Nik Nocturnal Podcast

Nik Nocturnal chats with modern metal musicians about navigating through the music industry and fun metal things!

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He Committed the Ultimate Pizza Crime in Italy…

Nik Nocturnal talks with John Henry of Darkest Hour about an unforgettable food mishap in Sicily, where an innocent pizza crust and Nutella combination caused an unexpected reaction from his Italian mother-in-law.

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Hardcore Vocals Used to Be BRUTAL

Nik Nocturnal talks with John Henry of Darkest Hour  about how hardcore vocalists used to push their voices to the absolute limit, screaming as hard as possible during live shows.

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The 4 Waves of Metalcore Explained

Nik Nocturnal talks with John Henry of Darkest Hour about the four waves of metalcore and how the genre evolved from metallic hardcore in the ’90s to the modern sounds of bands like Spiritbox and Sleep Token.

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Darkest Hour’s New Album Goes Back to Their Roots

Nik Nocturnal talks with John Henry of Darkest Hour about their upcoming album, Suffer Divine, arriving October 30. John discusses returning to the band's roots and blending old-school hardcore with melodic death metal.

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How Dangerous Were Hardcore Shows?

Nik Nocturnal talks with Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed about how dangerous hardcore shows really were, from kids being scared to go to shows to broken ribs, concussions, and brutal mosh pits.

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Sepultura Reuniting Would Break Brazil
Nik Nocturnal talks with Jamey Jasta of  Hatebreed about the possibility of a classic Sepultura reunion and why it could be absolutely massive for Brazil.

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The Origin of BLEGH in Metal

Nik Nocturnal talks with Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed about the origin of "BLEGH" in metal and hardcore, where it came from, and how it became one of heavy music's most iconic vocal expressions.

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Hatebreed Refused to Change Their Sound

Nik Nocturnal talks with Jamey Jasta of Hatebreed about why some metal bands made radio edits, how labels pushed for less aggressive songs, and why Hatebreed refused to change their sound.

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Hatebreed's Primal Breakdowns

Nik Nocturnal talks with Jamey Jasta of @hatebreed about the philosophy behind the band's legendary breakdowns, why they focused on creating the heaviest moments possible, and the primal feeling that still makes crowds move decades later.

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Why Showing Teeth's Screams Are So Raw

Nik Nocturnal talks with Showing Teeth about why she intentionally keeps her screams raw, avoiding overprocessed vocals, and staying true to how she hears her own voice.

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Showing Teeth Isn't a Metal Band?

Nik Nocturnal talks with Showing Teeth about why she doesn't consider Showing Teeth a traditional metal project, how each song is driven by its story, and why she's not afraid to break genre expectations.

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The Most Awkward Dap Ever

Nik Nocturnal talks with Showing Teeth about the surprisingly complicated art of dapping people up, social awkwardness on tour, and trying to get it right without making things even more awkward.

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How Showing Teeth Went Viral From Car Videos

Nik Nocturnal talks with Showing Teeth about how her viral car videos kickstarted her journey, practicing vocals in the car, and the unexpected TikTok success that introduced her music to thousands of new listeners.

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Why Showing Teeth's New EP Feels So Personal

Nik Nocturnal talks with Addison of Showing Teeth about the band's new EP, why these songs are their most personal yet, and how hearing fans connect with the lyrics makes releasing such vulnerable music worth it.

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Wage War Filmed With REAL Alligators

Nik Nocturnal talks with Briton Bond of Wage War about filming the band's swamp music video, working around real alligators, and what it was like shooting one of their wildest videos.

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The Albums That Defined Metalcore

Nik Nocturnal talks with Briton Bond of Wage War about the legendary metalcore albums of the 2000s, why records from Killswitch Engage, Parkway Drive, Bullet for My Valentine, and Trivium defined an entire generation.

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His Mom Actually Named Wage War

Nik Nocturnal talks with Briton Bond of Wage War about the unexpected story behind the band's name, why they had to change it twice after receiving cease-and-desist letters, and how Cody's mom came up with the name Wage War at the last minute.

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New Podcast with WAGE WAR out now

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How Wage War's Most Iconic Scream Happened

Nik Nocturnal talks with Briton Bond of Wage War about the origin of one of the band's most iconic moments in The River, how a recording mistake turned into the famous scream, and why an improvised studio moment became part of the song

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