Altar of Noise

21/12/2023

Altar of Noise: Albums of the year 2023. Out now, link below!

Here it is! Josh and Simon's top 5 albums for 2023!
The boys also throw in some honourable mentions and some of their favourite songs! There is some surprises and some that are not so (looking at you Simon)... Also, check the show notes for a link to the Spotify playlist of all the albums!

Here it is! Josh and Simon's top 5 albums for 2023! The boys also throw in some honourable mentions and some of their favourite songs! There is some surprises and some that are not so (looking at you Simon)... Altar of Noise albums of the year Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3pJ5...

20/12/2023

Tomorrow is the day our top 5 albums of the year episode will drop!

Question is, what has been YOUR album of the year…?

14/12/2023

Here it is. Altar of Noise: Albums of the year 2023 (10-6).

Episode out now, link below!

Welcome to the penultimate episode of 2023. Josh and Simon talk about their choices for albums 10-6. They mention a few albums that disappointed them and also Simon explains why this year was so hard for him to make a list. Like previous years, their top ten albums are split into two episodes, this being albums 10 to 6.

Welcome to the penultimate episode of 2023. Josh and Simon talk about their choices for albums 10-6. They mention a few albums that disappointed them and also Simon explains why this was so hard for him to make a list. Like previous years, their top ten albums are split into two episodes, this being...

14/12/2023

It’s been a minute, hey?

Guess we better drop our end of year list… 👀

27/10/2023

Episode 77: 90’s Road Trip (Spotify playlist). Out now, link below!

Another week, another listening party!

This time, we see if a Spotify curated playlist is actually any good. They've put together the ultimate 90's roadtrip playlist, but would Josh and Simon add it to there roadtrip playlists?

Another week, another listening party! This time, we see if a Spotify curated playlist is actually any good. They've put together the ultimate 90's roadtrip playlist, but would Josh and Simon add it to there roadtrip playlists? 90's Road Trip playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/37i9dQZF1DX76...

12/10/2023

Episode 76: An Album A Year. Out now, link below!

In today's episode, the boys pick their favourite album that was released for each year they have been alive!

Thats it. Thats the episode...

In today's episode, the boys pick their favourite album that was released for each year they have been alive! Thats it. Thats the episode... Contact Us! Facebook: www.facebook.com/Altarofnoisepodcast/ Email: [email protected] Instagram: instagram.com/altar_of_noise Josh's twitch: www.twitch.tv/...

24/09/2023

Deep dive: - Follow The Leader. Episode out now, link in bio!

This week, we dive deep into the best selling album from the godfather's of Nu-Metal, Korn.

'Follow The Leader' was a cross-over success thanks to its more polished sound and infamous music videos being played non-stop on MTV's TRL. The band streamlined their songs making them more pallatable, all whilst keeping the raw emotion from the previous albums. 2023 also marks the 25 year anniversary of this monsterous album. Seems fitting that we add it to the list of our classic albums!

21/09/2023

Deep Dive: Korn - Follow The Leader. Out now, link below!

This week, we dive deep into the best selling album from the godfather's of Nu-Metal, Korn.
'Follow The Leader' was a cross-over success thanks to its more polished sound and infamous music videos being played non-stop on MTV's TRL. The band streamlined their songs making them more pallatable, all whilst keeping the raw emotion from the previous albums. 2023 also marks the 25 year anniversary of this monsterous album. Seems fitting that we add it to the list of our classic albums!

This week, we dive deep into the best selling album from the godfather's of Nu-Metal, Korn. 'Follow The Leader' was a cross-over success thanks to its more polished sound and infamous music videos being played non-stop on MTV's TRL. The band streamlined their songs making them more pallatable, all w...

21/09/2023

Tomorrow we drop our newest deep dive and it’s a classic late 90’s album. Anyone want to guess which album it is…?

14/09/2023

Episode 75: General Catch Up. Out now, link below.

We're back and we are catching up!
..seriously, this is just us catching up. We go over a couple of shows weve attended/played. Cast our judgemental eyes over Triple J's 'Like A Version Hottest 100'. Talk about the Good Things festival lineup and gender equality lineups. There's also a quick story about a mysterious song called 'Luan'...?

We're back and we are catching up! ...seriously, this is just us catching up. We go over a couple of shows weve attended and played. Cast our judgemental eyes over Triple J's 'Like A Version Hottest 100'. Talk about the Good Things festival lineup and gender equality lineups. There's also a quick st...

27/08/2023

Hi all!

Hope you have been staying safe and listening to plenty of great tunes.

Simon and I will be recording again soon. I apologise it has been such a delay. The moving of houses has been a solid pain in the ass, but starting to have a settled house which means I can devote time back to the pod.

So hang in there folks! We will be back soon I promise!

- Josh

10/08/2023

Hey everyone!

We are taking a mid-season break for the next couple of weeks. Josh is moving house (send prayers), which we know is stressful AF.

However, we will be coming back with a bang, tackling one of nu-metal’s biggest (and most successful) albums in a deep dive!

03/08/2023

Episode 74: Love/Hate #2. Out now, link below!

Back by popular demand, Love/Hate! In this series, Josh and Simon pick their favourite and least favourite songs for 5 artists.

This time the artists were suggested by a listener (thanks Russ!). Those five are Metallica, Blink 182, Justin Tmberlake, Rage Against The Machine and The Prodigy. We have also conveniently updated the playlist from the last time we done this, with todays songs.

Back by popular demand, Love/Hate! In this series, Josh and Simon pick their favourite and least favourite songs for 5 artists. This time the artists were suggested by a listener (thanks Russ!). Those five are Metallica, Blink 182, Justin Tmberlake, Rage Against The Machine and The Prodigy. We have....

28/07/2023

Episode 73: Our Third Birthday! Out now, link below!

*Apologies for the glitches in the sound at the beginning of the episode. They only last till about the 1:30 minute mark.*

Three years of uneducated music opinions! As per our usual birthday episodes, we go through a bunch of albums celebrating big anniversaries. We also discuss some of our favourite 3rd albums!

*Apologies for the glitches in the sound at the beginning of the episode. They only last till about the 1:30 minute mark.* Three years of uneducated music opinions! As per our usual birthday episodes, we go through a bunch of albums celebrating big anniversaries. We also discuss some of our favourit...

18/07/2023

So it’s been a couple of days and we need to know… Who had the better festival?

Josh-fest - 👍
Simon-fest - ❤️

There’s $5 riding on this!

13/07/2023

Episode 73: Altar of Noise Festival Draft. Out now, link below!

The NBA. The NFL. The NHL. What do all these leagues have in common? They all have a draft!

Here at Altar of Noise, we love our sports, and in this episode we smash our love of music and sports together to create the very first 'Altar of Noise Festival Draft'! Join us as we make our picks and build our respective festivals. Who will get the coveted pick one? Will Josh build a pure EDM festival? Will Simon try and steal all of Josh's acts?

The NBA. The NFL. The NHL. What do all these leagues have in common? They all have a draft! Here at Altar of Noise, we love our sports, and in this episode we smash our love of music and sports together to create the very first 'Altar of Noise Festival Draft'! Join us as we make our picks and build....

13/07/2023

Hey everyone!

You may need this for tomorrows episode…👀

07/07/2023

Episode 71: Rolling Stone’s ‘50 Greatest Australian Artists of All Time’. Out now, link below!

Another week, another list rant. This time with and aussie flavour!

Josh and Simon cast their critical eyes over this Rolling Stone list. Will we be pleasently surprised by their choices or will we be calling for everyone to grab their pitchforks and march to their HQ?

Another week, another list rant. This time with and aussie flavour! Josh and Simon cast their critical eyes over this Rolling Stone list. Will we be pleasently surprised by their choices or will we be calling for everyone to grab their pitchforks and march to their HQ? Contact Us! Facebook: www.face...

09/06/2023

Deep Dive: A Perfect Circle - Thirteenth Step. Out now, link below!

A Perfect Circle is the brainchild of Billy Howerdel. After becoming friends, Maynard James Keenan joined and thus, APC was born...

After the intial success of their debut 'Mer De Noms', APC decided to take a turn sonically. 'Thirteenth Step' is more sombre, ethereal and melancholy than it's predecessor. With an overarching concept about addiction, Thirteenth Step takes the listener on a journey through various aspects and viewpoints of addiction. It was released to a lukewarm reception. However, Josh and Simon adore this record. Join them as they breakdown the concept and discuss the making of this beautiful record.

A Perfect Circle is the brainchild of Billy Howerdel. After becoming friends, Maynard James Keenan joined and thus, APC was born... After the intial success of their debut 'Mer De Noms', APC decided to take a turn sonically. 'Thirteenth Step' is more sombre, ethereal and melancholy than it's predece...

02/06/2023

Episode 70: Music Influencing Life. Out now, link below.

In this week's epsiode, the boys discuss if music influences our lives and if so, how? They touch on the science behind it, how it's used in marketing and how it affects the individual and wider society.

In this week's epsiode, the boys discuss if music influences our lives and if so, how? They touch on the science behind it, how it's used in marketing and how it affects the individual and wider society. Contact Us! Facebook: www.facebook.com/Altarofnoisepodcast/ Email: [email protected] Instag...

26/05/2023

Hey fellow music believers!

No episode this week as we have both been super busy. But never fear! We recorded last night and should hopefully have a new episode out soon. That's if the life Gods don't get in our way.

In the meantime, enjoy this little number I have been jamming the past few months.

Have a great weekend and stay safe!

Josh

Ni'jah, Childish Gambino - "Sticky" ft. KIRBY https://nijah.lnk.to/SWARM Listen to Childish Gambino: https://ChildishGambino.lnk.to/listenYD Watch more Chil...

20/05/2023

Episode 69: Power Metal - Outsiders View series. Out now, link below!

This week we jump (properly) back into the Outsider's View, through the might of Power Metal!

To help us learn about this very niche corner of metal, we bring back our good friend Jim (you may remember him from our Good Things fetival review). We dive deep into the world of Power Metal, looking at its origins, how its evolved and Jim gives us his 10 favourite power metal tunes!

Josh Wiles and Simon Ielasi worship music, they also love talking about music. On Altar Of Noise, they converse about a new topic each week and deep dive into albums/artists they adore. With a wide range of genres appreciated between the two, they will cover the breadth of alternative noises whilst....

19/05/2023

As some of you may have noticed, no episode today. Unfortunately, I (again), didn’t have time to finish editing. I blame Josh as I have to deal with this type of stuff…

Episode drops tomorrow.

13/05/2023

Episode 68: So Fresh! 2003. Out now, link below!

Welcome back to another listening party! This week they take on So Fresh's 2003 compilation CD. The boys put all the songs into a playlist and let a random number generator choose what they were going to listen to! Are they going to enjoy it or will they be yelling in anger at the speaker?

Welcome back to another listening party! This week they take on So Fresh's 2003 compilation CD. The boys put all the songs into a playlist and let a random number generator choose what they were going to listen to! Are they going to enjoy it or will they be yelling in anger at the speaker? Link to t...

11/05/2023

Hey peeps, Simon here!

Just letting you know that this weeks episode will be late. It’ll drop Saturday morning. Hectic life has left me with little time for editing.

Here’s a pic as a sorry. Xo

04/05/2023

Episode 67: Worst song for certain situations. Out now, link below!

WARNING! This episode contains adult themes. These songs were chosen for comedic effect and are not to be taken seriously.

As the title suggests, Josh & Simon conjured up a few situations and then picked the worsts songs they could think of for said scenarios. Situations include weddings, funerals, sexy time and more. Be prepared for a stupendious silly episode!

WARNING! This episode contains adult themes. These songs were chosen for comedic effect and are not to be taken seriously. As the title suggests, Josh & Simon conjured up a few situations and then picked the worsts songs they could think of for said scenarios. Situations include weddings, funerals,....

28/04/2023

Episode 66: Love/Hate. Out now, link below!

Welcome to a new (potential) mini series called 'Love/Hate'.

The object of this series is to choose a bunch of artists and pick the song we love most by them... and the song we hate the most! In this episode we discuss Nirvana, Muse, Michael Jackson, Daft Punk and Korn.
..and yes, All In The Family does have a tambourine in it.

Welcome to a new (potential) mini series called 'Love/Hate'. The object of this series is to choose a bunch of artists and pick the song we love most by them... and the song we hate the most! In this episode we discuss Nirvana, Muse, Michael Jackson, Daft Punk and Korn. ...and yes, All In The Family...

21/04/2023

Episode 65: Rolling Stones ‘100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs of All Time’ list.

Out now, link below!

ah Rolling Stone... You sure know how to screw up a list.

Josh and Simon dive into Rolling Stones '100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs of All Time' list. Josh was sick for the recording, hence why he messed up claiming some of the bands weren't on the list when they actually were. As a fun little game, Simon decided to have a guess at what Rolling Stone had put as their top ten, as he had not seen the list beforehand. Will they agree with Rolling Stones list? No. No they wont...

Also, excuse the glitch near the begnning of the episode. Seems the comptuer hated the list as much as we did...

ah Rolling Stone... You sure know how to screw up a list. Josh and Simon dive into Rolling Stones '100 Greatest Heavy Metal Songs of All Time' list. Josh was sick for the recording, hence why he messed up claiming some of the bands weren't on the list when they actually were. As a fun little game, S...

24/03/2023

Deep Dive: Limp Bizkit - Significant Other.
Out now, link below!

The year is 9 teen 90 nine...

The Matrix has just melted all our minds and the threat of the Y2K bug is gripping the world. Step forward Limp Bizkit...

'Significant Other' became the album everyone either loved or hated. It was everything the old gaurd were against, but this cocky crew from Florida didnt care. In fact, they fed off it. Guest featuring the who's who of the 90's and every cliche that Nu-Metal offers, Fred Dust, Sam Rivers, Wes Borlad, John Otto & DJ Lethal delivered one of the greatest (the greatest?) Nu-Metal album of all time. Join Josh and Simon as they dive deep into the album, discussing everything from the writing of the album, the film clips and their personal memories of the album.

Ther year is 9 teen 90 nine... The Matrix has just melted all our minds and the threat of the Y2K bug is gripping the world. Step forward Limp Bizkit... 'Significant Other' became the album everyone either loved or hated. It was everything the old gaurd were against, but this cocky crew from Florida...

16/03/2023

Episode 64: Nü or Nöt? Out now, link below!

Today, Josh and Simon discuss Revolver magazine's article 'NU-METAL or not? 10 great albums that straddle the line.' The boys put on their very opinionated pants and cast their eyes over the list, which features Slipknot, Machine Head, Rob Zombie and more!

Elsewhere, Simon discusses his upcoming tattoos and whether or not he is getting a full back tattoo of Brandon Boyd...

Today, Josh and Simon discuss Revolver magazine's article 'NU-METAL or not? 10 great albums that straddle the line.' The boys put on their very opinionated pants and cast their eyes over the list, which features Slipknot, Machine Head, Rob Zombie and more! Elsewhere, Simon discusses his upcoming tat...