Heavy Metal News & Interviews: The Loaded Radio Podcast

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  Tony Iommi Wanted Geezer Butler On His New Album | Tommy Lee Breaks Silence On Mick Mars Lawsuit | Cinderella Reunion Update 31.07.2026 6min

  Tony Iommi reveals he asked Geezer Butler to play bass on his new solo album From The Dark (out October 23 via BMG) — and why Geezer couldn't do it. Plus, Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee opens up to Billy Corgan about the "hurtful" legal battle with Mick Mars, and what really happened onstage during the 2022 Stadium Tour. And Cinderella drummer Fred Coury tells Eddie Trunk that he and Eric Brittingham are ready to reunite the band — they're just waiting on Tom Keifer.
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  Tony Iommi Announces Solo Album From The Dark With Jorn Lande + Two Ozzy Haunted Houses | Metal Breakdown Daily 30.07.2026 5min

  Scott Penfold breaks down Thursday's biggest stories in rock and metal: Tony Iommi announces his first solo album in 21 years, From The Dark, via BMG — with Jorn Lande on vocals and co-writing credits across every track, plus bassist Becky Baldwin and drummer Karl Brazil, led by the single "World Alone"; Universal Studios opens two Ozzy Osbourne: Prince Of Darkness haunted houses at Halloween Horror Nights in Orlando and Hollywood, inspired by all 13 of his solo albums; and Godsmack add ten October US dates to The Rise Of Rock tour with Dorothy, as Mike Mangini settles in behind the kit. All the details at loadedradio.com. Follow Loaded Radio on Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, YouTube and TikTok. All your rock and metal news at loadedradio.com — download the free Loaded Radio app on Apple iOS and Google Play.
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  Soundgarden's Final Chris Cornell Album Enters Mixing + Chris Holmes Battling Cancer | Metal Breakdown Daily 29.07.2026 5min

  Scott Penfold breaks down Wednesday's biggest stories in rock and metal: Soundgarden have begun mixing the eight-song final album featuring the late Chris Cornell, with Terry Date producing and Joe Barresi mixing — Matt Cameron explains how the record was built from demos he and Cornell traded from 2013 onward; System Of A Down bassist Shavo Odadjian joins the cast of Dexter: Resurrection season two as R.H. Martin; and former W.A.S.P. guitarist Chris Holmes reveals a prostate cancer diagnosis as his wife launches a GoFundMe to cover mounting medical costs in France. All the details and links at loadedradio.com. Follow Loaded Radio on Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, YouTube and TikTok. All your rock and metal news at loadedradio.com — download the free Loaded Radio app on Apple iOS and Google Play.
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  David Lee Roth And Alex Van Halen Reunite This Week + Dez Fafara Reveals Brain Tumor | Metal Breakdown Daily 28.07.2026 6min

  Scott Penfold breaks down Tuesday's biggest stories in rock and metal: David Lee Roth and Alex Van Halen appear together for the first time since Van Halen's 2015 final concert, joining artist Robert Vargas at TEDxFargo on July 30; Tony Iommi is set to reveal details of his first solo album in 21 years during a YouTube livestream on Wednesday; and DevilDriver and Coal Chamber frontman Dez Fafara reveals he's been living with a non-cancerous brain tumor for nearly two years — as the band releases career-best reviewed album Strike And Kill and preps an August North American tour. All the details at loadedradio.com. Follow Loaded Radio on Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, YouTube and TikTok. All your rock and metal news at loadedradio.com — download the free Loaded Radio app on Apple iOS and Google Play.
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  Faith No More Returns With System Of A Down Stadium Tour + Andy LaRocque Speaks On King Diamond Exit | Metal Breakdown Daily 27.07.2026 4min

  Scott Penfold breaks down Monday's biggest stories in rock and metal: Faith No More ends a decade of silence to support System Of A Down on four stadium shows across Australia and New Zealand in early 2027 — SOAD's first shows down under since 2012; Andy LaRocque speaks out on his friendly split from King Diamond after 40 years and his new focus on Lex Legion as Gus G. officially joins the King; and Linkin Park, the Ramones and The Smashing Pumpkins land 2027 stars on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. All the details at loadedradio.com. Monday's headlines [00:05] System Of A Down + Faith No More announce 2027 Australia/NZ stadium tour [00:29]  Andy LaRocque breaks his silence on leaving King Diamond; Gus G. era begins [01:54] Linkin Park gets a 2027 Hollywood Walk of Fame star [03:01]  Follow Loaded Radio on Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, YouTube and TikTok. All your rock and metal news at loadedradio.com — download the free Loaded Radio app on Apple iOS and Google Play.
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  Nonpoint's Elias Soriano On The Last Word, Reuniting With Past Members + Skye Sweetnam On Red Yeti 27.07.2026 31min

  Nonpoint frontman Elias Soriano joins Scott Penfold on the Loaded Radio Podcast to talk about the band's eleventh studio album The Last Word (out September 18 via 361 Degrees Records), why he calls it his favorite Nonpoint record ever, reuniting with past members, choosing Sumo Cyco's Skye Sweetnam to guest on the new single "Red Yeti," and what the future holds for Nonpoint. Plus the week's biggest metal news: Andy LaRocque's friendly departure from King Diamond after 40 years (with Gus G. stepping in), and remembering Sick Of It All frontman Lou Koller, who passed away at 59. Follow Loaded Radio on Facebook, X, Instagram, Threads, YouTube and TikTok. Get all your rock and metal news at loadedradio.com and download the free Loaded Radio app on Apple iOS and Google Play.
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  Avenged Sevenfold Surprise-Release Statica EP, Ministry Announce Final Album, Jonathan Davis Gets Married | Metal Breakdown Daily 24.07.2026 4min

  Avenged Sevenfold drop a surprise four-track EP called Statica with no warning ahead of their North American tour with Good Charlotte, Ministry announce their final studio album Hate To Go – Take Out Or Delivery for October 30 via Cleopatra Records with returning bassist Paul Barker, and Korn frontman Jonathan Davis marries Brittany Parisi in an Italian Renaissance-themed ceremony. 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - Avenged Sevenfold surprise-release Statica EP 1:42 - Ministry announce final album Hate To Go – Take Out Or Delivery 2:45 - Jonathan Davis marries Brittany Parisi 3:46 - Outro Metal news daily at https://loadedradio.com
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  Till Lindemann Live In Kraków Album, Iron Maiden Thank Eddfest Fans, Chris Garza Returns To Suicide Silence | Metal Breakdown Daily 23.07.2026 4min

  Till Lindemann announces the Live In Kraków concert film and album — including a box set with vinyl pressed as a layer cake — Iron Maiden release a behind-the-scenes Eddfest thank you video with Steve Harris and reveal a theft at Eddie's Dive Bar, and founding guitarist Chris Garza officially returns to Suicide Silence for the Reminders Of Hell Tour with Emmure, AngelMaker and Synestia. 0:00 - Intro 0:27 - Till Lindemann announces Live In Kraków concert film and album 1:22 - Iron Maiden thank Eddfest fans in behind-the-scenes video 2:46 - Chris Garza officially returns to Suicide Silence 3:45 - Outro Metal news daily at https://loadedradio.com
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  Sharon Osbourne Remembers Ozzy One Year Later, Suicide Silence Fall Tour, Whitechapel Holiday Show | Metal Breakdown Daily 22.07.2026 4min

  One year without Ozzy Osbourne. Sharon Osbourne pays tribute to the Prince of Darkness on the first anniversary of his death as Birmingham celebrates Ozzy Day, Suicide Silence announce the Reminders of Hell Tour with Emmure, AngelMaker and Synestia (including Montreal and Toronto dates), and Whitechapel close out their 20th anniversary tour with their 11th annual Christmas benefit show in Knoxville with Chelsea Grin and The Acacia Strain. 0:00 - Intro 0:23 - Sharon Osbourne remembers Ozzy Osbourne one year after his death / Ozzy Day in Birmingham 2:00 - Suicide Silence announce Reminders of Hell Tour with Emmure, AngelMaker, Synestia 2:54 - Whitechapel announce 11th annual holiday benefit show in Knoxville 3:44 - Outro Metal news daily at https://loadedradio.com
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  Hatebreed's "Kill Count Increase" Drops Today, Crowbar Cancel Europe As Kirk Windstein Battles Back Injury, Meshuggah x Transformers Collab 21.07.2026 4min

  Hatebreed release "Kill Count Increase," the lead single and opening track from their ninth album "Fatal Paradox," out November 6 on BLKIIBLK Records — their first new music in six years, featuring a John Tardy guest spot and a Corrosion of Conformity cover. Crowbar are forced to cancel their entire European tour as Kirk Windstein battles a recurring spinal issue. In an emotional video statement, Windstein — 36 years into his touring career — says he's never canceled a tour before, and vows to make the dates up in Europe next year. Meshuggah team up with Hasbro's Transformers for a limited-edition San Diego Comic-Con collaboration, celebrating 40 years of "The Transformers: The Movie" and 30 years of "Destroy Erase Improve," with a signing at booth 4029 on Friday. Full stories at loadedradio.com. Download the free Loaded Radio app on Apple iOS and Google Play to stream the station. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro 00:22 – Hatebreed release "Kill Count Increase," new album "Fatal Paradox" 01:44 – Crowbar cancel European tour; Kirk Windstein back injury update 02:40 – Meshuggah x Transformers Comic-Con collaboration 04:01 – Outro
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  L7's Jennifer Finch Dies At 59, Rush In Talks For Las Vegas Sphere Residency & Super Troopers Crash Limp Bizkit 20.07.2026 4min

  Scott Penfold breaks down the day's biggest rock and metal headlines on The Metal Breakdown Daily. Today's stories: L7 bassist Jennifer Finch has died at 59 following a battle with aggressive brain cancer, just five days after her diagnosis was made public — Scott looks at the incredible $375,000 outpouring of support from members of Tool, Garbage, Pearl Jam and Bikini Kill in her final days, and her request that L7's farewell tour carry on without her. Plus: RUSH is reportedly in talks for a Las Vegas Sphere residency, with Eddie Trunk claiming a 16-to-18-show run is already a done deal for next year. And the cast of Super Troopers crashed Limp Bizkit's set at Creed's Summer of '99 and Beyond Festival in Tinley Park to serve Fred Durst a "noise complaint" — before helping the band close out with "Break Stuff." Get all these stories and more at https://loadedradio.com and download the free Loaded Radio App on Apple iOS and Google Play. Don't miss this week's Loaded Radio Podcast featuring Scott's interview with composer Bear McCreary. Follow Loaded Radio: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loadedradioofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loaded.radio X: https://x.com/loadedradio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loadedradio YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/loadedradioofficial
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  Bear McCreary On 'The Singularity: Ekleipsis,' Recording With Slash, Gojira's Joe Duplantier & Scoring God Of War 19.07.2026 37min

  Emmy and BAFTA-winning composer Bear McCreary joins Scott Penfold on The Loaded Radio Podcast to talk about his new cinematic metal album "The Singularity: Ekleipsis," out July 31 — a concept record featuring Slash and Duff McKagan of Guns N' Roses, Joe Duplantier of Gojira, Alissa White-Gluz, Patrick Stump of Fall Out Boy, Claudio Sanchez of Coheed And Cambria, Steve Vai, Tim Henson, Guthrie Govan, Jens Kidman of Meshuggah, Stewart Copeland of The Police and Chad Smith of Red Hot Chili Peppers. Bear opens up about his career scoring Battlestar Galactica, The Walking Dead, Outlander, The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power and the God Of War video games, his apprenticeship under film music legend Elmer Bernstein, what it's like collaborating with the biggest names in rock and metal, and his upcoming fall tour. This episode also includes a tribute to L7 bassist Jennifer Finch, who passed away this week at 59. For daily hard rock and heavy metal news, visit https://loadedradio.com and download the free Loaded Radio App on Apple iOS and Google Play. Don't miss The Metal Breakdown Daily — Scott's daily rock and metal news podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts. Follow Loaded Radio: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loadedradioofficial Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loaded.radio X: https://x.com/loadedradio TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@loadedradio YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/loadedradioofficial
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  In This Moment's Star-Studded 'Witch' Album, William Shatner's Riot Fest Demands, Fear Factory 17.07.2026 4min

  In This Moment announce their ninth album "Witch," featuring Kim Dracula, Dayseeker, and Kat Von D covering Pink Floyd. Riot Fest reveals William Shatner's absurd list of "demands" ahead of his metal band's festival debut. And Fear Factory's Dino Cazares confirms the band's first new single with singer Milo Silvestro drops in August. In this episode: [0:00] Intro [0:28] In This Moment announce "Witch," out August 28, with cameos from Kim Dracula, Dayseeker, and Kat Von D [1:41] William Shatner's outrageous Riot Fest rider demands, from a boat named after him to eight pallets of Faygo [3:02] Fear Factory's Dino Cazares confirms new single with Milo Silvestro arrives in August [3:52] Wrap-up New episodes of Metal Breakdown Daily drop every weekday morning. Subscribe so you don't miss the next one, and follow Loaded Radio at loadedradio.com and across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for daily hard rock and heavy metal news.  
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  Slipknot's New Album Update, KISS's Ace Frehley Tribute, and Nicko McBrain's Wild Maiden Ranking 16.07.2026 4min

  Slipknot are writing new music for the first time since 2022, with producer Matt Wallace and drummer Eloy Casagrande both leaving their mark. KISS reveals the full "Land-Locked In Vegas" schedule, including an all-star Ace Frehley tribute. And Iron Maiden's Nicko McBrain ranks every album in the catalog — and his #1 pick is not what you'd expect. In this episode: [0:00] Intro [0:26] Slipknot are writing again — Jim Root on producer Matt Wallace and drummer Eloy Casagrande's impact [1:53] KISS reveals full "KISS Kruise: Land-Locked In Vegas" schedule, including an all-star Ace Frehley tribute [2:58] Nicko McBrain ranks every Iron Maiden album — worst to best, with a shocking #1 [4:13] Wrap-up New episodes of Metal Breakdown Daily drop every weekday morning. Subscribe so you don't miss the next one, and follow Loaded Radio at loadedradio.com and across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for daily hard rock and heavy metal news.
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  Iron Maiden's Pophouse Deal, Alex Terrible Takes The High Road, And The Cliff Burton Museum 15.07.2026 4min

  Iron Maiden's new Pophouse Entertainment partnership gets a second look, Slaughter To Prevail's Alex Terrible handles tour backlash with real grace, and KnuckleBonz unveils a full digital museum honoring Cliff Burton. In this episode: [0:00] Intro [0:32] Iron Maiden x Pophouse Entertainment — the ABBA/KISS hologram company's new stake in Maiden [1:39] Alex Terrible addresses backlash aimed at tour opener Rev3rent [3:04] KnuckleBonz and the Cliff Burton family estate unveil the Cliff Burton Museum [4:05] Wrap-up New episodes of Metal Breakdown Daily drop every weekday morning. Subscribe so you don't miss the next one, and follow Loaded Radio at loadedradio.com and across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for daily hard rock and heavy metal news.
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  Mike Browning Dies at 62, Guns N' Roses' AFSP Charity Push, and Bill Ward Remembers Ozzy 14.07.2026 3min

  Death metal loses a true pioneer this week — Mike Browning of Morbid Angel and Nocturnus has died at 62. Guns N' Roses partner with Fandiem for a Rose Bowl VIP giveaway benefiting the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. And Black Sabbath's Bill Ward opens up about missing Ozzy Osbourne as the one-year anniversary of his passing approaches. In this episode: [0:00] Intro [0:29] Remembering Mike Browning, death metal's "sci-fi godfather" — Morbid Angel and Nocturnus [1:35] Guns N' Roses x Fandiem: a Rose Bowl VIP trip for a good cause — American Foundation for Suicide Prevention [2:38] Bill Ward's emotional tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, one year on [3:24] Wrap-up
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  Mastodon's New Album, Sleep Token's Platinum Plaque, and Coal Chamber's Mikey Cox Update 13.07.2026 4min

  Mastodon announces their first album since losing Brent Hinds — and it comes with a surprise Josh Homme cameo. Sleep Token keeps racking up RIAA hardware, with "Caramel" going platinum and "Dangerous" going gold. And we've got a genuinely great health update from Coal Chamber drummer Mikey "Bug" Cox after his latest cancer surgery. In this episode: [0:00] Intro [0:25] Mastodon announce "Marrow Deep," out August 28 — first album since Brent Hinds' passing, featuring Josh Homme's first Mastodon appearance since 2006 [1:30] Sleep Token's "Caramel" goes platinum, "Dangerous" goes gold — the latest in a string of RIAA certifications for "Even In Arcadia" [2:30] Coal Chamber's Mikey Cox shares a hopeful update after what's hopefully his final cancer-related surgery [3:50] Wrap-up New episodes of Metal Breakdown Daily drop every weekday morning. Subscribe so you don't miss the next one, and follow Loaded Radio at loadedradio.com and across Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok for daily hard rock and heavy metal news.
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  Dez Fafara Explains Shocking DevilDriver Shifts | Strike and Kill Early Sound + Peter Steele Legends 12.07.2026 30min

  Nu-metal pioneer and groove metal icon Dez Fafara joins host Scott Penfold on the Loaded Radio Podcast this week to blow the doors off the upcoming DevilDriver album, Strike and Kill. In an exclusive, completely unscripted conversation, Dez explains why the band made a deliberate tactical pivot back to the punishing, double-bass-driven DevilDriver early sound that defined their legendary mid-2000s records. Inside this week's full metal broadcast: The Return of Legacy Blood: Dez discusses the creative and structural realities behind DevilDriver original members return, detailing how bringing veteran alumni back into the camp completely re-energized the studio tracking process for the new album. Goth Metal Lore: Fafara digs deep into his personal vault to share hilarious, larger-than-life Peter Steele Type O Negative stories from their decades spent sharing festival stages and backstage corridors. Modern Metal Survival Guide: Dez pulls no punches on how to make it in a music band today, laying out an airtight, zero-nonsense blueprint for younger artists trying to survive skyrocketing tour costs and a volatile streaming industry. 📱 CONNECT WITH THE SHOW & CONVERT TO A FOLLOWER: Download the Free App: Stream the live rock broadcast natively 24/7 on Apple iOS and Google Play . Join the Community: Follow Loaded Radio for continuing coverage, breaking heavy metal news, and daily rock updates. Plus, don't miss the Metal Breakdown Daily running every single weekday right here on this feed! Drop your comments below: Are you ready for DevilDriver to resurrect their early sound?
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  Iron Maiden Blasts Rock Hall Induction | Anthrax 'Greatest Song' Controversy + Autopsy Remaster 10.07.2026 5min

  Steve Harris and Bruce Dickinson have officially broken their silence on Iron Maiden's induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2026—and their blunt, unfiltered reactions prove exactly why they are heavy metal royalty. On today's episode of the Metal Breakdown Daily, host Scott Penfold breaks down the band's total apathy toward the Los Angeles induction ceremony, why they refuse to cancel their 2026 Australian tour dates to attend, and how Steve Harris is just glad "the Americans will stop banging on about it." Inside today's metal broadcast: The Rock Hall Circus: We unpack the full interview details from Metal Hammer regarding Iron Maiden's 2026 induction, including who is getting in (from Paul Di'Anno to Blaze Bayley) and why Bruce Dickinson can't even summon the energy to be vitriolic about it anymore. Anthrax Drops a Bombshell: Anthrax has unleashed the official music video for "The Edge Of Perfection" from their highly anticipated 12th studio album, Cursum Perficio. We dive into Scott Ian's massive claim that this is literally the greatest song in the entire history of the band. Autopsy's Death Metal Facelift: Old-school death metal legends Autopsy are celebrating the 35th anniversary of Mental Funeral with a massive, track-by-track commentary remaster package via Peaceville Records. 📱 CONNECT WITH THE SHOW & CONVERT TO A FOLLOWER: Download the Free App: Stream the live rock broadcast natively 24/7 on Apple iOS and Google Play . Join the Community: Follow Loaded Radio for continuing coverage, breaking heavy metal news, and daily rock updates. Drop your comments below: Is Scott Ian out of his mind, or is the new Anthrax track a bona fide masterpiece?
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  Corey Taylor Mental Health Struggle, Suffocation European Tour, Abigail Williams Album Update 08.07.2026 4min

  On today's episode of The Metal Breakdown Daily, host Scott Penfold discusses an incredibly raw, unfiltered look into the personal life of one of metal's biggest frontmen. Slipknot vocalist Corey Taylor has opened up about his intense mental health journey, revealing it took the coordinated efforts of three therapists working simultaneously to help him look at past mistakes and rebuild his life. Appearing on a recent podcast, Taylor shared that three years ago, deep-seated insecurities left him hating who he was and hurting those closest to him. He credits his wife, Alicia, for standing by him and inspiring him to re-evaluate what true success means outside of music. Plus, New York death metal pioneers Suffocation have officially locked in a massive European tour run for this coming October. The band will be bringing an absolute powerhouse of a package across the Atlantic, featuring support from Ingested, Undeath, and Eternal. We break down the full list of dates, venues, and routing. Finally, black metal outfit Abigail Williams announces they have officially commenced tracking for their highly anticipated seventh studio album. The band confirms that drum tracks are fully wrapped up with Mike Heller, and recording has resumed in earnest at Ken's home studio following a highly successful run on the European festival circuit, aiming for an early 2027 release window. STAY LOUD: Subscribe now to never miss a daily briefing, and catch our 24/7 digital stream at LoadedRadio.com or on the free Loaded Radio App.