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On This Week's Episode
This wee, I'm hanging out in the van with Noch Down. A group of 18-20 year old musicians from Orlando bringing hardcore and groove metal influences to Florida's heavy scene.

Before we can even make it through introductions, we get sidetracked by the proper pronunciation of Noch Down. From there, things don't get much more serious. We get into food options bad enough to potentially get someone kicked out of the band, who everyone is calling first if they end up in jail, and the ultimate test of band loyalty: who would sell everyone else out for $1 million?

Some answers came quickly. Others probably required a little more editing. 😅

Welcome to Volume 7 of Bands In The Van

Stay heavy. 🤘🏽

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About Noch Down
Noch Down is an Orlando, Florida based band blending hardcore and groove metal influences with crushing riffs melodic vocals, hard-hitting drums, and a heavy low end. Despite being a young band, Noch Down brings plenty of personality alongside the heaviness, with a sound built to hit hard both recorded and live.

Follow Noch Down:
Youtube: @nochdown
Instagram: @nochdownband

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🚐 About Bands In The Van

A camper van. A microphone. Heavy music.

I’m Tara, and I travel to meet emerging bands in the worlds of death metal, death core, metal core, and hardcore—bringing their stories directly to you through candid interviews filmed inside my camper van.

If you enjoy authentic conversations and discovering your next favorite band, you’re in the right place.

Subscribe for new episodes every week.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:12 Carson (guitar)
11:40 Jose (guitar)
18:57 Koen (vocals)
30:46 Kamron (bass)
39:13 Ary (drums)
49:42 Post show reflections

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This week on Bands In The Van, we’re hanging out with Orlando, Florida nu-metal band Category-3.

Blending heavy riffs, hip-hop influence, hard-hitting drums, and vocals that move between sharp flows and guttural screams, Category-3 brings a modern take on the raw energy of nu-metal.

We talk about the band, their sound, the music they’ve been releasing, how The Wiggles influenced the look of the band, and what’s ahead as they prepare for their first album in 2026. And, of course, we get into the personalities behind the music with the usual Bands In The Van chaos along the way.

Get to know Category-3 and find out what happens when a Florida swamp-born nu-metal band climbs inside the van.

Stay heavy. 🤘🏽

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About Category-3

Category-3 is an Orlando, Florida-based nu-metal band blending the raw intensity of nu-metal with elements of rock and hip-hop.

The band released their debut single, “Move,” in 2024 and has continued building their catalog with songs including “Tasting Pavement,” “In Your House,” and “Pushback” as they prepare for their first full-length album, planned for 2026.

With heavy riffs, thunderous drums, rhythmic flows, and guttural vocals, Category-3 creates a sound that is aggressive, energetic, and anthemic. The band has performed throughout Central and Northern Florida, including Jacksonville, Melbourne, Lakeland, and Cocoa Beach, with more shows planned throughout 2026.

Category-3 is comprised of KC on vocals, Mike on guitar, Scotty on bass, and Justin on drums.

Follow Category 3:

Instagram

Linktree

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Follow Bands In The Van
Instagram: Bandsinthevan
Website: https://bandsinthevan.com

🚐 About Bands In The Van

A camper van. A microphone. Heavy music.

I’m Tara, and I travel to meet emerging bands in the worlds of death metal, death core, metal core, and hardcore—bringing their stories directly to you through candid interviews filmed inside my camper van.

If you enjoy authentic conversations and discovering your next favorite band, you’re in the right place.

Subscribe for new episodes every week.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:12 Mike aka Green (guitar)
17:49 Justin aka Purple (drums)
28:59 KC aka Red (vocals)
45:34 Scotty aka Yellow (bass)
57:26 Post show reflections

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New episodes every Thursday featuring emerging bands from the heavy music scene.

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