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, Spiritbox tour news, and a couple stories I started and then immediately lost interest in.

I close it out with what I’ve been listening to — Jay Buchanan, Brent Faiyaz, Willow, Angel Du$t, Graveyard, and The Messthetics with James Brandon Lewis… which I liked before I even realized it was Fugazi guys.

That’s it. Music news. Opinions. A beer.

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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 symphonic show, Iron Maiden drop full details for Ed Fest (and it sounds insane), Alex Van Halen talks finishing Van Halen material with Steve Lukather (and the vocalist question is… a thing), Metallica get honored at the 2026 Red Cross Gala, Failure announce a new album + tour (with a Hayley Williams appearance), U2 release a new EP, Arch Enemy reveal their new singer and drop a new track, plus Tomahawk rumors heating up. Oh — and yes, we have to talk about that new Down cover.

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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 I’ve been listening to lately — Jay Buchanan, Black Crowes, Puscifer, Angel Dust and more.

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It’s Friday the 13th, so we’re keeping it light: music news + the best new releases that hit today. Mr. Bungle brought M. Shadows onstage (it’s awesome), Maynard talks about Puscifer being treated like the “third side project,” and some 1972 Led Zeppelin “Immigrant Song” footage surfaced that you should absolutely watch.

Also: Ghost’s Tobias Forge on losing anonymity, Combat Records is coming back, and we’ve got new Down AND new Corrosion of Conformity (good week for us). Plus Knocked Loose teaming up with Denzel Curry, Smashing Pumpkins announcing a Gish 35th anniversary vinyl reissue, Violet Grohl dropping a new track, and more.

New releases I’m most excited about: Howling Bells and Converge—but there’s plenty here worth your time.

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The Super Bowl itself wasn’t much, but there was plenty to talk about on the music side. This episode runs through the halftime performances, some ongoing band drama, and a few stories that stood out this week.

I get into Bad Bunny’s halftime show, Green Day’s performance, a new rock-meets-hip-hop book that sent me back to the Judgment Night soundtrack, and Shinedown stepping away from a tour they shouldn’t have been on. There’s also the passing of Brad Arnold of Three Doors Down, plus thoughts on West Borland, a Norah Jones and Joshua Homme collaboration, and a few recent records I’ve been spending time with — including Jay Buchanan.

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New Music Friday for February 6, 2026 — and it’s a strong week. I start with the two releases I’m most excited about: Jay Buchanan’s Weapons of Beauty (Rival Sons frontman, produced by Dave Cobb) and the new Puscifer album (Normal Isn’t). We’ve also got J. Cole’s The Fall-Off, plus new releases from Ratboys, Mandy, Indiana, Puma Blue, Ulrika Spacek, and a solid stack of heavy records.

On the news side: Ozzfest teasing a possible 2027 return, In Flames recording album #15, and the announcement of the 40th anniversary 5150 expanded edition — including the first HD release of Van Halen: Live Without a Net. I also run through Record Store Day (April 18) highlights, including Slipknot’s long-rumored Look Outside Your Window finally getting a proper release.

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You know who won the Grammys — I’ll give you my thoughts and takeaways. I talk through the performances I liked, the wins that stood out, and why it’s still wild that The Cure just won their first Grammy after all these years.

From there, it’s a run through the rest of the music news: Deftones selling most of their catalog, Nine Inch Nails picking up a Grammy after a 30-year gap, and Megadeth landing their first-ever No. 1 album with their final release. There’s also Warped Tour news, discussion around a Red Hot Chili Peppers Netflix documentary, and Al Jourgensen showing up in a new horror-comedy.

I wrap things up with a couple records worth your time right now, including Blackwater Holylight and Softcult, plus a few thoughts on Super Bowl halftime culture and the growing overlap between music and politics.

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A later-than-usual Friday episode that was worth re-recording. This week on Amplified, I dig into protest and resistance in rock, preview Grammy weekend (including the Ozzy Osbourne tribute and Spiritbox performing), and break down who should win the rock, metal, and alternative categories. Plus: new music and singles from Papa Roach, Sevendust, The Black Crowes, Rob Zombie, and more — and what’s actually worth your time this week.

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After a short technical delay, I’m back to catch us up on the latest rock, metal, and alternative music news. This episode covers New Music Friday from January 23rd, including Megadeth’s final album, a new release from Poppy, and a remastered classic from Carolina Chocolate Drops, plus standout new albums from Bjorn Meyer, PVA, The Damned, and more.

I also run through major tour and album announcements from Lord Huron, Courtney Barnett, Poison the Well, Converge, Sevendust, Corrosion of Conformity, and Bring Me The Horizon, along with some genuinely wild music headlines. We wrap it up with thoughts on the Super Bowl, Real Housewives Of SLC detours, and a call for you to share what new music is actually hitting for you right now.

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I’ve got a cold, so yes—I sound a little dumb. We push through anyway.

On this episode of Amplified, I break down the biggest rock and metal stories for January 20th, 2026: new visuals and album buzz from The Black Crowes, Rival Sons gearing up for their next record (plus Jay Buchanan’s solo release), and the Judas Priest documentary premiering at the Berlin International Film Festival.

Also in the mix: Fat Mike’s online antics, Yellowcard linking up with Good Charlotte, Opeth’s label move, newly surfaced Pink Floyd live footage, Fred Armisen and Sleater-Kinney forming a Ramones cover band, a new single from Daughter, Mötley Crüe celebrating 45 years, Dave Mustaine on Metallica, John Fogerty’s NPR Tiny Desk, Gwar covering “Pink Pony Club,” and Glucifer releasing their first record in years.

New music, rock history, and just enough nonsense to keep it interesting.

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