The Noise Report

Brian and Matt list their favorite metal albums at the halfway point of 2026. From old favorites like Acacia Strain and Corrosion of Conformity to new discoveries like Volcandra and Frozen Soul, hear their recommendations so you can catch up on what you might have missed. Featured Track: Decent News "Flesh for the Feast" Noise Report Links : thenoisereport.com Watch on YouTube . Rock out to the No...

TREE has been a staple in the hardcore scene for over three decades. As they gear up to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their iconic album "Downsizing the American Dream," vocalist Dave Tree joins The Noise Report to talk about Boston hardcore from the early days to today and the stories behind some of TREE's best-loved songs and album art. Featured Tracks: TREE - "Elephant" | Facebook | Bandcam...

Matt and Brian talk doom and death with Jude Sisk, bassist from Stone Nomads, about why Death's Human stands as a metal milestone. We explore the band’s groundbreaking rhythm section, lyrical depth, and influence on modern metal—plus, Jude shares his personal journey from punk roots to doom metal mastery. Featured Tracks: Stone Nomads - "Lost in the Storm" and "Prophecy" Volcandra - "Maurauders of...

Sometimes you’ve gotta mix your metal with hardcore! Brian explains how Lionheart’s Love Don’t Live Here gets him amped while Matt struggles to look past the “level-one” lyrics. Can they come to a consensus? From Hatebreed to Knocked Loose, the guys discuss hardcore bands they love to scream along to. Throw in a few glory hole jokes, and you’ve got yourself a complete Noise Report episode. Plus, c...

Brian and Matt attempt to uncover why heavy metal workhorses Sevendust aren't as huge as they should be. And, is that even a bad thing? Listen for a discussion on Sevendust's 30+ year career with a focus on their 2001 album Animosity . Plus, that song we've been using as our theme? You deserve to hear the whole thing! Stick around until the end to hear the full "Family Affair" by Western Massachus...

This episode, we get Slaytanic! Brian and Matt explore Slayer's South of Heaven with special guest, sludge metal musician Scott Sokoloski, aka The Bunn. We cover scary album art, the depth of Slayer’s philosophy, and tons more. If you’re a musician or other type of creator, we discuss the challenges of independent music distribution, the differences between Spotify and YouTube, and why The Bunn di...

From shrieks to growls, vocals are part of what makes metal music great. But are they mandatory? Hell no! Brian and Matt argue that metal can be just as powerful without words and offer Pelican's City of Echoes as Exhibit A. They discuss metal's classical roots, instrumental music's timelessness, and other bands for fans of Pelican. This episode's featured track is "Bouquet" by WTLNDS , one of sev...

On the first episode of The Noise Report, Matt and Brian discuss Corrosion of Conformity's 1994 album Deliverance , featuring classic tracks like "Albatross" and "Clean My Wounds." They dive into more of CoC's history and discography, recall seeing them perform for about 12 people, and recommend other bands you should listen to if you dig Deliverance . Listen to From Ashes by Bogwife Check out Mat...

Stop relying on the algorithm for heavy metal recommendations. It can’t give you the personal stories, the passionate debates, or the raw connection of friends sharing a lifelong obsession. It doesn’t have blood — or metal — in its veins. We do. On the Noise Report, three lifelong metalheads dissect classic albums from heavy hitters like Metallica, Slayer, and Lamb of God. But we don't stop there....