We Were Loud Once

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.

In Episode 2 of WWLO, Dan and Jeff tackle American Head Charge's 'The War of Art' (and all the ghostly things that came with it).  

In the debut episode Dan & Jeff dive into what made 40 Below Summer's first major label album so amazing!