Blessed be Roach Ryders and Indigo Angels. Jenny, Lorin and Matt convene at the Indigo Porch and spend this week on the Roach Koach podcast considering Godsmack's self-titled debut album. Topics discussed: Sully, the Wiccan; the importance of sequencing, The Christgau Challenge, Godsmack and empathy, eyebrow talk, the nu-metal hammock, Matt's blind hatred for Godsmack, and of course, whether Godsmack deserves a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon. As well, Who's Tweeting? and Lorin's Big Thrifts!

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This week on the Roach Koach podcast, Jenny, Lorin and Matt are put to the test by 311's self titled album. Topics discussed: Jenny's childhood 311 connection; Are 311 hoarding lyrics? Have the naysayers been truly fucked? Are 311 big nerds? How easy is it to obtain a physical copy of this album? Is this album our number one rated enemy? All this, plus Who's Tweeting and of course the answer to the question, does any of this belong in the Nu-Metal Canon?

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Listen close and join Jenny, Lorin, and Matt as they attempt to figure out just what Chino is saying as Roach Koach considers Around the Fur for the Nu-Metal Canon. Topics discussed: The return of Sensual Chino; What is on your Sex Playlist? Can Jenny find common ground with Robert Christgau? Why is a song called "Rickets"? Was Jenny living this album as a teenager? The team also talk about Who's Tweeting, a new segment called Who's Dreaming?, Lorin's Big Thrifts, and of course deciding if Deftones deserve another spot in the Nu-Metal Canon. 

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The pit is activated in record time on this episode of Roach Koach. Jenny, Lorin and Matt take a deep dive into Static-X's debut album, Wisconsin Death Trip. Topics discussed: Did this band miss their shot at the big time? Is it possible to decode the Robert Christgau rating system? Can an album be too good? What is "Love Dump" about? What is it mean to have a "reverse Staind problem"? Also another edition of Who's Tweeting?, a brief detour with Ministry and nursery rhymes, and of course, debating whether Static-X deserve a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon. 

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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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This week on Roach Koach Jenny, Lorin, and Matt are "keeping it bugs" as they burrow into the major label debut album by Alien Ant Farm. Topics discussed: How much did Alien Ant Farm borrow from Papa Roach? Can a band be too clever for their own good? Did 9/11 end nu-metal? Are Alien Ant Farm secretly fans of big rig semi trucks? What can nu-metal bands learn from Mortiis? Jenny and Lorin take some time to answer listener questions and of course, decide whether or not Alien Ant Farm deserve a spot in the nu-metal canon. 

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Strap on your jumpsuits Roach Ryderz and prepare for your unknown doom as Jenny, Lorin and Matt explore the outer reaches of the galaxy with Powerman 5000's 1999 album, Tonight The Stars Revolt! Topics discussed in this episode of Roach Koach: Jenny's humble Powerman fantasies, the City Club connection, Spider One's genetic code, "What does this song mean?", an update on Who's Tweeting?, a visit from Matt's lovely wife Katherine, the lies of Wikipedia, and of course, the decision of whether Powerman 5000 should have a place in the Nu-Metal Canon. Like the show? Share it on Facebook, Twitter and other social media. Follow @roachkoach on Twitter, and rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes. 

This week on Roach Koach, Jenny and Lorin bring Staind onto the Indigo Porch and take the deep dive into their album Dysfunction. Your hosts delve into producer Matt's utter hatred for this band as well as try to use some clues to decipher just how religious Fred Durst really is. Also: Who's Tweeting? Is this album boring? Should Lorin sing over more songs on the show? What topics are worth talking about instead of Staind? As well, another great betrayal, an update on acquiring Crazytown.com and the decision of whether Staind belongs in the Nu-Metal Canon. Like the show? Share it on Facebook, Twitter and other social media. Follow @roachkoach on Twitter, and rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes. 

Get out your leopard print and join Jenny and Lorin as they discuss Kittie's debut album Spit on this episode of Roach Koach. Topics include: Did you know these girls are teens? Did Jenny find treasure in a comments section? Who is tweeting at Roach Koach? What does producer Matt Naas think of the industrial side project by one of Kittie's former members? What does a band do when they run out of lyrics? Most important, does this album belong in the Nu-Metal Canon? Please take some time to like Roach Koach on Facebook, say hello to @RoachKoach on twitter, share the episode with friends, and give us a review on iTunes. 

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!

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. 

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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.  

Roach Koach is back with the most violent episode they have ever recorded. This week Jenny and Lorin dive deep into the mind of Tommy Lee and his attempt to cash in on the nu-metal craze with Methods of Mayhem. Topics discussed: Did this album break the spirit of Roach Koach show producer Matt Naas? Did it break our hosts? Has anyone ever said "no" to Tommy Lee? Does listening to this album make your life worse? Most importantly, is it worthy of the Nu-Metal Canon? All this and a report on Roach Koach at the Detroit Improv Festival. Take a moment to rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes, like Roach Koach on Facebook and follow @RoachKoach on Twitter. 

Jenny and Lorin return from a nu-metal vacation to assess Korn's sophomore album, Life is Peachy. Matt Naas returns from normal vacation to assist with engineering and production. Topics discussed: What is Jonathan Davis saying? Is he saying "Burn"? Is he hard to understand because his mouth is full of band member flesh? What did the Angel Ross Robinson have to do with all this? Most importantly, does Korn finally get a whole album in the nu-metal canon? Plus, a dramatization of the first day of work at AZLyrics.com. Please rate and review us on iTunes and say hello on Facebook and on Twitter, @roachkoach. 

This week Lorin and Jenny return to the Indigo Basement to listen to another Ross Robinson production, the debut album from Slipknot. Topics covered: Does this album turn Jenny into a mom? What does it take to join Slipknot? Is the pit activated? And most importantly, does this album belong in the Nu-Metal Canon? Put on your red jumpsuit and listen up to this new episode of Roach Koach. Thanks again to Eric Haenke for helping record this episode. Please take a moment to share with your friends and rate the show on iTunes. 

This week on the podcast, Lorin and Jenny return to the renamed Indigo Basement to analyze 1999's The Burning Red by Machine Head. Topics covered: Is this album even nu metal? Robb Flynn- Real man? Does the rapping on "From This Day" evoke a certain 80's teen film? All this and more on this episode of Roach Koach. Once again a big thanks to Eric Haenke for the production and engineering assistance. If you like the podcast, please share on Facebook and Twitter, like us on Facebook and please review us on iTunes. 

It was bound to happen sooner or later, in this case, sooner. Jenny and Lorin spend some time listening to and dealing with Crazy Town's debut album, The Gift of Game as they consider it for the Nu Metal Canon. Questions asked: How many members are in this band? What are their names? How many names do they have? Can anyone keep those names straight? Is Shifty Shellshock still alive? All this and the origin of Little Lolita in this episode of the Roach Koach podcast. Big thanks again to Eric Haenke for the production assistance. Please share, say hi to us on Twitter and Facebook and give us a rating on iTunes. 

This week on the podcast Lorin and Jenny re-clarify what nu-metal is while doing an indepth analysis of the ten million selling debut album from Linkin Park. Topics discussed: Will this album harsh your mellow? Is Mike Shinoda a bad rapper or just ok and a little cocky? Can a man in a turtle neck be intimidating? All this and more on this episode of Roach Koach. Jenny and Lorin send sincere thanks to Eric Haenke for his production assistance, insight, and hospitality. Please take a moment to rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes. 

This time around, Lorin and Jenny discuss the first album from nu metal underdogs Hed PE. Is this the album that would have changed the life of a young Jenny? Are these the worst produced drums that Lorin has ever heard? Are the lyrics despicable? Most important, does this album belong in the Nu Metal Canon? Take a listen to find out! Also some nu metal news! Please rate and review in iTunes! Tell your friends about the show and visit @roachkoach on twitter!

The episode that nearly broke us. Kid Rock's diamond selling, world crushing, career-making Devil Without a Cause. Topics discussed:  How important was a hot tub in the making of this album? Is "Cowboy" a great song or a terrible song? The mysteries of a Kid Rock set list. Kid Rock, Jack of all trades or just "ok"? And most important, does this album belong in the Nu Metal Canon? Take a listen!