Metalcore & Muscle

Season 5 Episode 14 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Metalcore Spring Break Tour Recap: For this episode, we discuss our experience attending the Metalcore Spring Break Tour which included the bands Acres, Kingdom of Giants, ERRA, and The Devil Wears Prada.   Coaches Corner: This segment features health and well...

Season 5 Episode 13 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Bodybuilding Banger: This segment features a spotlight/sharing of a song perfect for fueling an intense workout. We explore the song's meaning, lyrics, instrumentals, breakdowns, vocals, etc. This week's Bodybuilding Banger is "7 Horns, 7 Eyes,...

Season 5 Episode 12 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Bodybuilding Banger: This segment features a spotlight/sharing of a song perfect for fueling an intense workout. We explore the song's meaning, lyrics, instrumentals, breakdowns, vocals, etc. This week's Bodybuilding Banger is "Animals" by...

Season 5 Episode 11 is here and this episode continues to follow our new structure including the following segments: Throwback Track Faceoff: We will be comparing and contrasting two throwback metalcore songs. This week we dove into I Am by Hands Like Houses and Psychomachia by I The Mighty. We discuss lyrics, vocals, instrumentals, song meaning, etc.  Coaches Corner: This segment features health...

Season 5 Episode 10 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Bodybuilding Banger: This segment features a spotlight/sharing of a song perfect for fueling an intense workout. We explore the song's meaning, lyrics, instrumentals, breakdowns, vocals, etc. This week's Bodybuilding Banger is "Insanely Illegal...

Season 5 Episode 9 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Bodybuilding Banger : This segment features a spotlight/sharing of a song perfect for fueling an intense workout. We explore the song's meaning, lyrics, instrumentals, breakdowns, vocals, etc. This week's Bodybuilding Banger is "Slaughterhouse&qu...

Season 5 Episode 8 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Sleeper Album Spotlight: This segment features a spotlight/sharing of an album that may have gone under your radar, exploring the overall sound, favorite tracks, instrumentals, vocals, etc. This week's Sleeper Album Spotlight is on the album Voyager by the...

Season 5 Episode 7 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Sleeper Album Spotlight: This segment features a spotlight/sharing of an album that may have gone under your radar, exploring the overall sound, favorite tracks, instrumentals, vocals, etc. This week's Sleeper Album Spotlight is on the album Impermanence b...

Season 5 Episode 6 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Most Talented Vocalists in Metalcore: We discuss the question, who is the most talented metalcore vocalist? We address the question with specific focus on clean vocalists within the genre.  Coaches Corner: This segment features health and wellness information/t...

Season 5 Episode 5 is live and in this episode continues to follow our new structure (for the most part) including the following segments: Metalcore Artist Superbowl Halftime Show: We discuss the question, in a dreamworld, what metalcore artist would you pick to perform the Super Bowl halftime show?   Coaches Corner: This segment features health and wellness information/tips to help you meet your...

Season 5 Episode 4 is here and this episode continues to follow our new structure including the following segments: Throwback Track Faceoff: We will be comparing and contrasting two throwback metalcore songs. This week we dove into Bottomfeeder by blessthefall and This Ship, A Coffin by Adestria. We discuss lyrics, vocals, instrumentals, song meaning, etc.  Coaches Corner: This segment features he...

Season 5 Episode 3 is here and this episode continues to follow our new structure including the following segments: Throwback Track Faceoff: We will be comparing and contrasting two throwback metalcore songs. This week we dove into Doublespeak by Veil of Maya and Blackroot Forest by The Wise Man's Fear. We discuss lyrics, vocals, instrumentals, song meaning, etc.  Coaches Corner: This segment...

Season 5 Episode 2 is here and this episode continues to follow our new structure including the following segments: Throwback Track Faceoff: We will be comparing and contrasting two throwback metalcore songs. This week we dove into False Profit by I The Breather and Children of Fire by Oh, Sleeper. We discuss lyrics, vocals, instrumentals, song meaning, etc.  Coaches Corner: This segment features...

Happy New Year and welcome to season 5 of Metalcore & Muscle! This first episode follows a new episode structure featuring 4 different segments as follows: Throwback Track Faceoff: We will be comparing and contrasting two throwback metalcore songs. This week we dove into Breakaway by In Hearts Wake and Rot by Northlane. We discuss lyrics, vocals, instrumentals, song meaning, etc.  Coaches Corn...

What do you train on Mondays? Do you follow the crowd and train your chest on Monday? If you find yourself skipping leg days or find it difficult to push through your leg day, we discuss some different reasons why it may be beneficial to switch up your training split to include your leg day on Monday. We then transition to discussing the detrimental use of steroids among teen lifters. Our episode...

In this episode, we highlight some of our favorite metalcore songs and albums from 2024, including an overall summary of our thoughts/review of the year in total. The episode rounds out with our selection for song of the week. Enjoy!  Song of the Week: Hell of a Ride by Until I Wake Follow us on Instagram @mc_muscle! 

Are you trying to build more muscular arms? Building bigger and muscular arms is common goal for many fitness enthusiasts. In this episode Evan highlights general basics of arm training, research best-practices, arm exercises to eliminate from your routine, lessons learned in growing 18 in arms naturally, and lastly, a sample arm building routine. This episode concludes with our selection for song...

In this episode, we discuss 5 metalcore songs with heavy breakdowns that are guaranteed to help you get the most out of your toughest sets in the gym. We describe the songs in depth, providing lyrical analysis and highlighting the best breakdowns in each. For our fitness segment, we discuss the importance of having patience in the gym when striving to reach your fitness goals. Our episode rounds o...

In this episode we dive into some of the common ways that gym goers overcomplicate exercises along with effective solutions to simplify your gym routine and maximize your results. We then outline three songs from 2013 that likely went under your radar, discussing the lyrics and instrumentals within each song. Our episode concludes with our selection for song of the week; enjoy!  Song of the Week:...

In this episode, we discuss some of what we believe are the pros and cons of modern metalcore, making a case for why we believe it is one of the best music genres. We then highlight some of the bands we believe exemplify modern metalcore. As usual, our episode concludes with our selection for song of the week, enjoy!  Song of the Week: My Father's Son (redux) by The Amity Affliction  Follow u...

In this episode we review a research study summary from Examine.com that analyzed the accuracy of dietary supplement ingredient claims. We discuss things to look out for when buying dietary supplements, helpful resources to ensure you are buying accurate and pure supplements, and review some consumer health best practices. Our episode rounds out with our selection for song of the week. Enjoy! Song...

In this episode, we breakdown our picks for the top 10 christian metalcore bands! Whether you are a Christian or not, we can all appreciate some great metalcore music! We breakdown some of our favorite songs by each band along with analyzing some of their lyrics that classify them within the Christian metalcore genre. Our selections are ranked based on lyrics/meaning, vocals, and instrumentals. Ou...

Do you have trouble working out in the morning? Many people prefer to work out later in the day however, work schedules and daily responsibilities can often make mornings the only time available to workout. In this episode we highlight the pros and cons of morning workouts along with 4 helpful tips to get the most out of your morning workouts. This episode concludes with our selection for song of...

In this episode, we discuss the impacts that physical activity has on mental health. We discuss personal experiences and highlight a research article that explores the role physical activity has on mental health and well-being. We also highlight a handful of songs that have impacted our mental health in a positive way. Lastly, the episode concludes with our selection for song of the week. Enjoy! R...

In this episode, we are discussing the latest EP from the band Still Stayer called ALL HEART. We discuss the band's background as well as a track-by-track breakdown/review. If you are a fan of bands like Invent Animate or ERRA you will love these guys and won't want to miss this episode! Our episode rounds out with our song of the week discussing a new track from the band A Sense of Purp...