We Were Loud Once

We Were Loud Once Nu-metal past and present, hosted by Jeff Geaghan and Dan Cinotto. Interviews. Commentary. No BS. https://linktr.ee/wwlopod

We do deep dives into the albums, stories, and artists that shaped the scene and those still pushing it forward.

Primer 55 official was in Lincoln again tonight and they absolutely CRUSHED it! If these guys come anywhere near you on ...
09/22/2026

Primer 55 official was in Lincoln again tonight and they absolutely CRUSHED it! If these guys come anywhere near you on their Shattered Schemes and Broken Dreams tour, you must go see them! Nu-metal royalty with one of the most coolest vibes you will ever see. Kissing Candice has some of the most insane energy and incredible live performances you will ever see. I can't get enough of this band. And last but not least, Tidals is absolutely incredible! Such sophisticated sound and brutal when they want to be. What a freaking amazing line up - utterly blown away by all of these bands. Go see them!!

09/21/2026

In the latest episode of We Were Loud Once, we revisit the time Papa Roach frontman Jacoby Shaddix helped turn an Ozzfest crowd into absolute chaos and then had to answer to Sharon Osbourne.

Watch the full episode here:
https://youtu.be/6g1XJGfgguY

Jacoby had a plan to get the crowd fired up, but things didn't exactly go according to plan. What followed was the kind of mayhem Ozzfest became infamous for and apparently the aftermath was nothing compared to having Sharon Osbourne tear into him afterward.

Sometimes the riot isn't the scariest part of the story.

09/21/2026

In the latest episode of We Were Loud Once, we’re breaking down 10 of the wildest brawls, fights, and backstage altercations from the nu-metal era.

Watch the full episode here:
https://youtu.be/6g1XJGfgguY

While putting this episode together, we went digging through years of nu-metal history looking for the stories where things got a little more physical than your average band feud. Band members fighting each other, artists going after other bands, fans getting involved, backstage chaos, there was no shortage of material.

We narrowed it down to 10 stories that were too good not to talk about. Some you probably remember. A few might surprise you.

Which legendary nu-metal fight immediately comes to mind for you?

09/21/2026

In this episode of We Were Loud Once, Dan and Jeff dive headfirst into the chaotic behind-the-scenes history of nu metal (AND nu adjacent) to rank the top 10 (according to Jeff) most infamous nu metal musician 'altercations'. From backstage brawls to tour bus blowouts, we cover the wild clashes that almost tore the scene apart.

Did your favorite backstage brawl make the cut? Drop your thoughts and favorite beefs in the comments below!

09/17/2026

From self-publishing with no agent to getting nominated by Modern Drummer Magazine ! Angel Bartolotta breaks down the surprise of having his book, "So You Want To Be A Drummer," recognized alongside major publishing label titles.

Catch the full interview on We Were Loud Once Podcast #62 on our page!

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09/17/2026

"I thought everybody forgot." Angel Bartolotta gets candid about returning to music, being the "hired gun" in the back, and how good it feels to see fans and the scene welcoming him back with open arms.

Catch the full interview on We Were Loud Once Podcast #62 on our page!

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09/16/2026

Can musicians ever just sit back and enjoy a concert? Angel Bartolotta , Dan, and Jeff laugh about the struggle of going to live shows as a performer—from over-analyzing the drummer to that feeling of watching a game in full gear!

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Well, did you?!
09/16/2026

Well, did you?!

09/16/2026

Nothing beats controlling a crowd of 20,000 people from behind the drum kit! Angel Bartolotta talks about the addictive feeling of playing live festivals with Dope and watching thousands of fans bounce to the beat.

Catch the full interview on We Were Loud Once Podcast #62 on our page!

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09/16/2026

Getting a gig with an industrial music legend came down to just one question! Angel Bartolotta shares the story of joining PIG after receiving an unexpected phone call from Raymond Watts while he was out in Europe.

Check out the full story on We Were Loud Once Podcast #62 on our page!

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