Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Nik Nocturnal talks with Josh Bailey Guard from @rev3rent about the revival of deathcore, the future of heavy music, building a band at a young age, signing to Atlantic Records, staying grounded while growing fast, and why the next generation of metal is just getting started.
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🎙️ Nik Nocturnal Podcast — Episode #91
Stream on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7hStFs0dDA6LChP73rGUhd
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youtube.com/@rev3rent
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro & Signing to Atlantic Records
02:29 REV3RENT's Sound & MySpace Deathcore
04:30 Joining REV3RENT
05:31 Becoming a Frontman
06:53 Learning Deathcore Vocals
10:46 Growing Up as a Metal Kid
13:14 Slipknot, Suicide Silence & Early Influences
16:14 Growing Up in the 2000s
18:46 Skateboarding & Finding Heavy Music
20:35 Techno, Dubstep & Other Influences
23:10 Discovering Music Without TikTok
25:34 Touring at 16 Years Old
29:50 Stage Nerves & Performing Live
31:11 Working HVAC While Touring
34:34 Why Everyone Should Learn a Trade
37:23 School, ChatGPT & Learning Disabilities
41:03 Writing Music & REV3RENT's DIY Studio
44:47 Is Heavy Music Bigger Than Ever?
47:16 Hate in the Metal Scene
51:16 Staying Humble as the Band Grows
53:55 The Modern Rock Star Lifestyle
55:35 Growing Up Fast & Gen Z
59:37 The Internet Then vs. Now
01:06:54 AI & The Future of Music
01:08:11 The Future of Deathcore
01:10:53 Where REV3RENT Wants to Be in 10 Years
01:13:33 Outro
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#NikNocturnalPodcast #MetalPodcast #rev3rent
Nik Nocturnal talks with Josh Bailey Guard from @rev3rent about the revival of deathcore, the future of heavy music, building a band at a young age, signing to Atlantic Records, staying grounded while growing fast, and why the next generation of metal is just getting started.
Get 7% off Distrokid here: distrokid.com/vip/niknocturnal
🎙️ Nik Nocturnal Podcast — Episode #91
Stream on Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7hStFs0dDA6LChP73rGUhd
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Support REV3RENT
youtube.com/@rev3rent
instagram.com/rev3rent_
open.spotify.com/artist/45q5wK6iCBMgxlghmyjkUD?si=ZNHAx73xQoGpFmEd3vZ8VA
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Support Nik Nocturnal Podcast🙏
• Merch: corekid.ca
• Instagram: instagram.com/niknocturnalpodcast
• TikTok tiktok.com/@niknocturnalpodcast
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro & Signing to Atlantic Records
02:29 REV3RENT's Sound & MySpace Deathcore
04:30 Joining REV3RENT
05:31 Becoming a Frontman
06:53 Learning Deathcore Vocals
10:46 Growing Up as a Metal Kid
13:14 Slipknot, Suicide Silence & Early Influences
16:14 Growing Up in the 2000s
18:46 Skateboarding & Finding Heavy Music
20:35 Techno, Dubstep & Other Influences
23:10 Discovering Music Without TikTok
25:34 Touring at 16 Years Old
29:50 Stage Nerves & Performing Live
31:11 Working HVAC While Touring
34:34 Why Everyone Should Learn a Trade
37:23 School, ChatGPT & Learning Disabilities
41:03 Writing Music & REV3RENT's DIY Studio
44:47 Is Heavy Music Bigger Than Ever?
47:16 Hate in the Metal Scene
51:16 Staying Humble as the Band Grows
53:55 The Modern Rock Star Lifestyle
55:35 Growing Up Fast & Gen Z
59:37 The Internet Then vs. Now
01:06:54 AI & The Future of Music
01:08:11 The Future of Deathcore
01:10:53 Where REV3RENT Wants to Be in 10 Years
01:13:33 Outro
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#NikNocturnalPodcast #MetalPodcast #rev3rent
