We Were Loud Once
In the wake of Nu Metal’s sudden resurgence, hosts Jeff Geaghan and Dan Cinotto wanted to provide their unique perspective having been a part of that scene as it was happening. As musicians themselves who came up in the Midwest Nu Metal scene in the Omaha, NE based band Downshift, they provide a more in-depth look into what that time was actually like and why it’s making such a strong comeback today.
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Episodes
Monday Nov 10, 2025
Monday Nov 10, 2025
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).
Monday Nov 03, 2025
Monday Nov 03, 2025
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'.
Monday Oct 27, 2025
Monday Oct 27, 2025
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.
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
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....
Monday Oct 13, 2025
Monday Oct 13, 2025
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...
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
In 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)...
Monday Sep 29, 2025
Monday Sep 29, 2025
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 on the Knotfest and Mayhem tours.
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
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...
Monday Sep 15, 2025
Monday Sep 15, 2025
In 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...
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Monday Sep 08, 2025
Jeff 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!