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Altar of Noise
by Simon Ielasi
Josh Wiles and Simon Ielasi worship music, they also love talking about music. On Altar Of Noise, they converse about a new topic each week and deep dive into albums/artists they adore. With a wide range of genres appreciated between the two, they will cover the breadth of alternative noises whilst enjoying a drink or two!Welcome to Altar of Noise.
Episodes
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Altar of Noise: Albums of the year 2023 (5-1)
Here it is! Josh and Simon's top 5 albums for 2023! The boys also throw in some honourable mentions and some of their favourite songs! There is some surprises and some that are not so (looking at you Simon)... Altar of Noise albums of the year Spotify playlist:...
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Altar of Noise: Albums of the year 2023 (10-6)
Welcome to the penultimate episode of 2023. Josh and Simon talk about their choices for albums 10-6. They mention a few albums that disappointed them and also Simon explains why this year was so hard for him to make a list. Like previous years, their top ten albums are split into two episodes…
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Episode 76: An Album A Year
In today's episode, the boys pick their favourite album that was released for each year they have been alive! Thats it. Thats the episode... Contact Us! Facebook: www.facebook.com/Altarofnoisepodcast/ Email: [email protected] Instagram: instagram.com/altar_of_noise Josh's twitch:...
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Deep Dive: Korn - Follow The Leader
This week, we dive deep into the best selling album from the godfather's of Nu-Metal, Korn. 'Follow The Leader' was a cross-over success thanks to its more polished sound and infamous music videos being played non-stop on MTV's TRL. The band streamlined their songs making them more pallatable…
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Episode 75: General Catch Up
We're back and we are catching up! ...seriously, this is just us catching up. We go over a couple of shows weve attended and played. Cast our judgemental eyes over Triple J's 'Like A Version Hottest 100'. Talk about the Good Things festival lineup and gender equality lineups. There's also a quick...
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Episode 74: Love/Hate #2
Back by popular demand, Love/Hate! In this series, Josh and Simon pick their favourite and least favourite songs for 5 artists. This time the artists were suggested by a listener (thanks Russ!). Those five are Metallica, Blink 182, Justin Tmberlake, Rage Against The Machine and The Prodigy. We…
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Episode 73: Our Third Birthday!
*Apologies for the glitches in the sound at the beginning of the episode. They only last till about the 1:30 minute mark.* Three years of uneducated music opinions! As per our usual birthday episodes, we go through a bunch of albums celebrating big anniversaries. We also discuss some of our...
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Episode 72: Altar of Noise Festival Draft
The NBA. The NFL. The NHL. What do all these leagues have in common? They all have a draft! Here at Altar of Noise, we love our sports, and in this episode we smash our love of music and sports together to create the very first 'Altar of Noise Festival Draft'! Join us as we make our picks and…
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Episode 71: Rolling Stone's '50 Greatest Australian Artists of All Time'
Another week, another list rant. This time with and aussie flavour! Josh and Simon cast their critical eyes over this Rolling Stone list. Will we be pleasently surprised by their choices or will we be calling for everyone to grab their pitchforks and march to their HQ? Contact Us! Facebook:...
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Episode 70: Music Influencing Life
In this week's epsiode, the boys discuss if music influences our lives and if so, how? They touch on the science behind it, how it's used in marketing and how it affects the individual and wider society. Contact Us! Facebook: www.facebook.com/Altarofnoisepodcast/ Email: [email protected]...
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Episode 69: Power Metal - Outsiders View Series
This week we jump (properly) back into the Outsider's View, through the might of Power Metal! To help us learn about this very niche corner of metal, we bring back our good friend Jim (you may remember him from our Good Things fetival review). We dive deep into the world of Power Metal, looking…
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Episode 68: So Fresh! 2003
Welcome back to another listening party! This week they take on So Fresh's 2003 compilation CD. The boys put all the songs into a playlist and let a random number generator choose what they were going to listen to! Are they going to enjoy it or will they be yelling in anger at the speaker? Link…
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Episode 67: The Worst Songs for Certain Situations
WARNING! This episode contains adult themes. These songs were chosen for comedic effect and are not to be taken seriously. As the title suggests, Josh & Simon conjured up a few situations and then picked the worsts songs they could think of for said scenarios. Situations include weddings…
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Episode 66: Love/Hate
Welcome to a new (potential) mini series called 'Love/Hate'. The object of this series is to choose a bunch of artists and pick the song we love most by them... and the song we hate the most! In this episode we discuss Nirvana, Muse, Michael Jackson, Daft Punk and Korn. ...and yes, All In The...
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Episode 65: Rolling Stone's '100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs of All Time' list
ah Rolling Stone... You sure know how to screw up a list. Josh and Simon dive into Rolling Stones '100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs of All Time' list. Josh was sick for the recording, hence why he messed up claiming some of the bands weren't on the list when they actually were. As a fun little…
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Deep Dive: Limp Bizkit - Significant Other
The year is 9 teen 90 nine... The Matrix has just melted all our minds and the threat of the Y2K bug is gripping the world. Step forward Limp Bizkit... 'Significant Other' became the album everyone either loved or hated. It was everything the old gaurd were against, but this cocky crew from…
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Episode 64: Nü or Nöt?
Today, Josh and Simon discuss Revolver magazine's article 'NU-METAL or not? 10 great albums that straddle the line.' The boys put on their very opinionated pants and cast their eyes over the list, which features Slipknot, Machine Head, Rob Zombie and more! Elsewhere, Simon discusses his upcoming...
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Episode 63: Music Conspiracy Theories
Today, Josh and Simon try their hardest to get on the FBI most wanted list by researching wild music conspiracy theories! Is Elvis alive? Did Tupac fake his death? Who is Banksy? These and more are analysed by two people who really have no clue! Private prisons & Gangsta rap sources: The…
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Episode 62: The relaunch of the Outsider's view series (an overview)
A series we started but never returned too, Outsider's View, is back! The idea is simple, dive into the genres that neither of us know to much about. Find out how they started, who were the main artists, how has it influenced today's artists and anything else we can find! This overview episode…
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Episode 61: 2023
Finally, we are back! As per usual, the first episode of the year is a catch up and all things 2023. The boys talk about what shows they have attended during the break, albums that are being released this year (and some that there hoping for!), as well as hatred for Culture Kings. Contact Us!...
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Altar of Noise: Albums of the year 2022 (5-1)
Altar of Noise presents to you, our top 5 albums of 2022! Josh and Simon finish off their top 10 (check last weeks episode for albums 10-6!) They also walk through some honourable mentions and some of their favourite songs of the year. Some surprises here, some not so much. As always, let us know...
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Altar of Noise: Albums of the year 2022 (10-6)
We've made it! The end of the year (world?) is nigh, which means it time for albums of the year! On this, the penultimate episode of 2022, Josh and Simon talk about their process as they go through their choices for albums 10 - 6. Elsewhere, they mention a few albums that disappointed them…
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Episode 60: Good Things Festival review (Melbourne)
Two firsts for Altar of Noise podcast this week. Our first full episode dedicated to reviewing a live show and our first time having a guest! Josh and Simon welcome their good friend Jim to help them review Good Things festival in Melbourne. Collectively, this was each of their first festival in…
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Episode 59: Reunions
Reunited and it feels so good! This week's episode is all about reunions. Our favourite pop-punk trio are back together which got us thinking about reunions. Good ones, bad ones, fake ones (like Blinks?). We discuss the pros and cons of our favourite artists 'getting the band back together'.…
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Episode 58: Guilty Pleasures
We pose the old age question, what are your music guilty pleasures? Should guilty pleasures exist? Should we have them as adults? We also chat about emo, swearing in class and we rattle off some artists who we considered guilty pleasures as teens! Plus, as an added bonus, we sing lots of 90/00's...
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Episode 57: Consequences 'Top 75 albums of the last 15 years' list
We're baaaaaaaaack! ...and to kick things back into gear we've brought a list! This week's episode, we dive into Consequence's 'Top 75 albums of the last 15 years'. Will they pass the very critical ears of Josh and Simon? Probably not, cause they're both grumpy pricks! Link to Conequences list:...
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Episode 56: Concert memories
Today is a trip down memory lane. Josh poses some questions to Simon about concerts he has been too. What was the loudest? Who was the best? Who was the worst? Let the nostalgia begin! Contact Us! Facebook: www.facebook.com/Altarofnoisepodcast/ Email: [email protected] Instagram:...
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Episode 55: The Return of the Big Day Out (Part 4 - Main Stage)
The grand finale is here! May we present to you Altar of Noise's choices for the main stage! Nirvana, White Stripes, Metallica, Neil Young... just some of the names to have headlined the mighty Big Day Out. In todays episode, the boys choose 6 artists each to play their main stage(s). This was...
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Episode 54: The Return of the Big Day Out (Part 3 - Boiler Room)
In part 3 and we tackle the infamous Boiler Room. The Boiler room was all about one word, vibes... Heavily featuring electronic artists, it also sometimes incorporated some rap and pop artists. Basically anything that'll help shake your booty! Previously featuring the likes of Carl Cox, Simian...
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Episode 53: Our second birthday!
Two years, hey? Who'd have thunk it? Today we celebrate our 2nd birthday of Altar of Noise. Like our first birthday, we talk about a few albums that are celebrating anniversaries in 2022. We also list off a few of our favourite second (sophomore) albums by artists we love! Contact Us! Facebook:...
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Episode 52: The return of the Big Day Out (Part 2 - Green Stage)
...and we're back with part 2 of the Big Day Out return series! Once this is recorded over zoom, so sound quality isn't our usual best, sorry! In this week's episode, we focus on the Green Stage. The stage was always a mix of genre's and featured both Australian and International acts. The Green...
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Episode 51: The return of the Big Day Out (Part 1 - Local Produce stage)
Welcome to the return of Big Day Out. In this mini-series, the boys will create the lineup for a returning Big Day Out. For times sake, they've shortened the number of stages to only 4... Local Produce Stage, Green Stage, Boiler Room and of course, the Main Stage. Today's episode is the Local...
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Deep Dive: Queens Of The Stone Age - Songs For The Deaf
Songs For The Deaf, the third release from desert rockers Queens Of The Stone Age, catapulted the band into god rock status. Josh Homme and Nick Oliveri together with rock legend Dave Grohl, crafted the ultimate road trip album. The album is loosely based on the concept of driving from LA through...
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Episode 50: A-Z
*PLEASE NOTE* We had some technical difficulties during the recording. Josh's 'M' & 'N' selections and Simon's ‘N’ & 'O' selections needed to be cut due to audio quality. Please forgive us! This week's episode is a fun one! Josh and Simon go through the alphabet and pick some of their favourite...
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Episode 49: Lyrics
Lyrics. We all sing/scream them in our cars, on our way to our 9 to 5. They're usually the main focal point of any song and often are the most critiqued. This week's episode is a general discussion about the lyrics. What makes a good lyric? Do they need to "mean" anything? Do we even need lyrics?...
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Episode 48: Catch Up!
Well its been a minute since we last spoke. So for this episode, we catch up! What are we currently listening? Phonk music and the possibility of Limp Bizkit selling out the Adelaide Entertainment centre (they wouldn't!) are all spoken about in this casual get together! Contact Us! Facebook:...
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Episode 47: Outsider View Series - EDM Overview
Hey, Hey! We're back and we've brought with us a new series, the Outside View series. In this series, we speak openly about the genres we don't know, or have little knowledge in. We break down our views of said genre, whether we listen to it, why we like/dislike it... we explore the unknown in…
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Episode 46: 100 (40) of the best pop songs of all time.
We are back and we've brought a list with us! No, its not our list. It is a list by Liveabout publication, '100 of the best pop songs of all time'. Obviously we don't go through the whole 100, as this was recorded this at some ungodly hour. We decided the top 40 was our best bet to see how they...
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Episode 45: Musical "Big Things"
What a crap episode name. Anyhow... America has Mt. Rushmore. Australia has many, MANY big things. In this episode we name four 'big things' and match them to 4 people who inspire us. This episode was in part inspired by REVOLVER magazine. Check out their video out here! Links mentioned in the...
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Episode 44: Album Swap #6
The good old album swap is back, after a 7 month absence. Simon brought Justin Timberlake's (or JRT as he is from now known as), 2006 mega hit album 'Futuresex/Lovesounds' to the table. While Josh brought in Action Bronson's 2015 major label debut album 'Mr. Wonderful'. Elsewhere, Josh tells us...
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Episode 43: Metal Hammer's '40 Best Nu-Metal Songs'
Another episode in which we bring in a list and rant about it. This one sits a little closer to home, as it is a genre that got us both into heavy music. Metal Hammer's Top 40 Nu-Metal songs featuring Linkin Park, Korn, N.E.R.D and Kid Rock. We also attempt to do our own top ten on the fly!…
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Deep Dive: Tenacious D - Tenacious D
Our first deep dive of '22 and it's a goodun! This week we dive into the debut album of the greatest rock act to grace our planet. (To be honest, this episode is basically us laughing and singing, but hey, it's just one of those albums!) Jack Black and Kyle Gass give us measly peasants a...
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Episode 42: 2022
Despite everything happening in the world, WE ARE BACK! Being the first episode of 2022, we've kept it chilled. We discuss some albums we are looking forward to being released this year, some hopes for the music industry and TISM... because it's TISM and they're great! Contact Us! Facebook:...
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Altar of Noise: Albums of the year 2021 (5-1)
It's here! Here is our top 5 favourite albums of 2021! After such a tough year, its refreshing to look back and see the wealth of great music that had been released. Simon is still sick so apologies (it was recorded the same night as the last episode). We also name a few of our favourite songs of...
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Altar of Noise: Albums of the year 2021 (10-6)
IT'S HERE! Altar of Noise's favourite albums of the year! With Josh full of anger from his recent bowls game and Simon struggling to overcome the man-flu, they countdown their favourite albums for 2021. Like last year, we will be splitting this into two episodes, with this week's penultimate...
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Episode 41: Video Hits One Hit Wonders 2009
Welcome back to another listening party! In these listening parties, we find compilation cd's and review them in realtime! This week, Video Hits 2009 One Hit Wonders compilation is up. Come with us as we listen to 17 of the 62 (SIXTY TWO!) random one hit wonders this three cd set has to offer…
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Episode 40: Aussie Comparisons
You know how when you're trying to explain the sound of an Aussie artist to a friend and you go to the line 'They're the Aussie version of...'? Well this is an episode about that! This week, we pick a couple of big international acts and try to pick a comparative Australian artist. Who is...
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Episode 39: Openers & Closers
After a brief catch up on all things Nu (Limp Bizkit!?), we dive into an often over-looked aspect, opening and closing songs. We discuss what we think makes a good beginning or ending to an album and whether or not they are important. We also select a few examples of ones that we really enjoy!...
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Episod 38: Which Artist Defines Millennials?
The Boomers had The Beatles, Beach Boys and Bob Dylan. Gen X had Michael Jackson, Prince and Nirvana. Millennials have... Well... we're not Sure? Join us as we discuss some artists who we think may define our generation. Contact Us! Facebook: www.facebook.com/Altarofnoisepodcast/ Email:...
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Episode 37: Deserted Island
We answer one of the all time classic questions regarding music, "What 5 albums would you take with you to a deserted island?" We have somehow avoided doing this one for over a year! Fair effort we reckon! Contact Us! Facebook: www.facebook.com/Altarofnoisepodcast/ Email: [email protected]...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Josh Wiles and Simon Ielasi worship music, they also love talking about music. On Altar Of Noise, they converse about a new topic each week and deep dive into albums/artists they adore. With a wide range of genres appreciated between the two, they will cover the breadth of alternative noises whilst enjoying a drink or two!Welcome to Altar of Noise.
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