The Nu-Metal Podcast You Deserve

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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 10/14/20 Lorin Kozlowski 10/14/20

Episode 226: Dracula 2000- Music From The Dimension Motion Picture

Nu-Movie Month continues this week with the soundtrack to the film Dracula 2000, a movie set almost entirely in a Virgin Megastore. Take a listen as Jenny, Lorin, and Matt discuss how often Dracula has sex in this film(often), the rules of killing a vampire, and whether Jenny remembers Slayer. Can a song sound like beer?

Also in the episode:

-CMFT reactions

-The 20th Anniversary of Hybrid Theory

-The Big Five?

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Lorin Kozlowski 10/7/20 Lorin Kozlowski 10/7/20

Episode 225: Music From and Inspired by The Motion Picture The Scorpion King

Nu-Movie Month continues on the Roach Koach Podcast as we clip right along with the soundtrack to The Rock’s star making action romp, The Scorpion King. Is this The Rock’s best movie? Is the video for “I Stand Alone” even better? How much did Suey Erna have to do with picking these songs? Are any of them worthy of the Nu-Metal Canon?

Also in this episode:

-Drain STH Feedback

-#NotMyDean

-Reactions of Ohms

-Burton leaves Fear Factory

-The Twiztid Two Hundo

Lorin Kozlowski 9/30/20 Lorin Kozlowski 9/30/20

Episode 224: Spawn The Album

It’s the start of Nu Movie Month on the Roach Koach Podcast as we listen to the fabled Spawn The Album. Do these collaborations of rock and electronic music stand the test of time? How do these songs relate to Spawn the film? Why didn’t Kirk Hammett sing? Most importantly, does this album contain the greatest song ever made?

Also in this episode:

-Who’s Vibing

-Lorin calls in a request

-5 New Bands that Prove Nu-Metal Is Back

-Spawn the movie and it’s special effects

Lorin Kozlowski 9/23/20 Lorin Kozlowski 9/23/20

Episode 223: Recoil by Nonpoint

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we finally get back with the boys in Nonpoint to listen to their third album, 2004’s Recoil. We talk Miami Vice, the sensuality of Elias, the powerful drums of Robb, the potential singles, Maggie Michelle at Songmeanings dot com, and decide if Nonpoint deserve another spot in the Nu-Metal Canon.

Also in this episode:

-Bionic Jive

-Dragpipe push

-Year of the Spider feedback

-Reactions to Disturbed covering Sting

-Chino reviews every Deftones album

Lorin Kozlowski 9/16/20 Lorin Kozlowski 9/16/20

Episode 222: Narrative Retold by Fire From The Gods

It’s a hot one this week on Roach Koach as we listen to Fire From the Gods and their album, Narrative Retold. We talk about the timely subject matter of the songs, lead singer AJ’s ability to scream AND sing, the career of producer David Bendeth and the importance of how now, more than ever, we need the sheeple to Wake Up! Oh, and of course we decide if Fire From The Gods deserve a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon.

ALSO:

Who’s Tweeting w/Team Sleep episode feedback
Dangerkids
We Are Band Nerds
Dragpipe?
Lorin’s Hottie and Nottie standards

Lorin Kozlowski 9/9/20 Lorin Kozlowski 9/9/20

Episode 221: Hoobastank by Hoobastank

This week on Roach Koach we answer the call, and that call was for Hoobastank! We listen to their self titled major label debut and discuss the history of the Hoob, their decision to drop the sax, the sound of money in the bank, Mall Anger, the truth in cliches, and just what a hit sounds like.

Also in this episode:

-Issues with Issues

-Ross Robinson on Jamey Jasta

-Turdsnatcher2000

-A theme month announcement

-the final Roachamendation from Andrew Wolf

Lorin Kozlowski 9/2/20 Lorin Kozlowski 9/2/20

Episode 220: Black Labyrinth by Jonathan Davis

It is the end of Side Project Summer this week on Roach Koach as we end it with the man many would say is The Guy who started it all, Jonathan Davis, and his solo album Black Labyrinth. We talk collaboration, JD’s dedication to moving your hips, the mantra to “Walk on by”, making “Goblet Music”, and deciding if this album is Ego or Essential. We also discuss our feelings on Side Project Summer over all and yes, Wes Borland following us on Instagram.

Also in this ep:

-Deftones are back!

-The Roach Koach Open Door Policy

-Andrew Wolf’s Roachamendations

Lorin Kozlowski 8/26/20 Lorin Kozlowski 8/26/20

Episode 219: Lost and Found by Mudvayne

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we check back in with two time Nu-Metal Canon Inductees Mudvayne and their third album, Lost and Found. Does a mix of “rage clusters” and Mudvayne’s trademark wacky time signatures prove to be enough to get them a threepeat into the Canon? Do any of these songs work if you put them in JERRY MAGUIRE? Or are they more suited for SAW II? Listen and find out!

Also in this episode:

-The 13 Most Nu-Metal Moments in History

-Soundtrack Month?

-“Oozing Nu-Metal”

-The Worst Music Video of All Time

Lorin Kozlowski 8/19/20 Lorin Kozlowski 8/19/20

Episode 218: Duke Lion Fights The Terror by Big Dumb Face

This week on Roach Koach, Side Project Summer continues with an album everyone has been asking us about for years, Wes Borland’s first and most famous side project, Duke Lion Fights the Terror by Big Dumb Face. Did Wes Trojan Horse an art rock album on Interscope money? Is this a concept album or a lark? Is this album an ego play, essential to the legend of Wes, or both? Take a listen and find out.

Also in this episode:

-Roachamendations

-“Too Hoob or Not To Hoob”

-The legacy of Methods of Mayhem

-Birthday wishes for Matt

-DVSR

Lorin Kozlowski 8/12/20 Lorin Kozlowski 8/12/20

Episode 217: Letting Go by Earshot

Roach Koach is back this week and listening to the HUNKS in Earshot and their debut album, Letting Go. Is Earshot an original band or are they derivative of another, more popular band? Does this band have potential? What does producer David Kahne have to say about how this album was promoted? Most important, is Earshot going into the Nu-Metal Canon?

Also in this episode:

-The 10 Best Nu-Metal Guitarists List

-Primer 55 episode feedback

-Another wild selection from Andrew Wolf’s Roachcommendations

Lorin Kozlowski 8/5/20 Lorin Kozlowski 8/5/20

Episode 216: Starve by Blood Youth

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast the team finally heeds your calls and listens to Blood Youth’s 2019 nu-metal love letter, Starve. Does this album cause one member of the Roach Koach crew to say “I fucking love this”? Does Blood Youth deserve their own holiday? Most important, is Blood Youth going into the Nu-Metal Canon?

Also in this episode, we talk the Korn/Yelawolf Charlie Daniels cover, go over Device feedback, and definitely listen to that Corey Taylor song. CMFT? Apparently so.

Lorin Kozlowski 7/29/20 Lorin Kozlowski 7/29/20

Episode 215: Device by Device

Side Project Summer continues this week on the Roach Koach podcast as we listen to Device from Disturbed’s David Draiman with some help from…. Filter? Do Jenny and Lorin have the Sickness again? Which version of the album did Lorin buy at a vape shop? What do these songs mean, according to David himself? Is Device an essential document or merely an ego stroke? Listen and find out!

Also in this episode:

-Jenny and Serj getting coffee?

-Fieldy’s Dreams feedback

-Pit Primers/Pit Prompts

-Who’s Mailing!

Lorin Kozlowski 7/22/20 Lorin Kozlowski 7/22/20

Episode 214: Shut Your Breath by Simon Says

This week is another long requested album as the Roach Koach team listens to Simon Says and their album, Shut Your Breath. We talk the “Blister” music video, the softest “fuck you” ever put to tape, and figure out just what their lead singer wants us to suck. Do Simon Says deserve a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon?

Also:
-Kerrang’s list of Iconic Nu-Metal Lyrics

-Emmure recommendations

-Flyleaf feedback

-Another selection from Andrew Wolf’s Roachcommendations

Lorin Kozlowski 7/15/20 Lorin Kozlowski 7/15/20

Episode 213: Start A War by Static-X

This week on the Roach Koach podcast we take a long overdue listen to the fourth Static-X album, Start a War. Do the boys rebound after the Shadowzone slump? Is the accompanying Making Of DVD a relic of a time gone by? Most important, is Static-X due to re-enter the Nu-Metal Canon?

Also in this episode:

-Nu Recommendations

-Reconsidering the Nu-Metal Big 4

-Project Regeneration Volume 1

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

Episode 212: Freaks of Nature by Drain STH

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we take a listen to the ladies in Drain STH and their album, Freaks of Nature. We talk about bad interviews, making music for vampires, and Jenny decides if there is a good way to get “Chainsed”. Also, the Hooked and Horny Dating Site, Broad Talk, Who’s Reviewing Us, and more Nu-Metal Recommendations.

Lorin Kozlowski 7/1/20 Lorin Kozlowski 7/1/20

Episode 211: The Rising Tied by Fort Minor

Side Project Summer continues this week on the Roach Koach podcast as we listen to Linkin Park’s own Mike Shinoda as he steps out with his project, Fort Minor. We talk about the making of this album, what it is like to be in a room with Jay-Z, the lost work of Kevin Federline, disagreements with Common, the Genius List, and ask if Fort Minor is an ego boost or an essential document.

Also:

Who’s Emailing

Activate The Pit T-shirts

St. Anger Feedback

and Charles Mansion

Lorin Kozlowski 6/24/20 Lorin Kozlowski 6/24/20

Episode 210: Year of the Spider by Cold

It is the return of Cold on this week’s Roach Koach podcast as Lorin, Jenny, and Matt look to see just what Cold was up to on Year of the Spider. Is Matt going to join the Cold Army? Is the “Stupid Girl” video iconic? Why did Flip/Geffen blow it with this album? Also:

Who’s Tweeting

Who is Sliding into those DMs

Stereomud push

Dog Fashion Disco push

Lorin Kozlowski 6/17/20 Lorin Kozlowski 6/17/20

Episode 209: Team Sleep by Team Sleep

Side Project Summer continues on this week’s episode of the Roach Koach Podcast as we listen to the self-titled album from Chino Moreno’s side project, Team Sleep. Are these songs for a sex playlist or a wedding slow dance? Are Team Sleep fans called Sleepy Boys? Does this album drive a wedge between two members of the Roach Koach team? Listen and find out!

Also:

Who’s Emailing

Black Voices in Nu-Metal

Feedback on our episode all about Prison

Lorin Kozlowski 6/10/20 Lorin Kozlowski 6/10/20

Episode 208: Headspace by Issues

Roach Koach is back! This week we get into the New Nu and talk about the band Issues and their album, Headspace. Does Issues have the best skincare in the game? Do they represent the bleeding edge of Nu-Metal possibilities? Are Issues on the right side of history when it comes to current events? What paper product best represents each member of Roach Koach? Most importantly, does Issues belong in the Nu-Metal Canon?

Also:

Who’s Emailing

Hed PE feedback

A T-shirt Announcement

Lorin Kozlowski 6/2/20 Lorin Kozlowski 6/2/20

This week we're taking a break

This week, the Roach Koach Podcast is taking a break. Right now in the US, communities across the country are protesting and rebelling against police brutality and the systemic racism that this country was founded on. This week, it doesn’t feel right to ask you to listen to us talk about nu-metal.

We love you and appreciate the time you give us every week, and this week we ask that you use those hours to listen to something different. If you haven’t already, please check out Scene on Radio- a podcast that tells stories exploring human experience and American society. Season Two is called Seeing White, which explores the history and meaning of whiteness. Another great podcast is 1619, an audio series from The New York Times observing the 400th anniversary of the beginning of American slavery. Skipping an episode of this podcast isn’t going to solve hundreds of years of systemic oppression, but we think it’s important to use whatever platform we can to speak in support of the protesters and be clear that we believe that black lives matter and the US justice system has to change. We’ll be back next week. We love you, stay safe, and use your voice for change.