Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast The Noise Report
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| Hell Is Here: Slayer's South of Heaven feat. The Bunn | 13 May 2026 | 01:15:34 | |
This episode, we get Slaytanic! Brian and Matt explore Slayer's South of Heaven with special guest, sludge metal musician Scott Sokoloski, aka The Bunn. We cover scary album art, the depth of Slayer’s philosophy, and tons more. If you’re a musician or other type of creator, we discuss the challenges of independent music distribution, the differences between Spotify and YouTube, and why The Bunn ditched one in favor of the other. Plus, we’ll hear songs from The Bunn’s project Venns as well as Florida thrashers Intoxication. Watch Noise Report videos on YouTube Listen to The Bunn at thebunn.ca and YouTube Listen to Intoxication on Bandcamp Check out Matt’s other podcast, Loud Lit | |||
| The Wordless Power of Pelican's City of Echoes | 29 Apr 2026 | 00:39:06 | |
From shrieks to growls, vocals are part of what makes metal music great. But are they mandatory? Hell no! Brian and Matt argue that metal can be just as powerful without words and offer Pelican's City of Echoes as Exhibit A. They discuss metal's classical roots, instrumental music's timelessness, and other bands for fans of Pelican. This episode's featured track is "Bouquet" by WTLNDS, one of several projects by The Bunn. Watch Noise Report clips on YouTube. Check out Matt's other podcast Loud Lit, including a recent episode on Ozzy Osbourne's book Last Rites. | |||
| From Punks to Metal Legends: Deliverance by Corrosion of Conformity | 15 Apr 2026 | 00:44:12 | |
On the first episode of The Noise Report, Matt and Brian discuss Corrosion of Conformity's 1994 album Deliverance, featuring classic tracks like "Albatross" and "Clean My Wounds." They dive into more of CoC's history and discography, recall seeing them perform for about 12 people, and recommend other bands you should listen to if you dig Deliverance. Listen to From Ashes by Bogwife Check out Matt's other music podcast: Loud Lit | |||
| Noise Report Trailer | 14 Apr 2026 | 00:01:02 | |
Stop relying on the algorithm for heavy metal recommendations. It can’t give you the personal stories, the passionate debates, or the raw connection of friends sharing a lifelong obsession. It doesn’t have blood — or metal — in its veins. We do. On the Noise Report, three lifelong metalheads dissect classic albums from heavy hitters like Metallica, Slayer, and Lamb of God. But we don't stop there. We help you build your metal arsenal with lesser known must-listens. Subscribe to the Noise Report wherever you get your podcasts. Episode 1 releases on April 15, 2026. | |||
| How Entombed’s Morning Star Pushed Death Metal Boundaries | 15 Jul 2026 | 00:55:03 | |
Brian and Matt's death metal deep dive continues with Entombed's Morning Star. This Big Four of Swedish Death Metal member and death 'n' roll pioneer has a far-reaching influence worth exploring. The Noise Report covers the deep meanings of Morning Star's lyrics, Entombed's parallels to Metallica, and why pro wrestlers should use Entombed songs as entrance music. And, from Swedish giants to up-and-coming killers, get ready for more recommendations to scratch that itch for brutality. Featured Tracks:
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| BEST Metal of 2026 ... So Far | 08 Jul 2026 | 00:11:41 | |
Brian and Matt list their favorite metal albums at the halfway point of 2026. From old favorites like Acacia Strain and Corrosion of Conformity to new discoveries like Volcandra and Frozen Soul, hear their recommendations so you can catch up on what you might have missed. Featured Track:
Noise Report Links: Watch on YouTube. Rock out to the Noise Report playlist. Interact with fellow metalheads in the Noise Report YouTube Community. Discover kickass music books. Listen to Matt’s Loud Lit podcast. Start your own podcast with Captivate. | |||
| Dave TREE on Hardcore, Breaking Radio Rules, and Saying "Bye Bye Boston Goodbye” | 01 Jul 2026 | 01:18:24 | |
TREE has been a staple in the hardcore scene for over three decades. As they gear up to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their iconic album "Downsizing the American Dream," vocalist Dave Tree joins The Noise Report to talk about Boston hardcore from the early days to today and the stories behind some of TREE's best-loved songs and album art. Featured Tracks:
Noise Report Links: Watch on YouTube. Rock out to the Noise Report playlist. Interact with fellow metalheads in the Noise Report YouTube Community. Discover kickass music books. Listen to Matt’s Loud Lit podcast. Start your own podcast with Captivate. | |||
| Doom & Death! Stone Nomads' Jude Sisk Talks Death's Human | 24 Jun 2026 | 01:10:12 | |
Matt and Brian talk doom and death with Jude Sisk, bassist from Stone Nomads, about why Death's Human stands as a metal milestone. We explore the band’s groundbreaking rhythm section, lyrical depth, and influence on modern metal—plus, Jude shares his personal journey from punk roots to doom metal mastery. Featured Tracks:
Stone Nomads official site and Bandcamp Volcandra Bandcamp Noise Report Links: Watch on YouTube. Rock out to the Noise Report playlist. Interact with fellow metalheads in the Noise Report YouTube Community. Discover kickass music books. Listen to Matt’s Loud Lit podcast. Start your own podcast with Captivate. | |||
| Lionheart: Misunderstood or "Knucklehead" Hardcore? | 10 Jun 2026 | 00:41:01 | |
Sometimes you’ve gotta mix your metal with hardcore! Brian explains how Lionheart’s Love Don’t Live Here gets him amped while Matt struggles to look past the “level-one” lyrics. Can they come to a consensus? From Hatebreed to Knocked Loose, the guys discuss hardcore bands they love to scream along to. Throw in a few glory hole jokes, and you’ve got yourself a complete Noise Report episode. Plus, check out tracks by Boston hardcore stalwarts TREE and Hawaiian up-and-comers Third Degree. 👀 Watch on YouTube. 🤘 Interact with fellow metalheads in the Noise Report YouTube Community. 📖 Discover kickass music books. Listen to Matt’s Loud Lit podcast. 🎤 Start your own podcast with Captivate. | |||
| Why Isn't Sevendust Bigger? | 27 May 2026 | 00:56:36 | |
Brian and Matt attempt to uncover why heavy metal workhorses Sevendust aren't as huge as they should be. And, is that even a bad thing? Listen for a discussion on Sevendust's 30+ year career with a focus on their 2001 album Animosity. Plus, that song we've been using as our theme? You deserve to hear the whole thing! Stick around until the end to hear the full "Family Affair" by Western Massachusetts metal band Split Shift. thenoisereport.com Watch Noise Report videos on YouTube Check out Matt’s other podcast, Loud Lit | |||