Show Notes
In this episode of We Were Loud Once, Dan and Jeff dive deep into the vault of Roadrunner Records during its absolute prime: the Nu Metal era. Roadrunner wasn't just a label; it was the engine room for some of the heaviest and most influential sounds of the late '90s and early 2000s. The guys are breaking down how they transitioned from a death metal powerhouse into the home of the "Three Headed Monster" and beyond.
In this episode, they boys get into:
The Big Three: The massive impact of Slipknot, Nickelback, and Type O Negative on the label's trajectory.
Cult Classics & Deep Cuts: Remembering the rosters that defined the era—from the groove of Sepultura and Soulfly to the industrial edge of Fear Factory and the raw energy of Coal Chamber.
The Ross Robinson Factor: How the "Godfather of Nu Metal" helped shape the Roadrunner sound.
The Legacy: How the label’s strategy during this period changed the landscape of heavy music forever.
and then they held a funeral...
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