On this episode we were lucky enough to chat with Gabe and Dylan from the Australian Metalcore band, Backlash. We talked about Aussie hardcore and what it's like being a band in a country so big and spread out. We talked about the influences that bands like Parkway Drive and I Killed the Prom Queen had on them. We also talked about how this band got started and what their plans are for this year. It's so cool that we would be fortunate enough to make friends with a band across the globe from us. It speaks to how cool this scene is and how small the scene can be as well. Everyone needs to check this band out, they are super cool guys and make incredible music.

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On this episode we talk about the New Orleans, New Tone SKA band Bad Operation. We talk about how cool their sound is in the SKA scene and how different it is compared to a lot of the music that got us in to SKA. We talk about how relevant their lyrics are in todays climate and how needed a space like this is as well.

We also talk about the Sydney Australian, Metalcore band Backlash. We heard one of their singles on Instagram and instantly fell in love with their sound. They have this really cool melodic guitar in their new single and it's definitely worth checking out.

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On this episode we talk about the Buffalo, New York Metalcore band It Dies Today. I think most of us remember them from the Caitiff Choir but their EP, Forever Scorned, before that album is amazing and the two albums after are great too. We talk about how they might have lost popularity after their second album, Sirens, even though the album is not bad at all. We talk about how maybe some of the shows they did might have hurt them, especially Ozzfest, because people in the crowd that listened to them might not have understood them. We also talk about some of their singles that have been released and some new fests and shows they are doing in the future. Go check them out when they play Hellfest and give some of their side projects a shot like Frozen Ground.

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On this episode we talk to our buddy Adam from Riff Valley's Tacos. We met him and his brother up at #flyoverfest a couple months ago and fell in love with their tacos.... that happen to be vegan tacos as well. I know it's crazy, but they are some of the best tacos I've had, vegan or not.

We got in to what came first, love of music or love of tacos and how he got started cooking. We talked about his influence in the scene in South Texas and how him and his brother basically built the hardcore scene down there.

We also heard some amazing stories about times he brought bands down there and what it was like booking shows in a place that is kind of difficult to get to. He deserves a ton of credit from what he has done in the scene and it was really awesome talking to him!

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On this episode we talk about the later albums from Thrice, starting with the album Vhessiu. We talk about their sound changes and how they grew as musicians. One thing that was interesting is they said their sound evolved when they got better at their instruments and I think that's a really great concept as a musician.

We didn't give albums like Beggars enough attention when they came out but can really appreciate them now that we are older.

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On this episode we talk about the first half of Thrice's discography. We split this episode in to two parts since Kyle couldn't shut up about how much he loves this band, which everyone should love Thrice.

We talk about how they released three amazing post-hardcore albums in a row, starting with Identity Crisis. We talk about how Deadbolt might be one of the most influential post-hardcore songs ever written. We also talk about how we feel Artist in the Ambulance kind of changed how post-hardcore was seen and the doors it opened for other bands to experiment with that sound.

We also talk about how they revisited Artist in the Ambulance and how well it was done. Singing them again 20 years later added a whole new layer to an already amazing album.

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We are getting close to the end of the year so we decided to talk about our best releases that have dropped in 2025! I would say that much of this is to be expected if you've listened through out the year but curious as to what you guys have as well. You are going to hear us talking about a lot of locals with xForever Warx, Die Young, Spit My Rage, and Mask, but we also talk about some of the bigger releases from The Acacia Strain, Spiritworld, End It and Skinhead. Also, Haywire is going to take overall best band of 2025!

Back with interviews and we've been looking forward to this one! We have Vinny who is the one man band, Funeral Language, coming out of Indianapolis. There are a few of these guys playing this chaotic style in the vein of The Chariot, Every Time I Die, The Dillinger Escape Plan, etc. and I have been super curious about the approach and the thoughts behind the music. He dropped an incredible three song single earlier this year called "Cirque" and has a new album title "Thank you for the dead body" dropping 1.20.2026!

In addition to Funeral Language, be sure to check out Vinny's other band, Best Noodles in Town. A much chiller emo/altrock/pop-punk style sound. Their last EP, Better, I Think, dropped back in June!