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Heavy Metal News & Interviews: The Loaded Radio Podcast

Heavy metal news, hard rock interviews and the stories behind the music — hosted by Scott Penfold, a 20-year rock radio broadcaster and the founder of Loaded Radio. Two shows, one feed. The Loaded Radio Podcast brings long-form interviews with the biggest names in metal — Dave Mustaine, Corey Taylor, Randy Blythe, Max Cavalera, Phil Anselmo, Dave Lombardo and more. Not press-cycle soundbites. Real conversations about the records, the lineups, the fallouts and the comebacks, from someone who’s been

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03:54

METAL BREAKDOWN DAILY: Korn's 15th Album Update,...

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2026/05/14

On today's Metal Breakdown Daily, Scott Penfold dives into a massive Thursday update featuring the biggest names in heavy music. Puscifer & A Perfect Circle Go Global: Maynard James Keenan's camps are officially taking over 2026. We have the full breakdown on Puscifer's autumn European headlining run for Normal Isn't and A Perfect Circle's newly added dates in Japan, Hawaii, and Australia. Plus, we have the artist pre-sale codes (PSC26 and PERFECT) you need to secure your spot in the "Pacific Ring

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03:11

METAL BREAKDOWN DAILY: NICKO McBRAIN's "Darkest Hour"...

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2026/05/13

The Metal Breakdown Daily: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 Today on the Metal Breakdown, we look at the legacy of a legend as Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain prepares to tell his full story. Following his emotional 2024 retirement, Harper Nonfiction has announced the release of Nicko's autobiography, "Hello Boys And Girls!" We discuss why the 73-year-old icon felt he could no longer do the Maiden catalog justice after his 2023 stroke and what fans can expect from this deeply personal memoir hitting

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02:49

METAL BREAKDOWN DAILY: TOOL's Sphere "Politics"...

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2026/05/12

The Metal Breakdown Daily: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Today on the Metal Breakdown, we dive into the "what if" that could have changed music history. Tool guitarist Adam Jones reveals that the band was originally tapped to open the Las Vegas Sphere in 2023, but "Game of Thrones-style band politics" forced them to walk away. We break down the latest on those ongoing residency talks and why the next Tool studio album is the key to it all. Plus, the wait is finally over for Anthrax fans. The thrash legends

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02:36

METAL BREAKDOWN DAILY: MASTODON: The "Arduous" Road...

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2026/05/11

On today's episode of the Metal Breakdown Daily, Scott Penfold breaks down a weekend of high-stakes performances and heavy-hitting revelations from the world of metal. The Stories: MASTODON'S Path of Turmoil: Brann Dailor confirms that work on the band's ninth studio album is officially finished. After the tragic passing of Brent Hinds and the loss of Dailor's mother, we look at the "hard and emotional" journey to this record and why it features zero contributions from Hinds. DRAGONFORCE'S

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39:49

TYPE O NEGATIVE: All The LATEST Updates, Unreleased...

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2026/05/10

Thirty years after the "Green Man" forged a Gothic masterpiece, the vault has finally cracked open. In this exclusive episode, Loaded Radio's Scott Penfold sits down with Johnny Kelly and Kenny Hickey to discuss a bombshell discovery: a completely unreleased, finished song from the legendary Type O Negative October Rust sessions. It's on cassette but hey a new song nonetheless. Johnny describes digging through a mountain of 1996-era cassettes to find a "lost" track that was cannibalized for parts

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02:31

METAL BREAKDOWN DAILY: Motionless In White ft. Corey...

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2026/05/07

METAL BREAKDOWN DAILY: Your daily shot of cutting-edge hard rock and metal news. On today's episode, Motionless In White announces their seventh studio album Decades and drops a high-octane single, "Playing God," featuring Corey Taylor. We also discuss the seismic shift in DragonForce as they welcome Alissa White-Gluz to the permanent lineup as co-vocalist. Finally, Dream Theater's James LaBrie lays out the timeline for the band's next studio chapter. In this episode: Motionless In White announces

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02:44

METAL BREAKDOWN DAILY: Jason Newsted Metallica Truth,...

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2026/05/06

METAL BREAKDOWN DAILY: Cutting-edge hard rock and metal news for the Doom Crew. On today's episode, we finally get the unfiltered truth behind one of the most debated departures in heavy metal history. Jason Newsted breaks down the real reason he left Metallica in 2001, revealing a life-or-death battle with addiction and a heartbreaking lack of support from the band's inner circle. Plus, we dive into the return of Deep Purple with their 24th studio album, Splat!, which frontman Ian Gillan claims is

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04:29

DAILY METAL BRIEFING: Cradle of Filth Legal War, 5FDP...

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2026/05/05

On today's episode, we dive into a massive shakeup in the world of gothic metal as Cradle Of Filth officially welcomes new guitarist Joff Bailey amidst a messy, ongoing legal battle with former members. We also break down the huge announcement from Five Finger Death Punch regarding their 20th Anniversary World Tour for 2027, featuring Lamb of God and Bleed from Within, and investigate the cryptic social media post from Greta Van Fleet that has fans convinced the band is calling it quits. Show Notes:

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03:05

LOADED RADIO DAILY: May 4, 2026 – Morotti Apologizes...

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2026/05/04

DAILY BRIEFING DESCRIPTION: The Loaded Radio Daily Briefing is your two-minute "Nuclear" news blast delivering the essential headlines in hard rock and heavy metal, every Monday through Friday. On Today's Briefing (Monday, May 4, 2026): THE MOROTTI APOLOGY: Following a chaotic exit from Suffocation, drummer Eric Morotti issues a public apology for his "toxic" comments, expressing regret and wishing the band the best as he takes responsibility for how he handled the situation. PRIEST IS COOKING:

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29:54

CAGE FIGHT Guitarist James Monteith talks 'Exuvia' on...

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2026/05/03

James Monteith (Cage Fight, TesseracT) joins Scott Penfold on The Loaded Radio Podcast for a deep dive into the visceral world of Cage Fight's second studio album, Exuvia. Released via Spinefarm Records, the record marks a "moment of rebirth" for the UK hardcore outfit, moving beyond their lockdown origins into a permanent, headline-ready force. Monteith discusses the shift from the technical precision of TesseracT to the raw, 90s-influenced aggression of Cage Fight, the impact of vocalist Rachel

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24:09

Jonas Björler On At The Gates' Final Chapter & The...

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2026/04/26

The melodic death metal world changed forever in 2025 with the death of Tomas "Tompa" Lindberg. This week on The Loaded Radio Podcast, we are joined by founding bassist Jonas Björler to discuss the band's final masterpiece, The Ghost Of A Future Dead. Recorded more than two years ago and held in accordance with Lindberg's final wishes, this album serves as the definitive closing chapter for the kings of Gothenburg. Jonas opens up about the "lost" recording sessions at Fascination Street

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02:30

DAILY BRIEFING: Jay Weinberg's Slipknot Secrets,...

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2026/04/22

In today's Loaded Radio Daily Briefing, former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg reveals the cryptic 24-hour window between his first jam and Joey Jordison's departure. Plus, the Metal Gods return as Judas Priest announces a massive 2026 career collection, and Fieldy finally breaks his silence on his current status with Korn. Today's heavy-hitting headlines: Jay Weinberg & Slipknot: Why the 2013 audition was shrouded in secrecy and the truth behind his "no regrets" philosophy following his 2023

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02:09

DAILY BRIEFING: Durst, Bo Lueders, and SOAD (April 20)

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2026/04/20

Fred Durst is declaring war on Coachella with a new "uninvited" festival blueprint alongside Lil Wayne. Plus, we honor the late Bo Lueders (Harms Way/HardLore) and his incredible WrestleMania send-off involving CM Punk and a legendary WWE artifact. Finally, the truth behind John Dolmayan's misdirected fire at Charlize Theron. In this briefing: The Anti-Coachella: Why Durst is moving on a 2026 "Experience Gathering." Bo Lueders' Last Ride: The story behind the urn at WrestleMania 41. SOAD

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35:43

The Amity Affliction's Joel Birch on the Ahren...

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2026/04/14

This week on The Loaded Radio Podcast, we sit down with The Amity Affliction frontman Joel Birch for a raw, unfiltered conversation. With the band's ninth studio album, 'House of Cards', set for release on April 24, Joel opens up about the survival of the band following the high-profile departure of longtime member Ahren Stringer. We discuss the addition of Jonny Reeves to the studio lineup, the "volatile" year that led to the split, and why Joel believes this is the most honest material of his

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47:47

Rob Damiani (Don Broco) & Brandon Saller (Atreyu) On...

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2026/03/30

Rob Damiani of Don Broco and Brandon Saller of Atreyu join Loaded Radio to break down the mindset behind their latest albums, Nightmare Tripping and The End Is Not The End. Both bands had momentum—and chose not to repeat it. Damiani dives into the themes behind Don Broco's most unpredictable release yet, including the politically charged "True Believers," while Saller explains why Atreyu leaned into their heaviest sound to date and how writing sessions in Tokyo and total isolation shaped the record

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55:20

Six Feet Under's Chris Barnes + Hellripper on The...

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2026/03/23

Chris Barnes joins the Loaded Radio Podcast to dive into the new Six Feet Under album, the creative direction behind it, and what continues to drive him decades into his career. Barnes breaks down the writing and recording process, how his mindset has evolved, and why Six Feet Under still hits as hard as ever. From staying consistent to pushing forward in today's metal landscape, this is a focused look at where the band stands right now. Also on the episode, James McBain of Hellripper joins the show

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46:36

Prika Amaral (Nervosa) & Guernica Mancini (The Gems)...

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2026/03/08

In this episode of the Loaded Radio Podcast, Scott Penfold sits down for a heavy metal interview with Prika Amaral of Nervosa and Guernica Mancini of The Gems. This week's Loaded Radio Podcast is a Women In Metal special featuring two powerful artists shaping modern heavy music. Nervosa founder Prika Amaral joins the show to talk about the band's upcoming thrash assault Slave Machine, while Guernica Mancini of The Gems dives into the band's second album Year Of The Snake. Two interviews, two bands,

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49:48

Shane Lyons Of Varials And Crispin Earl Of The Veer...

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2026/03/03

Scott Penfold sits down with Crispin Earl and Shane Lyons for a double-feature podcast episode that delivers insight, passion, and context around two standout heavy releases of 2026. Shane discusses Varials' new album Where The Light Leaves — which arrived on February 27 via Fearless Records — and his influences, including a particular guitarist from Lamb Of God and working with producer Josh Schroeder. Crispin breaks down The Veer Union's Reinvention — released February 20 via Arising Empire — and

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40:05

Mike Hranica Of The Devil Wears Prada Goes Deep On...

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2026/02/22

What Does Mike Hranica Reveal About Flowers And His Personal Transformation? In this week's Loaded Radio Podcast, Mike Hranica opens up in a raw, introspective conversation touching on The Devil Wears Prada's latest album Flowers, his changing worldview, and the personal evolution that continues to shape both his art and identity. Mike Hranica joins Loaded Radio for a revealing, unfiltered discussion about Flowers, why some fans don't view it as a "metal" album, how his perspective as an

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33:57

Biohazard's Billy Graziadei On The Loaded Radio Podcast

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2026/02/08

Biohazard guitarist/vocalist Billy Graziadei joins the Loaded Radio Podcast to discuss the band's first new album in years, Divided We Fall, why the record reflects a deeply fractured world, how the band's reunion reshaped their creative chemistry, touring with Sepultura, and his long-standing admiration for Type O Negative — including his openness to participating in a tribute to the late Peter Steele. In the second half of the show, host Scott Penfold breaks down major hard rock and heavy metal

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