Beste Knotfest podcasts (2024)

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Episode 103: Knotfest Iowa - 2024 1:08:16

15d ago1:08:16

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When Slipknot announced the return of Knotfest Iowa we were a bit weary to say the least, after the shit show that was Linefest Iowa 2021. Also, we already had tickets to see Slayer at Riot Fest. That, though, turned out to be a cluster too. So the first opportunity we had, we got a refund for our Riot Fest tickets and picked up some for Knotfest. …

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Episode 105: Farewell Sepultura 36:27

22h ago36:27

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Every band says goodbye at one point or another. After 40 years, it's that time for the metal lords from Brazil, Sepultura. To celebrate their career and to say goodbye to their fans, Sepultura embarked on a multi year multi continent tour. Aiding in this celebration they brought along their friends in Obituary, Agnostic Front, and Claustrofobia. W…

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Scott Vogel (Terror) 2:55:54

1d ago2:55:54

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The long awaited full length HardLore episode with the frontman of, in our opinion, the greatest and most consistent hardcore band ever: SCOTT VOGEL of TERROR.In an episode that lives up to every bit of anticipation and excitement that we had, we find out all about Scott's upbringing from childhood to find hardcore, how his early bands started, (an…

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Episode 104: Powerwolf 42:14

8d ago42:14

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Power metal is not always our go to subgenres of metal. However, the shows can be an absolute blast, and that's just what we got when we saw Powerwolf for the first time. It was part of their second US tour, with support from Unleash The Archers. The Riviera Theater was packed with ravenous fans who let their voices be heard all night long. It was …

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Best Cold Weather Albums of All Time 1:33:04

9d ago1:33:04

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We officially welcome the fall/winter seasons (the best time of year) with an official tribute to our favorite COLD WEATHER albums of all time. Hardcore, metal, industrial, electronic, you name it...Some things are just best served cold.Listen to the official companion playlist for this episode HERE: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3w6sZh4B2NCPPw…

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Sam Trapkin (Trapped Under Ice) 2:21:35

16d ago2:21:35

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This week's HardLore features special guest and co-founder of the greatest hardcore band in modern history: Sam Trapkin of Trapped Under Ice.We discuss Sam finding hardcore music AFTER joining TUI, growing up in and around Baltimore, moshing hard, his lifelong connection with Hatebreed, TUI's stretch of world domination as a tour band, tidbits thro…

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Episode 102: M72 Detroit Takeover Show 40:41

22d ago40:41

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As part of their M72 tour, Metallica set out to takeover each city they stopped at. An ever expanding concept that started as part of their S&M2/40th Anniversary shows. Each takeover allowed for unique experiences where fans could dive not only into the vast history of Metallica, but also the city they were in. One such experience was a Metallica t…

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Professer Bo's History Lesson 1:02:42

23d ago1:02:42

1:02:42

We take a small break from music to have our very own Professor Bo Lueders take time out of his busy schedule to answer some in-depth historical questions. He is right about 30% of the time, let's see if this week he can hit 40%.HardLore is now on Patreon! Join now to watch every single weekly episode early and ad-free, alongside exclusive monthly …

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Episode 101: Ashes of Leviathan 1:06:27

29d ago1:06:27

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On this episode we are heading home after a quick trip to Omaha. There, we caught the last show of Lamb of god and Mastodon’s co-headlining tour, Ashes of Leviathan. Where they played Ashes of the Wake and Leviathan in their entirety. To our surprise, this was not only the last show of the tour, but also the exact day both corner stone albums were …

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Ranking Every Rock Band Ever 3:02:43

30d ago3:02:43

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Yes you read that title correctly. We ranked every rock band ever (with a few exceptions) in order. It took us 3 hours and damn near killed us, but we did it. Who is the GOAT? Who is amazing/great? Who sucks?Find out now!HardLore is now on Patreon! Join now to watch every single weekly episode early and ad-free, alongside exclusive monthly episodes…

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Episode 100: M72 Madrid 2:08:24

1M ago2:08:24

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Episode 100! To celebrate we talk about our biggest adventure, in terms of live music. Our recent trip to Madrid to see Metallica on their second European leg of their M72 tour. While we were definitely there because of Metallica, and the show was so much fun, we found that the people were the key to this trip. Join us while we look back at this am…

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Thomas Pearson (Foundation) 2:58:35

1M ago2:58:35

2:58:35

One of the most consistently requested guest since the beginning of HardLore: THOMAS PEARSON, vocalist of Atlanta's FOUNDATION finally joins us for an epic 3-hour episode documenting Foundation's beginning, ending, and everything in between.Since their breakup in 2016, Atlanta's FOUNDATION has become a mythical band to new fans of hardcore music, a…

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Episode 99: Orbit Culture 51:00

1M ago51:00

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What's better after a long drive home? A concert of course. We just couldn't pass up seeing our first Orbit Culture headlining show. While we have missed past opportunities to see their headlining shows, this one was not going to be one of them. Joining Orbit Culture at Bottom Lounge in Chicago, we got two local bands; Repentance and Burned In Effi…

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The Best HARDCORE Opening Tracks of All Time 1:31:54

1M ago1:31:54

1:31:54

Colin and Bo list their favorite opening tracks in hardcore music. Whether it’s for an LP, an EP or a split, the first song on a record sets the tone for what you can expect from a band and often times can end up defining their entire career. They are the ultimate statement piece for what you’re about to hear, so we’ve paid tribute to some of the g…

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Episode 98: Happy Birthday LAZER 1:17:38

2M ago1:17:38

1:17:38

Driving home from Iowa we look back at our show in the capital city, Des Moines. As part of the city's local radio station's 28th birthday (LAZER 103.3), they helped promote Five Finger Death Punch’s summer 2024 U.S. tour. Joining in support was Marilyn Manson, Slaughter To Prevail, and The Funeral Portrait. Before the show we were unaware that it …

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Alec Faber (Holy Blade, Gods Hate, Twitching Tongues) 2:45:29

2M ago2:45:29

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We are finally joined by Twitching Tongues and God’s Hate bass player/stage mosher extraordinaire Alec Faber, who fronts the newly conceived Holy Blade alongside one of HardLore’s own.We talk about Alec’s journey from Grand Rapids to California, how playing in Freedom and True Love introduced him to many of his now longtime friends and bandmates ar…

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Episode 97: Going To Shows Alone 28:43

2M ago28:43

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Almost always we go to shows with someone else. If its just the two of us or with friends. From time to time though, we find ourselves going to a show alone. At first it was a little intimidating, but we quickly learned to love it just like any other live experience. Join us as we look back at some of the shows we have seen solo.…

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Braxton Marcellous (ZULU) 2:14:14

2M ago2:14:14

2:14:14

We are joined live at HardLore HQ by Braxton Marcellous, the charismatic, multi-talented guitar player of generational standouts ZULU. Braxton is not only wildly magnetic and unforgettable as a stage performer, but truly one of the all time greats one on one.ZULU is a band full of hardcore lifers proudly carrying the torch, and are an amazing examp…

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Episode 96: Heavy Temple 26:40

2M ago26:40

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Small club/bar shows have quickly become our favorite type of shows. They're more intimate and less polished. We went to reggies expecting a small show on their biggest stage. However, ended up at the small bar stage for a fun night with Heavy Temple, Valley of The Sun, Vanishing Kids, and Insomniac on their NOTION of heATheNs Tour.…

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The Hardest Hardcore Band of All Time 2:01:20

2M ago2:01:20

2:01:20

The long awaited day has arrived... HardLore conducts a live tournament bracket to determine the hardest HARDCORE band of all time in a stacked tournament of bands hand-picked by us, in brackets set completely randomly... We swear.We stuck to MUSICAL HARDNESS as our main criteria, but there are a few examples when separating the art and the artist …

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Episode 95: As I Lay Dying 28:04

2M ago28:04

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As I Lay Dying have been around for a bit by now. But for some reason they have never been a band we have listened to all that much. We are not sure why that is. So when they came to Chicago as part of their US Summer ‘24 tour with support from Chelsea Grin and Entheos we decided to check it out. Without question we will definitely be listening to …

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...And we're back! Harms Way Euro Tour Recap + Q&A 2:28:04

2M ago2:28:04

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...And we're back! HardLore returns for our first proper long form sit-down episode in over a month with an episode 2.5 hour recap of Bo's recent European excursion with Harms Way, as well as over an hour of answering your questions.HardLore is now on Patreon! Join now to watch every single weekly episode early and ad-free, alongside exclusive mont…

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Episode 94: Common Enemies Tour 37:10

3M ago37:10

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Co-headlining shows seemed to be on the rise in 2023. At least from our perspective. We assumed we would see many more in 2024. At the end of May we went to our second co-headlining tour, the Common Enemies tour. At the top of the bill was Bodysnatcher and Spite. Joining them in support was Mouth For War and THROWN. This show also marks our first s…

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Jeremy Saulnier (Writer & Director of Green Room) 49:42

3M ago49:42

49:42

HardLore was joined for our first ever interview with a filmmaker by GREEN ROOM writer and director Jeremy Saulnier, who many don't know is a Virginia/DC hardcore OG.As the now cult classic film approaches its historic 10th anniversary, we moderated a Q&A at a sold out screening of the 2015 punk horror phenomenon at Brain Dead Studios.So much of th…

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Episode 93: Metallica - 40th Anniversary 51:40

3M ago51:40

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In late 2021 thousands of Metal Heads descended upon San Francisco for one purpose. To celebrate the 40th Anniversary of one of the most influential Metal bands of all time, Metallica. Tickets were offered through a raffle to 5th Members (Metallica’s fan club) only. We won the lottery and got to go. It was one of the best shows we have ever been ab…

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Sound & Fury Fest 2024 2:24:19

3M ago2:24:19

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HardLore is joined by Sound & Fury co-promoters Martín Stewart (Terror, God’s Hate) and Madison Woodward (Fury) to recap this year’s incredible iteration of the USA’s biggest hardcore festival. HardLore is now on Patreon! Join now to watch every single weekly episode early and ad-free, alongside exclusive monthly episodes: https://patreon.com/hardl…

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Episode 92: Metallica - S&M2 51:42

3M ago51:42

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For the 20th anniversary of the original S&M, Metallica and the San Francisco Symphony joined forces again to open the newly built Chase Center in San Francisco. With the first night selling out so fast, a second night was quickly added solely for Metallica fan club (5th Member) members. We were lucky enough to be in a place in our lives where we w…

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HardLore Family Feud: Twitching Tongues vs. Sound & Fury 1:30:29

3M ago1:30:29

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Welcome to the first ever HardLore Family Feud!We celebrated the beginning of Sound & Fury week 2024 with a live, sold out show at Brain Dead Studios in Los Angeles. Team Twitching Tongues (Taylor Young, Alec Faber & Mike Cesario) went head to head against team Sound & Fury (Martin Stewart & Madison Woodward) with special guest Anthony Anzaldo from…

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Episode 91: Vio-lence 29:58

3M ago29:58

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For the first time since the Headbangers Boat Brian got to break out his orange battle vest for another show. Vio-lence put together a killer tour and made a quick stop in Chicago at Reggies. Joining Vio-lence in support we had Exhorder, Deceased, and Mortal Wound.Door MetalVice

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Vinnie Stigma (Agnostic Front) 1:44:43

3M ago1:44:43

1:44:43

HardLore is honored to be joined by the Godfather of hardcore himself: Vinnie Stigma from Agnostic Front.A true pioneer of the genre and a living legend, Vinnie took us around his neighborhood in New York City, including the world famous former home of the legendary venue CBGBs. We learned all about his early days as a punk rocker, making the jump …

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Episode 90: Dead & Co. at Las Vegas Sphere 1:13:59

4M ago1:13:59

1:13:59

If you asked Brian, he wouldn't consider himself a Deadhead. But since 2019, whenever Dead & Co. make their way to Chicago he's there with a group of friends. Then in 2023 they announced it would be their final tour. However, many people knew the music would never stop. Sure enough it didn't. When Dead & Co. announced their run of shows at Sphere i…

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New York HardLore II: Tom Sheehan (Indecision) 54:01

4M ago54:01

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Part 2 of our very special New York HardLore series features special guest Tom Sheehan of Indecision/Most Precious Blood. We're in Sunset Park Brooklyn, Tom's childhood stomping grounds (and birthplace of Merauder) at what was formerly known as the Crazy Country Club, the venue where Tom earned his stripes as a young hardcore kid and played his fir…

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Episode 89: Death Metal Core 1:27:34

4M ago1:27:34

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The category is Before and After. I’d like to solve Pat. Death, Metal, Core. In this episode we head home after a quick trip north to Wisconsin for two shows. The first show, in Green Bay, was a Metal Core heavy night with Wage War, Nothing More, Veil of Maya, and Sleep Theory. Following this show was a short drive to Madison, where we had a killer…

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Touring With Kublai Khan & Drain 2:03:49

4M ago2:03:49

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Fresh off of separate tours supporting two of hardcore's flagship bands, Drain and Kublai Khan - Colin and Bo reconvene to recap the events of the first time both of them have been on tour concurently since the inception of HardLore.Harms Way was part of Kublai Khan's second leg of their recent U.S. tour alongside Pain of Truth, and Twitching Tongu…

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Episode 88: Mudvayne 30:55

4M ago30:55

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If you started to dig down the rabbit hole of Metal in the early 2000’s you would definitely run across Mudvayne. Just as we did. This was also the time we started going to live shows. Unfortunately, Mudvayne was a band we never got to see live. Then they took a break, and after a few years they came back. It was another chance to see them. After a…

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Tied Down Fest 2024 2:31:14

4M ago2:31:14

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Colin and Bo chat with Tied Down Fest founders Jimmy Lawson and Curtis Dalton, Detroit hardcore kids that grew up booking shows, playing in bands, & printing merch who would eventually to bring a 2,000+ attendee hardcore festival to their beloved hometown. The 2024 edition of the festival featured Have Heart, Youth of Today, Drain, Terror and HardL…

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Episode 87: Citizen Soldier 59:52

4M ago59:52

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Well we decided to engage in some group therapy. At least that was the name of the tour by Citizen Soldier. Joining them on stage for a couple songs, and as openers, we had Icon For Hire and Halocene. Music and especially live music can be very therapeutic, this night was no different. Join us as we record this episode in our hotel in between a few…

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Mike Dijan (Crown of Thornz & Breakdown) 1:46:00

4M ago1:46:00

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HardLore proudly presents the first part of our three-part series shot in a single day all about New York Hardcore, all three of which feature special guest co-host: King Nine vocalist Dan Seely.Part one features Mike Dijan, an absolutely all-time great hardcore guitar player and song writer. We visited his hometown neighborhood in Astoria Queens a…

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Episode 86: Milwaukee Metal Fest - 2024 1:26:53

4M ago1:26:53

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Milwaukee is once again overrun by metal heads for Milwaukee Metal Fest! Taking over one of the best venues to bring three stages of non-stop music over three days. There were so many new bands to discover and so many amazing down to earth people to meet. Join us as we explore our experience with this truly, one of a kind, Heavy Metal festival. We …

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Asking People to Name The Hardcore Band in One Second 20:58

4M ago20:58

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While HardLore was at LDBBB Fest, we tried something new and challenged some people outside, including a few members of bands and previous guests, to name the bands behind the opening FIRST SECOND of some iconic hardcore songs.How many can you guess right on your first go?HardLore is now on Patreon! Join now to watch every single weekly episode ear…

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Episode 85: Judas Priest 41:56

5M ago41:56

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We have never been the biggest Judas Priest fans. There's a few songs we definitely know and like. They're just one of the bands we never got super deep into. However, we do appreciate them and all they have done for Metal music. After all they are one of the founding fathers of this music we love so much. So when the opportunity to see them came a…

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Brody King's Fast Food Tier List (God's Hate/All Elite Wrestling) 1:56:17

5M ago1:56:17

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HardLore welcomes back one of the very first guests, Brody King of God's Hate and All Elite Wrestling to deliver his personal, experienced ranking of American Fast Food through the eyes of a professional wrestler who travels more than any band.Even though food is the main topic, we still found a way to fill this episode with personal lore and share…

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Episode 84: Vibez With Godsmack 51:13

5M ago51:13

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There were a number of shows we could have seen on 4/20, we chose to experience some Vibez with Godsmack. Well, they were the first to announce so that's mainly why we chose this show. Even still, this show was presented as a unique and intimate experience and we went in expecting an acoustic set. While it was not completely an acoustic set, it was…

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The Heaviest Band of All Time (Official Tournament) 1:27:53

5M ago1:27:53

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HardLore Presents our official tournament bracket to determine the heaviest band OF ALL TIME.We methodically argued to find one winner amongst the following bands:Obituary, Slayer, Napalm Death, Bolt Thrower, Sleep, Crowbar, All Out War, Neurosis, Metallica, Black Sabbath, Suffocation, Suffocation, Cannibal Corpse, Conan, Dying Fetus, Disembodied, …

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Episode 83: Knotfest (Linefest) Iowa - 2021 1:14:41

5M ago1:14:41

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Slipknot, without question, is one of our favorite bands. They were Brian’s first GA show in Ames and one of his best memories/live concerts. So in 2021 when Slipknot announced they were bringing Knotfest back to the heart of Iowa, of course we had to go. The lineup was insane. The venue, Indianola Balloon Grounds, was just outside of Des Moines. I…

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100th Episode Q&A Special 2:40:54

5M ago2:40:54

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Colin and Bo celebrate their momentous 100th episode with a massive HardLore Q&A, answering questions sent by the viewers.We can't thank you enough for the past 100 episodes, we wouldn't have made it past the few handful without your support. Here's to a million more.HardLore is now on Patreon! Join now to watch every single weekly episode early an…

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Episode 82: Radio Thrash 1:03:23

5M ago1:03:23

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Our friends Thrash of the Titans put on another amazing show in eastern Iowa. Of course we had to come back to see them play Otis’ Tailgators in Cedar Rapids with Dark Agenda and KnuckleHead opening. However, not long after making plans to head west a few lesser known bands announced a tour too; Breaking Benjamin, Daughtry, and Catch Your Breath. W…

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Connie Sgarbossa (SeeYouSpaceCowboy...) 1:57:14

5M ago1:57:14

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This week in a very special episode, we are joined by SeeYouSpaceCowboy... vocalist Connie Sgarbossa live and in-person at HardLore HQ, for a highly anticipated instant classic episode of HardLore. We discuss Connie's path from Che Cafe volunteer to spinkicking screamo pioneer, the personal experience of her transition, her early bands and SeeYouSp…

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Episode 81: Pirates, Elves, and Space, Oh My 47:32

6M ago47:32

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Ahoy, matey! The drunken pirates return. This time, well for the same reason as last time, to drink and P.A.R.T.Y! Alestorm, with the help of a not so little ducky, stopped in Milwaukee for this jolly good time. Along for the voyage we had Elvenking and Glyph.Door MetalVice

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Spencer Hazard (Full of Hell) 1:44:37

6M ago1:44:37

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Colin and Bo chat with Spencer Hazard, guitar player and founder of Full of Hell.15 years and 31 records in, Spencer shares his and the band's story about how a small town Maryland band grinded (no pun intended) to the top of their field in extreme music.An amazing insight into carving your own path in music, making art your own way and the belief …

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