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Lorin Kozlowski, Jennifer Socia, and Matt Naas go in depth on your favorite Nu-Metal and rap-rock albums of the late 90's and early 2000's to create a Nu-Metal Canon. Engineered and recorded by Matt Naas. Edited by Lorin Kozlowski. Logo designed by Mark Rudolph.

Lorin Kozlowski 5/27/20 Lorin Kozlowski 5/27/20

Episode 207: Do We Speak a Dead Language? by Downset.

This week on the Roach Koach podcast we listen to Downset. and their album, Do We Speak a Dead Language? We talk sheeple, find out who Gog and Magog are, see if Lorin was an original b-boy, and decide if Downset. are worthy of the Nu-Metal Canon. Also: news on new Stabbing Westward, some Indian nu-metal, and Deftones feedback.

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Lorin Kozlowski 5/20/20 Lorin Kozlowski 5/20/20

Episode 206: (the) New Release by Primer 55

It’s a very special Roach Koach this week as we welcome good friend of show, Josh Toomey, of the Talk Toomey podcast, to discuss his old band Primer 55 and their sophomore album, (the) New Release. Topics discussed: 9/11’s impact on the album, setlists, hitting the funk pipe, the influence of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, backstage fights, the amazing J-Sin, and of course, deciding if Primer 55 deserve a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon.

Also:

Who’s Tweeting with lists, recommendations, and Skinlab feedback.

Check out Josh Toomey on the TalkToomey Podcast and on the Diabolus In Podcastica podcast.

Lorin Kozlowski 5/13/20 Lorin Kozlowski 5/13/20

Episode 205: Rock N Roll Gangster by Fieldy's Dreams

This week on the Roach Koach podcast we kick off Side Project Summer with one of the most notorious side projects of all time, Fieldy’s Dreams. Not only do we discuss the album, we also talk about Fieldy’s memoir, Got The Life. We talk album art, whether Fieldy is a good friend, what it means to be a “Child Vigilante”, “let loose the little guys”, and decide if Fieldy’s solo album deserves a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon.

Also:

-Sevendust feedback

-A push for Clawfinger

-A Roach Koach reboot?

Lorin Kozlowski 5/6/20 Lorin Kozlowski 5/6/20

Episode 204: Flyleaf by Flyleaf

This week on Roach Koach we finally come back around to Flyleaf and listen to their self-titled debut album. Does this band give 110%? Will anyone just #LetLaceyScream? Will Lorin ever stop recommending that Columbine book? Most important, is Flyleaf worthy of the Nu-Metal Canon?

Also: Who’s Recommending with The King of Nu-Metal, 40 Grit Feedback, and the Poland iTunes Chart!

Lorin Kozlowski 4/29/20 Lorin Kozlowski 4/29/20

Episode 203: 3 by Soulfly

It’s Ripper Christmas on this week’s Roach Koach as we listen to the third Soulfly release, 3. Max Cavalera’s first album of the comedown era, we talk The Four Elements, unreadable liner notes, wind chimes, a top 5 hot open, and whether it is time to make room for more Soulfly in the Nu-Metal Canon. Also: Who’s Recommending with a surprising nu-metal cover, and Nothingface feedback.

Lorin Kozlowski 4/22/20 Lorin Kozlowski 4/22/20

Episode 202: 4Lyn by 4Lyn

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we listen to what one listener called “the German Limp Bizkit”, 4Lyn, and their self titled debut album. This is the album that asks, “Are you ready or what?” while delivering some wild homophobia and a multipart dream song. Does 4Lyn deserve a spot in the Nu-Metal canon?

Also in the episode:

Charles Mansion!

Element Eighty feedback!

More Nu recommendations

And the announcement of the Roach Koach Theme Summer!

Lorin Kozlowski 4/15/20 Lorin Kozlowski 4/15/20

Episode 201: Saturate by Breaking Benjamin

Roach Koach is back this week with another long awaited listener recommendation: Saturate by Breaking Benjamin. We talk hooks, thievery, and whether Breaking Benjamin is attempting to broaden their audience. Also, the return of Prowlar, our push to get a famous movie star on the show, You Can Only Pick 3, Recommendations in our DMs, and Collision Course feedback.

Lorin Kozlowski 4/7/20 Lorin Kozlowski 4/7/20

Episode 200: St. Anger by Metallica

We did it! 200 episodes of the Roach Koach podcast! To celebrate, we reflect on the last 100 episodes, think forward to our next 100, and then dive in to Metallica’s infamous Come Down album, St. Anger. We talk about those drums, the MTV Icon show, and of course the famous Some Kind of Monster documentary. Also, these long songs! Did Metallica go nu-metal or just have a mid-life crisis? Take a listen.

Lorin Kozlowski 4/1/20 Lorin Kozlowski 4/1/20

Episode 199: A Special April Fool’s Surprise

This week we celebrate April Fool’s Day with a special episode, as Matt takes control of the Roach Koach Podcast. What album did he choose to discuss with Jenny and Lorin? Listen and find out!

Lorin Kozlowski 3/25/20 Lorin Kozlowski 3/25/20

Episode 198: Still Alive by Prison

This week on Roach Roach everyone is still surviving the pandemic as we hunker down and listen to Prison and their album, Still Alive. Are these guys unstoppable? Is this Jenny’s “shit”? Do they need to work with Putney or The Angel next? Most important, do Prison deserve a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon?

Also:

Damageplan feedback

Who’s Recommending the German Limp Bizkit

Is Pantera a papa?

Lorin Kozlowski 3/18/20 Lorin Kozlowski 3/18/20

Episode 197: Blackout by Hed PE

This week on the Roach Koach podcast we brave the pandemic to listen to Hed PE’s third album, Blackout. Did Jahred disown this album? Are some of these songs “preposterous”? What is the difference between the Middle Eight and the Bridge? What do you call the thing that flushes a toilet? And does Hed PE deserve a space in the Nu-Metal Canon? Listen and find out!

Lorin Kozlowski 3/11/20 Lorin Kozlowski 3/11/20

Episode 196: Deftones by Deftones

This week on Roach Roach the time has come for Jenny, Lorin and Matt to discuss 2003’s self titled album by Deftones. Did Chino and the boys abandon Nu-metal entirely on this album? Or do they still have some chug left? Most importantly, does Deftones deserve another place in the Nu-Metal Canon?

Also discussed:

Who’s Recommending: Prison

Flaw Feedback

The 4 Star Rolling Stone review

Chino’s floppy hair

Poppers

The Genius List

Lorin Kozlowski 3/4/20 Lorin Kozlowski 3/4/20

Episode 195: Disembody- The New Flesh by Skinlab

This week on Roach Koach we listen to Skinlab and their album, Disembody: The New Flesh. What happens in a Skinlab pit? Do we respect bees too much these days? Do Skinlab have doors in their house? Most important, are they worthy of the Nu-Metal Canon?

Also:

Who’s At Rock N Pod?

Andrew W. Boss

Saliva feedback!

Lorin Kozlowski 2/26/20 Lorin Kozlowski 2/26/20

Episode 194: Animosity by Sevendust

Your calls have been heard! This week on the Roach Koach podcast we listen to the third album from Sevendust, Animosity. Will this be the album that gets Sevendust fully into the Nu-Metal Canon? Is this that “good shit”? What is the story on the “suck a dick” ad lib?

Also in this episode:

-Who’s Recommending with Conform, Loathe, and a special nu-metal tribute album

-Motionless In White feedback

-Lorin, Matt, and Jenny list their favorite albums of 2019.

Lorin Kozlowski 2/19/20 Lorin Kozlowski 2/19/20

Episode 193: Heads by 40 Grit

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we listen to the sounds of 40 Grit and their album, Heads. Are these guys weird enough? Are they disciples of Robb Flynn? What goes on at the Church of Beer? Most important, does 40 Grit belong in the Nu-Metal Canon?

Also:

An email that changes EVERYTHING.

Deftones on tour with Poppy!

A Honking on Bobo update!

And finding a replacement for Coconut Dracula.

Lorin Kozlowski 2/11/20 Lorin Kozlowski 2/11/20

Episode 192: Violence by Nothingface

This week on the Roach Koach podcast we visit with Nothingface and their third album, Violence. Is this album just for people who are very angry? What should you do if you find a meathook in someone’s basement? What is proper stabbing technique? Most important, does Nothingface deserve another slot in the Nu-Metal Canon?

Also: Who’s Tweeting, Who’s Festing, Hacktivist feedback, and a correction from the live show.

Lorin Kozlowski 2/5/20 Lorin Kozlowski 2/5/20

Episode 191: Element Eighty by Element Eighty

This week on the Roach Koach podcast we talk all about Element Eighty’s self titled album. Are you a fan who eats and shits this band? Was this album the result of everyone being “reasonable” with each other? Is Element Eighty worthy of the Nu-Metal Canon? Also, a recap of our trip to the Poppy concert, the 20th anniversary of The Sickness tour, the Relatabrag, and some incredible Song Meanings dot com comments.

Lorin Kozlowski 1/29/20 Lorin Kozlowski 1/29/20

Episode 190: Collision Course by Jay-Z & Linkin Park (LIVE at Snow Day 2020)

Here it is! Another Roach Koach Live episode, covering the Grammy winning mashup/collaboration between Jay-Z and Linkin Park, Collision Course. Was this fun to make for the band and Jay? Did it deserve to win that Grammy? Is this the best Crossfit album of all time? Also, Miami Vice talk, a mash up rating system, Sweet Mitchell grilled on Poppy, and Ultimate Guitar dot com’s list of the Greatest Nu-Metal Bands. Recorded live at Go Comedy Improv Theater in Ferndale MI during the Snow Day 26 Hour Improv Marathon.

Lorin Kozlowski 1/22/20 Lorin Kozlowski 1/22/20

Episode 189: Results May Vary by Limp Bizkit

This week, the Roach Koach podcast goes all in on Limp Bizkit’s infamous fourth album, Results May Vary. We talk reviews, we talk the MTV documentary, we talk Lorin’s college newspaper review, we cover it all. Did we need 3 hours? Listen and decide for yourself.

Lorin Kozlowski 1/15/20 Lorin Kozlowski 1/15/20

Episode 188: Sempiternal by Bring Me The Horizon

TweNü-TweNü is just getting started! This week on the Roach Koach podcast we listen to Bring Me The Horizon and their acclaimed album, Sempiternal. Are these guys pushing genres in new directions? Are Bring Me The Horizon the new Linkin Park? Do they provide us with realistic gravesite measurements? Are they worthy of the Nu-Metal Canon? Listen and find out!

Also discussed: Who’s Tweeting about Poppy, the Manson push, Lorin on Travis Bickle on the Riviera, and Rob Zombie episode feedback.

Roach Koach Live is coming to Go Comedy Improv Theater in Ferndale, MI as part of Snow Day 2020. Sunday, January 19th at 2pm, we will be talking about Jay-Z/Linkin Park’s Collision Course. Go to GoComedy.net for ticket info.