The Roach Koach Podcast

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we finish our unofficial 2016 trilogy with Islander’s second album, Power Under Control. Topics this episode include: -The legacy of “Coconut Dracula” -Liking the deepest sex -These music videos -Cookout playlist songs -Top tier bad shirt -The devil! -Dragging bodies in music videos -And Canon Talk, where Matt and Lorin decide if Islander deserve a spot in the...

Lorin and Matt discuss the loss of Sam Rivers, his impact and his legacy. They also discuss the passing of Ace Frehley, the announcement of Sick New World 2026, and close out with Rippers for Roaches 2.  The Crack, the Butt Rock Bracket is here on the Roach Koach Patreon ! Subscribe today! Rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes and Spotify! We’d appreciate it!  Questions about the show? H...

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s two returns! The Indigo Angel Jennifer Socia is back to talk about Korn! Yes, it is the 12th studio album by Korn, 2016’s The Serenity of Suffering. Matt, Lorin, and Jenny do what they always do, and break down every track on the album along with the music videos to decide if Korn deserve another spot in the Nu-Metal Canon. Also in this episode: -Jenny on...

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s a special Who’s Tweeting with John Cullen of the P.O.D.Kast! Lorin and Matt chat with John about his new book, Curling Rocks, being a longtime podcaster, meeting Fred Durst, and whether Lorin’s dream of a Three Kings tour will ever come true. Also, Rippers for Roaches 2!  Take a listen! The Crack, the Butt Rock Bracket is here on the Roach Koach Patre...

The march to 500 continues on the Roach Koach Podcast, as this week we check back in with nu-metal fence sitters Deftones and their somewhat divisive 2016 album, Gore. Topics discussed this episode include: -The Deftones moment -Lorin’s old blog -Stef is psycho? -Chino always napping? -Captain420MD -Beatles math -“Let Frank blorp” -20 piece songs -Mystery guest -Top 1 from every album -And Canon T...

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting, as Matt and Lorin go over listener feedback, Roachamendations, and more. Topics this episode include: -Toomey returns to the Machine Shop -New Limp Bizkit! -The Return of Stepa -Gut Health Confusion -Who’s Emailing -Puddle of Mudd episode feedback -Rippers for Roaches 2 -Arbys Take a listen!  The Crack, the Butt Rock Bracket...

The march to 500 episodes continues on the Roach Koach Podcast as Lorin and Matt dig deep into the long list to finally get to those albums that have been sitting there for too long! This week, it’s The Apex Theory and their album, Topsy-Turvy. What is the nu-metal sliding door behind this album? Are these liner notes as hard to read as we say? Should this band have hired real worms for their musi...

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting, as Lorin and Matt invite friend to all Josh Toomey back on the podcast. Topics include: -The return of Primer 55 -Josh’s friendships with legends -Getting that plus one -New Deftones -New Mudvayne -New Soulfly -Who’s Emailing with Don Broco recs -Funky Ken -And Rippers for Roaches 2 Take a listen! Exclusive episodes and more on th...

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s a dip into the Mudd! Puddle of Mudd, that is. Lorin and Matt welcome back friend of the show and local boy done good Garrett Fuller of Wayne County Lyfe to discuss Puddle of Mudd’s 2001 major label debut, Come Clean. Topics discussed include: -Bridging to The Crack- The Butt Rock Bracket on the Roach Koach Patreon -9/11 as the true origin of butt rock -Sec...

It’s a Bonus Emergency Episode of the Roach Koach Podcast! Lorin and Matt welcome back Zack and Brian from Louisville Loves Nu-Metal to discuss their upcoming show at Fourth Street Live on Wednesday September 17th, in partnership with Louder Than Life. They talk show details, possible and not possible guests, set list teases, and play a little game of “Emo or Nu-Metal lyric”. Also, Matt and Lorin...

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Lorin and Matt welcome back Will Anderson of Hotline TNT to talk all things Nu-Metal as well as things Not Nu-Metal. Topics this episode include: -The new album Raspberry Moon is perfect for a variety of listening settings -Will on new Linkin Park -Lorin vs Ghosts yet again -What is the worst song? -A defense of 311 -“Music is magic” -This or That Linkin Park...

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we finally answer the calls of the Roach Riders and Indigo Angels and listen to Painfield’s album, This Time! Topics this episode include: -Roach Koach restaurant? -Liner notes -Confident band -Pit etiquette  -“You’re a big boy” -Keeping a fucking secret -The ChUg -And Canon Talk, where Matt and Lorin decide if Painfield deserve a spot in the Nu-Metal Cano...

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s time for Who’s Tweeting! Lorin and Matt go over questions, episode feedback, Roachamendations and more. Topics this episode include: -The Crack -Youtube Record -Time Magazine’s Podcast List -The Road to 500 Episodes -System of a Down, finally Nu-Metal? -Who’s in those DMs with Scars of Life and Monkey Puzzle -The Mortal Kombat 2 trailer -Who’s Emailing -Wh...

It’s here! The epic conclusion of Side Project Summer 2025! Get out your pork pie hats and call up The Tatman, it’s time to listen to Stone Sour! Lorin and Matt dive into this Corey Taylor side project and discuss the origins of the band, mixing metaphors, the height of Jim Root, getting guys to go into your club, and of course whether or not this is Ego or Essential.  Take a listen! Exclusiv...

Let’s get to the beach! This week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Lorin and Matt finally get around to Ocean Grove’s 2020 party album, Flip Phone Fantasy. Topics discussed this episode include: -How many bands does Ocean Grove sound like? -History with Razr phones -8 out of 8 rating scale -Giving your car a convertible makeover -Genius list? -“Prime Puddle” -the influence of ROBOCOP 2 -One song to get...

Lorin and Matt discuss the life and impact of Ozzy Osbourne. (Lorin calls Tony Iommi “Tommy” at least twice. Sorry!)

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting, as Lorin and Matt go over all listener feedback, emails, Roachamendations and more! Topics this episode include: -Deftones are back! -New Amerakin Overdose! -The Dropout Kings return! -Who’s this with Splitchain -Going through it with Filter -Who’s Ubering -Send us your Been Ups! -Who’s Recommending  -And a word from the Indi...

Side Project Summer continues on the Roach Koach Podcast! This week Lorin and Matt finally dive into Wes Borland’s 2007 album under the Black Light Burns moniker, Cruel Melody. Topics this episode include: -“Unacceptable!” -Trent Reznor advice -Wes swagger -The logo -Songs about Limp Bizkit? -Been up -Getting mad at a child -The eternal war between vampires and lycans -Elephant roar riffs -And dec...

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting, as Lorin and Matt go over nu-news, listener emails and Roachamendations. Topics this episode include: -Boots on the ground at Fake Shark -The return of My Ticket Home -Korn goes analog -LB tease -Who’s Feuding -Who’s in those DMs -And Setting off the Dean Take a listen! Exclusive episodes and more on the Roach Koach Patreon . New...

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s time to wake up the sheeple and recommend some books as we listen to One Minute Silence’s 2000 album, Buy Now…Saved Later! Topics this episode include: -Iconic album cover -Bill Hicks -Having a recommended reading list in your liner notes -Pixelated music videos -Stranded in Tool Town (Fool Town) -“Virtual Reality, man!” -Teen Witch -The hierarchy of needs...

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting! Lorin and Matt go over your feedback, questions and nu-metal news. Topics this episode include: -Primer55 are back! -Boots on the ground at Sonic Temple -New Mudvayne? -Happy Birthday, Charles Mansion? -Horror Franchises -Nu-Metal Dreams -Avalon feedback (more no skips!) -And the Final Stupid F’N Matt’s Nu-Core For Old Heads Take...

Side Project Summer continues on the Roach Koach Podcast! This week, Lorin and Matt discuss Brian “Head” Welch’s solo debut, 2008’s Save Me From Myself. Along with diving into the album, Lorin read the accompanying book! Research! Lorin and Matt discuss the surprising strengths of the album, the “Flush”music video, Songmeanings dot com comments, and decide if Save Me From Myself is Ego or Essentia...

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast It’s a bonus Side Project Summer Film episode, as we discuss Clown’s directorial debut, 2016’s Officer Downe, and Fred Durst in 2024’s Y2K! Take a listen! Exclusive episodes and more on the Roach Koach Patreon . New episodes of the Pact every month. Subscribe today! Rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes! We’d appreciate it!  Questions about the show? Have...

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s 9 years of the Koach! Lorin and Matt celebrate the ninth anniversary of Roach Koach with the masked men of Slipknot and discuss their 2014 release, .5: The Gray Chapter. Topics this episode include: -New masks -“We are kill gods” -The barrel work -Corey Taylor speaking with Kerrang! magazine -Dubious Doobies -David Good Morning -“Been up.” -Should Lorin pr...

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting, as Lorin and Matt go over listener feedback, Roachamendations, Nu News and more. Topics this week include: -Who is going to David Draiman’s wedding? -Who’s Listing with the Nu-Metal Agenda -Sleep Token Pitchfork review -Hotline TNT recs Bleed -Dark New Day feedback -And Stupid F’N Matt’s Nu-Core for Old Heads Take a listen! Exclus...