downthesun | WWLO #51

downthesun | WWLO #51

In this episode of We Were Loud Once, Dan and Jeff get into the chaotic, heavy world of one of nu-metal’s most enigmatic bands: Downthesun. Signed to Roadrunner Records and famously backed by Slipknot’s Clown, Downthesun burned incredibly bright and incredibly fast in the early 2000s.They’re breaking down some of the history of the band, and sharing personal experiences and insights regarding their fierce frontman, Satone.

Mikey 'Bug' Cox (Coal Chamber) | WWLO #50

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.

Would You Go See It Live? | WWLO #49

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?

Dave Fortman On Producing | WWLO #48

What was it like at the epicenter of the late '90s heavy music explosion? Legendary producer and Ugly Kid Joe guitarist Dave Fortman joins Dan and Jeff to break down the massive shift into nu metal and share stories from his iconic production career.From tearing up the charts on guitar with Ugly Kid Joe to shaping the definitive sonic landscape of the late '90s and 2000s behind the board, Dave has seen it all. We dive deep into the exact moment the rock landscape shifted, the explosion of the nu metal movement, and what it was really like producing era-defining albums for bands like Evanescence, Mudvayne, and Slipknot.

Linkin Park Killed Nu Metal? | WWLO #47

In this episode of We Were Loud Once, Dan and Jeff dive deep into the evolution of Linkin Park. While Hybrid Theory and Meteora defined a generation and cemented the band as the kings of the late '90s/early '00s heavy music scene, Chester, Mike, and the guys spent the rest of their careers trying to escape a label they never really wanted: Nu Metal.Why was Linkin Park so desperate to distance themselves from the very genre that made them global superstars? Was it a strategic move for longevity, or an artistic necessity? Dan and Jeff break down the sonic shift from Minutes to Midnight onward, the backlash from purists, and how history ultimately proved Linkin Park right.