Lorin and Matt discuss the loss of Sam Rivers, his impact and his legacy. They also discuss the passing of Ace Frehley, the announcement of Sick New World 2026, and close out with Rippers for Roaches 2. 

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This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s two returns! The Indigo Angel Jennifer Socia is back to talk about Korn! Yes, it is the 12th studio album by Korn, 2016’s The Serenity of Suffering. Matt, Lorin, and Jenny do what they always do, and break down every track on the album along with the music videos to decide if Korn deserve another spot in the Nu-Metal Canon. Also in this episode:

-Jenny on new Limp Bizkit

-Korn’s 2nd signature sound

-JD’s consistent themes

-“Vary by mythos”

-The Cross Rhythms Rating Scale

And so much more! It’s an all timer ep! Take a listen!

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This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s a special Who’s Tweeting with John Cullen of the P.O.D.Kast! Lorin and Matt chat with John about his new book, Curling Rocks, being a longtime podcaster, meeting Fred Durst, and whether Lorin’s dream of a Three Kings tour will ever come true. Also, Rippers for Roaches 2! 

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The march to 500 continues on the Roach Koach Podcast, as this week we check back in with nu-metal fence sitters Deftones and their somewhat divisive 2016 album, Gore. Topics discussed this episode include:

-The Deftones moment

-Lorin’s old blog

-Stef is psycho?

-Chino always napping?

-Captain420MD

-Beatles math

-“Let Frank blorp”

-20 piece songs

-Mystery guest

-Top 1 from every album

-And Canon Talk, where Lorin and Matt decide if Deftones deserve another spot in the Nu-Metal Canon. Take a listen!

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This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting, as Matt and Lorin go over listener feedback, Roachamendations, and more. Topics this episode include:

-Toomey returns to the Machine Shop

-New Limp Bizkit!

-The Return of Stepa

-Gut Health Confusion

-Who’s Emailing

-Puddle of Mudd episode feedback

-Rippers for Roaches 2

-Arbys

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The march to 500 episodes continues on the Roach Koach Podcast as Lorin and Matt dig deep into the long list to finally get to those albums that have been sitting there for too long! This week, it’s The Apex Theory and their album, Topsy-Turvy. What is the nu-metal sliding door behind this album? Are these liner notes as hard to read as we say? Should this band have hired real worms for their music video? Are these the worst song titles of all time? Take a listen and find out!

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This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s all about Who’s Tweeting, as Lorin and Matt invite friend to all Josh Toomey back on the podcast. Topics include:

-The return of Primer 55

-Josh’s friendships with legends

-Getting that plus one

-New Deftones

-New Mudvayne

-New Soulfly

-Who’s Emailing with Don Broco recs

-Funky Ken

-And Rippers for Roaches 2

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This week on the Roach Koach Podcast it’s a dip into the Mudd! Puddle of Mudd, that is. Lorin and Matt welcome back friend of the show and local boy done good Garrett Fuller of Wayne County Lyfe to discuss Puddle of Mudd’s 2001 major label debut, Come Clean. Topics discussed include:

-Bridging to The Crack- The Butt Rock Bracket on the Roach Koach Patreon

-9/11 as the true origin of butt rock

-Secret Josh Freeze

-Is this album packed with bangers?

-“Been up”

-Sex vs love

-The fashion of Wes Scantlin

-“Wes and his cronies”

-Same old shit, different day

-Nirvana’s legacy

-DJ Meat

-And Canon Talk, where the guys decide if this album is actually butt rock, nu-metal, or something else. Take a listen!

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It’s a Bonus Emergency Episode of the Roach Koach Podcast! Lorin and Matt welcome back Zack and Brian from Louisville Loves Nu-Metal to discuss their upcoming show at Fourth Street Live on Wednesday September 17th, in partnership with Louder Than Life. They talk show details, possible and not possible guests, set list teases, and play a little game of “Emo or Nu-Metal lyric”. Also, Matt and Lorin discuss the new Limp Bizkit song snippet and the new track from Amy Lee, Poppy and Courtney Laplante. Take a listen!

Head to We Love Nu-Metal on Instagram for all the details on the Fourth Street Live Show! 

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This week on the Roach Koach Podcast, Lorin and Matt welcome back Will Anderson of Hotline TNT to talk all things Nu-Metal as well as things Not Nu-Metal. Topics this episode include:

-The new album Raspberry Moon is perfect for a variety of listening settings

-Will on new Linkin Park

-Lorin vs Ghosts yet again

-What is the worst song?

-A defense of 311

-“Music is magic”

-This or That Linkin Park songs with Will

-Rippers for Roaches 2

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Check out Hotline TNT’s 24 Hour Telethon on September 4th. Head to https://assnup.com/ for details, tour dates, and more! 

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