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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 11/17/20 Lorin Kozlowski 11/17/20

Episode 231: Grade 8 by Grade 8

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we listen to Grade 8’s self titled debut album. Is this a lost classic of the genre? Did Grade 8 get a chance to shine? Are they just “fucking decent”? Most important, do Grade 8 deserve a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon?

Also in this episode:

-Is Doja Cat Nu-Metal?

-Recommendations of Clown? and Bloodsimple

-Prison acknowledges our existence

-Earshot feedback

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Lorin Kozlowski 11/10/20 Lorin Kozlowski 11/10/20

Episode 230: Take A Look In The Mirror by Korn

Take a look and a listen to this week’s episode of Roach Koach as we welcome back our favorite boys in Korn and listen to their sixth album, Take a Look In The Mirror. Jenny, Lorin and Matt talk about those seven strings, the motivations behind this album, these wild music videos and whether Korn deserve another spot in the Nu-Metal Canon.

Also in this episode:

-13 Ways to Become a Nu-Metal Sensation

-The Return of System of a Down

-Nu-Recommendations

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

Episode 229: Music For The Last Day Of Your Life by Dragpipe

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we are back in the Nu and talking about the heavily requested Dragpipe and their lone release, Music For The Last Day of Your Life. Are these guys psychos? 3 guitarists? An X-Rated video? Most importantly, are Dragpipe due for entry into the Nu-Metal Canon? Listen and find out!

Also in this episode:

-Comparing Reissues

-Who’s Upset: Freddy vs Jason Feedback

-Last meals

Lorin Kozlowski 10/28/20 Lorin Kozlowski 10/28/20

Episode 228: Freddy vs Jason - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Nu-Movie Month concludes with a SLASH as we listen to the soundtrack to Freddy vs Jason. Not only that, we read the book all about the long journey to make the film. Is this movie nu-metal? Is Freddy or Jason more of a Smooth Boy? Does this soundtrack have too many songs? And is there anything on it for the Nu-Metal Canon?

Also in this episode:

-Going through the pages of a classic Kerrang issue

-A vicious Rolling Stone review

-Is it that easy to chop?

Lorin Kozlowski 10/21/20 Lorin Kozlowski 10/21/20

Episode 227: Little Nicky - Music From The Motion Picture

Nu-Movie Month carries on as we watch LITTLE NICKY this week and discuss it’s very familiar soundtrack. What is everyone’s history with Adam Sandler? Does LITTLE NICKY hold up 20 years later? Do we have enough ideas for a Funky Ken movie?

Also:

-Who’s Sliding Into Our DMs

-Is the Koach on a Sex Playlist?

-Filter Talk

-Muse vs Lorin

-“I’m gonna nut”

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?

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.