We Were Loud Once

In this episode of We Were Loud Once , Dan and Jeff sit down with Tidals to dive deep into their sound, songwriting process, live energy, and where they fit into the modern heavy music landscape. From dissecting their heaviest tracks to discussing life on the road and what’s coming up next, we get into the grit behind the gear, the writing sessions, and the stories behind the songs. If you're...

In Episode 69 of We Were Loud Once, Dan and Jeff sit down with Mana, the vocalist for Italian nu metal legends, Folder! (seriously. check this band out if you haven't, links down below!)Back in the early 2000s, Folder burst onto the global scene, delivering heavy riffs, explosive energy, and a fresh take on the nu metal explosion. Even being hailed the 'European Limp Bizkit'. Now, two...

In this super HEAVY special episode of We Were Loud Once, Dan and Jeff catch up with legendary Primer 55 guitarist Bobby Burns for a raw and honest update about his health, the canceling of several dates on the first leg of the Shattered Schemes & Broken Dreams tour, and what the future looks like. Full transparency, he told us to buckle up before we hit record. We should have listened...

When the scheduled guest hit a snag, Dan and Jeff did what they do best: turned on the mics and let the heavy music madness take over. Just kidding. They just BS with each other for an hour. Its worth it though, I promise. In this unscripted filler-turned-thriller episode of We Were Loud Once, the guys stumble upon an actual, deep-cut attendee/extras list from Slipknot’s legendary 2004 "Duali...

In this episode of We Were Loud Once, Dan and Jeff sit down with legendary Snot guitarist Mikey Doling! Mikey breaks down everything currently happening in the Snot camp, from their upcoming live shows to the brand-new album in the works. He also opens up about the band's creative mindset and their uncompromising mission to capture the raw energy, signature style, and zero-bullsh*t attitude of...

In this episode of We Were Loud Once, Dan and Jeff sit down with the 'King of the Undergound', Scott Rose, frontman and mastermind behind the industrial nu metal band Rikets. Scott dives deep into the wild history of Rikets—from coming up in the aggressive metal scene and touring alongside heavy hitters like Mushroomhead and Dope, to the DIY hustle, crazy tour stories, and the evolution of their s...

In this episode of We Were Loud Once, Dan and Jeff sit down with frontman Billy Keeton for an deep-dive interview covering his career across Skrape, Skrapegoat, and beyond. From the explosive rise of 2001's heavy metal landmark New Killer America and opening big festival tours to navigating RCA label dynamics and returning with new music, Billy breaks down the reality of the turn-of-the-centur...

We caught up with ALL of Primer 55 while they’re out on their Shattered Schemes & Broken Dreams tour! Dan and Jeff were lucky enough to corner the guys (literally) to talk about the current tour, how the audience is reacting, and the new addition to the band! From backstage stories to the brutal realities and pure adrenaline of touring today, no topic is off-limits. Whether you've been jam...

In this episode of We Were Loud Once, Dan and Jeff dive headfirst into the chaotic behind-the-scenes history of nu metal (AND nu adjacent) to rank the top 10 (according to Jeff) most infamous nu metal musician 'altercations'. From backstage brawls to tour bus blowouts, we cover the wild clashes that almost tore the scene apart. Did your favorite backstage brawl make the cut? Drop your thou...

In Episode 61 of the We Were Loud Once Podcast, Dan and Jeff sit down with legendary drummer Angel Bartolotta (Skrapegoat, Crossbreed, Dope, Team Cybergeist, Genitorturers, Switched, Rikets, PIG, and more!)!Angel drops in to break down his incredible career behind the kit, give us the inside scoop on his exciting upcoming plans with Skrapegoat, and—yes—plans were made for a Kenny G compilation alb...

In this full episode of We Were Loud Once, Dan and Jeff explore the digital shift driving the nu metal resurgence. From viral TikTok trends resurrecting '90s heavyweights to underground bands leveraging algorithm hacks to build loyal fanbases, social media has completely reshaped the scene. Whether you're a band looking to amplify your reach or a fan wanting to support the heavy music move...

In this episode of We Were Loud Once, Dan and Jeff break down the hidden gems, absolute bangers, and forgotten tracks where smaller bands completely reinvented classic songs. We’re looking at the covers that had all the ingredients for massive mainstream reach, heavy rotation, and iconic status, yet somehow didn't break the band into the stratosphere. From heavy nu-metal reworkings to obscure...

In this episode of We Were Loud Once, Jeff and Dan break down the latest updates surrounding American Head Charge frontman Cameron Heacock. From the viral video that brought his situation to light to the tireless efforts of Holiday Kirk of The Nu Metal Agenda and "The Something Beautiful Project," we dive into how the scene stepped up, where things stand today, and what this means for th...

In this episode of We Were Loud Once, Jeff and Dan dive deep into the wild world of Christian Nu Metal. From mainstream giants like P.O.D. and Pillar to the underground heavy-hitters like Demon Hunter, Blindside, Project 86, and Disciple, we’re breaking down the bands that brought faith to the mosh pit. Were these bands legit pioneers of the genre, or just the "safe" alternative your par...

In this episode of We Were Loud Once, Dan and Jeff sit down for a massive catch-up with James Breed, frontman of the legendary industrial nu-metal force, Crossbreed, and unofficial third host! From the defining sound of Synthetic Division and chaotic tours in the early 2000s to behind-the-scenes music industry reality, James gets real about the band’s history, underground heavy music, and where th...

In this episode of We Were Loud Once, Jeff and Dan sit down with Bobby Burns—co-founder and guitarist of the legendary nu-metal outfit Primer 55 ! It only makes sense that Bobby is our guest for our 55th episode! From breaking out of Memphis and signing with Island Def Jam to tearing up the stage on Ozzfest 2000, Bobby pulls back the curtain on the late-'90s/early-2000s metal scene. We dive de...

Are music festivals getting too massive, or are they still the ultimate pilgrimage? In this episode, Jeff and Dan break down the highs, lows, and heat of the Sick New World festival, debating whether mega-fests are truly worth the ticket price, what impact that could have on more traditional touring, and just how are you going to get all that band merch home. But they didn't stop there. They g...

In this episode of We Were Loud Once, we are sitting down with the one and only Metal Sanaz! Known for her raw, unfiltered interviews and deep ties to the industrial and nu metal scenes, Sanaz shares incredible stories from the road, her experiences working with iconic bands, and the grit required to maintain complete creative control in the modern media landscape. We're breaking down her lege...

Did you know the boys have a second YouTube channel? And on that second channel they have a segment called 'Turn It Or Burn It' where they listen to nu metal bands from the Detox Productions Nu Metal Band List and decide whether or not to add them to the WWLO Spotify playlist? Well, now you do, and today, they are listening to their (much) younger selves and deciding whether or not to turn...

In this episode of We Were Loud Once, Dan and Jeff get into the chaotic, heavy world of one of nu-metal’s most enigmatic bands: Downthesun. Signed to Roadrunner Records and famously backed by Slipknot’s Clown, Downthesun burned incredibly bright and incredibly fast in the early 2000s. They’re breaking down some of the history of the band, and sharing personal experiences and insights regarding the...

In this episode of We Were Loud Once, Dan and Jeff sit down with legendary Coal Chamber drummer Mikey 'Bug' Cox for an incredibly candid and inspiring conversation. Mikey opens up like never before about his recent intense health journey, the battles he fought behind the scenes, and the mindset that pulled him through. Mikey also shares the massive milestones of overcoming those health hur...

Thirty years of Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.?! Dan and Jeff dive deep into the recent, historic performance by original Slipknot frontman Anders Colsefni and his band, The Crowz, as they celebrate three decades of the record that started it all in Des Moines. Should they take it on the road?

What was it like at the epicenter of the late '90s heavy music explosion? Legendary producer and Ugly Kid Joe guitarist Dave Fortman joins Dan and Jeff to break down the massive shift into nu metal and share stories from his iconic production career. From tearing up the charts on guitar with Ugly Kid Joe to shaping the definitive sonic landscape of the late '90s and 2000s behind the board,...

In this episode of We Were Loud Once, Dan and Jeff dive deep into the evolution of Linkin Park. While Hybrid Theory and Meteora defined a generation and cemented the band as the kings of the late '90s/early '00s heavy music scene, Chester, Mike, and the guys spent the rest of their careers trying to escape a label they never really wanted: Nu Metal. Why was Linkin Park so desperate to dist...

In this episode of We Were Loud Once, Dan and Jeff sit down with the legendary Mikael Johnston of Mephisto Odyssey. Mikael takes us behind the scenes of the late 90s/early 2000s electronic-metal crossover era, specifically detailing his work with the iconic late Wayne Static of Static-X.We dive deep into the creation of the high-octane collaborations "Crash" and "Crash:Reborn". Mikael shares the d...