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Heavy Metal News & Interviews: The Loaded Radio Podcast

Scott Penfold | Loaded Radio | Heavy Metal & Hard Rock News

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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

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

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

43:41

Bob Daisley Breaks His Silence On Ozzy Snubs, New...

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2026/02/01

Legendary bassist and songwriter Bob Daisley joins the Loaded Radio Podcast this week, addressing his exclusion from Ozzy Osbourne's "Back To The Beginning" concert and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction, reflecting on his work with Randy Rhoads, Jake E. Lee, and Zakk Wylde, and discussing new music. The episode also features host Scott Penfold breaking down the latest heavy metal news, including the new Bruce Dickinson solo album, Deftones' catalog deal, the Motley Crue/Mick Mars verdict, and

21:23

Chase Wilson of Ov Sulfur joins The Loaded Radio Podcast

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2026/01/25

The "Second Coming" of deathcore isn't just a trend—it's a hostile takeover. As giants like Whitechapel and Lorna Shore redefine the genre's boundaries, Ov Sulfur has emerged as the next definitive force with their sophomore tour-de-force, Endless. In this high-velocity episode of The Loaded Radio Podcast, I sit down with guitarist Chase Wilson to discuss creative bravery, the evolution of blackened deathcore, and why purity in metal is officially dead. Plus, we break down the seismic 2026 news:

28:54

Crystal Lake's John Centorrino Unpacks 'The Weight Of...

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2026/01/19

The Evolution of Energy: Crystal Lake Singer John Centorrino Takes the Helm The global metalcore landscape is about to shift. This Friday, January 23, 2026, the Japanese juggernauts Crystal Lake will release their highly anticipated new album, The Weight Of Sound. It is a record that doesn't just represent a new chapter for the band; it's a definitive statement of intent from their powerhouse vocalist, John Centorrino. On this week's edition of the Loaded Radio Podcast, I sit down with John to go

45:28

Attila Csihar of Mayhem Talks 'Liturgy Of Death',...

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2026/01/07

The pioneers of True Norwegian Black Metal return. Attila Csihar joins The Loaded Radio Podcast to discuss mayhem's seventh studio album, Liturgy Of Death, arriving February 6, 2026. In this visceral interview, Attila reflects on the band's 40-year legacy of church burnings, murder, and the bleak reality of mortality. There is "heavy," and then there is Mayhem. Sitting across from Attila Csihar for this episode of The Loaded Radio Podcast, the air in the room felt different. You aren't just

35:05

Volumes Interview: Michael Barr on 'Mirror Touch',...

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2025/12/28

For 15 years, Volumes has stood as a pillar of progressive metalcore, weathering lineup shifts and industry trends to amass over 167 million U.S. streams. Following the success of 2021's Happier?, the band returns with Mirror Touch, an album named after the rare synesthetic ability to feel others' physical pain—a metaphor for the band's deep connection with their audience. Check out the exclusive Volumes interview below to hear Michael Barr discuss the "S.O.A.P." sessions, the lessons learned during

35:29

Lena Scissorhands Confirms New Infected Rain Album...

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2025/11/30

Infected Rain is not just dropping a new album; they are entering a "Mutation Phase," and lead singer Lena Scissorhands is here to give Loaded Radio the raw, unfiltered details. On the latest Loaded Radio Podcast, Lena confirms a new album is imminent, breaks down the chaotic energy of their upcoming 2026 co-headlining European and UK tour with Butcher Babies, and dives deep into her stunning new collaboration with Lord Of The Lost. This is the definitive pre-album interview that sets the stage

27:08

Danko Jones on the Loaded Radio Podcast: Why Leo...

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2025/11/26

n a candid interview with Loaded Radio, Danko Jones discusses the band's new album, Leo Rising (out November 21, 2025), and his commitment to the "recording, touring, writing, repeat" process, which he calls his "page out of the Motörhead handbook." We dive deep into how he managed the geographically separated recording with John Calabrese and Rich Knox, the blistering guest solo by Marty Friedman on "Diamond In The Rough," and how his deep, personal connection to KISS continues to fuel his

35:16

Of Mice & Men on "Another Miracle": The Loaded Radio...

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2025/11/20

Of Mice & Men have just dropped their ninth studio album, Another Miracle, and it is arguably their most personal record to date. In this week's episode of the Loaded Radio Podcast, frontman Aaron Pauley and drummer Tino Arteaga join us to discuss self-producing the new album, the launch of "Micespace," and why they refused to hire a big-name producer for this chapter of the band. If you have been following the trajectory of Of Mice & Men, you know they don't do things by half-measures. From the

31:50

Dying Wish's Emma Boster Talks 'Flesh Stays Together'...

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2025/11/11

Portland's metalcore titans Dying Wish have unleashed their monstrous new album, Flesh Stays Together. The album, produced by Will Putney (Knocked Loose), is a masterclass in brutality that solidifies the band's spot at the top of the genre. This week on the Loaded Radio Podcast, Scott sits down with frontwoman Emma Boster for an in-depth conversation. We discuss the creation of the new album, the "ominous beauty" behind her clean vocals, the story behind that nightmarish album cover, and managing

27:48

Avatar's Johannes Eckerström Dives Deep Into New...

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2025/11/02

Avatar has dropped their tenth studio album, Don't Go In The Forest, which arrived back on October 31. Frontman Johannes Eckerström is adamant that this is not just "another album," but a "necessity" born from exploring "forbidden thoughts" and new sonic territory. The band is pushing their sonic limits with their "most clearly progressive parts ever" and even piano. We've got the man himself, Johannes Eckerström, on the Loaded Radio Podcast this week to dig into the surreal, dream-like nature of

34:39

Halloween Podcast EXCLUSIVE: Kenny Hickey Confirms...

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2025/10/26

In a brand new, exclusive interview for the Halloween edition of the Loaded Radio podcast, Type O Negative co-founder and guitarist Kenny Hickey dropped two bombshells for the band's massive fanbase: A new Type O Negative live album, compiled from classic-era recordings featuring Peter Steele, is officially "in the works." "Active talks" for a potential Peter Steele tribute concert have been taking place among the surviving members. Hickey also dove into his current heavy projects, the

51:13

Sabaton's Joakim Brodén and Omnium Gatherum's Markus...

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2025/10/16

In the grand theater of heavy metal, moments arise when the tectonic plates of the genre shift, heralding the arrival of something monumental. This is one of those moments. This week, two of the most formidable forces in modern metal, Sweden’s power metal titans Sabaton and Finland’s melodic death metal masters Omnium Gatherum, are launching major campaigns with the announcement of highly anticipated new albums. These are not mere record releases; they are strategic deployments of sonic force,

44:38

Gore.'s Hayley Roughton & Sanguisugabogg's Drew...

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2025/10/01

This week’s Loaded Radio Podcast features exclusive interviews with Hayley Roughton, the dynamic vocalist of Texas metal band Gore., and Drew Arnold, the bassist/guitarist for Ohio's brutal death metal unit Sanguisugabogg. Hayley Roughton discusses the intense emotional turmoil behind Gore.'s upcoming EP, If You Do Not Fear Me…, and breaks down the lead single, "Wrath," explaining how it serves as a culmination of themes from their previous work. Drew Arnold gives us the inside scoop on

44:26

REVOCATION and FRAYLE Talk New Albums & Untold...

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2025/09/17

This week's Loaded Radio podcast features an exclusive, in-depth conversation with Dave Davidson of technical death metal titans Revocation, discussing their new album, New Gods, New Masters. We also sit down with Gwyn Strang and Sean Bilovecky from the atmospheric doom duo Frayle to get the full story behind their latest release, Heretics & Lullabies. Both albums showcase a significant evolution for the respective bands, making this episode an essential listen for fans of extreme and ethereal

45:53

Between The Buried and Me and Burning Witches on The...

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2025/09/02

On this episode of the Loaded Radio podcast, we dive into two major new album releases. We get the inside scoop from Tommy Giles Rogers of Between The Buried and Me on the band's first album as a four-piece, The Blue Nowhere, and hear from Burning Witches guitarist Courtney Cox about their latest, Inquisition. We're talking about the albums' concepts, new sounds, and their futures.

42:45

ORBIT CULTURE's NIKLAS KARLSSON and BLOODYWOOD's...

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2025/08/26

This week's Loaded Radio Podcast features a compelling discussion with two of modern metal’s most innovative minds: Niklas Karlsson of Orbit Culture and Raoul Kerr of Bloodywood. Karlsson discusses the band’s upcoming album Death Above Life, a record he describes as a “rebirth” that explores themes of change and letting go. Kerr provides insight into Bloodywood’s new album Nu Delhi, a vibrant and genre-bending fusion of Indian folk and metal. The article provides a comprehensive overview of both

36:10

UNLEASHED's JOHNNY HEDLUND Joins Us for Death Metal...

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2025/08/19

Swedish death metal pioneers Unleashed unleash their 15th studio album, Fire Upon Your Lands, a blistering sonic assault discussed in a new interview with founder and frontman Johnny Hedlund. This episode of The Loaded Radio Podcast also features a conversation with Greg Kennelty of MetalInjection.net as he prepares to launch his new show, Embalmer Radio, exclusively on the Loaded Radio stream, diving deep into the world of death metal. For over three decades, Swedish death metal titans

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