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Friends Kevin and Nick explore albums from the golden era of nu metal, delivering the hard-hitting historical analysis that no one ever asked for.

Dayz of the Nu


    • Jul 13, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekly NEW EPISODES
    • 33m AVG DURATION
    • 97 EPISODES

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    Latest episodes from Dayz of the Nu

    Static-X: Wisconsin Death Trip

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2023 55:36


    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!

    static x wisconsin death trip
    We're Sorry In Advance For This One

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 14:46


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

    Moshpit: Nuz of the Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2023 13:24


    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. Follow Dayz on IG

    SE4 E11: xxxNuTillDeathxxx: Earth Crisis - "Slither"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 60:32


    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. Follow Hardcore Hotline on IG DotN on IG

    And Lo, Green Jello Begat Tool.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2023 30:36


    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.

    tool green jello
    It's TOOL Time!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 64:10


    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.

    Moshpit: Our Sick New World Review & A Trapt Update

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2023 23:33


    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.

    Back In The Dayz: the very stupid story of Chris Taylor Brown & Trapt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 50:35


    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

    tool nu metal dayz trapt chris taylor brown
    Nuz Of The Day: Enter The Love Shaq

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 10:59


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

    A Return To Crazytown

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 17:15


    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.

    The Greatest Replacement Of All

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 13:20


    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.

    S'not Gonna End Well

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 46:08


    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.

    Moshpit 37: Bob Ritchie Is Big Mad

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 19:23


    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.

    SE4 E08: We let a robot write this one.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 28:10


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

    Alice In Chains, Nazi on floor

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 10:54


    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. Follow Dayz on IG

    Leave Meteora Alone!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 49:17


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

    Moshpit 35: Gabaghoul

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 24:46


    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. Follow DoTN on Instagram!

    Danzig 6 (a.k.a: we have Rob Zombie at home)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 54:36


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

    Moshpit 34: Come with me if you want to gig.

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 8:20


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

    Of Moose and Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 66:00


    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. Follow us on IG

    The Limp Bizkit Real Estate Report (a.k.a: День знаний!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 20:01


    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. Follow us on Instagram!

    SE4 E03: Let's Hear It For The Boyz

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 56:08


    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! Follow Boy Band Break Dayz of the Nu on Instagram

    Moshpit 32: Nuz Of The Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2023 14:39


    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. Follow us on Instagram

    SE4 EP02: Slipknot - Hell's Drumline

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 63:22


    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. Follow us on Instagram!

    Moshpit 31: Bring the Shit!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 10:51


    Welcome back to another moshpit! This week the boys talk about current Nu Metal bands they're digging: Moodring and Loser. Follow MoodringFollow Loser DotN InstagramAnd Twitter if that's your thing.

    SE04 E01: What Are You Doing, Step Bro?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 51:23


    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. Follow us on Instagram We have a Twitter, too.

    Nu Yearz Countdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2022 28:31


    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. Follow us on Instagram Sometimes we're on Twitter

    S03 Finale: Podding In the Name Of

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 60:45


    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!

    Moshpit 31: The Return of Kidz Bop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 8:41


    Kevin's niece is back and this time, the tables are turned. If you listen close, you can hear him accepting that death comes for us all.

    S03 E11: Cop Killer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2022 60:28


    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

    Moshpit 30: Nu Line Cinema

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2022 34:24


    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?

    Back In The Dayz: Korn

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 62:13


    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.

    Moshpit 29: Droppin' Plates again!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 10:13


    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!

    S03 E10: Body Count's in the House

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 55:51


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

    Moshpit 28: Howard Stern goes Nu Metal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2022 8:41


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

    S03 E09: The Wierdest Album to Get Spins at the Strip Club - Rob Zombie Hellbilly Deluxe

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 48:37


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

    Moshpit 27: The Episode Where Puddle of Mudd Covers Nirvana

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 10:12


    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.

    S03 E08: KRIBZ

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2022 48:19


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

    SPRING BREAK

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2022 0:41


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

    Moshpit 26: Machine Gun Kelly covers System of a Down, and WE HAVE OPINIONS ABOUT IT

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 21:28


    For some reason MGK took a band of hired guns onto howard stern, and put out this gem. Let's talk about it!

    S03 E07: Life is Peachy with @xhardcorehotlinex

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2022 67:05


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

    Moshpit 25: Plates on Your Ass, Bitch!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2022 8:08


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

    S03 E06: The Feature

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2022 48:11


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

    Moshpit 24: Glory to Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022 27:07


    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

    S03 E05: The Doors of Nu Metal - Otep

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2022 45:59


    Lets have a conversation about Otep - Sevas Tra

    Moshpit 23: Brides of Lucifer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2022 15:58


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

    S03 E04: Crazytown - The Gift of Game (or the gift of Dad buying you a music career)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2022 54:48


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

    Moshpit 22: “Sex & the City” for Bros

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 13:47


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

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    S03 E03: The Dollar General Version of Terminator 2, Fear Factory - Obsolete

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 42:15


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

    Moshpit 21: The Frigid Metal Scene of North Dakota

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 10:09


    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.

    S03 E02: Courtesy of the Red, White, and Nu

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2022 42:28


    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.

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