Note: this episode starts off with some really bad audio quality for Tom. It does get better eventually, though. I tried everything I could to fix it but it's just what it is. Waiting until after all the eye-popping and rapturing of souls from the North American Eclipse has settled down, we're finally releasing our bonus episode on the discussion of Korn's experimental dub-step album, The Path of Totality. Tom and Jeremy just have a short discussion on the album and why it ever happened.
Today we have a very special episode. Tom and Jeremy interview Kyle and Anthony from Scars of Life. They talk about the history of the band, the unexpected love for their song "Bullet With Your Name", the decision to reunite and work on new music. This is also our first full video interview for the podcast. The video is up on our YouTube channel which you can by searching for Breathing Nu Life Podcast. Direct link to the interview is below. Check it out! https://youtu.be/8R1tQSOUgHo
While we keep working on turning our last live stream episode into a proper podcast episode, we do have a bonus interview episode to share with you all. Zeke of XIII joins us again to discuss the latest on music from XIII, live streaming performances, and video games
In this episode, Tom and Jeremy discuss: New music coming up from nu-metal bands Nu-metal band reuniting Deftones told to change their name for a record deal and More! This week's blind listen is Mac Glocky's rendition of Vanessa Carlton's "A Thousand Miles" in the style of Korn.
Tom and Jeremy talk about the year 2023, including: nu-metal music releases Sick New World experiences podcast retrospective This year's final blind listen is "Take Off" by Gideon. Check it out!
On this episode, Tom and Jeremy discuss: Jay Weinberg kicked out of Slipknot Papa Roach cookware Coal Chamber firing on all cylinders and more! This week's blind listen is "i HatE myseLf" by FREAK. Also, really want to apologize for the audio quality on Tom's track. Working to fix things up for future episodes!
Episode 30: Sick New World 2024 talk & NEAT On this episode, Tom and Jeremy discuss: Sick New World 2024 Korn and Adidas collab Papa Roach join the 1 billion stream club This week's blind listen is NEAT with their song "Buried".
On this episode, Tom and Jeremy discuss Simon Says reunion news a Loudersound article claiming 10 great songs from 10 terrible nu-metal albums the recent releases from Staind and Taproot This week's blind listen is a band that we've featured before (but Jeremy kind of forgot about that), Flash Back with "Drip So Slow".
On this episode, Tom and Jeremy discuss the recent releases from Sevendust and Zonezero Dino Cazares on Fear Factory and nu-metal the recent passing of Smashmouth singer Steve Harwell This week's blind listen is In This Day, a band in Florida's local music scene which Jeremy is acquainted with. The singer J.D. had recently passed away and Jeremy wanted to share this as a tribute to him. Tom finishes the episode off with a hilarious off-topic blind listen by comedian Kyle Gordon. Check it out!
Tom and Jeremy are joined by Amanda of the Digital Logik Gaming podcast to talk about nu-metal and other rock and metal music in video games. They have a casual talk about their history and fond memories of music in video games and the place heavy music has in video games. And they discuss the game Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayer (yes, that is the actual full title) which is an old school first-person shooter for the PC that is an ode to the 90s era of gaming and attitude. Check out "Outside Freaker (Combat X-Mix)" at the end of the episode.
Tom and Jeremy interview New Jersey's premiere Nu-metal cover band: That Nu-Metal Band! Sit back and enjoy the fun time we had getting to know these guys.
Tom and Jeremy attempt to have a lighter episode on some random recent topics of discussion in music. AI: will it kill the music-making experience? Slipknot: Craig Jones is out and replaced. Gathering of the Juggalos: Redefind, Heathensun, Alien Ant Farm, Dropout Kings all set to appear. This week's blind listen is "Crack In the Mirror" by Flash Back.
Tom and Jeremy share their experiences and memories from Sick New World in Las Vegas. They talk about the bands they got to see and how exhausted that weekend left them. And Tom and Jeremy each get to share their run-ins with Nu-metal celebrities. Overall, a great time that they wanted to share with all of you. This week's song is is not a blind listen, but a full-on feature: "Pay Day" by Big Trash.
Tom and Jeremy discuss the lineup and plans for Sick New World in Vegas. Discussion on the CrazyTown in-battling. Reviewing the new EP from REdEFIND "AudioVideoDisco". And we check out the Nu-metal songs made by Nik Nockturnal.
Tom and Jeremy discuss another album anniversary, Sevendust's new song "Fence", Staind's new song teaser at the time. And.... WTF is 'Catty Corner'? This week's blind listen is "Fools Tomorrow" by Sicksense.
So, not a majorly topic-focused episode. Tom and Jeremy talked about album anniversaries from Linkin Park and Disturbed, bands dealing with merch cuts on tour, the unexpected passing on Wayne Swinny of Saliva. This week's episode features the song "Deliverance" from Ashed Like Rain.
Tom and Jeremy get to interview Taylor Adsit, vocalist for Las Vegas band Alura. They discuss the history of the band, their former identity, being in a band with family, and their Link Park medley. Check it out!
Tom and Jeremy get a chance to interview NoSelf out of Florida. They are good friends with Jeremy, they know each other well through the Florida music scene and we all get to talk about life, Nu-metal, music in general. Check it out.
Tom and Jeremy decided to have a short interview and chat with Jacob and Alex of Disco Hammer, as band that we featured in a blind listen recently. Look out for them especially if you're a fan of bands like Static-X and Powerman 5000.
Tom and Jeremy discuss the 10 best Nu-metal music videos according to Holiday Kirk that was posted by Revolver Magazine along with some other related Nu-metal music videos. Some thoughts on what the update to Linkin Park's website meant (which has already been revealed by the time this episode goes up). This week's blind listen is DESPISE by RABBiTHOLE. P.S. We just found it is one year since the release of our first episode, so happy anniversary or birthday to us!