We Were Loud Once

The face paint, the theatricality, the "us against the world" mentality—Insane Clown Posse and Nu-Metal were born from the same chaotic energy of the late 90s. But what if the Wicked Clowns went full on nu metal? In this episode of We Were Loud Once, we’re getting into Dan falling for the Violent J pregnancy meme, the Gathering, poop dollars, nu culture crossovers, and the ULTIMATE nu metal super...

In this episode of We Were Loud Once, we’re heading back to the year 2000 to dissect Taproot’s major-label debut, Gift. But you can’t talk about this album without talking about the drama that almost derailed it before it even hit shelves. After Taproot chose to sign with Atlantic Records instead of Durst's Interscope imprint (Flawless), the Limp Bizkit frontman left a legendary, heated message on...

In this episode of We Were Loud Once, Jeff and Dan sit down with Surreal the MC for a deep dive into the roots where hip hop and nu metal collide. We get into how hip hop culture and lyricism shaped the nu metal movement, the importance of groove and rhythm, and why the DJ became a core member of many nu metal bands, not just a background element. From turntables and sampling to live performance e...

In Episode 24 of WWLO, the guys are talking about one of their favorite nu metal bands of all time, Snot, and the infamous 'toilet incident' during Ozzfest '98. They go down all the rabbit holes and tangents per usual including Dee Snider's Strangeland movie, Rob Halford's solo band Fight, and Jeff sings country(?!).

In this episode, Jeff and Dan get to sit down with one of their old friends, and fellow musician turned podcaster, Michael Clark from the Caught on the Mike Podcast! Lots of talk about nu metal, combat sports, Dan's audition video for Steel Panther, and Michael's incredible podcast. It went long because we knew it was good!

In this episode, Dan and Jeff get into Full Devil Jacket's debut full length record, try and track down Josh Brown, and Jeff gets escorted out of work by the cops...  They also get into how you confuse the hell out of Facebook.  

In Episode 21, we find the guys doing a deep dive into Hed PE's debut and drawing so many parallels between it and Limp Bizkit's Three Dollar Bill Y'all that they get stuck in the rabbit hole with a potential conspiracy theory...and we finally get the story on why Jeff likes Ace of Base so much.

In this episode, the guys dive into what silently killed MTV (spoiler, it was probably us) and the cool $120m Slipknot payday.

In this episode, the guys are talking about Dan's time interning at Immortal Records (the label responsible for Korn, Incubus, and many others), the band Switched's debut record 'Subject to Change', and those stupid AI songs popping up under actual bands Spotify pages.  

The guys wanted to jump on the mic again quick this week to talk about the recent Soft White Underbelly video featuring Cameron Heacock from American Head Charge on YouTube . It had been a number of years since the numetal community saw or heard from Cam, so seeing him in this condition was pretty rough. We recommend you watch the entire video with Cam as it is a testament to the importance of mus...

In Episode 17, Dan & Jeff talk nu metal Grammy nominations, brands instead of bands, and the nu metal record that ushered in metalcore, Five Pointe O's legendary record 'Untitled'.  No Josey Scott talk this time...but a lot of Jared Leto.  

In this episode, we have the distinguished pleasure to have the 'Thrash Master General' himself, Rick Halverson, on to talk about his experiences being a touring drummer in the band Pro-Pain, how he found himself playing drums for Stephen Pearcy (Ratt), and how he and one of your esteemed co-hosts make up one of the most powerful rhythm sections in heavy metal history. (just kidding, but not reall...

In Episode 15, the guys nerd out on the new 40 Below Summer release and talk one of the most influential nu metal albums ever: Machine Head's 'The Burning Red'.

In this episode we sit down with Justin Bonitz from Tallah⁩ to talk about the upcoming tour, the creative process, and new music!  Tallah is an experimental nucore band from Allentown, Pennsylvania. Formed in 2018 by bassist/drummer Max Portnoy, guitarist Derrick Schneider, and vocalist Justin Bonitz, the band has continued to push the boundaries of the genre and tries to revive a lot of the thing...

In this episode, Dan sits down with Joshua Toomey from Primer 55, The Talk Toomey Podcast, and The David Ellefson Show to talk about his time in Primer 55, his podcast career, and a bit of KISS.... 

In Episode 12, Dan and Jeff explore alternative ways that nu metal musicians (and any musician really) make money. They also surf through some musician's Cameos. You might be surprised how much they charge for those...

In this episode Dan and Jeff get into the impact this sampler made, what the modern day equivalent is, and how you would digest music if Spotify shut down (God forbid)...

Dirtfedd formed in 2002 in Lincoln, Nebraska, quickly gaining a reputation for their aggressive style and wild live shows. In 2006, Slipknot’s M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan took notice, producing their debut album The American Nightmare (2008) on E1 Music/Sopra Evil. Dirtfedd went on to tour nationally, sharing the stage with Slipknot, Korn, Slayer, Deftones, Lamb of God, and many more. They appeared on...

Dan and Jeff get into chance run ins with Josey Scott (Saliva), Zoltan Bathory's (Five Finger Death Punch) Las Vegas House, and trends in Nu Metal cover art...

In this episode, Dan and Jeff go (probably) way too deep on whether or not White Zombie's AstroCreep 2000 should be considered Nu Metal. Their conclusion may surprise you...

Jeff and Dan are talking about what it was like to come up as a nu metal band working with some of Slipknot's team. Not one to miss!

Yep, Primer 55... Dan and Jeff 'get loose' on P55's debut.

In Episode 5, Dan and Jeff talk about a little known band called Human Waste Project and their only major label record, E-Lux. 

Jeff and Dan are talking about one of Dan's Top 5 records in Nu Metal: New Killer America from Skrape!

In this episode, Jeff and Dan get into the unlikely 'nu-metalers' The Union Underground, share show experiences with them, and dive deep into their debut record.