Posts tagged NuMetal
Episode 58: Inches from the Mainline by Slaves on Dope

This week on Roach Koach it’s all about the smooth boys of Slaves on Dope and their major label debut, Inches From the Mainline. Topics discussed: Roach Koach live show proceeds update, Motor Kitty Rescue, Who’s Tweeting, considering more female fronted bands for the canon, new music from listener Kalan and his band Athika, Ricky Danger recommends CrawlBlind, “No one likes Cold”, Jenny’s identity crisis of 2000, the John Lennon connection, Lorin and the drum sounds, the Hamlet connection, “I don’t mind this smooth boy”, #smoothboy, old man voices, relentless pit activations, cocaine dabbling, “silly” head games, Prow-lar meets Smoothboy, “You’re a piece of garbage/I don’t like your face”, properly recording a dick slap, becoming a Kafka bug, working for Cutco Knives, Roach Koach Morning Zoo, queefing on command, and of course the decision on whether Slaves On Dope deserve a place in the Nu-Metal Canon. 

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Episode 52: Believe by Disturbed

Can anyone ever rid themselves of The Sickness? That is one of many questions Jenny, Lorin and Matt are asking on this week’s episode of the Roach Koach Podcast as they listen to Disturbed’s sophomore release, Believe. Also discussed: Who’s Tweeting, respectful conversations in lobbies, The Roach Koach Appeal, Linkin Park vs their fans, Jenny’s “nerd” vindication, where is The Guy?; Matt Naas facial expressions, where is the dumb fun?; “I’m thinking Butt Rock”, “Pre-chorus can get you pregnant”, the grit in Draiman’s voice, “Draiman is considered a genius”, thoughtful lyrics, “This song reminds me of washing dishes”, what happens when someone takes one philosophy class, Jenny and Lorin list their celebrity invites for the live show, and of course, they decide whether Disturbed deserve another slot in the Nu-Metal Canon. 

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Episode 50: Iowa by Slipknot

Hello Roach Ryders and Indigo Angels, and welcome to the 50th episode of the Roach Koach Podcast! We did it! Since 50 is such a special number, it felt right to reconnect with our old friends and members of the Nu-Metal Canon, Slipknot, and listen to their sophomore album, Iowa. Topics discussed: Does Jenny still think Slipknot are nerds?; Was Slipknot going through Hell making this album?; fancy foil work, Ross as the Dark Angel, listening at all volumes, “Haunting but nerdy masks”, Jenny reconsiders her stance on clean vocals, is Wes Borland a nerd?; “Drums drums drums”, “One for the spank bank”, “Thanks Mr. Business Man, you can suck my fucking dick”, “I heard Trent”, Corey Taylor the author, praise from Rolling Stone, a pan from Entertainment Weekly, Who’s Tweeting, “Nu-Metal to the Bone”, and of course the answer to the question, does Iowa deserve a place in the Nu-Metal Canon?

The first Roach Koach Podcast live show is fast approaching! Wednesday June 7th 2017, 9pm at Go Comedy Improv Theater in Ferndale MI. Get your tickets today

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Episode 49: The Prize Recruit by Superheist

Hey hey hey! It’s a new episode of The Roach Koach Podcast and this week Jenny, Lorin, and Matt listen to Australian Nu-Metal titans Superheist and their debut album, The Prize Recruit. Topics discussed: International mail, goofy voicemails, The Thick of It, “a pinch of Zack”, bleeps and bloops, Jenny and a smooth chorus, ever evolving taste, Not Goo Goo Dolls, Prowlar, checking all the nu-metal boxes, defining Euro-trash, “The Ghost” and what could have been, the confidence of a double A Side, heading down south in Australia, Hick-hop and MiniThin, Roach Koach A&R, Senior Year!; Roach Koach appearing on the Talk Toomey podcast, Who’s Tweeting, and a hot debate on whether Superheist deserves a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon. 

Mark your calendars for the first Roach Koach Podcast live show, Wednesday, June 7th, 2017, 9 pm at Go Comedy Improv Theater in Ferndale MI. Tickets on sale at GoComedy.Net

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Episode 48: Obsolete by Fear Factory

Take your seats and grab some popcorn as The Roach Koach Podcast gets cinematic this week with Fear Factory’s 1998 concept album, Obsolete. Jenny, Lorin and Matt dive in to the script and re-create the adventures of Edgecrusher as they consider the album for the Nu-Metal Canon. Topics discussed: Lorin’s distant memory of Fear Factory, a Frontline Assembly connection, “Getting the party started”, great names of all the band members, Nu-Metal as Fuck, the singing style of Burton C. Bell, “Everyone is upbeat and violent”, Is this Nu-Metal enough?; Debates and conspiracy theories on Songmeanings.com, pit activation, “Just wait for the drop”, “Scroll up”, a discussion on the advancement of technology, earning the trust of the audience, the return of the Good Book, the Roach Koach Live Show, and a hint about what album we’ll be doing.  As well, Who’s Tweeting, and the decision on whether Fear Factory deserve a place in the Nu-Metal Canon. 

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Episode 40: Soulfly by Soulfly

Pits activated, pits stoked, pits of all kinds are evoked on this new episode of The Roach Koach Podcast. This week Jenny, Lorin and Matt do double duty, as they discuss Soulfly’s self titled debut along with Max Cavalera’s autobiography, My Bloody Roots. Topics include: Is music better when you’re drunk?; poor Paolo, Max’s prolific output, Jenny’s history with Soulfly, “It takes a village to make Soulfly album”, the return of Sensual Chino, “Bring the shit”, Does no hope equal no fear?; dive bomber riffs, Lorin and Jenny’s respect for the canon, “Take that, Hootie!”; an overview of the Ten Commandments, Who’s Tweeting?; Mushroomhead feedback, the appeal of video games with water levels, and of course the answer to the question, does Soulfly deserve a place in the Nu-Metal Canon?

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Episode 39: Pacifier by Nothingface

Things get pretty fucking nu-metal on this week’s episode of the Roach Koach Podcast as Jenny, Lorin and Matt become acquainted with the album Pacifier by Nothingface. Topics discussed: Sturdy but familiar riffs, Ross’s rules, a touch of Clutch, Songmeanings.com is no help, Lorin tries to decipher lyrics on his own, 3 year breaks between comments, Christopher Guest vs David Gest, Who’s Facebooking?; “I would like to be flushed down the toilet”, “Carrot, yer gonna die”, Roach Koach at Ticket to Rock, and of course the answer to the question, does Nothingface deserve placement in the Nu-Metal Canon?

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Episode 36: Sehnsucht by Rammstein

Get out your leather and pick a safe word as you listen to this episode of The Roach Koach Podcast. This week, Jenny, Lorin, and Matt give a listen to Rammstein’s second album, Sehnsucht. Topics covered: New German Hardness, creepy whistles, another Teen Witch connection, going hard during the Christgau Challenge, Jenny and her love of frogs, Jenny does not heed the NSFW label and pays the price, “Hair is the black you dream of”, “Little synthy boys”, what do you do when you can’t fall asleep?; an incredible essay on Songmeanings.com, Who’s Tweeting, the first entry in the Roach Koach book club, and an intense debate on whether Rammstein should be placed in the Nu-Metal Canon. 

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Episode 20: The Sickness by Disturbed

Jenny, Lorin, and Matt celebrate their 20th episode of Roach Koach with Disturbed's debut album, The Sickness. Are Lorin and Jenny actually sick from this album? Topics and questions discussed: Who's tweeting? What incredible book arrived in Lorin's mailbox? Who is "The Guy"? Is this album art a man pretending to be an uncircumcised penis? What is the the ultimate big thrift? If you had to, how would you get Matt to a Disturbed concert? What is Jenny's favorite lyric? Most importantly, does this album belong in the Nu-Metal Canon? 

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Episode 15: System of a Down by System of a Down

On this week's episode of Roach Koach, Jenny and Lorin are surprised to find that nu metal agnostic Matt Naas hides a secret connection to this week's album. What could it be? Also discussed: Which nu-metal luminaries would Jenny like to have coffee with? Are there plans for a spinoff podcast? Can Lorin decipher the System of a Down liner notes?  Does this band have a musical theater background? Do you, the Roach Koach listener, need a nickname? Most importantly, does System of a Down belong in the Nu-Metal Canon? Listen and find out! Please share, like on Facebook, and say hello to @roachkoach on Twitter. Oh and review us on iTunes!

Episode 14: Roots by Sepultura

Pits are activated and hearts are changed on this week's episode of Roach Koach. Lorin and Jenny give Matt Naas their full report from Return of the Dreads. They talk about meeting a fan, eating fries, and Jenny's change of heart regarding Korn. Once that business is handled, the team gives a listen to Sepultura's album Roots, another in a long line of productions by "The Angel" Ross Robinson. Does it make the Nu Metal Canon? Listen and find out! Please give us a like on Facebook, a follow on Twitter (@roachkoach) and a review on iTunes. 

Recorded by Matt Naas on location at the Indigo Porch. 

Episode 13: The Fundamental Elements of Southtown by P.O.D.

This week on the Roach Koach podcast, it's all about healing and what better way to heal than with the soothing sounds of P.O.D. Jenny, Lorin and producer Matt Naas take time to explore the themes and ideas that run through P.O.D.'s major label debut, and album with songs about rocking parties AND taking naps. Matt does his able best to decipher the album art and Lorin and Jenny decide whether ...Southtown belongs in the Nu Metal Canon. Rate and review on iTunes, say hi and like Roach Koach on Facebook, send love to @roachkoach on Twitter.