We Were Loud Once

In Episode 61 of the We Were Loud Once Podcast, Dan and Jeff sit down with legendary drummer Angel Bartolotta (Skrapegoat, Crossbreed, Dope, Team Cybergeist, Genitorturers, Switched, Rikets, PIG, and more!)!Angel drops in to break down his incredible career behind the kit, give us the inside scoop on his exciting upcoming plans with Skrapegoat, and—yes—plans were made for a Kenny G compilation album... From heavy riffs and touring life to saxophone smooth jams, this episode has it all.

In this full episode of We Were Loud Once, Dan and Jeff explore the digital shift driving the nu metal resurgence. From viral TikTok trends resurrecting '90s heavyweights to underground bands leveraging algorithm hacks to build loyal fanbases, social media has completely reshaped the scene.Whether you're a band looking to amplify your reach or a fan wanting to support the heavy music movement, the guys break down actionable strategies to harness that online power without losing your edge.

In this episode of We Were Loud Once, Dan and Jeff break down the hidden gems, absolute bangers, and forgotten tracks where smaller bands completely reinvented classic songs. We’re looking at the covers that had all the ingredients for massive mainstream reach, heavy rotation, and iconic status, yet somehow didn't break the band into the stratosphere.From heavy nu-metal reworkings to obscure alt-rock flips, we dissect what made these renditions special, why the timing or push fell short, and which ones deserved a far bigger audience.

In this episode of We Were Loud Once, Jeff and Dan break down the latest updates surrounding American Head Charge frontman Cameron Heacock.From the viral video that brought his situation to light to the tireless efforts of Holiday Kirk of The Nu Metal Agenda and "The Something Beautiful Project," we dive into how the scene stepped up, where things stand today, and what this means for the legacy of one of nu-metal's most underrated voices.

Did you know the boys have a second YouTube channel? And on that second channel they have a segment called 'Turn It Or Burn It' where they listen to nu metal bands from the Detox Productions Nu Metal Band List and decide whether or not to add them to the WWLO Spotify playlist? Well, now you do, and today, they are listening to their (much) younger selves and deciding whether or not to turn or BURRRRRRN their own tracks (spoiler: they don't pull punches...). They figured since they own the rights to the songs, why not do this one on the MAIN CHANNEL! What do YOU think? Are these songs turn worthy, or would you burn'em?

In this episode of We Were Loud Once, Dan and Jeff get into the chaotic, heavy world of one of nu-metal’s most enigmatic bands: Downthesun. Signed to Roadrunner Records and famously backed by Slipknot’s Clown, Downthesun burned incredibly bright and incredibly fast in the early 2000s.They’re breaking down some of the history of the band, and sharing personal experiences and insights regarding their fierce frontman, Satone.

What was it like at the epicenter of the late '90s heavy music explosion? Legendary producer and Ugly Kid Joe guitarist Dave Fortman joins Dan and Jeff to break down the massive shift into nu metal and share stories from his iconic production career.From tearing up the charts on guitar with Ugly Kid Joe to shaping the definitive sonic landscape of the late '90s and 2000s behind the board, Dave has seen it all. We dive deep into the exact moment the rock landscape shifted, the explosion of the nu metal movement, and what it was really like producing era-defining albums for bands like Evanescence, Mudvayne, and Slipknot.

In this episode of We Were Loud Once, Dan and Jeff dive deep into the evolution of Linkin Park. While Hybrid Theory and Meteora defined a generation and cemented the band as the kings of the late '90s/early '00s heavy music scene, Chester, Mike, and the guys spent the rest of their careers trying to escape a label they never really wanted: Nu Metal.Why was Linkin Park so desperate to distance themselves from the very genre that made them global superstars? Was it a strategic move for longevity, or an artistic necessity? Dan and Jeff break down the sonic shift from Minutes to Midnight onward, the backlash from purists, and how history ultimately proved Linkin Park right.

In this episode of We Were Loud Once, Dan and Jeff sit down with the legendary Mikael Johnston of Mephisto Odyssey. Mikael takes us behind the scenes of the late 90s/early 2000s electronic-metal crossover era, specifically detailing his work with the iconic late Wayne Static of Static-X.We dive deep into the creation of the high-octane collaborations "Crash" and "Crash:Reborn". Mikael shares the definitive story on his heavy-hitting remix of Static-X’s "Push It". Mikael gives us insights into Wayne’s unique creative energy, the fusion of industrial beats with nu-metal riffs, and the legacy of these landmark tracks. He also details the hurdles he had to overcome to release these tracks.

The definitive A–Z nu metal band list is here c/o Detox! In this episode of We Were Loud Once, Dan and Jeff sit down with Jon Carr to break down his ultimate alphabetical guide to the genre. From the undisputed kings that defined an era to the deepest, most obscure underground gems you probably forgot existed (or never heard of), we’re digging through the crates to see if his list holds up. Trust us, you will find some amazing new music on this list...