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 5/11/21 Lorin Kozlowski 5/11/21

Episode 256: The Open Door by Evanescence

This week on the Roach Koach podcast we return to a band we have not done in four years, Evanescence, and their album, The Open Door. We talk the exit of Ben Moody and and the entrance of Terry Balsamo, the Anywhere But Home doc, musical theater vibes, “very bell sleeve”, Hot Gondola Music, magic mirrors, sex playlists, and decide if Evanescence deserve a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon.

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Lorin Kozlowski 5/5/21 Lorin Kozlowski 5/5/21

Episode 255: Who's Tweeting "Red Cap"

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we’re talking all about your feedback, Roachamendations and more! We dive into the ABCs of Korn video, Lorin chats with the young people about Nu-metal, we deal with “The Grunt”, listen to some new recs, go over feed back from our Mariah Carey episode and Matt rounds out the show with some Nu-Thoughts. Take a listen!

Lorin Kozlowski 4/28/21 Lorin Kozlowski 4/28/21

Episode 254: Keep The Flow by Folder

This week on the Roach Koach podcast we head across the sea to beautiful Italy to hear the chugging riffs and on point scratches of a band some have called the Italian Limp Bizkit, Folder, and their album, Keep The Flow. We talk about skepticism, what it means to be a crossover band, a nu-metal cover that is money in the bank, the amazing impressions of Jennifer Socia, why (and why not) have a Folder reunion, Charles Mansion’s Patreon, and of course we decide whether Folder deserve a place in the Nu-Metal Canon.

Lorin Kozlowski 4/21/21 Lorin Kozlowski 4/21/21

Episode 253: Who's Tweeting "Hi Roachies!"

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we are asking “Who’s Tweeting?” as we dive into your messages, feedback and questions. The team discusses the origins of the show logo, take credit for Downthesun reuniting, go over feedback of our Sloan episode, and discuss just how we like to listen to music. Take a listen!

Lorin Kozlowski 4/14/21 Lorin Kozlowski 4/14/21

Episode 252: Payable On Death by P.O.D.

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we check in on a band we have not done in years(!), P.O.D., and their followup to Satellite, 2003’s Payable On Death. As we’ve discussed on the show in the past, 2003 was a tough time for many Nu-Metal kings. Did P.O.D. manage to avert the fall? Jenny, Lorin and Matt discuss this along with with the P.O.D. documentary on the making of the album, the addition of guitarist Jason Truby, and the guitar stylings of one Phil Keaggy.

Lorin Kozlowski 4/7/21 Lorin Kozlowski 4/7/21

Episode 251: Who's Tweeting "Vote4Gary"

This week on the Roach Koach podcast we ask “Who’s Tweeting?” while we dive into listener feedback. We talk the 10 Bands Who Wouldn’t Exist Without Korn, discuss our feelings on encores, create our Dream Disturbed Setlists, go over some Ministry episode feedback, and ask the question, “What happened to rock bands?”

Lorin Kozlowski 3/31/21 Lorin Kozlowski 3/31/21

Episode 250: All Hope Is Gone by Slipknot

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we celebrate 250 episodes with our favorite masked boys Slipknot, and their 4th album, All Hope Is Gone. We talk all about the making of this album in the special bonus “documentary”, what songs have and haven’t aged well, the music videos, the enduring appeal of “Vermillion”, rank Corey’s masks, and of course we decide if Slipknot deserve another spot in the Nu-Metal Canon.

Lorin Kozlowski 3/23/21 Lorin Kozlowski 3/23/21

Episode 249: Who's Tweeting "Bone Guitar"

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we dig into your tweets, emails, and episode feedback. We talk recommendations for Resorte and Psychosexual, take credit for GGGarth’s restored Wikipedia page, go over Twin Method feedback, fret about turning a loved one’s bones into a guitar, and get very excited about our new theme music! Also, a special visit to Arby’s. Take a listen!

Lorin Kozlowski 3/17/21 Lorin Kozlowski 3/17/21

Episode 248: Point Oblivion by Darke Complex

This week on the Roach Koach podcast our nu-metal journey finally takes us to the boys in Darke Complex and their album, Point Oblivion. Famously derided, is this band better than the reviews? Is the rapping kinda unhinged? Did anyone have a discussion on wardrobe? Most importantly, does Darke Complex deserve a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon? Listen and find out!

Lorin Kozlowski 3/9/21 Lorin Kozlowski 3/9/21

Episode 247: Who's Tweeting "Vandals Can't Handles"

It’s another special Who’s Tweeting episode of the Roach Koach podcast. This week we talk about feedback from our Grade 8 episode, learn about the man behind Nu-Metal art direction, discuss the ultimate Nu-Metal Super Bowl halftime show, go over more recommendations in Vandals Can’t Handles and discuss whether rock music is fun anymore. Take a listen!

Lorin Kozlowski 3/3/21 Lorin Kozlowski 3/3/21

Episode 246: Freek Show by Twiztid

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast the Twiztid Two Hundo arrives as we talk all about Twiztid and their album, Freek Show! We get into all the Wicked Shit as we talk about the “We Don’t Die” video, Lorin and weed, eating butt, having “an hour worth of dick”, Bill Bonds, the return of Shaggy 2 Dope, The Doors, more ghost debate, and just what is going to happen when we get 300 reviews on iTunes? Listen and find out!

Lorin Kozlowski 2/24/21 Lorin Kozlowski 2/24/21

Episode 245: Who's Tweeting "Kubrick sux"

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we dive into your feedback, emails and recommendations. We see who is sliding up into our DMs, check out some hot Nu-Metal recommendations from Norway, go over the responses to our Korn - Take a Look In The Mirror episode and enjoy(?) the return of the Fop Twins.

Lorin Kozlowski 2/17/21 Lorin Kozlowski 2/17/21

Episode 244: Downthesun by Downthesun

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we open up some jars and take a listen to Downthesun and their self titled album. Does anyone know the real reason this band broke up? Do these songs evoke dying, having sex and being born all at the exact same time? Most important, does Downthesun have a “Bodies” in their arsenal that might gain them entry in the Nu-Metal Canon? Listen and find out!

Lorin Kozlowski 2/9/21 Lorin Kozlowski 2/9/21

Episode 243: Who's Tweeting - "The worst experience of his LIFE!"

This week on the Roach Koach podcast we discuss more listener feedback, questions and more! Who’s Got A Correction? Kid Rock returns to Nu-Metal? Big pushes for Ultraspank and Blindspott, along with Dragpipe feedback, the Korn Konundrum and a conversation about Bass Boost that takes an unexpected turn.

Lorin Kozlowski 2/2/21 Lorin Kozlowski 2/2/21

Episode 242: A Cruel World by Bloodsimple

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we are finally listening to Bloodsimple and their album, A Cruel World. Join Lorin, Jenny, and Matt as they discuss a merging of hardcore with nu-metal, the injustice of dead wikipedia links, the best dips for your nuggets when taking a night drive, and whether Bloodsimple deserve a place in the Nu-Metal Canon.

Lorin Kozlowski 1/27/21 Lorin Kozlowski 1/27/21

Episode 241: Who's Tweeting - "You better kill me, ghost!"

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we dive back in to more of your feedback, questions, and nu news. Topics include:

-Wes Borland is selling his haunted house

-100 Gecs remix Linkin Park

-Jenny’s birthing playlist

-Alpha Wolf!

-Best weight lifting music

-Little Nicky Feedback

-An update on the Twistid Two Hundo

Lorin Kozlowski 1/20/21 Lorin Kozlowski 1/20/21

Episode 240: The Unquestionable Truth [Part 1] by Limp Bizkit

Rev it up, boys! This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we are back with our favorite boys in Limp Bizkit and we are talking about their 2005 EP/album/whatever you want to call it The Unquestionable Truth Part 1. We talk the return of Wes, the troubled making and release of the record, wearing a blazer with a t-shirt, the duality of Fred Durst, and so much more. Does Limp Bizkit re-enter the canon or get left in the cold?

Listen and find out!

Lorin Kozlowski 1/12/21 Lorin Kozlowski 1/12/21

Episode 239: The Who's Tweeting Inaugural

It’s our inaugural all Who’s Tweeting episode of the Roach Koach podcast. Your recommendations, your questions, your CRITIQUES, and so much more.

This week we talk about being the hot topic on r/numetal board on Reddit, go over some hot Roach Ryder recommendations, give an exciting update on The Twizted Two Hundo, and go over feedback from our Dracula 2000 episode.

Lorin Kozlowski 1/6/21 Lorin Kozlowski 1/6/21

Episode 238: Hot Action Cop by Hot Action Cop

It’s a New Year, which means more Nu-Metal on the Roach Koach Podcast. This week we accept the challenge presented to us and listen to Hot Action Cop’s self titled album. What is the best month to listen to this album? Is Captain Morgan and Ecstasy a bad combination? What happens when you hook up with a “club slut”? All of this and more on this week’s Roach Koach.

Also in this episode:

-Big announcements about the show in Who’s Changing

-The Twizted Two Hundo marches on

-The best version of “Happy Birthday”?

Lorin Kozlowski 12/30/20 Lorin Kozlowski 12/30/20

Episode 237: Hypnotize by System of a Down

It’s the final Roach Koach of 2020! We’re going out with a double shot of System of a Down, as we listen to and discuss their last album (so far), Hypnotize. We talk about the humorless Songmeanings Dot Com pages, Matt’s blind spot for this album, Mitch at a System concert, and putting some extra grit on “Ass!” Also, do System of a Down deserve back to back Canon inductions?

Also also!

-Who’s Listing with the Koach’s 2020 album picks

-What nu-celebs are sliding into our DMs?

-Spawn feedback with more Wanda/Terry vibe talk

-Twizted Two Hundo Update