Episode 182: Nullset by Nullset

It’s the holiday season and the Roach Koach Podcast brings you the gift of Nullset! Jenny, Lorin, and Matt discuss Nullset’s self-titled debut album as well as the documentary, Nullset: The Gangsta Bitch Barbie Story. Learn why Shippy is Shippy, Mick is an animal, and just how impressed Jenny can be when someone mentions a 1099. We also talk Sunk Loto feedback, send a shout out to the new Nu-Metal Podcasts The P.O.D. Kast and Life Was Peachy, and make a big announcement (Live Show 2020!)

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Episode 181: Disguise by Motionless In White

Nu-vember concludes on the Roach Koach Podcast as we listen to Motionless In White and their very new album, Disguise. Can Chris Motionless do it all? Are some of these songs bops? Are we possibly too old for this? All these questions will be answered. Also, we comment on a new Korn album ranking list, talk about Who’s Complimenting Us, and go over feedback from our Supercharger episode. 

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Episode 180: Violence & Destruction by Islander

It’s Week 3 of Nu-vember as the Roach Koach podcast listens to nu-metal albums being made TODAY. This week we listen to the debut album from Islander, Violence & Destruction. We talk about the song “Coconut Dracula”, what it means, what the title means, and briefly make time for the other songs on the album. Mostly though, we talk about Coconut Dracula. Also, feedback on our recent Orgy episode. 

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Episode 179: Outside the Box by Hacktivist

Nu-vember continues on the Roach Koach podcast as we listen to the new nu boys in Hacktivist and their album, Outside the Box. What new genre tag does Hacktivist bring to the show? What do you do if a middle finger just won’t go down? Does this album contain the ultimate Wake Up Sheeple song? Also, the Koach reunites another band, a very special Nu-vember email from Roach Ryder Cole, and Family Values 2006 feedback! 

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Episode 178: Mis•an•thrope by DED

It’s Nu-vember on Roach Koach, as we spend the month listening to Nu-Metal bands activating pits right now! Kicking off the month is DED and their debut album, Mis-An-Thrope. Topics discussed: Can this lead singer do it all? What does Jenny love more than a siren? The Goldfinger connection, top tier hair whipping, Nu-Metal Phantom, and Canon Talk, where Matt, Lorin and Jenny decide if the new boys in DED deserve a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon. Also, Who’s Tweeting with Untouchables feedback and a discussion of “Nu-Metal Voldemort”. 

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Episode 177: Hellbilly Deluxe by Rob Zombie

It is a spooktacular episode of Roach Koach this week as we listen to the long requested solo debut from Rob Zombie, Hellbilly Deluxe. Is Rob a genius? Are his lyrics so non-sensical as to make him “Spooky Beck”? Is Rob nu-metal adjacent or a Nu-Metal Papa? All will be answered along with a discussion of Metal Hammer’s Best Nu-Metal Song list, Matt making a Saliva decision, a message from Addiction(!), and Lifer feedback. 

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Episode 176: Professional Murder Music by Professional Murder Music

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we get in the Halloween spirit with Professional Murder Music and their self titled album. Is this music for vampires? How do you know if you might be a vampire? Should “murder music” be left to the amateurs? We also go over Reveille feedback, announce some merch news, and go over a Alternative Press’s list of Nu-Metal songs that “hold up”. 

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Episode 175: Scars by SOiL

This week on the Roach Koach podcast we talk all about SOiL and their breakthrough album, Scars. Is it the rare nu-metal album to overcome 9/11? Did SOiL create a new song for the dumped? Most importantly, are they worthy of the Nu-Metal Canon? Also, we recap Jenny’s wedding day, talk Robb Flynn vs Dope, go over Guano Apes feedback, and continue the great Bodies Debate. Take a listen!  

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Episode 174: Amen by Amen

This week on the Roach Koach podcast we listen to the wild men of Amen and their self-titled album. Does Casey Chaos have an equilibrium problem? Are a lot of these songs about pee? Does the United Kingdom think of the United States as their ex? Most important, does Amen deserve entry into the Nu-Metal Canon? As well, we go over Family Values 2001 feedback, read some listener emails, and discuss The Case Against “Bodies”. 

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Episode 173: Waste of Skin by Spike 1000

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we talk Spike 1000 and their lone release, Waste of Skin. How did an album with such great f-word usage get lost in the shuffle? Does it give voice and perspective to an underserved female nu-metal audience? Is Spike 1000 worthy of the Nu-Metal Canon? As well, we talk Substance D feedback and dive into Who’s Emailing with a recommendation for Soil.

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Episode 172: Smile by Cane Hill

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we continue our journey to create the Nu-Metal Canon by listening to some of that new-Nu-Metal with Cane Hill and their album, Smile. We talk mouth stuff, bops, Queen of the Damned vibes, Skeet Skeetles, and a classic case of corpse fucking. Also, we decide if Cane Hill belongs in the Nu-Metal Canon. As well, ask Who’s Emailing?, discuss Marilyn Manson, and go over feedback from our Dark Days Coal Chamber episode. 

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Episode 171: Society Anxiety by Sunk Loto

This week on the Roach Roach podcast we prepare for Jenny’s wedding and listen to our first EP, Society Anxiety by Sunk Loto. These Australian boys were as young as 13 when they made this album! Is it worthy of the Nu-Metal Canon? Also, we talk Who’s Emailing, WWF Forceable Entry feedback,  and an update on the Genius List. 

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Episode 170: Supercharger by Machine Head

This week on the Roach Koach podcast we discuss one of the most infamous nu-metal albums of all time, Machine Head’s Supercharger. Was this album the victim of bad timing or is it no good any time of year? Was Robb Flynn “on one” when he made this album? Are his raps still divisive? Most important, is this album worthy of the Nu-Metal Canon? As well, we talk Who’s Emailing, go over Family Values 99 feedback, and briefly discuss the career of Ja Rule. 

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Episode 169: Vapor Transmission by Orgy

Fall is upon us and as the leaves change and the temperature drops, it only makes sense for Roach Koach to do an episode all about Orgy’s second album, Vapor Transmission. We talk Lorin’s college R.A. with his brutal Orgy assessment, discuss if Orgy is just making music for fashion shows, discuss the horror that is the song “Strokin’”, and decide if Orgy deserves a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon. As well, we talk new Slipknot and go over Linea 77 feedback. 

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Episode 168: The Family Values Tour 2006

It’s the end of the summer and the perfect time to end our Theme Summer with the final Family Values Tour collection from 2006. How did the boys close out the grand Family Values experiment? Are Korn a credible band or an incredible band? Are we Flyleaf fans now? Is Stone Sour actually Tonic? Most important, does anything on this album deserve a place in the Nu-Metal Canon? As well, Who’s Tweeting with Pressure 4-5 feedback, Who’s Repping the Roach at Korn/Alice In Chains, and a surprise message to Jenny and Sweet Mitchell that you will blow your mind.


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Episode 167: Untouchables by Korn

Waz up! This week on Roach Koach it is time once again for Korn, as we talk about their fifth album, Untouchables! Topics include the four million dollar budget, the music videos, the debut of The Bitch,  “the freaky sex song”, narcs on SongMeanings Dot Com, and an intense discussion on whether Korn deserve another slot in the Nu-Metal Canon. 

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Episode 166: Lifer by Lifer

This week on Roach Koach we listen to the band Lifer and their self-titled debut album, produced by a member of Rush! We talk the many names of Lifer, a possible nu-metal producer text thread, and DJ Worm. We also make a decision on whether Lifer deserves a place in the Nu-Metal Canon. As well, we go over No One feedback, read some listener emails and talk about Head from Korn holding a Roach Koach t-shirt. 

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Episode 165: Bleed The Sky by Reveille

This week on Roach Roach we reconnect with the boys in Reveille and listen to their second and final album, Bleed The Sky. Is this a lost gem of the Comedown Era? Could a summer release have made these guys stars? Is it pie season? Does it deserve a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon? All of these questions are answered in this episode. Also: Who’s Tweeting with emails on the new album from Flaw, a list of the Top 10 Rap Metal Songs, and Family Values 98 feedback. 


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Episode 164: Proud Like a God by Guano Apes

This week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Jenny, Lorin, and Matt finally listen the Guano Apes. Is this album too much for Lorin? Does Jenny think it is a lot of fun? Listen and find out. Also, we do some Broad Talk, answer some listener questions in Who’s Emailing and Lorin breaks a long standing band embargo. 

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Lorin Kozlowski
Episode 163: The Family Values Tour 2001

Our Theme Summer continues as we listen to the third installment of the Family Values collection on this week’s Roach Koach, Family Values Tour 2001. Is this Nu-metal or is it grunge? What kind of power did Linkin Park have in 2001? Are Stone Temple Pilots underrated or properly rated? Does this edition of Family Values deserve a spot in the Nu-Metal Canon? Also, Cold vs Jenny’s wedding, Matt’s big giveaway, and Funky Ken Fanfic. Take a listen!


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