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This week, we discuss and review the new record from Underoath, entitled Erase Me. In the news, we talk about new sexual assault claims made in the scene, and listen to a new song by Billie Joe Armstrong's side-project. The Band You Might Know for the week is Jet Fuel Chemistry. Enjoy! - Braden #JetFuelChemistry #JordanPeterson #Srs #Underoath #Religion #Christian #BillieJoeArmstrong #GreenDay #Music #podcast #metal

This week, we discuss an article covering the history of emo music, adding our thoughts on the topic. In the news, we listen to a wide variety of new music, including from Five Finger Death Punch and Billie Joe Armstrong. The Band You Might Know for the week is Levels. Enjoy! - Braden #Emo #Metal #Hardcore #music #podcast #Review #History #Post #HardCoreHistory #DanCarlin #Srs #Rock #Levels 

This week, the gang goes on a trip to Protest The Hero's Fortress 10 Year Anniversary Tour. In the news, we trash some Alternative Press articles and listen to a new single from Thirty Seconds To Mars. The Band You Might Know this week is Scenery with Solace.  Enjoy! -Oli 

This week, we discuss and review the new record from blessthefall, entitled Hard Feelings. In the news, we listen to some new tracks and talk about YouTube putting more ads on music in an effort to deter streaming. The Band You Might Know for the week is Before Tomorrow Dawns. Enjoy! - Braden #blessthefall #HardFeelings #BeforeTomorrowDawns #Enjoy #Core #Nation #Podcast #YouTube #Streaming #Music #Metal

This week, we discuss and review the first half of the new Between the Buried and Me release, entitled Automata I. In the news, we listen to new music from Parkway Drive and The Front Bottoms. The Band You Might Know for the week is Native Construct. Enjoy! - Braden #Automata #BTBAM #Nier #Lol #Parkway #Drive #NewRecord #NewChallenger #NewSmashBros #TheFrontBottoms #LSD #SUPERCOOL #NativeConstruct  #Metal #Hardcore #Prog #Rock #Giles #Tommy

This week, we discuss and review the new record from Pianos Become The Teeth, entitled Wait for Love. In the news, we listen to loads of new releases ranging from Shinedown to Nekrogoblikon. The Band You Might Know for the week is PageNinetyNine. Enjoy! - Braden #Shinedown #PianosBecomeTheTeeth #Pianos #Teeth #Film #Srs #Shinedown #Nekrogoblikon #PageNinetyNine #pg99 #ThePageMaster #I # Srs #Podcast #Metal #Death #MeToo #DougFord

This week, we discuss and review the new record from Senses Fail, entitled If There Is Light, It Will Find You. Spoilers: Braden isn't happy. In the news, we listen to the new song by Parkway Drive and peruse the 2018 Warped Tour lineup. The Band You Might Know for the week is From Sorrow To Serenity. Enjoy! - Braden #SensesFail #ParkWay #Drive #Review #Podcast #Metal #Hardcore #Warped #Tour #2018 #Band #Rock #Nier #Automata #GOAT

This week, we discuss and review the new record from The Plot In You, entitled DISPOSE. In the news, we talk about the recent drama between Phil Labonte of All That Remains and the bass player of Trivium ;) as well as listening to new music from Underoath and a few others. Enjoy! - Braden #DISPOSE #CAPS #ThePlotInYou #AllThatRemains #Trivium #PhilLabonte #Underoath #Review #Metal #Hardcore 

This week, we feature a whole bunch of up-and-coming bands in an extended Bands You Might Know segment. In the news, we talk about Attila's latest track calling out multiple different public figures, as well as Marilyn Manson's recent scandals. Enjoy! - Braden #Bands #Feature #CoreNation #podcast #Attila #Marilyn #Manson #Controversy #Halsey #Wamen #Rock #Hardcore #Alternative #metal  

This week, we discuss and review the new record from Of Mice & Men, entitled Defy. In the news, we discuss a variety of small topics including listening to new music from The Wonder Years. The Band You Might Know for the week is A Ghost of Flare. Enjoy! - Braden #OfMice&Men #Novella #review #podcast #Metal #Hardcore #AGhostOfFlare #CoreNation #Metalcore #Numetal #Core

This week, we discuss and review the new record from Marmozets, entitled Knowing What You Know Now. In the news, we listen to some a new track from BlesstheFall and discuss the #GrammysSoMale scandal. The Band You Might Know for the week is Artificial Brain. Enjoy! - Braden #Marmozets #Review #Interview #Discussion #podcast #Knowing #What #You #Know #Now #BlesstheFall #Feminism #ArtificialBrain #Uk #Punk #Pop #Rock #Hardcore

This week, we finish up our review of August Burns Red's discography by discussing the albums Leveler, Rescue and Restore, and Found in Far Away Places. In the news, we talk about Jack White banning Cell phones, and outrage about lack of female artists at a rap festival (along with listening to a few new releases). The Band You Might Know for the week is Mire Lore. Enjoy! - Braden #ABR #August #Burns #Red #Leveler #RescueAndRestore #FoundInFarAwayPlaces #Metal #Hardcore #Podcast #Money #Lilwayne #EazyE #Review #Discussion #ButCanYouDoThis

This week, we discuss and review the history of August Burns Red, beginning with Thrill Seeker, Messengers, and Constellations. In the news, we listen to a new song by Between the Buried and Me and talk about the recent allegations made against Johnny Craig of Slaves. Enjoy! - Braden #AugustBurnsRed #ABR #Messengers #ThrillSeeker #Constellations #Composure #Meddler #JohnnyCraig #Slaves #BTBAM #JakeLuhrs #CoreNation #Podcast #Metal #Hardcore #Review #Spotlight

This week, we bring you the 2018 Core Nation Awards! Voted on by the listeners, we announce the winners to a variety of categories, including Best Album, Best Episodes, and Best Music Video. In the news, we talk about the recent removal of metal band King 810's 2014 song Killem All from YouTube under alleged hate speech violation. The Band You Might Know for the week is Vespera. Enjoy! - Braden #CNAs #Awards #Ceremony #Grammies #Oscars #KillemAll #Srs #CNAs> #Verspera #Podcast #Metal #Hardcore #King810 #YouTube #HateSpeech

This week, Braden continues to hold down the fort, doing a quick episode going over the past week's news, including a report that rock music had extremely low levels of listener-ship in 2017. Enjoy! - Braden   #Rock #Metal #music #Podcast #News #Spotify #Lawsuit #Davey #Havok #TinyMovingParts #Posthardcore #Screamo #core #Nation

This week, Oli is away in Florida while Braden holds down the fort with the CNA nominees. In the news, Braden talks about Corey Taylor's secret new girlfriend and the reception of Asking Alexandria's latest release. We also listen to new music from Anthony Green and Papa Roach. The Band You Might Know for the week is HRVRD. Enjoy! - Braden #Waked #HRVRD #Harvard #Law #Rutgers #SamHyde #AskingAlexandria #AA #AAMeetings #AnthonyGreen #Saosin #CoreyTaylor #CNAs #CoreNation #Awards #Grammys #Dundies

This week, we go over the 2017 year from a personal standpoint. In the news, we discuss Chris Fronzak's recent home break-in and Marilyn Manson's controversial comments on the #MeToo movement. The Band You Might Know this week is Gift Giver.   Enjoy and merry Christmas!   -Oli 

This week, we discuss and review the new record from Asking Alexandria, entitled... Asking Alexandria. In the news, we tackle the latest sexual misconduct allegations and listen to some Christmas tunes from The Maine. The Band You Might Know for the week is Milk Teeth, Enjoy! - Braden #AA #AAMeetings #AskingAlexandria #Selftitled #Selftitulating #TheMaine #MilkTeeth #Metal #Hardcore #Rock #Metal #Podcast #Christmas #TheBlack #DanyWorsnop

This week, we review "Material Control", the long-awaited record from post-hardcore forerunners Glassjaw. In the news, we discuss new sexual allegations in the scene and check up on rumors of departure surrounding Issue's Michael Bohn.

This week, we answer a listener question regarding our always expanding musical tastes. In the news, we check out the new Five Finger Death Punch's cover of The Offspring's "Gone Away" and listen to a new track from Of Mice And Men. The band you might know this week is A Sense Of Purpose. Enjoy!