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We Wreck Records

New Noise Magazine

We Wreck Records is a music podcast that digs into the albums that changed everything — and wrecks the mystery around them. Hosted by Christina Rowatt and Chris Enriquez of New Noise magazine, each episode features intimate conversations with incredible artists who made iconic records: from cult classics to hot new releases and the genre benders that moved the needle. All killer, no filler. This is where the legends get personal — and we get elbows deep into music that matters.

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49:22

Eyehategod's Mike IX Williams: From Take As Needed...

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2026/01/28

Arguably the godfathers of sludge metal, New Orleans' Eyehategod broke the mould with their seminal classic records Take As Needed for Pain (1993) and Dopesick (1996). In this intimate discussion with frontman Mike IX Williams, we dive into addiction, chaos, creativity, controversy, and the brutal realities behind two of the most influential records of the '90s underground. From broken glass recording sessions to finding survival through music, this is Eyehategod unclean and uncut. We Wreck Records

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27:35

SOEN's Reliance: Hope vs. Swedish Savagery, Solace &...

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2026/01/21

Swedish progressive metal band SOEN are masters of duality - crushing heaviness and devastating beauty. Their musical proficiency translates into a sound that hits you in the guts. In this episode of We Wreck Records, we're joined by multi-instrumentalist Lars Åhlund to talk about the band's new album Reliance, writing music that holds both darkness and hope, and why it means everything when the toughest guy in the front row is headbanging with tears in his eyes. We also talk about finding your

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01:17:09

When Snapcase Rewrote Hardcore: Progression Through...

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2026/01/16

Snapcase's Progression Through Unlearning had an originality and electricity that revolutionalised 90's hardcore. On this episode of We Wreck Records, vocalist Daryl Taberski joins us to break down the making of Snapcase's landmark album, from the iconic opening of "Caboose" to the personal and political ideas driving the lyrics. We talk lineup changes, producer Steve Evetts' relentless studio approach, Buffalo's working-class scene, and how touring with bands like Refused, Sick Of It All, and

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42:28

Dismember's Like An Ever Flowing Stream (1991):...

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2026/01/01

Dismember's Like An Ever Flowing Stream changed the sound of extreme music 35 years ago and it still hits with blistering emotional power and precision. Fred Estby breaks down the band's refusal to compromise, the birth of Swedish death metal, the obscenity court case that put the record on trial, and why they would rather people switch it off than feel nothing at all. A deep dive into one of the most brutal, human and influential death metal records ever made. We Wreck Records is proudly presented

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41:27

Best Of 2025: New Noise Magazine Team Share Their Hot...

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2025/12/26

The New Noise Magazine team join forces to share their favourite albums, most surprising discoveries, hot takes and underrated gems of 2025. Join Founder/Editor in Chief Lisa Root, Marketing Director Chris Enriquez, Filmmaker/Photographer Nathaniel Shannon, Managing Editor Addison Herron-Wheeler and We Wreck Records Podcast Host/Producer Christina Rowatt for a wander through some truly incredible music released this year. We Wreck Records is proudly presented by:

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54:48

Anatomy of Album Covers: Artist Caroline Harrison on...

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2025/12/19

Anatomy of Album Covers dives into the emotional and conceptual work behind some of heavy music's most striking imagery. Visual artist Caroline Harrison talks about translating sound into feeling, why discomfort can be beautiful, and how album art becomes an extension of the music itself. From obsessive lyric study and research rabbit holes to themes of anxiety, tenderness, violence, and feminine rage, Caroline breaks down her process, her collaborations with bands, and the personal history embedded

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10:53

Rock Singer Incidents: Max Cavalera, Refused, HEALTH...

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2025/12/11

We dive into the raw, chaotic and brilliant world of vocalists. Max Cavalera remembers a recording session with Chino Moreno that literally drew blood, Chaka Malik leaves his mark in the studio, HEALTH unpack the strange power of their song titles, Slomosa push back on the idea that music shouldn't be political, Refused reveal the intent behind their revolutionary sound, Walter Schreifels reflects on choosing honesty over expectation, and Melvins' Buzz Osborne explains why the rarest lyrics come

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15:24

New York Hardcore's Wild History & Epic Evolution...

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2025/12/05

We explore the rise of New York Hardcore through three landmark bands who shaped different eras of the genre. Roger from Agnostic Front reflects on early NYHC, community-driven shows, CBGB's and how a small group of outsiders built a scene from scratch. Billy from Biohazard breaks down the crossover moment — when hardcore collided with hip hop, street storytelling and heavier songwriting. Walter from Quicksand explains how that foundation evolved into post-hardcore: more emotional range, new

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54:30

Soul Blind's Red Sky Mourning: Nineties Shadows,...

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2025/11/27

Soul Blind break down their record "Red Sky Mourning" and the roots of their sound, the mix of '90s alternative, shoegaze and heaviness that shaped them, and how they've carved out their identity. The conversation dives into songwriting, influences, touring and what it means to exist between genres in 2025. We Wreck Records is proudly presented by: DISTROKID: distrokid.com/wewreckrecords Visit the above link for 30% off your first year with Distrokid. EARPEACE: www.earpeace.com/pages/wwrpodcast

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43:30

Return To Dust's Speak For The Dead: Next Gen,...

We Wreck Records ·

2025/11/20

Return to Dust are one of the most exciting young rock bands of the 2020s. They are melodic, melancholic, heavy when it counts, and armed with harmonies sharp enough to cut glass. Backstage in the US, we talked about what a real rock revival actually needs: great melodies, emotional honesty, and the kind of songs that punch straight through the noise. We got into the band's origins, from video games and older brothers to burnout soundtracks. We talked metal, harmonies, breaking out in a festival

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26:16

The Sound of '93: Legends On Grunge, Riot Grrrl,...

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2025/11/13

A love letter to the early 90s: the moment grunge, post-hardcore, punk, riot grrrl and rap-metal crossover were born. Featuring Walter Schreifels (Quicksand), Buzz Osborne (Melvins), Molly Neuman (Bratmobile) and Billy Biohazard (Biohazard), we dive into the records that re-wired alternative music and shaped the next three decades. Expect Nirvana memories, Albini rawness, Riot Grrrl revolutions, rock vs. hip hop cross-pollination and the birth of a new era in rock music. We Wreck Records is proudly

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01:00:02

Biohazard's Urban Discipline: Bulletproof Since '92 –...

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2025/11/06

Biohazard's Billy Graziadei shares the story behind the band's wildly influential 1992 record Urban Discipline, what sparked the early rap-rock crossover, how Brooklyn hardcore kids with heavy pasts found purpose through music — and what keeps Biohazard pushing forward with their killer new album Divided We Fall. We Wreck Records is proudly presented by: DISTROKID: distrokid.com/wewreckrecords Visit the above link for 30% off your first year with Distrokid.

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54:26

Cryptopsy's An Insatiable Violence: Good People...

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2025/10/29

In this brutally honest conversation, Matt McGachy from Cryptopsy delves into the psychology behind extreme art and the band's latest album, "An Insatiable Violence." From his viral dream about social media torture to how fatherhood, touring, and tech addiction collide in modern metal, expect laughs, vulnerability, and a few death metal dad truths along the way. Then we go deeper — into Montreal's death metal legacy, the psychology of violence, and the evolution of extreme music. The frontman of one

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01:10:27

Converge’s Jane Doe: “Cry While Moshing,” Iconic Art...

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2025/10/22

Converge bassist Nate Newton dives into the chaos, emotion, and mythology behind one of the most important records in heavy music. From brutal fights to creative breakthroughs, Kurt Ballou’s influence, Ben Koller’s instinctive drumming and Jake Bannon’s iconic art: this is Jane Doe from the inside. We Wreck Records is proudly presented by: DISTROKID: distrokid.com/wewreckrecords Visit the above link for 30% off your first year with Distrokid. EARPEACE: www.earpeace.com/pages/wwrpodcast Visit the

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01:10:18

Ho99o9's “Tomorrow We Escape”: Hardcore, Hip Hop &...

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2025/10/15

Ho99o9 is hardcore meets hip hop, industrial, and apocalypse. In this explosive episode of We Wreck Records, The OGM and Yeti of Ho99o9 unpack their ferocious new album Tomorrow We Escape — a record built to make you headbang, dance, and jump. They talk about growing up as Black kids in the hip hop era and finding their way into heavy music, how performance became a spiritual practice, the power of riffs, the meaning of 999, fatherhood, sobriety, and the art that defines their vision. We Wreck

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William Goldsmith (Assertion, Sunny Day Real Estate,...

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2025/10/08

Iconic drummer William Goldsmith (Sunny Day Real Estate, Foo Fighters, Assertion) opens up about the years he quit music entirely; and the journey back to falling in love with drumming. From the birth of emo to the exhaustion of early Foo Fighters fame, Goldsmith reflects on artistry, anxiety, and fatherhood with raw honesty. He dives into Assertion’s new album Basking in the Gaslight, the story behind his nine-year silence, and why he still plays to document the human experience. We Wreck Records

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01:11:00

Agnostic Front’s Victim in Pain: The Birth of New...

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2025/10/01

Agnostic Front’s Victim in Pain (1984) didn’t just define New York hardcore—it changed culture. Roger Miret joins hosts Christina Rowatt and Chris Enriquez to relive the chaos of squats, CBGB nights, and recording raw with Don Fury. From fascist threats then and now, to the unity that kept the scene alive, Roger gets real about survival, community, and the record’s enduring power. New music out this November! We Wreck Records is proudly presented by: DISTROKID: distrokid.com/wewreckrecords Visit the

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01:07:47

John 5's Ghost: From 80s LA to Manson and Mötley...

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2025/09/24

Guitar legend John 5 (Mötley Crüe, Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie, David Lee Roth) joins us to dive into his new solo album Ghost. John takes us back to 1980s LA — Aqua Net hairspray, ramen noodles, and the last gasp of the Sunset Strip — before reflecting on his wild years with Marilyn Manson, his nearly 20-year partnership with Rob Zombie, and what it means to step into Mötley Crüe in the here and now. He opens up about the name “John 5,” why he kept it, and the ghosts that inspired his latest solo

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39:26

Lorna Shore's The Everblack Festering Within Me:...

We Wreck Records ·

2025/09/17

Will Ramos and Adam De Micco join We Wreck Records to talk about Lorna Shore’s new album I Feel the Ever Black Festering Within Me. From mood boards (“blue planet,” “underworld with a gun”) to ramen demons and Viking funerals, the band share how grief, chaos, and triumph shaped their most emotional record yet. Hear stories behind Forevermore, Oblivion, Lionheart, and War Machine — and why Parkway Drive inspired them to think bigger than ever. We Wreck Records is proudly presented by:

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48:33

Soulfly's Chama: Max Cavalera on Family Fire, Roots...

We Wreck Records ·

2025/09/10

The mighty Max Cavalera digs deep into Chama, Soulfly’s 13th album and one of his most inspired in years. Produced by his son Zyon (with help from his brother Igor), Chama blends raw riffs, tribal rhythms, and modern Brazilian metal into a record that feels as hungry as Max did at 18. Max opens up about finding fire again after decades of albums, letting his kids push him harder in the studio, and weaving tribal culture into heavy metal. We dig into standout tracks like No Pain, No Power (featuring

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