New Music Friday is here. This week I'm talking about new releases from The Strokes, Willow, Punch Brothers, Madball, Meshuggah reissues, and a few records I'm taking a chance on just because the names are too good to ignore.

Also this episode:

• Metallica admits the Sphere has them a little nervous.
• 40-year-old Guns N' Roses rehearsal tapes surface.
• Buzz Osborne says he still loves reminding Mike Patton that Faith No More inspired nu metal.
• Why Korn's MTV Unplugged is still one of my favorite live records.
• Plus, don't miss the incredible collaboration between Neurosis and the Firekeeper Alliance, using music and film to help raise awareness around suicide prevention in the Blackfeet Nation. Learn more: https://www.neurotrecordings.com/news/firekeeper-alliance-neurosis-short-film-we-are-torn-wide-open-amp-mirror-deep
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I throw my back out unloading the dishwasher, vent about elevator etiquette, and talk through the albums I kept coming back to over the weekend.

Also this episode: William Shatner's Riot Fest tour rider, Marilyn Manson's new single, Jennifer Finch, Rush, Soundgarden, Poppy, Jason Newsted and a few other things that caught my attention.

New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.

Show Notes

Albums Mentioned

• Quicksand – Bring On the Psychics
• Her Heads on Fire – Am I Not Your Girl
• Cinder Well – A Blooming Body
• Lily Meola – Postcards to Heaven
• Syd – The Last Honest Woman

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This week on Amplified, I'm diving into a seriously strong batch of new releases. I'm talking about the new albums I'm most excited to spend time with, including **Quicksand's **Bring On the Psychics, **Protest the Hero's **Within, **Tesla's **Homage, and taking a chance on Her Heads on Fire simply because that's an incredible band name.

Plus...

• Unearthed David Bowie recordings featuring Jimmy Page.
• The latest on L7 bassist Jennifer Finch and the incredible response from fans.
• Queens of the Stone Age release another killer new song.
• Slipknot reveals the producer behind their next album.
• Beck announces a new record.
• Ghost heads back to theaters with another concert film.
• Candlebox isn't retiring after all.
• Why I'm officially over music algorithms...and why supporting your local record store is worth it.
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This week on Amplified, I break down another week in rock and music news, including Jack White stepping up after Charlie Crockett dropped Twin Temple, Mastodon's huge new album announcement, Turnstile taking over Camden Yards, Fuel's return, and some sad news involving Tom Morello, L7's Jennifer Finch, and Morbid Angel co-founder Mike Browning.

I also talk about the albums I spent the weekend with—including some absolute standouts—and I'd love to hear what you've been listening to.

Albums mentioned this week:

• The Rolling Stones – Ringing Hollow
• Jack White – Frozen Charlotte
• Houndmouth – Lordy
• Kelela – New Avatar
• Allison Russell – In the Hour of Chaos
• Show Me The Body – Alone Together
• Otis Redding – The Very Best of Otis Redding

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What are you listening to this week? Hit me up on Instagram @darby.amplified—I'm always looking for great recommendations.

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The Rolling Stones are back. Jack White has a new album. DevilDriver, Ava Under Fire, Show Me the Body, and a stacked list of new releases make this one of the best New Music Fridays of the year.

Plus, I dive into the Charlie Crockett/Twin Temple controversy, the debate over satanic imagery in rock, Amy Lee's surprising family connection to The Gong Show, Bon Jovi holograms, new videos from John 5 and Social Distortion, Black Sabbath's first official book, and all the rock news worth talking about this week.

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It was a slow news week, but there was still plenty to talk about.

This episode starts with a personal one. I explain why Sammy Hagar playing the Freedom 250 event hit me harder than I expected, and why it's so disappointing when an artist you've loved for decades leaves you questioning how you hear their music.

We also get into:

• Metallica donating $100,000 for Venezuela earthquake relief

• Rush launching a limited-edition charity shirt to help earthquake victims

• Billy Morrison's new song with Dexter Holland

• Wilco and The Breeders helping set a world record (yes, really)

• Plus a few other stories from around the rock world.

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It's a quiet week for new releases, but somehow the music news is completely unhinged.

This week I'm talking about the latest albums from Madonna, Deep Purple, Low Cut Connie and more, plus why next week's release schedule is looking a whole lot stronger.

Also this week:

• Javier Bardem used Linkin Park to get into character for Cape Fear.
• GWAR and the Burton family are rallying around members facing major health battles.
• Concertgoers are literally wearing diapers to keep their spot at the barricade... and yes, we have to talk about it.
• New data suggests explicit lyrics are disappearing from mainstream music. Is popular music getting tamer, or is something bigger changing?

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I spent the weekend listening to a lot of new music and finally had time to really dig into some of this week's releases—including The Pretty Reckless, Truck Violence, Willow Avalon, Beth Orton, and the massive **Metallica **Reload deluxe box set.

I also get into the latest music news, including:

• Whitesnake vinyl reissues
• Five Finger Death Punch's new album announcement
• Bring Me the Horizon revisiting their debut
• Jason Newsted's upcoming memoir
• Social Distortion's recycled tour merch initiative
• Disturbed taking a break
• Ice Nine Kills, Beck, Joy Division, Children of Bodom, and more.

Plus, I share some thoughts on remasters, demos, the future of albums versus singles, and the records I've had on repeat over the past few days.

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Metallica's Reload gets the deluxe treatment, and I'm making the case that it deserves a lot more love than it gets. Plus, I'm breaking down one of the strongest new release Fridays we've had in a while with new music from The Pretty Reckless, Butthole Surfers, Muse, Pixies, The Strokes, Willow Avalon, Savatage, Mortiis, Beth Orton, Switchfoot, and more.

In music news, we remember legendary music executive Clive Davis, talk about Tesla's 40th anniversary celebration, a massive Smashing Pumpkins tribute album, unreleased Zwan material, new music from Phoebe Bridgers, PJ Harvey, Brandon Flowers, Jim James, Cult of Luna, Russian Circles, and why Turnstile continues to be one of the most exciting bands in rock. I also dive into Deftones, Rival Sons, AC/DC, William Shatner's unexpected metal project, and plenty more.

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Ozzy has a giant new statue, KISS is building an avatar show in Vegas, and Shinedown's Brent Smith shared one of the coolest quotes I've heard in a while. I also talk about new music from Beartooth, Starcrawler, Sleep Theory, I Prevail, and Quicksand, the Rolling Stones getting into podcasting, a new Waylon Jennings release, and why I still have no interest in making this show sound perfect. Plus a few records I've been spinning over the last week and the usual detours along the way.

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