HardLore

Colin and Bo discuss their picks for the best breakdowns in the history of hardcore, metal and punk music. Ranging from the early 80s to the 2010s, their respective lists contain a wide variety of different "moshable moments" that define the tastes of HardLore as a collective entity. Featuring bands such as Sepultura, Madball, Cro-Mags, Integrity, 100 Demons, and much more! Spoilers beware! Listen...

Colin and Bo recap LDB Fest 2023, which they attended in full (and then some) From great sets across the board, to terrible stage dives, to the many nights in casinos in between, enjoy this thorough breakdown of LDB weekend through the eyes of HARDLORE. Thanks to LDB for having us, be on the lookout for everything we filmed in Louisville very soon. Join WHATNOT with our special little link to get...

Colin and Bo sit down with Jamey Jasta, frontman of Hatebreed and "Godfather of Spinkick Music" in this 3 hour chronological journey on how Hatebreed went from struggling to open local shows, to major label, grammy nominated headlining band. A fascinating deep dive in to the way Jamey analytically looked at growing as a band well before internet resources were available to him. By the end of this...

Colin and Bo discuss "Bad" albums by great bands across all spectrums of music. BAD is in quotes because in these cases, it was merely the perception of the critics and audiences at the times of release for the albums being discussed, but doesn't speak to the objective strengths of each. The majority of this episode offers thorough defense of some of the most panned releases in the history of meta...

Colin and Bo sit down with Jay Petagine AKA Jay Peta, frontman of MINDFORCE and co-frontman of Pillars of ivory. In the longest Hardlore episode yet, the three discuss mosh technique, etiquette, the science of writing the perfect breakdown, Mindforce's untouchable songwriting formula, and much more. Enjoy 2 and a half hours of platonic sparks flying between three like minded mosh enthusiasts. Get...

Colin and Bo discuss "The Master Killer Tier" of albums across all genres throughout the entire history of music. When perfect production, songwriting, sequencing, musicianship and lyrics are combined, you have a qualified candidate for the Master Killer Tier. Did your favorite album make it? Is Master Killer better than Thriller? Find out in this epic 2+ hour episode.   HardLore: A Knotfest Serie...

Colin and Bo sit down with Judiciary frontman Jake Collinson to discuss growing up in a smaller city in the Texas hardcore scope, grinding from local band to international touring act, putting out their now second album with Closed Casket Activities and detail his entire hardcore origin story. The new Judiciary album "Flesh + Blood" is out March 10th on Closed Casket, you can pre-order it now. Fol...

Colin and Bo sit down with All Elite Wrestling superstar, and the Keeper of the House of Black: MALAKAI BLACK. They discuss his music-fueled journey from spin-kicking hardcore kid in the Netherlands, to being NXT Champion during the company's "golden" era, to his eventual release and transition into forming the House of Black in AEW with Hardlore OG Brody King. Sit back and enjoy this rare insight...

Colin and Bo went to Baltimore for Flatspot Records' "Disturbin' The Peace" Fest, which featured the triumphant "return" of the modern classic hardcore band Trapped Under Ice. A weekend full of twists and turns, they share their point of view of the 48 hours they spent in Baltimore and detail some truly HARD lore that occurred both days. Follow Hardlore: @hardlorepod. @colinyovng. @bosxe.   HardLo...

Colin and Bo sit down with Josiah Hoeflinger (vocals) and Kaleb Perdue (bass) from the infamous and modern era-defining hardcore band Criminal Instinct live at FYA Fest 2023. They discuss the early days of CI and 2000s/2010s hardcore in Atlanta which was comprised of stealing, burning stuff, breaking stuff, spitting, defacing stuff, burning stuff, all that other good stuff. Are they past the "dark...

HAUNTLORE returns with the second installment of the spooky spinoff. This team Colin and Bo explore Salem, the witchiest place in the world. They start their journey off by chatting with Kurt Ballou of Converge/Godcity Studio, a longtime Salem local who guides them to various witch hotspots in town. Follow Kurt: @godcitymusic Follow HardLore: @hardlorepod @colinyovng @bosxe   HardLore: A Knotfest...

It's Hardlore Time! Colin and Bo just got back from FYA Fest 2023 in Tampa, Florida and they're here to recap the weekend and give their perspective of Bob Wilson's two day Florida hardcore festival. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code HARDLORE at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod   HardLore: A Knotfest Series, Fueled by Monster Energy Edited by Steven Grise • Title sequence by N...

It's HardLore Time! Colin and Bo chat with King Nine vocalist Dan Seely LIVE and in-person about King Nine's first LP being a generational classic, breaking the "band's band" barrier, touring with Terror at 17 and much more. This episode is brought to you by MANSCAPED. Get 20% OFF @manscaped + Free Shipping with promo code HARDLORE at MANSCAPED.com! #ad #manscapedpod   HardLore: A Knotfest Series,...

It's HardLore Time! In this last episode of 2022, Colin and Bo look back at the first calendar year of HardLore and the major events within it. Thank you to everyone who tunes in every week for the support and for keeping the lights on. We took to twitter to poll what the listeners wanted to hear about, be sure to follow HardLore on Twitter and Instagram to make sure you're involved in future epis...

It's HardLore Time! Welcome to the first ever HardLore Christmas Special. Colin and Bo exchange Christmas gifts live and in-person during SOS Booking's For The Children festival/toy drive. There'll be scary ghost stories and tales from the glorious Christmases long ago. HARDLORE POLAR BEAR SHIRT: https://knotfest.com/shopify/hardlore-polar-bear-shirt/ CROCHET WRESTLERS: https://www.etsy.com/shop/C...

It's HardLore Time! Colin and Bo talk to legendary hardcore frontman, and the mayor of Boston HC, Colin Campbell AKA Colin of Arabia AKA The Final Boss Skinhead. In his first podcast appearance ever, they talk about Colin's unique introduction to hardcore music, who he channels on stage, how the COA band name/moniker came to be, and a legendary phone call made from prison... This is an insanely sp...

In the first ever full-length in-person episode with a guest, Colin and Bo are joined in the most emotional episode yet by Fuming Mouth frontman Mark Whelan after their historic comeback show in Cambridge, MA. In his first ever on-camera interview, Mark shares the story of his triumphant battle with leukemia, and how he vanquished every last cancer cell in his body with the help of BeTheMatch.org....

Colin and Bo chat with Triple B Records owner, and sole proprietor Sam Yarmuth about his early days doing the label in high school, touring with Have Heart, dealing with streaming as a modern record label and much more. HardLore will be at Sam's sold out AHC Fest in Boston this weekend.   HardLore: A Knotfest Series, Fueled by Monster Energy Edited by Steven Grise • Title sequence by Nicholas Marz...

Happy Thanksgiving from Hardlore! Enjoy this early edition of HardLore: Part Two of the 30th episode Q&A Special! Catch up with Colin and Bo as they answer the other half of your questions.   HardLore: A Knotfest Series, Fueled by Monster Energy Edited by Steven Grise • Title sequence by Nicholas Marzluf Join the HARDLORE PATREON to watch every single weekly episode early and ad-free, alongside ex...

Colin and Bo catch up and answer 2+ hours of listener submitted questions.   HardLore: A Knotfest Series, Fueled by Monster Energy Edited by Steven Grise • Title sequence by Nicholas Marzluf Join the HARDLORE PATREON to watch every single weekly episode early and ad-free, alongside exclusive monthly episodes. Join the HARDLORE DISCORD for community discussions and to participate in our future Q&A...

Colin and Bo chat with Regulate frontman Sebastian Paba, a spinkicking, backflipping, straight edge sex icon. They talk about Regulate's reputation as troublemakers, committing literal arson, almost dying in a river, their tour of Asia throughout the beginning stages of c*vid, and much more. Regulate's self-titled LP is out now on Flatspot Records. Photo by @ftcfanzine.   HardLore: A Knotfest Seri...

Colin and Bo have a full two hour chat with Ian Shelton, frontman of Militarie Gun and frontman/drummer of Regional Justice Center, about living with Colin's brother, forming RJC around the incarceration of his brother, Militarie Gun signing with Loma Vista. Ian is the first ever guest to be in an episode while CURRENTLY on tour!   HardLore: A Knotfest Series, Fueled by Monster Energy Edited by St...

Colin and Bo talk to Koyo frontman and legendary long island spinkicker Joey Chiaramonte. They go in depth about his touring life as a merch guy before Koyo, his early high school band, and balancing his secret identity as a professional crowd killer while singing in an emo band.   HardLore: A Knotfest Series, Fueled by Monster Energy Edited by Steven Grise • Title sequence by Nicholas Marzluf Joi...

Colin and Bo talk to The Acacia Strain frontman Vincent Bennett about co-creating a genre (which he denies), touring in a world they felt they didn't belong in, and a van accident that traumatized him to this day.   HardLore: A Knotfest Series, Fueled by Monster Energy Edited by Steven Grise • Title sequence by Nicholas Marzluf Join the HARDLORE PATREON to watch every single weekly episode early a...

Colin and Bo talk to legendary modern hardcore frontman Pat Flynn of Have Heart and Fiddlehead about his path to hardcore music, Have Heart's early rise to acclaim, touring in Africa, their massive reunion shows and much more.   HardLore: A Knotfest Series, Fueled by Monster Energy Edited by Steven Grise • Title sequence by Nicholas Marzluf Join the HARDLORE PATREON to watch every single weekly ep...