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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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35:01

War on Women's Time Under Tension: The Riff Is The...

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2026/04/02

Xtina sits down with Shawna Potter, frontwoman of feminist punk band War On Women, as well as an author and intimacy coordinator working across film and theatre. They talk about the band's new album Time Under Tension (out May 8), and the role of music in activism, the balance between message and heavy riffs, and what it means to create in a world that feels like a pressure cooker. From reproductive rights and human rights to performance, sexuality and the creative process, this is a raw and

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37:10

Primitive Man's Observance: Death Sludge, Occult Art...

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2026/03/13

Ethan Lee McCarthy of Primitive Man joins host Christina Rowatt to talk about the band's devastating album Observance and the ideas behind their uniquely oppressive sound. In this conversation, Ethan explains why Primitive Man rejected the limitations of traditional doom metal and coined their own term – "death sludge." He dives into the band's sonic philosophy, from crafting guitar tones that feel like "the surface of the sun" to drawing influence from artists as diverse as Portishead, industrial

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48:28

Gogol Bordello's We Mean It, Man!: War, Punk's...

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2026/02/26

Eugene Hütz of Gogol Bordello and their new record We Mean It, Man! isn't just a clever name. Raised on punk rock and all that came after it in Kyiv, Ukraine, the band - merging punk, gypsy music, techno, post-punk and more - brings electric energy musically and conscious power lyrically. Eugene reflects on friends fighting on the frontlines in Ukraine, the spiritual resilience of people at war, and what it means to "make life possible again" after devastation. We talk Joe Strummer, Nick Cave,

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42:39

Mariachi El Bronx (IV): The Bronx Minus Punk Rock,...

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2026/02/12

Mariachi El Bronx is punk rock band The Bronx's double life expressed through mariachi music - a project that began as a fun experiment and evolved into something far deeper and more meaningful than anyone expected. Frontman Matt Caughthran dives into the wild netherworld of the band's new record Mariachi El Bronx (IV), his personal evolution, love, grief, and why both styles are more than just a sound - they're culture, identity and community. We Wreck Records is proudly presented by:

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41:20

Karnivool's In Verses: Musical Acupuncture & The...

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2026/02/05

After 13 years away, Perth progressive powerhouse band Karnivool return with In Verses - a record that once again demonstrates the raw emotion, precision and profound rock power that has made them one of Australia's most beloved rock exports. In this episode of We Wreck Records, the beloved Aussie rock icons talk about starting out in Australia's most isolated city, the sometimes hilarious making of this exquisite suite of songs, the records that taught them how to feel and why their music is like

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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,...

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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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