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 lyrics to a perfect groove-to-heaviness ratio to Randy Blythe’s stoic wisdom, there’s a lot to love about Lamb of God. If you’re not already into this band, consider this your motherf_cking invitation!

Featured Tracks:

• Demons My Friends "The Isolate"
• Illimitable Dolor "Soil She Bears"

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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 schoolers and how this groundbreaking album resonates today. Plus, they deliver band recommendations that Korn fans need to hear.

Featured Tracks:

• Grin - "Fuller"
• Split Shift - "Wrist"

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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 still heavy and somewhat accessible.

Is Primus metal? We're not sure. But we do know it's awesome and worth cracking open some Pork Soda!

Featured Tracks:

• Moron Police - "T-Bag Your Grandma"
• Thrailkill - “We Are Food”

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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 albums.

This episode is packed with Sabbath fun facts, doomy band recommendations, and Brian's blasphemous(?) takes on what made Sabbath great. Listen for a fun conversation among friends plus three awesome tracks to build your heavy music collection.

Featured Tracks:

• Bogwife - "Heavy Burden Blues"
• Concilium - "No Sanctuary"
• Fire for Cavemen - “Lizzard Brain”

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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 covers the deep meanings of Morning Star's lyrics, Entombed's parallels to Metallica, and why pro wrestlers should use Entombed songs as entrance music.

And, from Swedish giants to up-and-coming killers, get ready for more recommendations to scratch that itch for brutality.

Featured Tracks:

• The Broken Rule "Seeking Chaos"
• Primal Cult "Dark Passage"

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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 recommendations so you can catch up on what you might have missed.

Featured Track:

• Decent News "Flesh for the Feast"

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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 talk about Boston hardcore from the early days to today and the stories behind some of TREE's best-loved songs and album art.

Featured Tracks:

• TREE - "Elephant" | Facebook | Bandcamp
• The Hope Conspiracy - "Those Who Gave Us Yesterday" | website | Bandcamp

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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 modern metal—plus, Jude shares his personal journey from punk roots to doom metal mastery.

Featured Tracks:

• Stone Nomads - "Lost in the Storm" and "Prophecy"
• Volcandra - "Maurauders of the Cosmic Vortex"

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