The KingdomCore Podcast

By Christopher Adam and Sean Ely

Music Religion & Spirituality Christianity

What's The KingdomCore Podcast about?

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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The KingdomCore Podcast episodes:

05.02.2024
Episode 042: Familiar With Pain - Meadows Band Interview
On this episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, Chris and Sean sit down with the guys of "Meadows" and talk about their new release "Familiar With Pain." This special hardcore record released on Good Friday and telling the story of Christ...
03.28.2024
Episode 041: Spiritual Warfare - Mattie Montgomery of For Today
On this episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, Chris and Sean sit down with Mattie Montgomery, formerly of For Today. For those of you who don't know, Mattie planted The Altar Fellowship in Johnson City, TN after For Today came to...
03.19.2024
Episode 040: Christian Metal Fantasy Draft 2024 ft. All Consuming Podcast: It's Like Catan!
On this episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, we are joined by our good friends Tyler and Gary from All Consuming Podcast for our Second Annual Christian Metal Fantasy Draft! We had to give this fun game another round and a...
03.06.2024
Episode 039: Thus Saith The Lord - REFORMED Band Interview (Victor Borba, Tony DiBlasi, Jake Smith)
On this episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, Chris and Sean sit down with Victor Borba, Jake Smith, and Tony DiBlasi to talk about their band REFORMED. Their newly released EP "Thus Saith The Lord" launched at the tail end of...
02.21.2024
Episode 038: Promise to Live - Kevin Young and Joey West of Disciple
On this episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, Chris and Sean have the pleasure to chat with Kevin Young (Vocalist) and Joey West (Drummer) of the legendary Christian Hard Rock group, Disciple. We discuss the launch of their latest album, Skeleton...
02.07.2024
Episode 037: The Most Overrated / Underrated Albums + Q&A
On this episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, Chris and Sean have a one on one discussion over YOUR questions! This is the first episode we have dedicated to a Q&A; and we love the questions that came in. Let us...
11.22.2023
Episode 036: Sand & Cinder, Tide & Tinder - American Arson Band Interview
On this episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, we chat with Evan Baker and Jesse Gentry of American Arson. This two-piece rock band on Facedown Records just released their brand new record that is among the best of the year! We...
11.08.2023
Episode 035: Lost In Translation - Nick Detty and Steve Cobucci of Wolves At The Gate
On this episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, Sean and Chris are joined by Nick Detty and Stephen Cobucci of Wolves At The Gate. We chat about the newly released cover album, Lost In Translation, and how the idea of doing...
09.06.2023
Episode 034: Dominion - Leroy Hamp from War Of Ages
In this episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, Chris and Sean talk to Leroy Hamp, vocalist of the legendary War Of Ages! Many things have gone into making their new record "Dominion" an astounding album, and we hear about the recording...
08.18.2023
Episode 033: Scene News - May, June, July 2023
Once again after another unintentional, extended break, Chris and Sean are back to talk about the releases in the scene spanning the months of May to July! There are so many to cover, and we hope you don't not "hearing"...
08.01.2023
Episode 032: Slow Suicide - Cultist Band Interview
Sean and Chris talk with the newest band, and perhaps most controversial on Facedown Records, Cultist. Their newly released album Slow Suicide is a heavy beatdown metalcore record full of hard truth. We chat about the early days of the...
06.01.2023
Episode 031: The Return - With Blood Comes Cleansing Band Interview
Sean and Chris sit down with the forefathers of Christian Deathcore, With Blood Comes Cleansing. We talk about their return to the scene and prepping for their upcoming shows along with their newly released singles. We also hear about how...
05.24.2023
Episode 030: SO MANY NEW RELEASES AHH! - Scene News - May 3rd, 2023
We are back for another episode of Scene News! We have way too many releases to cover, so strap in for a long episode. Chris was sick and coughs up a storm. We are approximately 3 weeks late getting this...
04.24.2023
Episode 029: Indwelling - Context Band Interview
In this episode we talk to Jam, Chow, and Kyle of the band Context about their newly released EP "Indwelling". We find out how the band started and their bold approach to ministry in the metal scene likened to former...
04.04.2023
Episode 028: The End of Creation Festival - Scene News - April 4th, 2023
We are back for another episode of Scene News. This time we have big headlines. Creation Festival officially shuts down and Filipino Christian band wins competition to earn spot at one of the biggest metal festivals, Wacken Open Air. We...
03.27.2023
Episode 027: Tongue Tied - Jeremy Schaeffer of Earth Groans
Returning guest Jeremy Schaeffer, creative mastermind behind the Chaotic Hardcore / Metalcore project Earth Groans, sits down with us to talk about their new EP "Tongue Tied" out now via Solid State Records! Jeremy catches us up on the latest...
03.14.2023
Episode 026: Christian Metal Album Fantasy Draft 2023 ft. All Consuming Podcast
Last month, we sat down with Gary and Tyler from the All Consuming Podcast and battled it out over a good old fashioned Christian metal fantasy draft. Things got heated almost immediately, and emotions were high. It’s up to you...
03.01.2023
Episode 025: KingdomCore Scene News - March 1st, 2023
Welcome to our first ever Scene News episode! In an attempt to bring you all more consistent content in between our band interviews, we wanted to talk about what’s going on in our scene! We hope to record 1 or...
02.21.2023
Episode 024: Chasm - Then It Ends Band Interview
In this episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, we sit down with returning guests Grant Lilly and Dirk Wiese, as well as first time guest Tyler Wright of the metalcore band Then It Ends. Kyle "Flick" Flickinger had joined us but...
01.23.2023
Episode 023: HolyName - Tommy Green on the Debut Record and the Eastern Orthodox Church
We’re back with another episode of The KingdomCore Podcast and we sat down with Tommy Green to talk about the new, self-titled HolyName debut! This was a very deep and vulnerable conversation with Tommy and we’re so grateful that he...
01.10.2023
Episode 022: Our End of 2022 Special with Trevor Tyson
We are so excited to have Trevor Tyson on the podcast this week to laugh, kick back and get totally savage with each other over our Spotify Wraps and Apple Music Replays. Trevor is the host of The Trevor Talks...
12.05.2022
Episode 021: End of the World - James Mead and Jon Micah Sumrall of Kutless
We are back from hiatus with some special guests! James Mead and Jon Micah Sumrall of the legendary Christian Hard Rock band Kutless join us to chat about their new and HEAVY upcoming music, as well as their new podcast...
08.11.2022
Episode 020: Children of the Great Extinction - Becoming The Archetype Band Interview
Jason Wisdom and Seth Hecox join the KingdomCore Podcast to talk about their return and the upcoming release of "Children of the Great Extinction". The band is back after a decade long hiatus, and is as great as ever! We...
08.02.2022
Episode 019: The Solar Paradigm Triunity - Your Hands Write History Band Interview
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...
07.06.2022
Episode 018: Punishing Myself Before God Does - Stephen MacConville from Confessions of a Traitor
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 "Punishing Myself Before God...
06.22.2022
Episode 017: Rhema - Elisha Mullins from War of Ages (A Hill To Die Upon, The Burial, Fleshkiller)
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 "Rhema" EP...
06.01.2022
Episode 016: Solace - Then It Ends Band Interview
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 "Solace" EP in 2021 and are now gearing up for another...
05.18.2022
Episode 015: blurred visions - idle threat Band Interview
In this episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, Sean and Chris sit down with Ernie Fabian and Justin Jones of the T&N; signed band "idle threat." The band released their debut LP "blurred visions" last year, which went on to become...
04.20.2022
Episode 014: Pain Split - Plead the Widow's Cause Band Interview
In this episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, Sean and Chris sit down with all five members of Plead the Widow's Cause. These guys are one of the newest bands on the scene with their debut EP "Pain Split" and as...
04.04.2022
Episode 013: Hellbent - Brook Reeves of Impending Doom
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...
03.30.2022
Episode 012: Gary Erickson and Tyler Hogg of All Consuming Podcast
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...
02.22.2022
Episode 011: Eulogies - Steve Cobucci of Wolves At The Gate
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 "Eulogies" releasing on March 11th....
02.14.2022
Episode 010: Funeral Psalms - Austin Visser of The Undertaking!
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 "The Undertaking!". We talk...
12.29.2021
Episode 009: Pyvott With Brian ‘Head’ Welch (Korn, Love and Death) And Tommy Green (Holyname, Sleeping Giant)
It's the ninth episode of The KingdomCore Podcast and the final episode of 2021! We got to sit down with BOTH Brian 'Head' Welch of Korn and Love and Death, as well as the legendary Tommy Green of HolyName and...
12.16.2021
Episode 008: HEVEL - Bloodlines Band Interview
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' new EP "HEVEL." The meaning behind the name, getting signed to...
12.01.2021
Episode 007: Melancholy Machines - Jason Wisdom of Death Therapy (ex-Becoming the Archetype)
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's new record "Melancholy Machines" and the process...
11.10.2021
Episode 006: The Fire Itself - Sean McCulloch of Phinehas
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 "The Fire Itself," and what the writing and recording processes were like during the pandemic....
10.26.2021
Episode 005: In Those Days & Also After - Meadows Band Interview
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...
10.13.2021
Episode 004: The Body - Jeremy Schaeffer of Earth Groans
In the fourth episode of The KingdomCore Podcast, we sit down with Jeremy Schaeffer of Earth Groans and talk about the new EP "The Body," as well as getting back on tour, and the future of the band. Please leave...
09.08.2021
Episode 003: The Best Year in Christian Rock and Metal?
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...
08.24.2021
Episode 002: I Won't Survive - Mike Felker of Convictions
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...
08.01.2021
Episode 001: Getting to Know the Hosts
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,...

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The KingdomCore Podcast episodes:

Episode 042: Familiar With Pain - Meadows Band Interview

Episode 041: Spiritual Warfare - Mattie Montgomery of For Today

Episode 040: Christian Metal Fantasy Draft 2024 ft. All Consuming Podcast: It's Like Catan!

Episode 039: Thus Saith The Lord - REFORMED Band Interview (Victor Borba, Tony DiBlasi, Jake Smith)

Episode 038: Promise to Live - Kevin Young and Joey West of Disciple

Episode 037: The Most Overrated / Underrated Albums + Q&A

Episode 036: Sand & Cinder, Tide & Tinder - American Arson Band Interview

Episode 035: Lost In Translation - Nick Detty and Steve Cobucci of Wolves At The Gate

Episode 034: Dominion - Leroy Hamp from War Of Ages

Episode 033: Scene News - May, June, July 2023

Episode 032: Slow Suicide - Cultist Band Interview

Episode 031: The Return - With Blood Comes Cleansing Band Interview

Episode 030: SO MANY NEW RELEASES AHH! - Scene News - May 3rd, 2023

Episode 029: Indwelling - Context Band Interview

Episode 028: The End of Creation Festival - Scene News - April 4th, 2023

Episode 027: Tongue Tied - Jeremy Schaeffer of Earth Groans

Episode 026: Christian Metal Album Fantasy Draft 2023 ft. All Consuming Podcast

Episode 025: KingdomCore Scene News - March 1st, 2023

Episode 024: Chasm - Then It Ends Band Interview

Episode 023: HolyName - Tommy Green on the Debut Record and the Eastern Orthodox Church

Episode 022: Our End of 2022 Special with Trevor Tyson

Episode 021: End of the World - James Mead and Jon Micah Sumrall of Kutless

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

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

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

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

Episode 016: Solace - Then It Ends Band Interview

Episode 015: blurred visions - idle threat Band Interview

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

Episode 013: Hellbent - Brook Reeves of Impending Doom

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

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

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

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

Episode 008: HEVEL - Bloodlines Band Interview

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

Episode 006: The Fire Itself - Sean McCulloch of Phinehas

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

Episode 004: The Body - Jeremy Schaeffer of Earth Groans

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

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

Episode 001: Getting to Know the Hosts

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