Longtime metalheads deliver classic album breakdowns and recommend lesser known bands for your headbanging needs.
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Signup to Generate a PitchRecent episodes include "Why We Love October Rust to Death" (28 October 2026, 55 minutes), "Why Slipknot's Iowa Defied the Odds" (21 October 2026, 52 minutes), and "Sepultura's Thrash Classic Arise with Suffering's David Garza" (14 October 2026, 63 minutes).
The Noise Report publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 55 minutes.
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Episode #24
Heavy. Dark. Sexy?!? Type O Negative blended lots of sounds and themes throughout their influential career. Brian and Matt discuss The Drab Four's twists and turns - from thrash metal to Playgirl cover shoots - and why...
Episode #23
With its volatile recording process, brutal sound, vile lyrics, and terrible timing, Slipknot's second album seemed doomed from the start. Yet, Iowa became a mainstream success and, 25 years later, stands as a landmark...
David Garza from Houston, Texas doom metal band Suffering joins The Noise Report to talk about Arise from Sepultura. We agree Sepultura should always be mentioned alongside other thrash giants like Metallica and Slayer...
Doom metal frontman JD Dureell from Houston heavy hitters Direlands joins the show to discuss NOLA , the instant classic debut from Down. We get into the backstory of this Southern metal supergroup featuring members of...
Deftones' lengthy career spans numerous excellent albums, including Adrenaline , White Pony , and Around the Fur . This week, Matt and Brian delve into 2012's Koi No Yokan and explain why this less obvious pick is...
Are Queens of the Stone Age metal? Maybe, maybe not. But screw it ... We love this band and want to share our love witchu! From the ashes of Kyuss rose this hard-to-pin-down band that's had mainstream success while...
Step into the barbed-wire steel cage with us! We talk with Calvin Mathis, aka Ultimo, singer/guitarist for the wrestling-themed hardcore band Tongan Death Grip, about heavy music's many connections to professional...
Megadeth's Rust in Peace is a thrash metal landmark that tackled greed, power, and corruption in a way that feels as relevant today as it did in 1990. Matt and Brian dissect this album's greatness, highlight other...
From the ashes of Sleep rose High On Fire, one of the most influential doom metal bands of the 21st century. This episode reflects on the band's sound, lyrical themes, and lasting influence. Matt and Brian cover topics...
Nirvana released Nevermind , and rock music changed overnight, right? Well, that’s only part of the story. They didn’t alter the mainstream landscape alone. They had help from many punk-minded outfits, including...
The Acacia Strain is one of the heaviest and most unrelenting forces in extreme music. Blending elements of hardcore, doom, and deathcore, their music is a brutal soundtrack for anger, frustration, and existential...
It was damn near impossible to choose just one Lamb of God album for this episode. We went with Sacrament , but we cover plenty of overarching factors that make them one of this century’s best metal acts. From deep...
Episode #12
ARRRRE YOOOOU READYYYY?!? From new sounds to the rawest of emotions, Korn introduced the music world to a whole new style. On this Noise Report, Matt and Brian break down what Korn's 1994 debut meant to them as middle...
Brian and Matt cover the weird genius of Primus, focusing on Pork Soda , the one with "My Name Is Mud." Les Claypool's distinct vocals and bass virtuosity come together to create music that's unique and eccentric but...
Matt, Brian, and friend / fellow metalhead Linda reflect on the monumental Back to the Beginning concert, where the metal world said goodbye to Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne. Then, we discuss our favorite Sabbath...
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...
Episode #8
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...
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...
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...
<p>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...
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