"The Pain Factory" was a legendary public access show that aired in San Francisco from 1995-1997. Michael Contreras was at the helm, along with people like Scott Arford and more. Today we discuss the series as a whole as well as favorite individual performances and segments. Enter "The Pain Factory"!!!For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, we go over a lot of recent listening.



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Ultra's "Youthful Pleasures" is a classic that fills us with perverse joy. This lavish entertainment package is our personal, portable playmate. We gleefully discuss this album & band, and encourage you to take your pleasures where you get them!For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, Greh talks about the VHS he’s been digging up and showing over on the discord.Follow us on Instagram: @noisextraFollow us on Twitter: @noisextraaaSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/noisextraFor the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, G

The soundtrack to "Eraserhead" has been cited by many early industrial and noise artists as a major influence on their work, let alone the film itself. Today we discuss both the sound and sound he movie in honor of the passing of a legend. David Lynch, we hope that in heaven everything is indeed fine. For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon we talk recent listening.Follow us on Instagram: @noisextraFollow us on Twitter: @noisextraaaSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/noisextraand get access to our new Discord server.

Our break has ended and for our return Paolo Bandera joins us to take an in depth look at his decades long journey. Sigillum S, Sshe Retina Stimulants, the Sodality and so much more are discussed. Bandera has a great memory and provides a wealth of fascinating insight into his world of sound. Another noise history lesson is in session. 



For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, Paolo talks about the lure of Japan and the importance of travel. 



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Noise new year greetings! It’s been awhile but we are back to discuss the old year and the new year. We update you all with 2025 plans and the upcoming path for Noisextra.



For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon , we discuss some of our other favorite things we got into in 2024.Follow us on Instagram: @noisextraFollow us on Twitter: @noisextraaaSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/noisextra

The day before Halloween can only mean one thing—it's time for Atrax Morgue. This year we discuss "No More.” The final proper Atrax Morgue album hit us in an unhinged way. In addition, Tara talks about the surrealist Pierre Molinier as one of the tracks on the album is dedicated to him. Welcome to the broken sound… enter the club of the dead.For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, we discuss 3 Italian horror movies — "Blood Delirium," "Body Puzzle," and "Murder Obsession." This half hour segment immediately follows the regular episode on the patreon feed.Follow us on Instagram: @noisextraFollow us on Twitter: @noisextraaaSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/noisextra

Greh is back from his noise adventure and is here to tell us all about it. He attended the F.L.A.W. Fest and also played an after show as Black Sand Desert. He gives us a full rundown of his entire trip and gives his thoughts on just about every set.For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, Greh tell us about all the noise he’s been listening to.Follow us on Instagram: @noisextraFollow us on Twitter: @noisextraaaSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/noisextra

Greh was in Ohio (and will be reporting on his noise travels next week), so Mike and Tara hit record for an in-the-moment conversation. Topics include the crushing weight of life, good and bad feedback use, varying approaches on special packaging, some recent noise and more. For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, Tara tells some seasonally appropriate incidents of visiting apparitions. This 20 minute section immediately follows the regular episode on the patreon feed.Follow us on Instagram: @noisextraFollow us on Twitter: @noisextraaaSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/noisextra

Following the final show of his tour with Mortiis, Roger Karmanik sat down with us for a great discussion covering Brighter Death Now, Cold Meat Industry, and all things in-between. For multiple decades Roger has created a world that has inspired countless artists and labels up to this very day. Obviously Roger has been someone we’ve wanted to talk to since Noisextra’s inception and we’re incredibly grateful he sat down with us. Pull up and chair and enjoy this absolute supper.For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, Tara gives her thoughts on the BDN show since she was unable to be in the regular episode.Follow us on Instagram: @noisextraFollow us on Twitter: @noisextraaaSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/noisextra

Today we present a special video episode all about the brand new 666 Volt Battery noise box set on Hospital Productions. Join us as we unbox the set, learn about the background with video provided by Dominick Fernow, and apply the temporary tattoo to Tara! The power of negative energy is flowing and we can’t contain the war against music. Negative energy now.Head over to patreon.com/noisextra to view the videoAnd get your own copy of this amazing box at Hospital Productions

We are joined today by David Charles Rodrigues, director of "S/he is Still Her/e", the new documentary on the life of Genesis P-Orridge. Additionally, Ryan Martin (Dais Records) joins as guest/co host to give his perspective and background on working with Genesis for over a decade. We discuss the process of putting together the documentary, how it came together and how Genesis affected their lives. Short circuit control.For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, we get into the incident that lead Gen and his family leaving the UK, Gen's family life and more. This 15 minute segment is in the middle of the episode on the patreon feed.Learn more about David Charles Rodrigues at @davidasFind local screenings at the Pandrogyne instagramFollow us on Instagram: @noisextraFollow us on Twitter: @noisextraaaSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/noisextra

We here at Noisextra believe noise and porn go hand in hand! So for today's episode we have a great smut discussion with Crystal of Nooners Books. Crystal, along with Greh and many others, will be vending this Sunday September 22nd at Zebulon for the Analog Outlaw Book & Record Fairt. We get into how Crystal has amassed an incredible amount of vintage porn magazines, how she became a porn dealer and much more. The porn lords are on the move!For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, we talk some of our favorite porn stars, porn VHS, cleaning old mags and more! This 15 minute segment will be in the middle of the episode on the patreon feed.Check out her wares at noonersbooks.comVisit us September 22nd at The Analog Outlaw in Los AngelesFollow us on Instagram: @noisextraFollow us on Twitter: @noisextraaaSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/noisextra

Greh is back! After some tech difficulties and more, Greh returns to the podcast. We spend today’s episode catching up with him on his recent listening and watching. Noise can’t be stopped, and neither can Greh!For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, we get a Greh noise mix to honor his return. The mix immediately follows the episode on the patreon feed.Follow us on Instagram: @noisextraFollow us on Twitter: @noisextraaaSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/noisextra

Steve Meketa (Lockweld, Apt 213, Meketa Power Electronics) joins us today for a raucous discussion on his noise and PE path. Meketa's current project — Meketa Power Electronics — is a personal take on the style, as its theme is his Christian faith. He tell us of his health and mental struggles that lead him to becoming a Christian and how he incorporates this into not only his work. We also get into his original noise project Lockweld and much more. You are not alone!For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, we talk all things Apt 213, Meketa's infamous powerviolence band from the 90s. This 15 minute segment immediately follows the regular episode on the patreon feed. Meketa Power Electronics "The Apostles"Meketa Power Electronics "You Are Not Alone" in USAMeketa Power Electronics "You Are Not Alone" in EuropeFollow us on Instagram: @noisextraFollow us on Twitter: @noisextraaaSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/noisextra

Today we go over some recent noise listening from the sweltering, brutal month of August. We focus on some more recent acquisitions, as well as a classic album that was planned to be discussed in detail… but the August oppression had different ideas. For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, the discussion continues for 15 more minutes.Follow us on Instagram: @noisextraFollow us on Twitter: @noisextraaaSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/noisextra

Today we take another look at the "extra" of Noisextra with Ross Snyder of the Saturn's Core movie label. The movies that Saturn's Core release run parallel to the DIY noise underground of yore… in this case its the DIY shot-on-video homemade movie underground of the 90s. Home dubbed tapes, zines, mail order, and regional scenes all come into play with Ross's story. It's a great discussion on a world that may not be familiar to some listeners, but well worth visiting. For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, we have Ross grab a handful of VHS from his collection and give his thoughts on each. Check out Saturn’s Core at Vinegar Syndrome or the Saturn's Core webstoreWatch "Mail Order Murder: the Story of W.A.V.E. Productions" via TubiFollow us on Instagram: @noisextraFollow us on Twitter: @noisextraaaSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/noisextra

Mike and Tara have another loose noise discussion for today’s episode. Topics include the second Death Squad book, the "RRR 5th Anniversary Box Set Thing," a recently-scored Seka skin mag, and more! For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon , the discussion continues for an extra 15 minutes.Follow us on Instagram: @noisextraFollow us on Twitter: @noisextraaaSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/noisextra

Frans de Waard joins us today to discuss the mandatory "America's Greatest Noise!", Frans' new book about RRRecords. We get into the process of getting the book together, his history with Ron Lessard, and more. Additionally we talk with Frans about his own noise history with Kapotte Muziek and his label Korm Plastics. Class is back in session, break your pencil in half and write the wrong way.For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, we talk about the idea of recycling sounds, numbering tapes, early releases and lots more. This nearly 30 minute segment is in the middle of the episode on the patreon feed.Visit Korm Plastics to get Frans' and related books directly from him!Follow us on Instagram: @noisextraFollow us on Twitter: @noisextraaaSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/noisextra

We got together with Jesse Sanes (Cleanse, Liebestod) to watch the classic "Oh! Moro volume 5" VHS. It was cool to see footage of Osaka after having been there, let alone revisiting some classic noise sets from Merzbow, Monde Bruits, Masonna and more!For the ExtraNoisextra on the patreon, we talk about the new Cleanse tape and how Greh and Jesse work together. This 20 minute segment immediately follows the episode on the patreon feed.Follow us on Instagram: @noisextraFollow us on Twitter: @noisextraaaSupport us on Patreon: patreon.com/noisextra

Shane English returns to give us some 90s industrial obscurity with Notstandkomitee "Maschinenberichte." A very rare tape from 1992 on the project's own Block 4 label, we all come out with different favorites and get sent to different planes. As usual, Shane has some great background info and insights to fill in the blanks. Hear the sounds of the parasite today!For the ExtraNoisextra segment on the patreon, we basically have an entire other episode as Shane talks about related tapes, other listening and much more. This 40 minute segment follows immediately after the regular episode on the patreon feed.



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