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Amplified w/Darby

For three decades, Darby has been living rock ’n’ roll at full volume. He’s shared stories and traded laughs with the gods of heavy music—Metallica, Ozzy, Van Halen, KISS, Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, Disturbed, Deftones, and more. As host of a syndicated afternoon drive rock show, he’s built a reputation for cutting through the noise and keeping it real. Now, he’s taking that same no-bullshit energy to the podcast world—where the conversations hit harder, the stories run deeper, and nothing gets turned

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24:26

Episode 51: Foo Fighters Return, At The Gates Legacy...

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2026/04/24

Oh man…this is a good week. New music from Foo Fighters, At The Gates, Failure and more. I get into why I’m actually excited for the Foo Fighters record, the really special At The Gates record, and the albums you should absolutely be checking out this weekend.Then we hit the news: AI songs flooding streaming services, Fred Durst with a surprisingly good idea, beautiful new vinyl from Audioslave and Clutch, plus why some greatest hits albums still feel pointless in 2026.New episodes every Tuesday

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25:48

Amplified Episode 50: Record Store Day Haul,...

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2026/04/21

Episode 50 of Amplified is here. I break down my Record Store Day haul — including Van Halen, Pink Floyd, Mötley Crüe and the one that slipped away. We get into Ticketmaster being labeled a monopoly, Billy Corgan calling AI music a deal with the devil, Creed announcing a 2027 cruise, and why Prince apparently wouldn’t let Bruce Springsteen use the bathroom.Plus: new music from The Pretty Reckless, Massive Attack with Tom Waits, Snot back in the studio, and a band I checked out this week that I’m

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20:11

Record Store Day 2026 Must-Buys, Slipknot Surprise &...

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2026/04/17

Record Store Day is here, and Episode 49 is all about the best 2026 exclusives, biggest vinyl drops, and why local record stores still matter. This week dives into the must-have releases hitting shelves, including Slipknot’s long-awaited Look Outside Your Window, Van Halen live in New Haven 1986, The Cure acoustic rarities, Meshuggah reissues, Taylor Swift exclusives, and a stacked list of rock, metal, punk, and classic releases worth hunting down.Also in this episode: new music from Wage War,

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16:46

Rolling Stones Secret Single, Bring Me The Horizon...

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2026/04/14

The Rolling Stones quietly release a new song under a fake band name, Bring Me The Horizon revisit their debut album in a big way, and there’s an all-time weird wedding story involving the Foo Fighters drummer, Trent Reznor, and Tom DeLonge.I also run through the best records I found this week, Coachella highlights from Jack White, Turnstile and Nine Inch Nails, plus new music from Atreyu, Evanescence and more.Rock news • New music • Loud opinionsInstagram: @darby.amplified TikTok: darby.amplified

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21:37

Slipknot, Social Distortion, The Strokes & Archspire...

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2026/04/10

Slipknot release updates, new music from Social Distortion and Archspire, and a new album announcement from The Strokes — plus the Arch Enemy and Kiko Loureiro situation.This week’s releases include Archspire, Inferi and Long Distance Calling. I’ll run through what’s worth checking out and what I’m actually listening to.We also hit:The Slipknot timeline finally movingArch Enemy vs Kiko LoureiroJack White added to CoachellaNine Inch Nails’ new projectOzzy selling the houseNew episodes every Tuesday

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20:12

Turnstile, Jack White, Rush, and the New Corrosion of...

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2026/04/07

On this episode, I get into the disturbing story involving former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert, Jack White dropping new songs, Rush using the Rush name, Shadows Fall getting close on a new record, and why I keep coming back to the new Corrosion of Conformity album.I also talk through some of the records I had on over the weekend, including Corrosion of Conformity, Green Carnation, Charlie Crockett, Bon Iver, A Place to Bury Your Dead, and more.Plus: Bush on Tiny Desk, Dirty Honey playing a new

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18:45

Corrosion of Conformity, Charlie Crockett, and a...

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2026/04/03

Episode 41It’s a Friday edition of Amplified, and this is a really good New Music Friday.I get into new releases from Corrosion of Conformity, Green Carnation, Nervosa, Ultra Bomb, Poison Ruin, Lantlôs, Arlo Parks, Charlie Crockett, Earl Sweatshirt, Thundercat, and Bon Iver, plus a few new songs from Converge, Periphery, and The Plot In You. It’s one of those weeks where there’s actually a lot to be excited about.On the news side, I get into the Iron Maiden 50th anniversary EdFest, Chat Pile

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19:59

Rush Returns, Jack White Fires Off, Jay Buchanan...

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2026/03/31

Rush is back onstage with Anika Nilles, Jack White unloads on Trump, and Jay Buchanan says he wants the next Rival Sons record to be rough, raw, and stripped back in the best possible way.I’m also getting into Turnstile landing as the Baltimore Orioles’ hype song, Jimmy Page sharing an early Ten Years Gone demo, Judas Priest working on a new record, Weezer announcing a 2026 arena tour, Dimmu Borgir returning, and why one Guns N’ Roses “lineup change” headline was complete bullshit.Plus: thoughts on

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23:20

Episode 43: RHCP, Sevendust, Judas Priest & New Music...

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2026/03/27

This week on Amplified, Darby runs through the best new music for March 27, including Flea’s first solo record, Black Label Society, Chamber, August Burns Red, Pupil Slicer, and more.In music news: Red Hot Chili Peppers stories all over the place, Anthony Kiedis opening up about getting kicked out of the band, Sevendust almost calling it quits, Beartooth finishing a new album, Avenged Sevenfold defending St. Anger, Judas Priest celebrating Sad Wings of Destiny, and Sublime gearing up for a new

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18:51

A Band I Didn’t Expect to Like, Neurosis Is Back, &...

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2026/03/24

Description: Rock news • New music • Loud opinionsWent to a show this weekend that wasn’t necessarily “my band”… and it was great. The crowd, the energy—just a good reminder to go see live music, even if it’s not something you’d normally put on.Then we get into a packed news run—Metallica continuing to do meaningful work, Neurosis returning with a surprise release and a new chapter, and a bunch of updates across rock and metal.Also in this episode: – Dave Mustaine’s memoir is on the way – Filter is

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20:39

Poison the Well Returns, Trent Reznor Clarifies, and...

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2026/03/20

It’s a Friday edition of Amplified.I get into new releases from Poison the Well, Exodus, GAEREA, The Dear Hunter, Feverchild, Flatwounds, and more, plus why the new Poison the Well record is the one I went straight to.On the news side, I talk about Mike McCready working on a rock opera about the Seattle grunge scene, the new Iron Maiden documentary, Crobot dropping a new song, Geoff Tate releasing the first track from the next Operation: Mindcrime, the Lollapalooza 2026 lineup, Trent Reznor clearing

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17:05

James Hetfield Engaged, Live Nation Exposed, and...

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2026/03/17

Episode 40It’s a Tuesday edition of Amplified, and this one goes from Metallica engagement news to Live Nation looking exactly like the kind of company everyone already thought they were.I get into James Hetfield’s underwater proposal, new album details from Shinedown and The Pretty Reckless, Tom Morello directing the Judas Priest documentary, new music updates from Corrosion of Conformity, and Josh Homme showing up in a very different lane with Norah Jones.I also talk about the Live Nation messages

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20:30

The Black Crowes, Lamb of God, and the Ticketmaster...

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2026/03/13

It’s a Friday the 13th edition of Amplified, and this one has a lot to get into.I talk about new releases from The Black Crowes, Lamb of God, Kim Gordon, Bound in Fear, Sweet Pill, Monstrosity, Witchcraft, and more, plus the records and songs that stood out right away.On the news side, I get into the Live Nation/Ticketmaster legal fallout, the upcoming Alice Cooper autobiography, a new Judas Priest documentary, a possible Bon Jovi biopic, and updates from Devin Townsend, Corrosion of Conformity,

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21:04

Sevendust, Fugazi, Jack White, Ozzy & More |...

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2026/03/10

On Episode 38 of Amplified, I’m talking through the latest rock and metal news for March 10, 2026, including Sevendust’s new video, Fugazi finally releasing the Albini-produced In on the Kill Taker sessions, Jack White on why he avoids overly autobiographical lyrics, and Sharon Osbourne saying the Ozzy museum exhibit is going global.I also get into David Draiman defending Caleb Shomo, the new Help 2 charity compilation, Michael Stipe performing R.E.M. songs live again, Zack de la Rocha producing a

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14:55

New Rock & Metal Releases (March 6, 2026) +...

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2026/03/06

Episode 37In this episode of Amplified, I run through the new rock and metal releases for March 6, 2026 and break down the albums and singles that hit this week. New music includes releases from Lost Society, Temple of Void, Prong, Silverstein, Silly Goose, and more — plus a look at some of the bigger mainstream releases that dropped the same day.I also get into the biggest rock and metal news stories right now, including:Corey Taylor and Lzzy Hale performing Black Sabbath coversTurnstile covering

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19:38

Radiohead Fires Back, Punk In The Park Cancelled (Ep....

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2026/03/05

I’m a day late and I got rear-ended, so we’re doing this with Old Forester and mild whiplash. Radiohead tells ICE to get lost, Punk In The Park gets canceled after bands drop, Sturgill Simpson/Johnny Blue Skies releases Mutiny After Midnight, and Twisted Sister moves forward with Sebastian Bach stepping in. Plus: Chad Smith’s surprise drum-class moment, Prince celebration plans, Lamb of God listening parties, NIN drops a surprise release + touring “maybe,” Ozzfest 2027 talk, and a quick nod to

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12:35

Rob Zombie’s The Great Satan + Rock Hall Nominees + A...

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2026/02/27

I’m on my first real day off in like 20 days, so this one’s late and short — because I’m trying to go outside and be a person.New Music Friday for Feb 27: Rob Zombie is back with The Great Satan, Nothing drop A Short History of Decay, plus new stuff from The Gloom In The Corner, Cryptic Shift, and Final Gasp. New tracks from Lamb of God, Frozen Soul (feat. Gerard Way), Wage War, and more.Then rapid-fire news: Bon Iver launches an archive series, Phil Anselmo has to confirm he’s fine because the

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20:43

Kid Rock’s $5K Tickets, Dave Grohl on Josh Freese &...

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2026/02/24

Episode 34. We’re still here. That’s not nothing.It’s a Tuesday music news episode. Kid Rock is charging $5,000 for front-row tickets and is mad people pointed that out. Dave Grohl explains what actually happened with Josh Freese. Mikael Åkerfeldt wants a break from being “Band Michael.” Halestorm talks about playing without tracks. Adrian Smith weighs in on AI shortcuts. And Alex Van Halen is digging into unreleased Eddie-era material for a possible new record.There’s also Rush deluxe reissues,

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17:55

New Music Friday: Foo Fighters Reveal Your Favorite...

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2026/02/20

It’s a New Music Friday episode, so I’m switching the order: new releases first, then we rip through a LOT of music news so you can grab what you came for and get on with your life.On the release radar for 2/20/26, it’s a lighter rock/metal week, but we’ve got new stuff from Clawfinger, Michael Monroe, Defaced, Choker, plus more — and I’ll tell you what I’m actually recommending right now.Then the news run gets busy: Foo Fighters announce a new album (Your Favorite Toy) and a Hollywood Bowl

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18:30

Foo Fighters Tease New Music + Warped Tour Band Dump...

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2026/02/17

Recorded on a Monday night. Heineken in hand. The booze is back.This week: Foo Fighters tease new music in a genuinely cool way, Gene Simmons says something dumb (again) and Chuck D responds properly, Warped Tour announces an absurd number of bands, and Avatar has to shut down a show because the stage literally becomes electrified.We also hit the FCC clearing Bad Bunny’s halftime show, a viral Chad Kroeger moment, Tool possibly eyeing Vegas, and a preview of the Judas Priest documentary.Plus what

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