Villain", the new album from controversial party-metal kings Attila.  In the news, we checkout new singles from After The Burial and Defeater, discuss Of Mice And Men's tumultuous touring schedule and mourn the loss of music on the (mostly dead) Myspace. Finally, we open up about some of the stranger dreams we've had in the last weeks (yes, it gets pretty weird). The band you might know this week is violent and emotional Minneapolis, MN outfit Soulkeeper. In our newest segment, Book Club, we discuss in great lengths Ayn Rand's magnus opus and timeless classic "Atlas Shrugged".   Enjoy!  

This week, we review rapcore supergroup Fever 333's new album, "Strength in Numb333rs". In the news, the old jingle makes a comeback as we discuss sexual misconduct allegations made about members of Capsize. We also listen to some new music, including "Villain", the crushing single from Attila.  The question segments makes a comeback as we discuss the evolution of Four Year Strong's sound over the years. Finally, we introduce a new show segment at the very end of the episode. The band you might know this week is Former Wrestlers.  Enjoy!

This week, we return from a long hiatus and review "amo" the (very) controversial new album from formerly metalcore band Bring Me The Horizon. In the news, we discuss why pop-punk is actually very depressing music, deconstruct the new Wage War single and hate a bit on the new track from the Mark Hoppus and Alex Gaskarth supergroup Simple Creatures. Finally, we received yet another insightful TED talk on the merits of a one-world government. The band you might know this week is Point North, tru Pop-Punk heroes from Los Angeles, California! Enjoy!

This week, we finally review "Holy Hell", the new-ish record from metalcore titans Architects. In the news, we discuss the troubling antics of Cannibal Corpse guitarist Pat O'Brien and Senses Fail's controversial decision to re-record their music without a few choice words in the lyrics. We got off track in yet another Harry Potter discussion and received an important TED talk on why swearing may be bad for you. The band you might know this week is french prog metallers Kadinja. Enjoy! -Oli

This week, the boys are back from a short hiatus and (finally) review the new-ish record from Ice Nine Kills, "The Silver Scream". In the news, we discuss Christmas movies, Christmas music ("Baby It's Cold Outside" controversy) and listen to some new tracks from La Dispute's much awaited upcoming album (Braden didn't want to spoil the fun and didn't even check them out...) The band you might know this week is Shook Ones, punk/melodic hardcore rockers hailing from the great state of Washington! Enjoy! -Oli

This week, we discuss and review the new record from Atreyu, entitled In Our Wake. Enjoy! - Braden #Atreyu #InOurWake #Podcast #Metal #Hardcore #Metalcore #TheNeverEndingStory

This week, we give you a (late) Halloween Special! In the news, we listen to a new song from Slipknot and a new song from the new pop-metal artist Poppy. Enjoy! - Braden #Slipknot #Poppy #Metal #Halloween #Podcast #CoreNation

This week, Oli returns and the boys discuss and review the new record from Monuments, entitled Phronesis. In the news, As I Lay Dying is kicked off of a festival tour, and new songs from Bring Me the Horizon and IDKHow are reacted to. The Band You Might Know for the week is Lotus Eater. Enjoy! - Braden #Monuments #Phronesis #Djent #Dj3nt #Metal #hardcore #Hard #Metalcore #BMTH #IDKHOW #Altpress

This week, Oli is busy with an illness and Braden yet again takes over the show to cover the news. New songs from bands such as the 1975 and Babymetal are featured, and Marilyn Manson puts his face on a sex toy. The Band You Might Know for the week is Prophets. Enjoy! - Braden #Prophets #Hardcore #MarilynManson #Dildo #Babymetal #1975 #1984 #Oli #Metal #Podcast #news #punk #A7xRox

This week, Oli is away on vacation and Braden covers the news. Many new releases are reacted to from bands including Disturbed, All that Remains, and IDKHow. Braden also covers the latest commentary from Corey Taylor in regards to the AMA's. The Band You Might for the week is The Riviera Heist. Enjoy! - Braden   #Music #News #Podcast #IDKHow #ATR #Metal #Rock #Hardcore #Punk #CoreyTaylor #WeighsIn 

This week, we discuss and review the new record from Beartooth, entitled Disease. In the news, we listen to a new song from Architects and talk about Green Day being disparaged by Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols. The Band You Might Know for the week is Kardashev. Enjoy! - Braden #Beartooth #CalebShomo #Metalcore #Hardcore #podcast #Metal #Punk #Rock #Music #Review #Kardashev

This week, we review "Dark Skies", the new album from metalcore darlings Fit For A King. In the news, we listen to promising new singles from POD and All That Remains. The band you might know this week is Hella. Enjoy! -Oli

This week, we discuss and review the new record from The Story So Far, entitled Proper Dose. In the news, we talk about Suicide Silence's blunder with it's new single written for the soundtrack of Devil May Cry 5. The Band You Might Know for the week is Shrine of Malice. Enjoy! - Braden #DMC5 #SuicideSilence #TSSF #TheStorySoFar #ProperDose #Review #Punk #Pop #rock #Metal #podcast

This week, we review "Loved", the new album from Canadian noise rock outfit KEN mode. In the news, we listen to new singles from Five Finger Death Punch and Architects and discuss Tim Lambesis's recent comments about pursuing a Master's degree. The band you might know this week is Genghis Tron. Enjoy!

This week, we take a seat back and cover the latest news in the scene such as single releases from Orange Country sweethearts Atreyu and Avenged Sevenfold, as well as a few other hot items from Good Charlotte and Lorna Shore. The band you might know this week is Beyond City Lights. Enjoy! -Oli