Matt and Lorin get Very Cantrell and head to the Boggy Depot. Exclusive episodes and more on the Roach Koach Patreon . New episodes of the Pact every month. Subscribe today! Rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes! We’d appreciate it! Questions about the show? Have album recommendations? Just want to say hi? We’d love to hear from you! Contact the show @RoachKoach on Twitter , Roach Koach on Facebook , Roach Koach on Instagram , or send an email to RoachKoachPodcast at Gmail . Follow the show on Y...
Dec 25, 2024•1 hr 26 min
This week on the Roach Koach podcast we go back 25 years to the lost Arnold Schwarzenegger classic END OF DAYS and its accompanying soundtrack. Topics include: -Shout out to Louisville Loves Emo -Shout out to the Nu-Metal Agenda’s Christmas Album -Being an Arnold fan -The plot of END OF DAYS -Filler on albums -The majesty of “Crushed” -Girl on a motorcycle mix -The real Sherlock Holmes on SongMeanings dot com? -And Canon Talk, where Lorin and Matt decide if any of these tracks deserve a place in...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 30 min
This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting, as Lorin and Matt go over Nu-News, Roachemendations and more. Topics this episode include: -Recapping 2024 -1 year on Youtube -Sick New World CANCELLED -Unsolicited advice -Welcome to Rockville -R.L. Stine -Josh Toomey’s phone -The Daytona Owner’s Club -New Nu from Architects -Boots on the ground at Thrown -And Stupid F’N Matt’s Nu Core For Old Heads Take a listen!...
Dec 11, 2024•1 hr 2 min
This week on the Roach Koach podcast it’s all about returns! Jenny is back and so is Head to Korn! The Indigo Angel rejoins Lorin and Matt to discuss Korn’s eleventh album, The Paradigm Shift. Topics this episode include: -Who is in Korn? -A Hot Korn Doc -Jonathan Davis vs Don Gilmore -Rolling Stone’s review -Jenny’s love of dubstep -“Dabbling” in meth -Korn and the survelliance state -Being funny -What member of Korn is the seventh string? -Lorin vs Monsters University -A lullaby for a sadist? ...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 56 min
This week on the Roach Koach podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting. Matt and Lorin go over your Roachamendations, Nu News, lists, tours and more. Topics this week include: -Roach Koach in The Independent! -Skribbal goes Nu-Metal -Who’s Touring -Linkin Park new album -A show just for the Lorin -Touching Logan Mader’s nipple -The greatness of Thrown -And Stupid F’Ns Matts Nu Core for Old Heads Take a listen! Exclusive episodes and more on the Roach Koach Patreon . New episodes of the Pact every mo...
Nov 27, 2024•57 min
This week on the Roach Koach podcast, Lorin and Matt dip into a box received at their treehouse and listen to the album Beyond The Calm of the Corridor by The Blank Theory. Topics this episode include: -Having a fake face -Twins! -Matt and “cyber” -Final Destination music video -Fountains of Wayne and Smashing Pumpkins -Soccer challenges in the backyard -Portishead -What are they doing in a tent? -And of course Canon Talk, where Lorin and Matt decide if the Blank Theory deserve a spot in the Nu-...
Nov 20, 2024•1 hr 29 min
This week on the Roach Koach podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting, as Lorin and Matt go over listener feedback, Nu News, Roachamendations and more. Topics this week include: -Current events -Sick New World feedback -Iconic logos -The Pact Bump -New songs from Ded and Stepa -Tour tips -Limp Bizkit in the studio? -New Swollen Teeth -And Stupid F’Ns Matts Nu Core for Old Heads Take a listen! Exclusive episodes and more on the Roach Koach Patreon . New episodes of the Pact every month. Subscribe to...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 2 min
This week on the Roach Koach podcast we return to the comforting sounds of Max Cavalera as we dive deep into the fourth Soulfly album, Prophecy. Topics this episode include: -What is like to be friends with Bobby Burns? -Keeping these guys around -Buying a cd in 2004 -Songmeanings dot com -Sweating in the desert -Making the corny cool -“That ain’t no ballad” -Defeat me? Defeat U! -And of course Canon Talk, where Lorin and Matt decide if Soulfly deserve another spot in the Nu-Metal Canon. Take a ...
Nov 06, 2024•1 hr 10 min
This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s time once again to talk Sick New World! Lorin and Matt talk line up, ticket options, and of course the bathroom situation. Then they sit down with Korn superfan Patrick Ryan to talk Korn tattoos, Korn and fitness, and the best Korn tunes for gains. Take a listen! Exclusive episodes and more on the Roach Koach Patreon . New episodes of the Pact every month. Subscribe today! Rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes! We’d appreciate it! Questions about the sho...
Oct 30, 2024•1 hr 9 min
This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we get consider having our lungs turning into gills and get ourselves a mouthful of grenades because its time to talk about Bionic Jive! Lorin and Matt dive into the debut album, Armageddon Through Your Speakers and talk about what happens when a band understands the assignment a little too well. Did the street team let them down? Are the freaks being let out in the club? Is there a song about Nam? Most importantly, is Bionic Jive going into the Nu-Metal Cano...
Oct 23, 2024•1 hr 25 min
This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting, as Lorin and Matt go over your feedback, nu news, and so much more. Topics this episode include: -Selling T-Shirts and being pressured by your own bit -Limp Bizkit need those royalties! -Who’s in those DMs -“I would let this person do anything they wanted!” -Who’s Emailing with a Vended rec -Matt’s enduring love of Swollen Teeth -The Koach predicted the iconic Ross/Slipknot meeting -Liverpool bands -And Stupid F’N Matt’s Nu-Core...
Oct 16, 2024•58 min
This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we finally say goodbye and goodnight to Side Project Summer, as Lorin and Matt discuss the final Chino Moreno side project, the 2023 album from Crosses, Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete. Topics this episode include: -Top album lists -20th anniversary albums -Loving Depeche Mode -“You can’t both be gimps!” -Movie monster email chains -12 string guitars -Rescuing Amelia Earhart -The Michael Mann synth -And finally making a decision on whether this album i...
Oct 09, 2024•1 hr 33 min
This week on the Roach Koach podcast we’re talking Korn, Team Fries, merch, and more as Lorin and Matt go boots on the ground at Korn’s show on September 27th at Pine Knob. Topics discussed this episode include: -3 dads in a Honda -Merch critiques -The Team Fries Controversy -Korn, showmen -Leaving early -Who’s Emailing with the Jesus Christgau Challenge -And Workshopping the Drop with a NEW LIST Take a listen! Exclusive episodes and more on the Roach Koach Patreon . New episodes of the Pact eve...
Oct 02, 2024•57 min
This week on the Roach Koach podcast it’s time once again to get Matt’s Version, as we re-visit The Burning Red by Machine Head. Topics this week include: -Matt took notes! -Polarizing reviews -Robb Flynn is gonna make it fit -Songmeanings dot com having operational issues -The Greatest Name in the history of Songmeanings -A Moby Dick Update -Drugs are drugs -Matt, The Police fan -“Great grunts” -The devil’s tail -And Canon Talk, where Matt decides if The Burning Red needs a canon reassessment. ...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 39 min
This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s all about teeth catastrophes and the return of Linkin Park! Matt and Lorin give an exhaustive examination of LP’s return along with some praise for House of Protection, Bruce Wayne, a Song For Roach Koach, and the final Chad Radical’s Rippers for Roaches. Take a listen! Exclusive episodes and more on the Roach Koach Patreon . New episodes of the Pact every month. Subscribe today! Rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes! We’d appreciate it! Questions about ...
Sep 18, 2024•58 min
Side Project Summer continues! Finally! Lorin and Matt are back to discuss another Chino Moreno side project, and this week it’s Palms. Is this giving tropical vibes, Kong vibes, or something else? Topics this episode include: -What were we bumping in 2013? -Is this the album that is truly about Chi? -A Songmeanings dot com development -Star Trek vs Star Wars -The ghost in Three Men and a Baby -Jerk Off Island -The downsides of a watery grave -And the answer to the question, is Palms Ego or Esse...
Sep 11, 2024•1 hr 11 min
This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting, as Lorin and Matt go over your feedback, Nu-News, and so much more. Topics this week include: -Bobo Honks No More -BAFTA Award Winner Andrew Scott -Lorin’s instagram handle net worth -What is in Marc Rizzo’s backpack? -Lorin book update -Watership Down and “this screaming guy” -Loathe feedback -Matt vs THE BEEKEEPER -And Chad Radical’s Rippers for Roaches Take a listen! Exclusive episodes and more on the Roach Koach Patreon . Ne...
Sep 04, 2024•1 hr 6 min
This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we’re finally doing one for the haters. We heard your calls so fuck it, we’re doing Devildriver. Topics this week include: -Recruiting your band at a cookout -The headache of choosing a band name -Songmeanings dot com update -The philosophy of Pantera -Listening to a song 100 times a day -Brats vs burgers -What does it take to get into Heaven? -White Magic vs Black Magic -Thrones talk -The shit part of hell -And Canon Talk, where Lorin and Matt decide if Devi...
Aug 28, 2024•1 hr 46 min
This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s all about Who’s in the Pit, as Lorin and Matt are joined by Josh Toomey to discuss Slipknot’s 25th anniversary tour. Topics this week include: -Slipknot, showmen -Knocked Loose, pit legends -Taking Lady Raven breaks -Lorin’s updated list of Top 5 Rappers -Josh Toomey going viral -Matt the Nu-Metal Evangelist -Updating the Genius List -And Chad Radical’s Rippers for Roaches Take a listen! Exclusive episodes and more on the Roach Koach Patreon . New episod...
Aug 21, 2024•1 hr
We gotta build this canon! One album at a time! We’re back this week on the Roach Koach podcast and we’re talking about Loathe and their 2020 album, I Let It In And It Took Everything. Lorin and Matt finally heard your calls and dive in head first. Topics this episode include: -Lorin doing the research -Genius dot com annotations -Riff Magazine -Flying a gundam under the influence -Sick as hell slow motion -Liverpool bands -Pyramid Head -Night drives -Matt vs Hot Browns -And of course Canon Talk...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 44 min
Help Support the Koach: https://www.patreon.com/roachkoachpodcast It's time to come down a little. This week on the show Lorin and Matt recount their thrilling summer filled with side projects, concerts, and of course still buzzing after meeting Fred Durst. The guys also dive into new music, including a review of Body Snatcher's latest track, while addressing listener emails and comments. Special segments include a missed Il Nino track, a cameo from Jahred of Head P.E., and the newest of 'Chad R...
Aug 07, 2024
This week on the Roach Koach podcast, Lorin, Matt, and Jenny take you through the Greatest Night of their Lives as they recount their experience going backstage at Limp Bizkit’s Loserville tour at Pine Knob and meeting Fred Durst. Huge thanks to Garrett Fuller and Michael Owen Smith of Wayne County Lyfe for helping make our dreams come true. Find some space on the green, crack a Celsius and take a listen! Exclusive episodes and more on the Roach Koach Patreon . New episodes of the Pact every mon...
Jul 31, 2024•1 hr 56 min
This week Lorin, Matt, and guest Ashley Woolsey, discuss their experiences at the 'Louisville Loves Nu Metal' event held at Headliners Music Hall. The trio recounts meeting fans, band performances, and dramatic travel stories due to flight cancellations and computer issues. They highlight notable moments such as seeing Josh Toomey straight up shred, Blake Lachman's vocals, Morgan Ferguson's performance on 'Bring Me to Life', and a powerful set by Brent from Greyhaven. The episode emphasizes thei...
Jul 24, 2024
This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we go back to a classic. Matt never had his chance to weigh in on Slipknot’s iconic self titled album and now he has his chance. Take a listen as Matt reflects on the summer of 99, performing like you have nothing to lose, and setting the record straight! Also, Songmeanings dot com, Top 5 Rappers, a Moby Dick Update, and Re-Canon Talk! Exclusive episodes and more on the Roach Koach Patreon . New episodes of the Pact every month. Subscribe today! Rate and revi...
Jul 17, 2024•2 hr 4 min
This week on the Roach Koach podcast it’s all about the upcoming Louisville Loves Nu-Metal show, July 20th at Headliners Music Hall in beautiful Louisville, Kentucky. Lorin and Matt sit down and of course chop it up with Zack, Brian and Corey from Louisville Loves Nu-Metal to discuss this year’s show, the Nu-Metal Math needed to make the room “electric”, song selection, possible future theme nights, and answer the question, “What is Nu-Metal to you?”. Take a listen! Exclusive episodes and more o...
Jul 10, 2024•55 min
This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we’re talking plastic surgery, we’re talking goth industrial, yes we’re talking about Pighammer, Wayne Static’s solo album and final album. To help out, Lorin and Matt welcome back friend of the show and host of the Dancing is Forbidden podcast, Ronnie Neeley. Topics include: -Where were we in 2011? -Pighammer as concept record -The ZZ Top of Nu-Metal -Long censorship bars -Matt’s Goth Industrial past -Getting handed a flyer outside a show -Crazed plastic sur...
Jul 03, 2024•1 hr 53 min
This week on the Roach Koach Podcast we have a guest! And it’s Josh Toomey of the Talk Toomey Podcast! Josh joins Lorin and Matt to chop it up and discuss his involvement in Louisville Loves Nu-Metal, taking place July 20th at Headliners Music Hall in Louisville, Kentucky. Josh talks learning Fieldy’s bass parts, Deftones on sex playlists, Peter Steele, Nu-Metal albums aging well, and more! Take a listen! Exclusive episodes and more on the Roach Koach Patreon . New episodes of the Pact every mon...
Jun 26, 2024•1 hr 6 min
This week on the Roach Koach podcast we finally heed the call and dive into the second album by Ill Niño, 2003’s Confession. Lorin and Matt discuss where they were in 2003, how many boys there are in Ill Niño and so much more. Topics this episode include: -Chopping it up -Supporting your local FYE -Running and gunning -Brunette hotties -Who’s Snacking -Loving candles -Being addicted…to a girl -Held hostage by a groupie -Charles Mansion goes IN -And Canon Talk, where Lorin and Matt decide if Ill ...
Jun 19, 2024•1 hr 45 min
This week on Roach Koach it’s all about Who’s Tweeting, as Lorin and Matt go over feedback, questions, and Nu News. Topics this week include: -HUGE Louisville Loves Nu-Metal Update -Who’s Duetting -Who’s in those DMs with Gorepig -The return of Puya -Crosses feedback -And Chad Radical’s Rippers for Roaches Take a listen! Exclusive episodes and more on the Roach Koach Patreon . New episodes of the Pact every month. Subscribe today! Rate and review Roach Koach on iTunes! We’d appreciate it! Questi...
Jun 12, 2024•1 hr 3 min
This week we celebrate on the Roach Koach Podcast! It’s the beginning of Side Project Summer! And it’s a celebration of 8 years of Roach Koach! Matt and Lorin reflect on 8 years of podcasting before diving into Chino Moreno’s debut album from his goth/nu-wave/witch house project, Crosses. Topics this episode include: -Chuck Doom, top 5 name -Depeche Mode vibes -My Interpretation at Songmeanings Dot Com -Playing twisted little games -Testing a couch -Amateur Photography -“That piece of shit movie...
Jun 05, 2024•2 hr 5 min
