The Kings return from a trip to scenic, historic Troy, NY ... and embark on yet another journey, to the same place, but this time it's just a metaphorical journey. A metaphorical sojourn through the sights, sounds, words, and rhythms of the scenic, historic scene/musical style known as TROY-CORE. Fans of our earlier "Intro to Metalcore" episodes ought to like this one; Troy-Core inhabits a specific and crucial corner within the realm of 90s hardcore. If this "TROY-CORE" talk is all Greek to you,...
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 39 min
The Kings return after a busy couple weeks and begin the episode with a new regular segment: responding to thoughts pulled from r/punk (the punk rock subreddit). After that, they share their experiences gained at the recent SKULL FEST - a crucial Pittsburgh punk shindig, where the good band LEAKING HEAD played last weekend. Observations, tips, tricks, hotel karaoke - an episode sure to please KOPPOD fans. NEW STICKERS!!!: https://kingsofpunkpodcast.bigcartel.com/product/kill-your-local-band-stic...
Aug 25, 2023•1 hr 49 min
A stripped down episode with no Jake Razor. We discuss the recent "controversy" regarding Scowl and hard core. Is it cool to be sponsored by corporate interest? Is touring harder than working at McDonalds? Should cheeseburgers cost less? All that and more. NEW STICKERS!!!: https://kingsofpunkpodcast.bigcartel.com/product/kill-your-local-band-sticker Instagram: @koppodofficial Twitter: @kingsofpunkpod Website: kingsofpunk.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingsofpunkpodcast4349 Shirley Road R...
Aug 11, 2023•1 hr 36 min
In the wake of its 20th anniversary, the KINGS examine 'Guitar Romantic' by the EXPLODING HEARTS. A dawn-of-the-millenium milestone in the underground scene - and in light of its recent reissue and some retrospect articles from publications like Pitchfork and MTV News, it seemed appropriate for your hosts to give it a listen and share their thoughts. Find out what they thought on this new episode, and perhaps find an album you slept on (or an album you never heard before and don't like at all - ...
Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 24 min
THE TROIKA inaugurates a new periodic series called CITY TO CITY. Your hosts intend to conduct in-depth investigations of cities with a focus on their area of expertise and your area of interest: punk, hardcore, and underground subculture. In this episode they turn their critical lens towards NASHVILLE, TN - a city they viewed unfavorably prior to this episode. Did a deep-dive on Nashville punk rock change their minds? Give this episode a listen and find out for yourself. NEW STICKERS!!!: https:...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 35 min
The Kings get Rectangular NEW STICKERS!!!: https://kingsofpunkpodcast.bigcartel.com/product/kill-your-local-band-sticker Instagram: @koppodofficial Twitter: @kingsofpunkpod Website: kingsofpunk.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingsofpunkpodcast4349 Shirley Road Records (use promocode "KOPPOD10"): https://shirleyroadrecords.com/index.php?main_page=products_all
Jul 21, 2023•1 hr 22 min
The KOPPOD troika probes further into a legendary band's vast, gaping discography. NEW STICKERS!!!: https://kingsofpunkpodcast.bigcartel.com/product/kill-your-local-band-sticker Instagram: @koppodofficial Twitter: @kingsofpunkpod Website: kingsofpunk.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingsofpunkpodcast4349 Shirley Road Records (use promocode "KOPPOD10"): https://shirleyroadrecords.com/index.php?main_page=products_all
Jul 14, 2023•1 hr 54 min
In this episode the Kings discuss one of the oddest bands to come from the early 80s Texas scene; The Butthole Surfers. Not only is this an odd band musically, their trajectory is unlike many of their at the time contemporaries, with them reaching a wide fanbase that extended outside of the punk sphere, even reaching mild mainstream success. From San Antonio, to The Big Apple, to Athens, GA, the Kings look at the first decade of the bands existence and all the insanity that comes with it. NEW ST...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 51 min
The Kings once again discuss new music and they don't limit it to punk. Beware, some tracks on this episode may hurt your ears. Please let us know any new tunes you enjoy, lots of stuff we end up missing. Rat Cage: https://lavidaesunmus.bandcamp.com/album/savage-visions Axxe Crazy: https://roachlegrecords.bandcamp.com/album/black-winds-blowing-an-indifferent-sky Bogside Sniper Squadron: https://bogsidesnipersquadron.bandcamp.com/album/demo-2023 Pleasure Dome: https://pleasuredomemusic.bandcamp.c...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 34 min
The Kings return to the Reunion Retribution format to discuss some albums by heralded and underground UK82 acts, continuing the recent discussion of the genre. We have some ups and downs discussing Varukers, Skeptix, and The Violators and their reunion releases. Did these acts embrace the street punk trends, keep it old school, or find a new sound to run with? You'll hear it on this episode. NEW STICKERS!!!: https://kingsofpunkpodcast.bigcartel.com/product/kill-your-local-band-sticker Instagram:...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 18 min
Jake Razor reports back from his high-octane weekend in the Motor City. To be precise, he provides a rundown of TIED DOWN FEST; a stacked Hardcore Hullaballoo featuring TRAPPED UNDER ICE, NEGATIVE APPROACH, DRAIN, HATE5SIX THE VIDEOGRAPHER, and a cornucopia of other acts. What'd he make of it? What do the Kings make of Hardcore in June 2023? What's the best spot for late-night Yemeni food? Listen to this episode and find out. NEW STICKERS!!!: https://kingsofpunkpodcast.bigcartel.com/product/kill...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 51 min
This episode, there is no holding back. With Jake being away for the weekend, the remaining Kings of Punk call in their allies Special Guest Conner as well as Cougar to whip up a powerful episode that takes no prisoners. Parental advisory for those that might be easily offended, but this isn't your normal Kings of Punk Podcast! NEW STICKERS!!!: https://kingsofpunkpodcast.bigcartel.com/product/kill-your-local-band-sticker Instagram: @koppodofficial Twitter: @kingsofpunkpod Website: kingsofpunk.co...
Jun 08, 2023•1 hr 3 min
GLUE your ears to a podcast platform of your choice, and get all CHARGED up and ready for a new episode of the KINGS OF PUNK PODCAST. Your time listening shall be well-spent; you won't feel EXPLOITED after spending some time with.... goddamnit this schtick sucks, I'm really sorry everybody. Today's episode examines what music fans may know as the "UK82" milieu. The Troika examines classic British hardcore punk bands of the early 80s, through the lens of both British society at that time and our ...
May 26, 2023•1 hr 32 min
The Kings are down one this week as we are joined by special guest Conner and scramble to come up with an episode. That doesn't mean there isn't anyhting here worth listening, but next week will be a real hitter. We talk One Sided Lps, Being in Hollywood, the punk validitiy of Riot Fest, and so much more. ON SYRUP HEAD GOFUNDME: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4nc2d-family-home-burned?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_content=undefined&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer&utm_...
May 19, 2023•1 hr 10 min
Your hosts revisit some of techno musician MOBY's claims regarding his potential heavy metal side projects. These claims warrant further investigation! After that, the troika reviews Professor Doctor Moby's old 80s hardcore 7" that he played guitar on, the VATICAN COMMANDOS' 'Hit Squad for God' EP. Tim and Tyler never actually heard MOBY's techno music before so this episode also includes a brief reaction to one of those songs, followed by a spirited discussion of A.I. inspired by segments from ...
May 12, 2023•1 hr 35 min
The KOPPOD crew memorialize Jerry Springer's passing with a wide-ranging discussion, using GG ALLIN's appearance on 'The Jerry Springer Show' as a springboard. Lots of riffing accompanied by some analysis of moral panics during the 80s, 90s, and today (as viewed through the lens of punk subculture). They pay particular attention to a 1990 'Donahue' episode about 2 LIVE CREW's obscenity charges, which featured JELLO BIAFRA, MIKE MUIR, and WENDY O. WILLIAMS as guest panelists. Freaks, carnival bar...
May 05, 2023•1 hr 26 min
The KOPPOD Troika and Special Guest Conner spend the first half hour reviewing THE DWARVES classic album 'Blood, Guts, & Pussy'. This segment inaugurates a tentative new series of brief album reviews. In this installment the conversation veers into seedy territory uncharacteristic of KOPPOD - go figure, given the album in question. In the second half your hosts turn their gaze towards Fat Mike's new PUNK ROCK MUSEUM in Las Vegas. This discussion leads them to some broader questions regarding...
Apr 28, 2023•1 hr 16 min
The boys grab a few leftover slices of classic crust punk. Will a day or two spent on the counter render HELLBASTARD more satisfying? Can AXEGRINDER still crush riffs like red pepper beneath their boots? What's hotter, a Cup-and-Char Pepperoni or SORE THROAT's latest Facebook takes? Could I endure coming up with one more crust/pizza joke (No, that last one is a "no")? We endure a great deal for our audience. But our endurance could never surpass our enjoyment , and we hope you enjoy this new ins...
Apr 21, 2023•1 hr 50 min
The Kings are joined on this blessed holiday of cannabis indulgence by the special guest Conner to discuss the average marijuano enthusiasts favorite band: Sublime. From ska to skate punk, nothing is off the table with this bonus nugget of podcast chicanery. JON SYRUP HEAD GOFUNDME: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4nc2d-family-home-burned?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_content=undefined&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer&utm_term=undefined GREASY GRIND FEST: https://www.f...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 4 min
After several requests (keep 'em coming, by the way), the KOPPOD troika tackles a monolith of extreme music. From the confusion of our initial teenage listens to appreciation as grown-ass men. From the unlistenable "University Challenged" to the m-word-tinged sounds of 'Sonic Mass'. From RAF hopeful to Bitchute documentary aficionado. Join your three hosts as they map out the singular Calling Journey of crust titans AMEBIX. JON SYRUP HEAD GOFUNDME: https://www.gofundme.com/f/4nc2d-family-home-bu...
Apr 14, 2023•2 hr 31 min
Friend, sponsor, and Southern grind impresario CJ CORONADO joins us for a bit of grindcore chat. In the first half, we discuss the grind scene in CJ's home of North Carolina. He provides a rundown of the upcoming GREASY GRINDCORE FEST III as well as some insight into the lineage of grind and extreme music in NC. In the second half we turn our focus towards the BLASTBEAT and highlight a few of our favorite blastbeat moments from throughout musical history. GREASY GRIND FEST: https://www.facebook....
Apr 07, 2023•1 hr 47 min
This episode features special guest ANDREW THORP KING; an executive fintech banker, spy novelist, speaker, punk rocker, podcaster, ex-bodybuilder, cigar lover, and serial entrepreneur - including stints as head honcho at THORP RECORDS and SAILOR'S GRAVE RECORDS, imprints which have accompanied heavyweights like MADBALL, BLOOD FOR BLOOD, SLAPSHOT, US BOMBS and many more. Andrew joined us for an interview focused on his new book 'FAILURE RULES!' and we think it's a great episode. Lots of in-depth ...
Mar 31, 2023•1 hr 23 min
The KOPPOD content mill churned overtime and the troika worked their way through the remainder of ROLLING STONE's "Top 100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs" listicle. What belonged there? What didn't? Give this lil bonus ep a listen and see what your favorite podcast hosts thought. Article referenced: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/100-greatest-heavy-metal-songs-1234688425/ NEW STICKERS!!!: https://kingsofpunkpodcast.bigcartel.com/product/kill-your-local-band-sticker Instagram: @koppod...
Mar 24, 2023•1 hr 28 min
The Kings take a bite out of some McDonalds to fuel themselves up to tackle another Rolling Stone list, but they aren't eating a Big Mac, they are trying the Jamey Jasta meal! And the Kings are gonna need all the energy to tackle the list which covers the 100 greatest metal songs and its going to be a long one. Rolling Stone list: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/100-greatest-heavy-metal-songs-1234688425/ NEW STICKERS!!!: https://kingsofpunkpodcast.bigcartel.com/product/kill-your-l...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr 35 min
Its St Patricks day and the KINGS are celebrating with some sick punk from Ireland and talking about Guiness. NEW STICKERS!!!: https://kingsofpunkpodcast.bigcartel.com/product/kill-your-local-band-sticker Instagram: @koppodofficial Twitter: @kingsofpunkpodWebsite: kingsofpunk.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kingsofpunkpodcast4349 Shirley Road Records (use promocode "KOPPOD10"): https://shirleyroadrecords.com/index.php?main_page=products_all Syruphead Recordings at syruphead.storenvy.com Sy...
Mar 17, 2023•1 hr 15 min
The Kings return after their trips to Cleveland and Pittsburgh to report on their times in the rust belt. Discussion of some great rust belt cities and the shows they played with LEAKING HEAD. Also, tackling some big questions like whats the deal with chain and egg punk? Do kids party after shows anymore? Will AI make the internet a slurry of total BS? NEW STICKERS!!!: https://kingsofpunkpodcast.bigcartel.com/product/kill-your-local-band-sticker Instagram: @koppodofficial Twitter: @kingsofpunkpo...
Mar 10, 2023•1 hr 28 min
Special Guest Conner returns to check out a few new releases - what's good? what's meh? what's luv, got to do... got to do widdit, yeah? Give this episode a listen to find out. There's a may fail to record an episode for next week. You can attribute this failure to the fact that our band LEAKING HEAD will be playing a sick gig in Clevo this week and driving home Sunday. If you're in the region, you should go: https://www.facebook.com/events/861061435022163 SCIENCE MAN: https://scienceman.bandcam...
Feb 24, 2023•1 hr 23 min
In the first half, the KOPPOD troika muses about recent trends in the hardcore scene. A toe or two might find itself stepped on. In the second half, your hosts discuss EARTH CRISIS's landmark 'Firestorm' EP - its context, its influence, their personal experiences with it, and the music itself. NEW STICKERS!!!: https://kingsofpunkpodcast.bigcartel.com/product/kill-your-local-band-sticker Instagram: @koppodofficial Twitter: @kingsofpunkpodWebsite: kingsofpunk.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@...
Feb 17, 2023•1 hr 38 min
One Life Crew Cleveland hardcore punk band One Life Crew is a force to be reckoned with. On this episode of the Kings of Punk Podcast, Grey Gordon (DEMOLISTEN podcast, PARASITIC TWINS, COLOSSAL MAN) sits down to discuss Chubby Fresh, Mean Steve, and their story in the Cleveland hardcore scene. Hear how these three friends met, started their own band, got signed and toured Europe together, but also found themselves on opposite sides of a controversy that made national headlines. They discuss what...
Feb 10, 2023•1 hr 50 min
Tim and Tyler just returned from recording the HALLUCINATION REALIZED full-length in HAMILTON, ONTARIO, which prompted the discussion featured in today's episode. THE KINGS showcase and analyze Canadian Classic Rock before giving some prime Canadian hardcore/punk tracks a spin. Our nearby northern neighbors deserved this showcase; more to come in the future? Keep your ears peeled and gaze towards the mighty North. NEW STICKERS!!!: https://kingsofpunkpodcast.bigcartel.com/product/kill-your-local-...
Feb 03, 2023•1 hr 28 min
