Dayz of the Nu (Palms Spring '86)

Today, we're looking back on the war to end all wars: Boy Bands vs. Nu Metal. Featuring special guests Cinzia and Lydia from the podcast Boy Band Break!

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SORRY. It's tough to think up titles. Today we're celebrating the lone album from Nu Metal pioneers Snot and the lasting impact and legacy of singer Lynn Strait. Plus, a special appearance from Nicholas Cage in full losing-his-shit mode. This episode has it all, providing what you want from a podcast is extremely narrow in scope.

This week we are playing Droppin' Plates! This is a game where we try to guess what non nu metal song is being covered by what nu metal artist! Play along!

Thats right! We told you all about it on our first moshpit episode. Here are the details on this disaster.

Korn - Korn

Take a journey with Nick and Kevin all the way to the top of Mount Everezt, as they cover this precipice of Nu Metal, and discover some suprising facts about the album that launched a million chain wallets.

Nick's out of the office, so Kevin is joined by friend of the show Mogan to dig into Rammstein's 1997 classic: Sehnsucht. Turns out it's super gross.

The Boyz take you deep into Significant Other, as the 12 Dayz of Bizmas continues. They also find a way to make fun of Metallica TWICE in this episode because Fuck 'Em thats why.

Today, we're talking about Fear Factory's new guy. Are there robot jokes? Come on now, we're professionals

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2021 Predictions! Who dies? Who puts out nu music? Will Chris Taylor Brown storm the capitol? Nu metal supergroups.

They say "you can't go home again." While that may be true, you can always go to one of the many bars and grills throughout the land. If you're lucky, it'll be $3 beer and half price apps night. And maybe - just maybe - members of Crazytown will be beating the holy hell out of each other in the parking lot.

Finally, we're getting around to one of the biggest albums of the genre: Slipknot, by Slipknot. Featuring every musician in Iowa, plus a beer keg.

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We made it! To wind down Season 4, we're revisiting a nu metal classic: Wisconsin Death Trip, by Static-X. Thanks for listening - we'll see you in Season 5!

No one from North Dakota has ever listened go this show, so Kevin looked into what kind of music comes out of the sparsely populated state.

We're back! Before we kick off season 4, we're looking back and reflecting on the music and moments that shaped our year. Yeah, it's a "best of" list show.

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The fellas introduce a new segment, "Droppin' Plates," a celebration of nu metal artists covering non nu metal songs! You can play along!

The conclusion of our 2-part series covering Ice-T and Body Count. We're taking a deep dive into one of the most controversial songs in modern music: Cop Killer. It's time to back the nu, ya'll

In this very special episode, Nick and Kevin talk about original Korn drummer and complete shitshow David Randall Silveria.

We're back! To kick off a brand new season, we're talking about one of the biggest bands in the Nu Metal universe - Korn. Wait, what? Adema? What the hell is an Adema? This isn't what I ordered, I demand a refund.

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Fred Durst + John Travolta: what could go wrong? Spoiler: everything. The boys are joined again by friend of the show Mogan B to break down the 2019 cinematic milestone "The Fanatic," directed by Freddy D.

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It's a very Nu Metal Christmas as Nick and Kevin listen to Nu Metal Christmas songs so you don't have to!

Nick and Kevin are joined by Mogan to breakdown the new HBO Doc on Woodstock 99

In 1999, Glenn Danzig made a nu metal album. Let's talk about it.

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David Draiman's Dolphin Ditties: An episode about Disturbed's The Sickness.

On today's moshpit, we're taking a look at some of the hot topics (zing) in the nu metal world. Korn makeup! Hotboxing your 98' Pontiac Sunfire! White wine! It's all here.

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Kevin tells the tale of how the king of all media became a one time bandmate to our friend Rob Zombie

Today we're joined again by Madelinne, A.K.A. Hardcore Hotline to talk about "Slither," the 2000 nu metal album by hardcore legends Earth Crisis. Straight Edge serious stuff, ya'll. Let's get ultra militant.

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In this short episode, we use an audio medium to discuss a video one. It's almost like we hardly know what we are doing over here.

Godsmack - Godsmack

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In the inaugural episode of Dayz of the Nu Nick and Kevin discuss how Godsmack's first album predicted social distancing, discuss the various lyrical tropes of nu metal, and break down Godsmack's debut track by track.

This week, we talk about one of the most controversial albums of all time. Body Count, by Ice T's thrash band, Body Count.

Ok, ok, we are finally getting to it. Listen along while Kevin hears Puddle of Mudd cover Nirvana's About a Girl for the first time.

Which Nu Metal singer would we pick to fight Chris Taylor Brown? Fred Durst's Sex Tape. Where did Nu Metal come from? Korn and Nickelback cover The Devil Went Down to Georgia. Corey Taylor's horrible new single

We discuss Matt's upcoming book, "Nu Metal- A Definitive Guide."

It's gonna get real gross. Blame Nick, ya'll.

In the final epispode of season 2 we talk about Grift Hop, a style of rap that your racist uncle listens to! Also Trapt singer Chris Taylor Brown is involved because OF COURSE HE IS.

Welcome back to another moshpit! This week the boys talk about current Nu Metal bands they're digging: Moodring and Loser.

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Introducing Moshpit! A biweekly short format episode of Dayz of the Nu. In this episode we talk about the Herd Immunity Fest scheduled for next week in Wisconsin!

For some reason MGK took a band of hired guns onto howard stern, and put out this gem.

Let's talk about it!

In this week's episode, Kevin and Nick bring you a double feature! Learn about Limp Bizkit's search for a guitar player at GUITAR CENTER, and how Eddie Van Halen almost blew Fred Durst's head off. It's wild week at Dayz of the Nu!

In this week's short form episode, Kevin introduces his niece to Nu Metal.

The 2019 Lollapalooza performance of Ghostemane.

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Kittie: Spit

Women in heavy music & the story of Kittie: a band we honestly slept on. Spoiler: They Rule.

Sevendust - Sevendust

Music best enjoyed in a parking lot. The first Sevendust record. Rainbows. More Woodstock 99. Wah pedal overload. A record we actually like.

Mindless Self Indulgence - Frankenstein Girls Will Seem Strangely Sexy

Soulfly - Soulfly

If Rusted Root was REALLY pissed off.

Hoobastank - Hoobastank

Much to Nick's Chagrin, Kevin has chosen Hoobastank for this one. Conclusion? It's Incubus Lite.

In this episode Nick and Kevin break down the hilarious video of Mark Mcgrath from Sugar Ray trying to fight a child in a parking lot after being called "Sugar Gay."

Kid Rock is many things: wanna-be-badass, not-a-cowboy, culture vulture, and all-around-little-bitch. Lets talk about his latest hissy fit.

Linkin Park - Hybrid Theory

Mike Shinoda can't rap, Mr. Hanh rules, RIP Chester, and Drop the Xero and Stick with the Hero.

P.O.D. The Fundamental Elements of Southtown

Nick and Kevin break down one of heaviest songs to hit the radio in 1999 while also discussing Rastafarianism, Christian bookstores, creepy priests, and the shadowy group known as the Whosoevers

Okay, okay...we fell behind. But we're not gonna leave you hanging. Enjoy some remixed, remastered, upcycled content! We're calling it: Back In The Dayz. You're probably calling it: Lazy.

The fellas talk about this years Eurovision song contest.

Lets have a conversation about Otep - Sevas Tra

Before we leave Danzig for good, we're joined by friend of the show (and Misfits historian) Mogan B to talk all things Glenny D. Gather 'round and hear tales from New Jersey's favorite son.

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Kevin is big mad after spending a few days in techno hell

Bands receiving PPP bailouts and how you can help the events community, also Metallica still has a fan club?

This may be the dumbest episode we've ever done. Buckle up.

Nick and Kevin discuss the great debut from our friend and yours Mr. Robert Zombert.

You dont want to miss this episode about the crimes committed at Kid Rock's Nashville bar and grille. Seriously.

Nick and Kevin are joined by friend of the show, Mogan B to discuss Crazytown's debut album.

Marilyn Manson, Hoobastank, Corey Taylor Brown, and more David Silveria garbage.

It's time for another moshpit! Today we're discussing the time Layne Staley decked a nazi. And yes, there is a nu metal connection, relax.

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Flaw's singer straight up drops the N word on stage. Lets discuss.

The boys break down Kottonmouth Kings - Royal Highness

Nick got COVID so while he recovers, Kevin is joined by Mogan to debate the question: What is the most nu metal film of all time?

Finally, we're getting around to the Tool masterpiece, ænima. Listen in as we deep dive track by track, and don't miss out as Kevin realizes he's been pronouncing the singer's name wrong. It's almost like we know what we're doing.

In this very special episode the boys cover some of the best acts in Ukranian Metal today

ТОЛ, Velikhan, Megamass, 1914, Jinjer, Bojevilla, Space of Variations, and Somali Yacht Club

There's a lot going on in the Nuz. Today we're breaking down happenings with Slipknot and Slip Not (zing!). Austrailian listeners, you gotta let us know what's up. Also, Rammstien is up to some gross stuff and 100 gecs continues to confound us old men.

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In another Bring the Shit! Episode, Nick and Kevin talk about new bands with big nu metal energy, Spiritbox and Lonewolf.

Kevin leads Nick through a series of songs featuring Nu Metal artists, and explains what the "feature" really is.

Kevin and Nick discuss the nu metal news of the week. Topics include, Rayna Foss,The Grammys, Vein.FM, Danny Carey's court date, and an Incubus/Pantera crossover!

Limp Bizkit - Three Dollar Bill Yall$

Nick and Kevin give you what you've all been asking for...More Limp Bizkit than anyone possibly needs. Let's kick off 2021 with Fred and the boys.

Not sure why we went biblical with that one. Then again we're not sure why anything in this episode happened. Today it's all about Green Jello, the band we have to thank for Tool.

Kevin and Nick are joined by Madelinne from @xhardcorehotlinex to talk about Korn's second album

Kevin and Mogan break down the Rammstein merch store.

Kicking off 2022 with an all new season! In this season opener Nick and Kevin bring you their take on Dysfunction by Staind!

In part two of our opener, the boys discuss Aaron Lewis, and his transition from mopey sad Staind lead singer to angry southern country crooner.

By which we mean the beautiful silence where Tucker Carlson once was.

This week, we're talking about the time the former television host and current temendous asshole hung out with Kid Rock.

Correction: Carlson is not being charged with sexual assualt, but rather sexual harrasment. For now.

Trapt - Trapt

Nick has a few words for Chris Taylor Brown, the problematic frontman of Trapt before he and Kevin discuss Trapt's first album, and do their best at being Headstrong.

Time to put a bow on season 3! To close things out, we're looking back at classic album and an absolute monster of the genre: Rage Against The Machine's self-titled debut.

Thanks so much for hanging out with us this year - We'll see you in season 4!

On this weeks moshpit, Nick walks us through his experience at the Sick New World festival. Then, we give you an update on Trapt's Chris Taylor Brown ... and things are going super great for him. No, really. Just awesome stuff happening.

Greetings, comrades! Today we're talking about the time Fred Durst became a mouthpiece for the Crimean puppet government in the hopes of scoring a discount mansion. Can't make this stuff up, folks.

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Kevin and Nick tell the tale of the coolest metal act you've never heard of.

Spawn Soundtrack

Kevin breaks down the Spawn soundtrack, a colossal effort of remixes dedicated to the worst movie Nick has ever seen.

Remember MTV Cribs? We are proud to bring you Dayz of the Nu KRIBZ.

Kevin and Nick discuss Tommy Vext and why he got kicked out his band for being a conspiracy theorist.

The fellas discuss the crucial Judgement Night soundtrack

Ice Ice Baby hits different in 1998. It still isn't good, but now it sounds like Korn.

Kevin tells the story of Flaw, a band so bad that they steal songs from Youtube.

In this week's Bring the Shit! We discuss new nu metal bands Tetrarch and Wargasm.

Take a listen and then check these bands out!

Okay, actually don't. This album is great. Join us as we take a look back at Linkin Park's sophmore album.

Kevin and Nick break down Fear Factory's wild ass concept album, Obsolete

On today's moshpit, we're breaking down some of the top stories from the world of Nu Metal and beyond.

Orgy - Vapor Transmission

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Nick and Kevin break down an album that probably nobody except Kevin has ever listened to all the way through, the sophmore release from Orgy.

WE KNOW, OKAY? Yes, this is supposed to be when we delivered a Tool epsiode and yes, we've broken that vow twice. But we're not gonna leave you hanging - enjoy this remixed, re-edited version of a Dayz of the Nu classic (?) where we tell you the story of a band called Trapt.

Thanks for ya'lls patience. We'll get to Tool next epsiode. Third time's a charm

The boys are taking the week off, but will be back next week!

On today's moshpit, we take a look at the insanely dumb second career act of the ex-guitarist for Bury Your Dead.