We Were Loud Once

Are music festivals getting too massive, or are they still the ultimate pilgrimage? In this episode, Jeff and Dan break down the highs, lows, and heat of the Sick New World festival, debating whether mega-fests are truly worth the ticket price, what impact that could have on more traditional touring, and just how are you going to get all that band merch home. But they didn't stop there. They got massively sidetracked. They’re diving into the extreme gore in music videos—where is the line between artistic expression and pure shock value? And did that peak with a certain Cattle Decapitation video.... (bet you didn't think you'd see that name on an episode of this show huh?)And finally, they tackle the ultimate generational debate: at what exact point does nu metal officially cross over into "Classic Rock"? (Prepare to feel old, folks.)

In this episode of We Were Loud Once, we are sitting down with the one and only Metal Sanaz! Known for her raw, unfiltered interviews and deep ties to the industrial and nu metal scenes, Sanaz shares incredible stories from the road, her experiences working with iconic bands, and the grit required to maintain complete creative control in the modern media landscape. We're breaking down her legendary journey as an independent force in heavy music! From navigating the chaotic 2000s metal scene to building Unfriendly Studios, Sanaz pulls back the curtain on interviewing metal royalty, staying fiercely independent, and what it really takes to keep the underground alive.

In this episode of We Were Loud Once, Dan and Jeff sit down with legendary Coal Chamber drummer Mikey 'Bug' Cox for an incredibly candid and inspiring conversation. Mikey opens up like never before about his recent intense health journey, the battles he fought behind the scenes, and the mindset that pulled him through.Mikey also shares the massive milestones of overcoming those health hurdles, finding his rhythm again, and his triumphant return to making music. From the golden era of nu metal to the resilience it takes to step back behind the kit today, this is a raw, unfiltered look at life, survival, and heavy music.

Thirty years of Mate. Feed. Kill. Repeat.?! Dan and Jeff dive deep into the recent, historic performance by original Slipknot frontman Anders Colsefni and his band, The Crowz, as they celebrate three decades of the record that started it all in Des Moines. Should they take it on the road?

In this episode of We Were Loud Once, Dan and Jeff sit down with filmmaker and musician Matt Zane (Society 1) to discuss one of the most controversial and mysterious projects in industrial nu metal history: his unauthorized documentary on Wayne Static and Tera Wray Static.Matt opens up about his personal relationship with the late Static-X frontman and his late wife, the creative vision behind the film, and the legal and personal hurdles that has ultimately kept the project from a traditional release. We dive deep into the (typically misunderstood) complexities of Wayne’s final years, and the stories that haven't really been told—until now.

In this episode of We Were Loud Once, Dan and Jeff sit down with James Rietz, the visionary frontman of the industrial nu metal powerhouse, Crossbreed!From the glow-in-the-dark paint to the relentless touring cycles of the early 2000s, James breaks down the history and the future of one of the genre’s most visually and sonically distinct bands. We dive deep into the legendary (or infamous rather) Nothingface tour, the transition to Driven Music Group, and the creative process behind their iconic covers. Plus, James gives us a look into his experiences at Wasteland Weekend and what life looks like in the post-apocalyptic subculture.Also, I didn't edit out language because...no.