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!
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.
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 to them)... The band you might know this week is Shook Ones, punk/melodic hardcore rockers hailing from the great state of Washington! Enjoy!