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We Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 32 - The Cameron Heacock UpdatesIn this episode of We Were Loud Once, Dan and Jeff sit down to discuss the updates surrounding Cameron Heacock, the iconic frontman of American Head Charge. After his recent appearance on the Soft White Underbelly YouTube channel—which revealed he had been living unhoused and battling a fentanyl addiction for years—the nu-metal community has rallied together. We’re diving into the incredible work being done by Holiday Kirk (The Nu-Metal Agenda).
2026-02-1630 min
We Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 31 - The Grammys & The NU Queens of MetalIn this episode of We Were Loud Once, Dan and Jeff are discussing the complicated relationship between the Recording Academy and the heavy music scene (or the lack of one altogether). They go deep into this year's Grammy nominees/winners, performances, and why Post Malone needs to do a rock record.
Plus, the conversation everyone wants to have: Courtney LaPlante (Spiritbox) vs. Tatiana Shmayluk (Jinjer). The internet says you can't be fans of both...we are and state our case, but let us know your take.
They also get into the difference in vibe between...
2026-02-0935 min
We Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 30 - Why Disturbed Needs To Stop Covering Songs (and just let Nonpoint do it)Is there anything more polarizing than a Disturbed cover?
In this episode of We Were Loud Once, Dan and Jeff are diving deep into the world of musical reinterpretations—the good, the bad, and the downright over-produced. They tackle one of the most covered tracks in history: Phil Collins’ "In the Air Tonight." They debate which Nu Metal band (or Nu adjacent) actually captured that legendary drum fill and haunting atmosphere the best, Nonpoint or In This Moment (or Phil himself). If you know someone who did it better than either, drop it in the comments! Then they...
2026-02-0238 min
We Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 29 - What Happened to the New Mudvayne Singles?In this episode, Jeff and Dan dive deep into the strange case of Mudvayne’s comeback singles, "Hurt People Hurt People" and "Sticks and Stones." After 16 years of silence, the band finally dropped new music in late 2025—but the reception wasn't exactly what they expected. Between fans complaining the tracks sounded like "unpolished demos" and the band themselves being unhappy with the final product, Mudvayne took the unprecedented step of quietly pulling the original Josh Wilbur mixes from streaming platforms and replacing them with brand new versions by longtime collaborator Dave Fortman (Lost and Found, The New Game - also...
2026-01-2633 min
We Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 28 - Jesse Dean (Narcotic Self) | Battle for Ozzfest, Being Self-Made, & DIY MetalIn this episode of We Were Loud Once, we sit down with Jesse Dean, the powerhouse behind the heavy metal band Narcotic Self, to unpack a journey defined by raw grit and zero shortcuts. From the high-stakes pressure of the Battle for Ozzfest auditions to the grueling reality of being a completely self-taught and self-made musician, Jesse opens up about what it actually takes to survive the industry.
2026-01-191h 27
We Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 27 - ICP X Nu Metal: The Heaviest Album That Never Happened (but still could...)The face paint, the theatricality, the "us against the world" mentality—Insane Clown Posse and Nu-Metal were born from the same chaotic energy of the late 90s. But what if the Wicked Clowns went full on nu metal?
In this episode of We Were Loud Once, we’re getting into Dan falling for the Violent J pregnancy meme, the Gathering, poop dollars, nu culture crossovers, and the ULTIMATE nu metal super group that, if backing ICP, could potentially create the greatest nu metal record of the century.
If the Dark Carnival decided to drop a nu-m...
2026-01-1253 min
We Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 26 - Did Fred Durst Try to Kill Taproot’s Career? A 'Gift' RetrospectiveIn this episode of We Were Loud Once, we’re heading back to the year 2000 to dissect Taproot’s major-label debut, Gift. But you can’t talk about this album without talking about the drama that almost derailed it before it even hit shelves. After Taproot chose to sign with Atlantic Records instead of Durst's Interscope imprint (Flawless), the Limp Bizkit frontman left a legendary, heated message on Stephen Richards' machine.
In this episode, we get into:
The Sound of Gift: How Taproot stood out in the crowded Nu-Metal scene with their melodic-yet-aggressive style.
2026-01-051h 08
We Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 25 - Surreal The MCIn this episode of We Were Loud Once, Jeff and Dan sit down with Surreal the MC for a deep dive into the roots where hip hop and nu metal collide. We get into how hip hop culture and lyricism shaped the nu metal movement, the importance of groove and rhythm, and why the DJ became a core member of many nu metal bands, not just a background element. From turntables and sampling to live performance energy, Surreal breaks down how these elements helped define a generation of heavy music. Whether you grew up blasting Slipknot, Limp Bizkit, or...
2025-12-291h 23
We Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 24 - The Naked Thing Works (Snot)In Episode 24 of WWLO, the guys are talking about one of their favorite nu metal bands of all time, Snot, and the infamous 'toilet incident' during Ozzfest '98. They go down all the rabbit holes and tangents per usual including Dee Snider's Strangeland movie, Rob Halford's solo band Fight, and Jeff sings country(?!).
2025-12-221h 24
We Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 23 - Michael Clark (Caught on the Mike)In this episode, Jeff and Dan get to sit down with one of their old friends, and fellow musician turned podcaster, Michael Clark from the Caught on the Mike Podcast! Lots of talk about nu metal, combat sports, Dan's audition video for Steel Panther, and Michael's incredible podcast. It went long because we knew it was good!
2025-12-151h 33
We Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 22 - Where Did YOU Go Josh Brown?In this episode, Dan and Jeff get into Full Devil Jacket's debut full length record, try and track down Josh Brown, and Jeff gets escorted out of work by the cops... They also get into how you confuse the hell out of Facebook.
2025-12-081h 02
We Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 21 - Hed PE & The Limp Bizkit Conspiracy TheoryIn Episode 21, we find the guys doing a deep dive into Hed PE's debut and drawing so many parallels between it and Limp Bizkit's Three Dollar Bill Y'all that they get stuck in the rabbit hole with a potential conspiracy theory...and we finally get the story on why Jeff likes Ace of Base so much.
2025-12-041h 14
We Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 20 - Slipknot Gets Paid & We Killed MTVIn this episode, the guys dive into what silently killed MTV (spoiler, it was probably us) and the cool $120m Slipknot payday.
2025-12-0143 min
We Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 19 - How I Broke Bands For Immortal RecordsIn this episode, the guys are talking about Dan's time interning at Immortal Records (the label responsible for Korn, Incubus, and many others), the band Switched's debut record 'Subject to Change', and those stupid AI songs popping up under actual bands Spotify pages.
2025-11-241h 28
We Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 18 - The Cameron Heacock VideoThe guys wanted to jump on the mic again quick this week to talk about the recent Soft White Underbelly video featuring Cameron Heacock from American Head Charge on YouTube . It had been a number of years since the numetal community saw or heard from Cam, so seeing him in this condition was pretty rough. We recommend you watch the entire video with Cam as it is a testament to the importance of music to our mental and physical health as human beings. If anyone knows of any way to help Cam, please let us know.
2025-11-1923 min
We Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 17 - Five Pointe O - UntitledIn Episode 17, Dan & Jeff talk nu metal Grammy nominations, brands instead of bands, and the nu metal record that ushered in metalcore, Five Pointe O's legendary record 'Untitled'. No Josey Scott talk this time...but a lot of Jared Leto.
2025-11-171h 18
We Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 16 - Rick Halverson (ex-Pro-Pain, Narcotic Self)In this episode, we have the distinguished pleasure to have the 'Thrash Master General' himself, Rick Halverson, on to talk about his experiences being a touring drummer in the band Pro-Pain, how he found himself playing drums for Stephen Pearcy (Ratt), and how he and one of your esteemed co-hosts make up one of the most powerful rhythm sections in heavy metal history. (just kidding, but not really).
2025-11-102h 10
We Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 15 - Machine Head's 'The Burning Red'In Episode 15, the guys nerd out on the new 40 Below Summer release and talk one of the most influential nu metal albums ever: Machine Head's 'The Burning Red'.
2025-11-031h 21
We Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 14 - Justin Bonitz (Tallah)In this episode we sit down with Justin Bonitz from Tallah to talk about the upcoming tour, the creative process, and new music!
Tallah is an experimental nucore band from Allentown, Pennsylvania. Formed in 2018 by bassist/drummer Max Portnoy, guitarist Derrick Schneider, and vocalist Justin Bonitz, the band has continued to push the boundaries of the genre and tries to revive a lot of the things that made 90s/2000s nu metal so interesting and unique but with a modern and often heavier twist.
2025-10-272h 06
We Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 13 - Joshua Toomey (Primer 55)In this episode, Dan sits down with Joshua Toomey from Primer 55, The Talk Toomey Podcast, and The David Ellefson Show to talk about his time in Primer 55, his podcast career, and a bit of KISS....
2025-10-2051 min
We Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 12 - Nu Money!In Episode 12, Dan and Jeff explore alternative ways that nu metal musicians (and any musician really) make money. They also surf through some musician's Cameos. You might be surprised how much they charge for those...
2025-10-131h 07
We Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 11 - Korn's Extra Value CDIn this episode Dan and Jeff get into the impact this sampler made, what the modern day equivalent is, and how you would digest music if Spotify shut down (God forbid)...
2025-10-061h 01
We Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 10 - Brock Wettstead (Dirtfedd)Dirtfedd formed in 2002 in Lincoln, Nebraska, quickly gaining a reputation for their aggressive style and wild live shows. In 2006, Slipknot’s M. Shawn “Clown” Crahan took notice, producing their debut album The American Nightmare (2008) on E1 Music/Sopra Evil. Dirtfedd went on to tour nationally, sharing the stage with Slipknot, Korn, Slayer, Deftones, Lamb of God, and many more. They appeared on the Rockstar Mayhem Festival and the first Knotfest in 2012 before disbanding in 2014. In this episode, we chat with Brock Wettstead, drummer of Dirtfedd, about getting signed, what it was like working with Clown in the studio, and being...
2025-09-291h 41
We Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 9 - ...Saliva?Dan and Jeff get into chance run ins with Josey Scott (Saliva), Zoltan Bathory's (Five Finger Death Punch) Las Vegas House, and trends in Nu Metal cover art...
2025-09-221h 08
We Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 8 - Astrocreep and Korn's Sleeper RecordIn this episode, Dan and Jeff go (probably) way too deep on whether or not White Zombie's AstroCreep 2000 should be considered Nu Metal. Their conclusion may surprise you...
2025-09-151h 00
We Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 7 - Slipknot's ShadowJeff and Dan are talking about what it was like to come up as a nu metal band working with some of Slipknot's team. Not one to miss!
2025-09-081h 03We Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 6 - Introduction to MayhemYep, Primer 55... Dan and Jeff 'get loose' on P55's debut.
2025-09-011h 27We Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 5 - E-LuxIn Episode 5, Dan and Jeff talk about a little known band called Human Waste Project and their only major label record, E-Lux.
2025-09-011h 08We Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 4 - New Killer AmericaJeff and Dan are talking about one of Dan's Top 5 records in Nu Metal: New Killer America from Skrape!
2025-09-0144 minWe Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 3 - ...an Education in RebellionIn this episode, Jeff and Dan get into the unlikely 'nu-metalers' The Union Underground, share show experiences with them, and dive deep into their debut record.
2025-09-011h 05We Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 2 - The War of ArtIn Episode 2 of WWLO, Dan and Jeff tackle American Head Charge's 'The War of Art' (and all the ghostly things that came with it).
2025-08-2556 minWe Were Loud OnceWWLO Episode 1 - Invitation to the DanceIn the debut episode Dan & Jeff dive into what made 40 Below Summer's first major label album so amazing!
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