The KingdomCore Podcast﻿ is a place for those who love Jesus and who love metal music to come and listen to insight about music and the scene from the bands themselves.

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Jason Wisdom and Seth Hecox join the KingdomCore Podcast to talk about their return and the upcoming release of &#34;Children of the Great Extinction&#34;. The band is back after a decade long hiatus, and is as great as ever! We dive into how the scene has changed from when they last released music, the rise of streaming, as well as the early days and discover of Becoming The Archetype.We also celebrate our 20th episode, and 1st anniversary of the launch of the podcast. It has been one wild ride so far, thank you to all of our supporters and amazing guests we have had this past year!If you have not already, consider rating our podcast or leaving a review on your favorite platform. Also consider joining our Patreon linked below, thank you so much for checking out the podcast and continuing your support!Patreon and other links: https://linktr.ee/kingdomcorepodcastWatch the video version of Podcast on For The Rock: https://www.youtube.com/fortherockBecoming The Archetype: https://bta.ffm.to/extinctionCheck out more about KingdomCore at: https://www.kingdomcoremusic.com/Check out more about For The Rock at: https://solo.to/fortherock/

Episode 020: Children of the Great Extinction - Becoming The Archetype Band Interview

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In this episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, Sean and Chris chat with vocalist Taylor Bates, and bassist Jobe Fredricksen of the band Your Hands Write History. They go into detail about the creation process behind their new concept record &#34;The Solar Paradigm Triunity&#34; and some of the themes and lyrics throughout the album. We talk about the passing of their guitarist Anthony Panter, and how that put a pause on all things YHWH for a while, before finishing the project. Thank you to all who have rated the podcast on your favorite platform, it has been really helping the Podcast reach more people. Also consider joining our Patreon linked below, thank you so much for checking out the podcast and continuing your support!Patreon and other links: https://linktr.ee/kingdomcorepodcastWatch the video version of Podcast on For The Rock: https://www.youtube.com/fortherockYour Hands Write History: https://drum.io/yhwhjams/Check out more about KingdomCore at: https://www.kingdomcoremusic.com/Check out more about For The Rock at: https://solo.to/fortherock/

Episode 019: The Solar Paradigm Triunity - Your Hands Write History Band Interview

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In this episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, Sean and Chris sit down with Vocalist: Stephen MacConville of the UK based metalcore band Confessions of a Traitor. The band is gearing up for their label debut called &#34;Punishing Myself Before God Does&#34; on the legendary Facedown Records on September 16th, 2022. We have heard it, spoiler alert, its a banger! We also get to talking about the breakfast of breakdowns, other weirdly amazing show locations, playing Halo, and so much more. Thank you to all who have rated the podcast on your favorite platform, it has been really helping the Podcast reach more people. Also consider joining our Patreon linked below, thank you so much for checking out the podcast and continuing your support!Patreon and other links: https://linktr.ee/kingdomcorepodcastWatch the video version of Podcast on For The Rock: https://www.youtube.com/fortherockConfessions of a Traitor: www.confessionsofatraitor.co.ukCheck out more about KingdomCore at: https://www.kingdomcoremusic.com/Check out more about For The Rock at: https://solo.to/fortherock/

Episode 018: Punishing Myself Before God Does - Stephen MacConville from Confessions of a Traitor

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In this episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, Sean and Chris sit down with Elisha Mullins, an amazing musician who is currently part of War of Ages (A Hill To Die Upon, The Burial, Fleshkiller). The band released their &#34;Rhema&#34; EP in 2021 and we get a few moments to chat about that project and some upcoming War of Ages music. The main focus of this episode, however, was the amazing discography that Elisha has contributed to in our scene, and the story of his journey through that! Thank you to all who have rated the podcast on your favorite platform, it has been really helping the Podcast reach more people. Also consider joining our Patreon linked below, thank you so much for checking out the podcast and continuing your support!Patreon and other links: https://linktr.ee/kingdomcorepodcastWatch the video version of Podcast on For The Rock: https://www.youtube.com/fortherockWar of Ages: https://warofagesmetal.com/Check out more about KingdomCore at: https://www.kingdomcoremusic.com/Check out more about For The Rock at: https://solo.to/fortherock/

Episode 017: Rhema - Elisha Mullins from War of Ages (A Hill To Die Upon, The Burial, Fleshkiller)

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In this episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, Sean and Chris sit down with Grant Lilly and Dirk Wiese of the metalcore band Then It Ends. The band released their &#34;Solace&#34; EP in 2021 and are now gearing up for another new EP &#34;Chasm&#34; later this year. We talk about the inception of the band, coming out of their previous work under A Past Unknown, Releasing their first music during the pandemic, and mistakes learned. Ways to use social media to reach the masses with a message, ministry, and so much more. Thank you to all who have rated the podcast on your favorite platform, it has been really helping the Podcast reach more people. Also consider joining our Patreon linked below, thank you so much for checking out the podcast and continuing your support!Patreon and other links: https://linktr.ee/kingdomcorepodcastWatch the video version of Podcast on For The Rock: https://www.youtube.com/fortherockThen It Ends: https://linktr.ee/thenitendsCheck out more about KingdomCore at: https://www.kingdomcoremusic.com/Check out more about For The Rock at: https://solo.to/fortherock/

Episode 016: Solace - Then It Ends Band Interview

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In this episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, Sean and Chris sit down with Ernie Fabian and Justin Jones of the T&amp;N signed band &#34;idle threat.&#34; The band released their debut LP &#34;blurred visions&#34; last year, which went on to become KingdomCore&#39;s album of the year in 2021. We talk about the inception of the band, getting signed, an absolutely sketchy tour story, faith, lyrics, and much more. Thank you to all who have rated the podcast on your favorite platform, it has been really helping the Podcast reach more people. Also consider joining our Patreon linked below, thank you so much for checking out the podcast and continuing your support!Patreon and other links: https://linktr.ee/kingdomcorepodcastWatch the video version of Podcast on For The Rock: https://www.youtube.com/fortherockidle threat: https://www.facebook.com/idlethreatnashvilleCheck out more about KingdomCore at: https://www.kingdomcoremusic.com/Check out more about For The Rock at: https://solo.to/fortherock/

Episode 015: blurred visions - idle threat Band Interview

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In this episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, Sean and Chris sit down with all five members of Plead the Widow&#39;s Cause. These guys are one of the newest bands on the scene with their debut EP &#34;Pain Split&#34; and as we mention in the episode, it is an absolutely stellar introduction. We get into some fun conversations as usual, so don&#39;t miss out. Thank you to all who have rated the podcast on your favorite platform, it has been really helping the Podcast reach more people. Also consider joining our Patreon linked below, thank you so much for checking out the podcast and continuing your support!Patreon and other links: https://linktr.ee/kingdomcorepodcastWatch the video version of Podcast on For The Rock: https://www.youtube.com/fortherockPlead the Widow&#39;s Cause: https://linktr.ee/pleadthewidowscauseCheck out more about KingdomCore at: https://www.kingdomcoremusic.com/Check out more about For The Rock at: https://solo.to/fortherock/

Episode 014: Pain Split - Plead the Widow's Cause Band Interview

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In this episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, Sean and Chris chat with the legendary Brook Reeves of Impending Doom. We dive into the Hellbent EP as well as the history of how the band came to be. Also some tangents on carnivorism, and being a positive reflection of Christ in dark places. Please leave a rating or review where you listen to help the podcast grow, Spotify now has ratings! Consider joining our Patreon linked below, thank you so much for checking out the podcast and continuing your support!Patreon and other links: https://linktr.ee/kingdomcorepodcastWatch the video version of Podcast on For The Rock: https://www.youtube.com/fortherockImpending Doom: https://impendingdoommerch.com/Check out more about KingdomCore at: https://www.kingdomcoremusic.com/Check out more about For The Rock at: https://solo.to/fortherock/

Episode 013: Hellbent - Brook Reeves of Impending Doom

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In this episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, Sean and Chris sit down with Gary Erickson and Tyler Hogg, the hosts of All Consuming Podcast. These best friends met in College and quickly connected over their passion for the great music in the Christian metal scene, leading to many years of friendship and their podcast. All Consuming Podcast delves into specific albums from Gary and Tyler&#39;s favorite artists and provides a casual, yet fun look into the music from a fan&#39;s perspective. Please leave a rating or review where you listen to help the podcast grow, Spotify now has ratings! Consider joining our Patreon linked below, thank you so much for checking out the podcast and continuing your support!Patreon and other links: https://linktr.ee/kingdomcorepodcastWatch the video version of Podcast on For The Rock: https://www.youtube.com/fortherockAll Consuming Podcast: https://linktr.ee/allconsumingpodcastCheck out more about KingdomCore at: https://www.kingdomcoremusic.com/Check out more about For The Rock at: https://solo.to/fortherock/

Episode 012: Gary Erickson and Tyler Hogg of All Consuming Podcast

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In the next episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, Sean and Chris sit down with Clean vocalist, and Guitarist of the legendary Wolves At The Gate, Stephen Cobucci. We chat about the upcoming, 5th studio album &#34;Eulogies&#34; releasing on March 11th. Don&#39;t worry, we remain fairly spoiler free, as we want you all to be able to truly enjoy your first listen of this masterful album from the band. We also delve into the meanings behind a lot of the songs Steve has written over the years, and how the mission of the band has remained on the Gospel of Christ over all their years together. Please leave a rating or review where you listen to help the podcast grow, Spotify now has ratings! Consider joining our Patreon linked below, thank you so much for checking out the podcast and continuing your support!Patreon and other links: https://linktr.ee/kingdomcorepodcastWatch the video version of Podcast on For The Rock: https://www.youtube.com/fortherockWolves At The Gate: https://watg.ffm.to/eulogiesCheck out more about KingdomCore at: https://www.kingdomcoremusic.com/Check out more about For The Rock at: https://solo.to/fortherock/

Episode 011: Eulogies - Steve Cobucci of Wolves At The Gate

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We are back for the first time in 2022 and the first episode of Season 2. Sean and Chris sit down with Austin Visser, the vocalist and frontman of the recently signed Solid State Records band &#34;The Undertaking!&#34;. We talk about the band&#39;s debut LP &#34;Funeral Psalms&#34; and how Austin balances Church life and his role in the band. Please leave a rating or review where you listen to help the podcast grow, Spotify now has ratings! Consider joining our Patreon linked below, thank you so much for checking out the podcast and continuing your support!Patreon and other links: https://linktr.ee/kingdomcorepodcastWatch the video version of Podcast on For The Rock: https://www.youtube.com/fortherockThe Undertaking!:https://linktr.ee/theundertakingCheck out more about KingdomCore at: https://www.kingdomcoremusic.com/Check out more about For The Rock at: https://solo.to/fortherock/

Episode 010: Funeral Psalms - Austin Visser of The Undertaking!

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It&#39;s the ninth episode of The KingdomCore Podcast and the final episode of 2021! We got to sit down with BOTH Brian &#39;Head&#39; Welch of Korn and Love and Death, as well as the legendary Tommy Green of HolyName and formerly of Sleeping Giant. We talk about the new social media platform Pyvott, and why you should download it RIGHT NOW, because every download generates $1 to go towards fighting human trafficking with Tommy Green&#39;s foundation, I Run Against Traffic. We get into some chat about Jesus and some music from their respective bands as well. We had a very limited amount of time with Tommy and that is part of the reason there is a sudden end to his presence on the podcast, we hope to get to catch up with him in the near future a bit more. Please leave a rating or review where you listen to help the podcast grow, Spotify now has ratings! Consider joining our Patreon linked below, thank you so much for checking out the podcast and continuing your support!Patreon and other links: https://linktr.ee/kingdomcorepodcastWatch the video version of Podcast on For The Rock: https://www.youtube.com/fortherockPyvott • Site: https://pyvott.com/ • Download: pyvott.page.link/pMRt4SwFV3MLNXrJ7Brian Welch: https://www.instagram.com/brianheadwelch/Tommy Green: https://www.instagram.com/tommyrunspyvott/Check out more about KingdomCore at: https://www.kingdomcoremusic.com/Check out more about For The Rock at: https://solo.to/fortherock/

Episode 009: Pyvott With Brian ‘Head’ Welch (Korn, Love and Death) And Tommy Green (Holyname, Sleeping Giant)

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In the eighth episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, we sit down with Aldo, Daniel, and Matthew from the new Facedown band, Bloodlines! In this interview, we chat about Bloodlines&#39; new EP &#34;HEVEL.&#34; The meaning behind the name, getting signed to Facedown, and much more! We unfortunately lost some footage and audio from Matthew for the last 15 or so minutes of the episode, as we were having some connection issues, but it was a great podcast nonetheless. Please leave a rating or review where you listen to help the podcast grow. Consider joining our Patreon linked below, thank you so much for checking out the podcast and continuing your support!Patreon and other links: https://linktr.ee/kingdomcorepodcastWatch the video version of Podcast on For The Rock: https://www.youtube.com/fortherockBloodlines: https://orcd.co/bldlnsCheck out more about KingdomCore at: https://www.kingdomcoremusic.com/Check out more about For The Rock at: https://solo.to/fortherock/

Episode 008: HEVEL - Bloodlines Band Interview

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In the seventh episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, we talk with Jason Wisdom, vocalist of Death Therapy and formerly of Becoming the Archetype and Solamors. In this interview, we chat about Death Therapy&#39;s new record &#34;Melancholy Machines&#34; and the process of making the switch from Solid State to T&amp;N for this release. We even dive into the subject of what makes a Christian band and why we should or shouldn&#39;t use that label with different bands. This was by far our most humorous episode despite some technical difficulties (mostly left in for your entertainment). Please leave a rating or review where you listen to help the podcast grow. Consider joining our Patreon linked below, thank you so much for checking out the podcast and continuing your support!Patreon and other links: https://linktr.ee/kingdomcorepodcastWatch the video version of Podcast on For The Rock: https://www.youtube.com/fortherockDeath Therapy: https://linktr.ee/deaththerapyJason Wisdom&#39;s Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/jasonwisdomCheck out more about KingdomCore at: https://www.kingdomcoremusic.com/Check out more about For The Rock at: https://solo.to/fortherock/

Episode 007: Melancholy Machines - Jason Wisdom of Death Therapy (ex-Becoming the Archetype)

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In the sixth episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, we talk with Sean McCulloch, vocalist of Phinehas. In this interview, we chatted about their new record &#34;The Fire Itself,&#34; and what the writing and recording processes were like during the pandemic. Throughout the episode, we took a deep dive into the lyrical themes presented on the album such as faith, depression, and loss. Please leave a rating or review where you listen to help the podcast grow. Consider joining our Patreon linked below, thank you so much for checking out the podcast and continuing your support!Patreon and other links: https://linktr.ee/kingdomcorepodcastWatch the video version of Podcast on For The Rock: https://www.youtube.com/fortherockPhinehas: https://phinehas.ffm.to/fireitselfFacebook: facebook.com/PhinehasrockCheck out more about KingdomCore at: https://www.kingdomcoremusic.com/Check out more about For The Rock at: https://solo.to/fortherock/

Episode 006: The Fire Itself - Sean McCulloch of Phinehas

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In the fifth episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, we sit down with all the members of Meadows, the latest Facedown Records Signees. We have a fun conversation filled with many great topics including a behind the scenes look of their new album &#34;In Those Days &amp; Also After&#34; as well as some of their crazy tour moments, and hanging out at Furnace Fest. Please leave a rating or review where you listen to help the podcast grow. Consider joining our Patreon linked below, thank you so much for checking out the podcast and continuing your support!Patreon and other links: https://linktr.ee/kingdomcorepodcastWatch the video version of Podcast on For The Rock: https://www.youtube.com/fortherockMeadows: https://linktr.ee/mdwsbandCheck out more about KingdomCore at: https://www.kingdomcoremusic.com/Check out more about For The Rock at: https://solo.to/fortherock/

Episode 005: In Those Days & Also After - Meadows Band Interview

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In the fourth episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, we sit down with Jeremy Schaeffer of Earth Groans and talk about the new EP &#34;The Body,&#34; as well as getting back on tour, and the future of the band. Please leave a rating or review where you listen to help the podcast grow. Consider joining our Patreon linked below, thank you so much for checking out the podcast and continuing your support!Patreon and other links: https://linktr.ee/kingdomcorepodcastWatch the video version of Podcast on For The Rock: https://www.youtube.com/fortherockEarth Groans: https://www.earthgroansmusic.com/Check out more about KingdomCore at: https://www.kingdomcoremusic.com/Check out more about For The Rock at: https://solo.to/fortherock/

Episode 004: The Body - Jeremy Schaeffer of Earth Groans

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In the third episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, Christopher Adam and Sean Ely chat about what they consider to be the best year in the history of Christian Rock and Metal. Do you agree with them? If you could pick your favorite year, what would it be and why? In this episode we also announce the launch of our new Patreon page, links available below! Please leave a rating or review where you listen to help the podcast grow. Thank you so much for checking out the podcast and continuing your support!Patreon and other links: https://linktr.ee/kingdomcorepodcastWatch the video version of Podcast on For The Rock: https://www.youtube.com/fortherockCheck out more about KingdomCore at: https://www.kingdomcoremusic.com/Check out more about For The Rock at: https://solo.to/fortherock/

Episode 003: The Best Year in Christian Rock and Metal?

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In the second episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, Christopher Adam and Sean Ely sit down and chat with Mike Felker, the lead vocalist of the Metalcore band Convictions. Mike gives some background on his upbringing, coming to faith and eventual joining of the band Convictions. As well as a more in depth look behind the making of Conviction&#39;s latest album &#34;I Won&#39;t Survive&#34; and more! We hope that the few technical hiccups won&#39;t distract too much, thank you for your patience as we start this journey of podcasting!Watch the video version of Podcast on For The Rock https://www.youtube.com/fortherockCheck out more about KingdomCore at https://www.kingdomcoremusic.com/Check out more about For The Rock at https://solo.to/fortherock/

Episode 002: I Won't Survive - Mike Felker of Convictions

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In this pilot episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, Christopher Adam and Sean Ely introduce themselves and their ministries. Your hosts also chat about what the future of this podcast will look like, how they got into the heavy music scene, and their top 3 favorite bands of all time. This is just the start, and we can not wait to start this journey with you!Watch the video version of Podcast on For The Rock https://www.youtube.com/fortherockCheck out more about KingdomCore at https://www.kingdomcoremusic.com/Check out more about For The Rock at https://solo.to/fortherock/

Episode 001: Getting to Know the Hosts

The KingdomCore Podcast ﻿ is a place for those who love Jesus and who love metal music to come and listen to insight about music and the scene from the bands themselves.

The KingdomCore Podcast

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