Best Trap Metal Podcasts (2024)

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The Damnation Debrief 1:35:35

2d ago1:35:35

1:35:35

Damnation ‘24 is in the bag and we’re still rattling in disbelief days later but there’s no time to feel sorry for our souls because there’s an event to pick over. Thankfully, Damnation’s Irish general, Paul Farrington, joins the pod to tackle the PTSD of two days' aural abuse in a Manchester industrial estate. From LLNN to Dragged Into Sunlight vi…

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Jonah Jenkins (Only Living Witness) 1:35:52

16h ago1:35:52

1:35:52

This week we have a very special guest and VERY important musician when it comes to the DNA of our show and one of our bands in particular... We are joined by the incomparable Only Living Witness vocalist Jonah Jenkins. The short lived, but ahead of their time and impactful band existed for only 6 years, managing to release 2 iconic LPs in that tim…

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Immortality 49:51

3h ago49:51

49:51

This week we step away from the gameplay and explore a game about movies, Immortality. Join us as we discuss what happened to Marissa Marcel and happened on our journey of this unique game with minimal gameplay.

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Damnation and a Day 1:27:13

2h ago1:27:13

1:27:13

It's here...Damnation is tomorrow, Gav is stressed and James is ready to go big. Gav chats us through some of next year’s Damnation plans, and boots off about lanyards and car number plates. Whilst James gets stuck into some questions and talks about whether he is mid feud with Bloodstock or not. We go again, every Thursday morning. We go again, ev…

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Halloween HardLore: Touring With Hatebreed / Making Twitchfits Vol. 2 2:16:11

1h ago2:16:11

2:16:11

Happy Halloween! We're celebrating the only way we know how: Putting on costumes and talking about Hatebreed.Harm's Way just got home (literally minutes before this episode was filmed) from a month long tour with Hatebreed, Carcass and Crypta and we're gonna hear all about it.PLUS some inside info about the very fast and very intricate making of/ro…

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Doom (2016) 50:39

1d ago50:39

50:39

This week Scott and Steven take on the demons of hell and tell you all about it!

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The BIGGEST Trees announcement EVER! 47:00

5d ago47:00

47:00

Five headliners for three nights with an unbelievable reunion coup on top? 2000trees dropped an atom bomb of a band announcement and it exploded over every self-respecting rock fan’s socials. Gav and James quickly reconvened for an instant reaction pod to the news the Kneecap, Pvris, Taking Back Sunday, Coheed & Cambria, Alexisonfire AND Million De…

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It's a Sick New World - Q&A 7 1:43:40

6d ago1:43:40

1:43:40

Gav and James dive back into the virtual mailbag to address the most pressing concerns of the listeners. Would we allow an artist to "curate" our festivals? What's our thoughts on oversold shows? And why did James have the police at his door earlier this year? More importantly, is Gav really going to slag off the mighty Black Sabbath? First though,…

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The Queen Mary: The World's Most Haunted Ship 57:44

12d ago57:44

57:44

Hello welcome, it's HauntLore time... In this year's SPOOKY edition of HardLore's Haunted Spinoff, we received a very special tour of the Queen Mary, the world's most haunted ship, via The Grey Ghost Project's incredible guide, Rebecca Knight.This nearly 100 year old ship has survived multiple wars and over 1001 trips across the Atlantic... and at …

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Until Dawn 54:53

9d ago54:53

54:53

This week, Scott and Steven play the horror game Until Dawn. The game is filled with amazing actors and great jump scares as well as a great coming of age story!

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Ep. 93: Oddity and Smile 2! 19:49

9d ago19:49

19:49

Join me back at the Grizzly Cave where on this episode, I’m giving my thoughts on Oddity and Smile 2! Is the hype real? Or are they both overhyped? Find out by listening now! And Remember… I’M JOE GRIZZLY BITCH!!! Music in the video/episode is from Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio! PLEASE check out and subscribe to his channel! He’s truly a synthwave m…

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Fan Denial: Ahab v Dragged Into Sunlight 1:49:48

13d ago1:49:48

1:49:48

The Damnation clashfinder is out and Gav is ready to take his licks as the fans demand to know what idiot clashed Dragged Into Sunlight with Ahab and why? But before the slot by slot lines-ups of A Night of Salvation and Damnation can be explained there's some Trees headliner news, a change of ArcTanGent's Wednesday plans and another late cancellat…

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October Q&A Special 2:04:53

16d ago2:04:53

2:04:53

Your favorite, our favorite, everybody's favorite... Please enjoy this newest Q&A special where we answered questions submitted by the HardLore Discord.Welcome FIRESTARTER to HardLore Records, and stream the new single "Tear Stained Youth", featuring Mark Porter from Floorpunch.Don't miss out on the next one, join the HARDLORE DISCORD: https://disc…

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Ep. 92: V/H/S: Beyond and Terrifier 3! 35:29

15d ago35:29

35:29

I’m back at the Grizzly Cave with my review of two the biggest horror releases of October, V/H/S: Beyond and Terrifier 3! Is V/H/S: Beyond the best of the franchise? Does Terrifier 3 top the gruesome Kills of its predecessor? Do either of them live up to the hype?! Listen now to find out! And Remember… I’M JOE GRIZZLY BITCH!!! Music in the video/ep…

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Bonus Episode 1 Our Favorite Horror Games 31:50

16d ago31:50

31:50

This week we have been curtailed by hackers!! Instead we have recorded our favorite horror games in order to have games for you guys to try while you wait for our real episode!!

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The Band Manager with Andy Farrow 1:31:30

22d ago1:31:30

1:31:30

Let's get down to business. And who better than to pour over the industry spreadsheets, receipts and album charts than Mr Andy Farrow, manager of the likes of Opeth, Devin Townsend, Paradise Lost and Katatonia? The Northern Music Company boss talks promoting to publishing, The Wildhearts to Oceansize and the chances of ever seeing Strapping Young L…

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Scott Vogel (Terror) 2:55:54

21d ago2:55:54

2:55:54

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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Ep. 91: Azrael, Salem’s Lot (2024), and Joker: Folie A Duex! 26:16

24d ago26:16

26:16

October is finally here! And I’m back at the Grizzly Cave, with reviews of two terrifying films and one terrifyingly bad one! So gather around the fire and hear the tales of Azreal, Salem’s Lot, and Joker: Folie A Duex! And remember… I’M JOE GRIZZLY BITCH!!! https://youtu.be/nPMLT_fMgdo?si=UwGVo9kaiLupNh3E Music in the video/episode is from Karl Ca…

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The Typing of the Dead : Overkill 35:10

23d ago35:10

35:10

This week Scott and Steven become keyboard warriors with this game that should be used in schools to teach typing!

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Karnivool to Kylesa: ATG 25 1:30:19

1M ago1:30:19

1:30:19

The first wave of bands have been announced for 2025, and it's a tsunami worth diving into. Karnivool, Melvins, Rolo Tomassi, Kylesa, Between the Buried and Me playing Colors, The Fall of Troy playing Doppelgänger and not just one, but two We Lost The Sea sets, including "the greatest post rock album ever"... Departure Songs. Plenty to get swept aw…

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

28d ago1:33:04

1:33:04

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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Pokemon Colosseum 47:30

1M ago47:30

47:30

This week, Scott and Steven play a Pokemon game that has really been lost in the mix. Probably one of the lesser known games today. Listen as they try and become Pokemon masters in the darkest of all Pokemon worlds!

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Tour Manager Torment 1:33:57

1M ago1:33:57

1:33:57

When you're up to your eyes in it on show day a friendly tour manager can save your mood but an aggressive tour manager can ruin it. But what is a tour manager, why are they so important to bands and why do their roles and attitudes vary so wildly? Gav and James do their level best to describe the role before sharing their experiences of dealing wi…

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

1M ago2:21:35

2:21:35

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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Ep. 90: Speak No Evil, The Substance, And Never Let Go! 22:26

2M ago22:26

22:26

I’m back at the Grizzly Cave after a brief break, and I’m bringing 3 new reviews with me! Check out my thoughts on Speak No Evil, The Substance, and Never Let Go by listening now!!! And remember… I’M JOE GRIZZLY BITCH!!! Music in the video/episode is from Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio! PLEASE check out and subscribe to his channel! He’s truly a synt…

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Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance 56:59

2M ago56:59

56:59

This week Scott and Steven played a metal gear game, no not one of the good ones!

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After The Booking (Advancing) 1:31:29

1M ago1:31:29

1:31:29

You've made your offer for the band, it's been accepted and even the ballache of billing the poster might have been settled... but now what? There's a series of hurdles to deal with before your prized booking ever sets foot on your stage; press and promo, backline, production, hotels and ground transport and did you remember there's no onion or gar…

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Professer Bo's History Lesson 1:02:42

1M 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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Uncharted: Drake's Fortune 1:06:14

2M ago1:06:14

1:06:14

This week Steven and Scott play the "Instant Classic" of Uncharted: Drakes Fortune. Listen as they tell the story of how this "everyman" holds up to other games!

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Q&A#6 - "Gender equality, Deftones records and Trap" 1:31:52

2M ago1:31:52

1:31:52

Gav and James commit 90 minutes to catching up with as many questions as they can to clear the backlog... and fail miserably. Slam Dunk taking a gender balancing beating from the BBC, the pressures of Damnation mounting, a film review no one asked for and an unprompted Deftones discography chat take centre stage instead. Oh, and there's some questi…

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Ranking Every Rock Band Ever 3:02:43

2M ago3:02:43

3:02:43

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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Killer Frequency 49:13

2M ago49:13

49:13

This week Scott and Steven take on the pseudo-horror gam, Killer Frequency. Listen to hear about the making of a game that was inspired by a 72 hour game jam.

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Ep. 89: Beetlejuice Beetlejuice! Beautifully Resurrected Or In Need Of An Exorcism?! 23:05

2M ago23:05

23:05

I’m back at the Grizzly Cave, delivering my review of the long awaited legacy sequel, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice! But is it beautifully resurrected or is it in need of an exorcism? Listen now to find out! And remember… I’M JOE GRIZZLY BITCH!!! Music in the video/episode is from Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio! PLEASE check out and subscribe to his chann…

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Dynamic Pricing & The Road to Damnation 1:35:10

2M ago1:35:10

1:35:10

Our first (and hopefully last) Friday pod after a Spanish drama that required an Emergency Passport. Gav and James tackle the hot topic of Oasis' "dynamic pricing" PR disaster before getting stuck into Damnation planning and your questions. We also pick our very first 'Super Sub' to play their part in next week's pod. Thanks for your patience, and …

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Thomas Pearson (Foundation) 2:58:35

2M 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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Night Trap 50:35

2M ago50:35

50:35

This week Scott and Steven jump into the polarizing game of night trap. Here about the game mechanics and the history that included a trial that made the game rating system we all hate today.

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ATG Debrief & Six Months of 2 Promoters 1:30:34

2M ago1:30:34

1:30:34

It's exactly six months from the release of episode one and we're in the mood to celebrate but first we have to savour the delights of another spectacular edition of ArcTanGent. Best sets of the weekend, how surreal the live pod was and the benefits of Bossk's bus. And Gav has a wee rant about "wet wipe Karens" who find any reason to complain about…

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

2M 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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Sam and Max: Hit The Road 36:32

2M ago36:32

36:32

This week, we take a look at a game that came out in the early 90s.

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Ep. 88: The Crow and Strange Darling: Horrible Reimagining and A WILD Serial Killer Thriller! 29:05

3M ago29:05

29:05

I’m back at the Grizzly Cave to give my thoughts on The Crow remake and the WILD Serial Killer Thriller, Strange Darling! Is The Crow a decent reimagining? Or is it a pile of garbage? Is Strange Darling the movie you should be watching instead? Find out by listening now! Music in the video/episode is from Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio! PLEASE check …

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Live at ArcTanGent 37:59

3M ago37:59

37:59

Gav and James took the stage in a PACKED Elephant In The Bar Room Stage at ArcTanGent for their second live outing, only for the "curse of Johannes" to strike just as they were warming up. But it takes more than a full power outage to stop this pod. And if the show keeps growing at this rate, it might just become a "real job". We go again, every Th…

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

2M ago2:45:29

2:45:29

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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Senua's Saga: Hellblade II 35:08

3M ago35:08

35:08

This week Steven and Scott play and tell you the story of Hellblade 2

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Ep. 87: Alien: Romulus. The franchise finally returns to its roots! 24:37

3M ago24:37

24:37

Welcome back to the Grizzly Cave, where this week I’m reviewing the long awaited and highly anticipated Alien: Romulus! And it might be the best film in the franchise since Aliens! So come on in and listen to my review now! And remember… I’M JOE GRIZZLY BITCH!!! Music in the video/episode is from Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio! PLEASE check out and s…

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Q&A#5 "Sonisphere, Metallica albums, instalment ticket risks..." 1:27:15

3M ago1:27:15

1:27:15

As we near the end of a summer of chaos, James prays the wi-fi holds up from a campervan in Fernhill Farm to tackle the most pressing of fan questions. What is our favourite Metallica record? Are payment plans and risky business strategy? What's the story with noise curfews and would James rather cancel Trees or ATG if he had to? We answer them all…

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Braxton Marcellous (ZULU) 2:14:14

3M 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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Baldur's Gate 3 51:52

3M ago51:52

51:52

This week, Scott and Steven tell everyone how Baldur's Gate 3 was made!

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Ep. 86: Cuckoo! Best horror film of the year so far?! 22:50

3M ago22:50

22:50

Welcome back to the Grizzly Cave as I review one of the year’s most anticipated horror films, Cuckoo! Is it the best horror film of the year? Or is it another disappointment? Find out by listening now! And remember… I’M JOE GRIZZLY BITCH!!! Music in the video/episode is from Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio! PLEASE check out and subscribe to his channe…

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Countdown to ArcTanGent (feat. Bossk) 1:21:15

3M ago1:21:15

1:21:15

ArcTanGent's 10th birthday bash is almost upon us and we're in the mood to party. Co-hosting from a campervan in Fernhill Farm, James talks us through the "holiday mode" site build, where Spiritualized appeared from at the 11th hour and some last-minute shuffles with band cancellations and replacements. And we're joined by the man, the myth, the ba…

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

3M 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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