The KingdomCore Podcast - Christopher Adam and Sean Ely

Latest Episodes:

Episode 039: Thus Saith The Lord - REFORMED Band Interview (Victor Borba, Tony DiBlasi, Jake Smith) Mar 06, 2024

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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 2023, and has already surpassed 1 million streams. It was also named EP of the year by both KingdomCore and For The Rock. We talk about the writing process, music theory, testimonies and so much more in yet another amazing episode of the podcast.

RECORDED: February 22nd, 2024

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REFORMED: https://linktr.ee/reformedmetal

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Episode 038: Promise to Live - Kevin Young and Joey West of Disciple Feb 21, 2024

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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 Psalms, along with their recent team-up with Heart Support for a limited run of shirts themed around their song "Promise To Live". We talk the impact that Promise to Live had over their Winter Jam tour, the 30+ year history of the band, their least favorite tracks, and so much more!

RECORDED: February 15th, 2024

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Disciple: https://linktr.ee/disciplerocks

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Episode 037: The Most Overrated / Underrated Albums + Q&A Feb 07, 2024

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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 know if you enjoy this type of episode and hopefully we can do more in the future! In this episode we answer 7 questions from the community, but our headline topic is about our most Overrated and Underrated albums in the scene. Things got a bit heated. Thanks to k_prange.p1024, xryderxlucasx, calebdoerksen, 14_kaleidoscope, mulletstache_, godgivemeagirlfriend_pls, and johnmattg for the questions! Thank you to everyone else who submitted. Feel free to submit questions that would make good conversation to kingdomcorepodcast@gmail.com

RECORDED: January 30th, 2024

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Episode 036: Sand & Cinder, Tide & Tinder - American Arson Band Interview Nov 22, 2023

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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 talk about Evan's favorite non fruit-bearing deciduous trees, our favorite road trip snacks, and of course, the new album!

RECORDED: November 6th, 2023

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American Arson: https://www.americanarson.com/

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Episode 035: Lost In Translation - Nick Detty and Steve Cobucci of Wolves At The Gate Nov 08, 2023

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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 the record came from. They share some absolutely crazy travel stories, the stuff of nightmares for touring bands traveling overseas. We also talk about the 10 years of Captors Anniversary Tour and Nick's journey to faith and joining the band. Strap in for a wild ride!

RECORDED: November 2nd, 2023

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Wolves At The Gate: https://watg.ffm.to/lostintranslation

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Episode 034: Dominion - Leroy Hamp from War Of Ages Sep 06, 2023

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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 process, the artwork, and of course the drumming. Leroy talks about July 2022, when WOA Drummer, Kaleb Luebchow passed away suddenly and how the band dedicated Dominion to him. We say it every episode, but we feel like this is truly a special one.

RECORDED: August 29th, 2023

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War Of Ages: https://warofagesmetal.com/

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Episode 033: Scene News - May, June, July 2023 Aug 18, 2023

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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" the music in the episode. We do have a list of the artists we covered in this episode below, so be sure to go and check out all those sick new bands!

New Albums/EPs:

Lions Empire - Self Titled

Marilla - Act IV: Holy Ground (EP)

Cultist - Slow Suicide

To Die Elsewhere - under gods (EP)

Searching Serenity - Retribution

xDOULOSx - Birth Pains

Spiritwalker - Heretic

Jernlov - Resurrection

New Singles:

Descriptor - Redeemer

Pipe Bomb - False God

Burning Nations - Dreamer

Saved By Skarlet - Lie of The Pharisees

Underneath the Gun - As Within, So Without, Burial Crown

With Blood Comes Cleansing - Euangelion

REFORMED - Reprobate

Light the Way - Life Makes no Sense

Cliffside - Endless Wells

The Living - The Space Between

Lacey Sturm - Reconcile

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Episode 032: Slow Suicide - Cultist Band Interview Aug 01, 2023

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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 band stemming from a solo project, into a full act, and now the release of their label debut. Prepare for a wild ride full of laughs as well as the first ever unboxing on the KingdomCore Podcast, as we witness the band see their Vinyl for the first time in person.

RECORDED: July 13th, 2023

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Cultist: https://orcd.co/cultist

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Episode 031: The Return - With Blood Comes Cleansing Band Interview Jun 01, 2023

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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 they have remained steadfast in their faith and the purpose for their return. This is definitely an episode you do not want to miss!

RECORDED: May 15th, 2023

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With Blood Comes Cleansing: https://linktr.ee/wbccofficial

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Episode 030: SO MANY NEW RELEASES AHH! - Scene News - May 3rd, 2023 May 24, 2023

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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 episode out. We hope you enjoy this more light hearted content, discover some new music, and just sit back, relax and have a laugh. Stay tuned for our next band interview very soon, we know that you all will be hyped!

New Albums/EPs:

Disciple - Skeleton Psalms

Relent - World War Me (EP)

Unworthy - Where Light Divides (EP)

Enduring Revery - Carrier

A Life Aligned - The Fill (EP)

Burial Extraction - A Shadow Of Things To Come

BONEYARD - (DEMOS) (EP)

New Singles:

Beard the Lion - I am the Ransom

Before There Was Rosalyn - Hypocrites

Cultist - Preacher 3