Heavy Metal News & Interviews: The Loaded Radio Podcast

On today's Metal Breakdown Daily, Scott Penfold breaks down a massive thrash metal comeback, a definitive answer to a 35-year-old Metallica mystery, and a legendary honor for the "Rebel Yell" icon.

Anthrax Ends the Hiatus: The "Big Four" icons have officially broken their 10-year studio silence. We dive into the premiere of their brand-new single, "It's For The Kids," and reveal the details behind their upcoming 12th studio album, Cursum Perficio, arriving this September via Megaforce Records. Find out why Charlie Benante says this record "destroys" everything they've done before.

The "...And Justice For All" Bass Mystery Solved? Jason Newsted recently sat down with Eddie Trunk and finally put the "remix" rumors to bed. Newsted reveals a shocking detail from 1982 involving Lars Ulrich's actual handwriting that proves the "buried bass" on Justice wasn't an accident—it was the blueprint from day one.

Billy Idol's Lifetime Achievement: Fresh off his 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction, Billy Idol is set to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 52nd AMAs. We discuss Idol's enduring legacy and what to expect from his upcoming high-octane medley performance in Las Vegas.

• 00:00 – Intro

• 00:15 – Anthrax: "It's For The Kids" & Cursum Perficio Album Reveal

• 01:10 – Jason Newsted: The Truth About the ...And Justice For All Mix

• 02:05 – Billy Idol: AMAs Lifetime Achievement Award & Vegas Performance

• 02:50 – Outro

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#Anthrax #Metallica #JasonNewsted #BillyIdol #MetalNews #ThrashMetal #ScottPenfold #LoadedRadio #AndJusticeForAll #NewMusic2026

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On today's Metal Breakdown Daily, Scott Penfold dives into a massive Thursday update featuring the biggest names in heavy music.

Puscifer & A Perfect Circle Go Global: Maynard James Keenan's camps are officially taking over 2026. We have the full breakdown on Puscifer's autumn European headlining run for Normal Isn't and A Perfect Circle's newly added dates in Japan, Hawaii, and Australia. Plus, we have the artist pre-sale codes (PSC26 and PERFECT) you need to secure your spot in the "Pacific Ring of Fire."

Korn's 40-Song Arsenal: Guitarist James "Munky" Shaffer reveals the grueling process behind Korn's follow-up to Requiem. From tearing apart 40 new songs to the "hiatus" status of bassist Fieldy, find out why the nü-metal pioneers are taking a page out of the Metallica playbook for their fifteenth studio album.

Mötley Crüe's "Crücial" Cash Grab: The Crüe is back with a massive new box set, Crücial Crüe 1981 – 1989. We take a "tongue-in-cheek" look at the latest way to buy the band's first five albums and get the details on their upcoming "The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins Tour" with Tesla and Extreme.

• 00:00 – Intro

• 00:45 – Maynard James Keenan: Puscifer & APC Tour Expansion

• 01:50 – Korn: 40 Songs and the Fieldy Update

• 02:35 – Mötley Crüe: The Crücial Crüe Box Set

• 02:55 – Outro

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#Korn #MaynardJamesKeenan #Puscifer #APerfectCircle #MotleyCrue #MetalNews #NewMusic2026 #ScottPenfold #LoadedRadio

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The Metal Breakdown Daily: Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Today on the Metal Breakdown, we look at the legacy of a legend as Iron Maiden drummer Nicko McBrain prepares to tell his full story. Following his emotional 2024 retirement, Harper Nonfiction has announced the release of Nicko's autobiography, "Hello Boys And Girls!" We discuss why the 73-year-old icon felt he could no longer do the Maiden catalog justice after his 2023 stroke and what fans can expect from this deeply personal memoir hitting shelves this October.

Next, we head to Sin City where Gene Simmons is launching a rock-and-roll takeover. The "Legends Of Rock Expo" is coming to Westgate Las Vegas this September, and the lineup is a "Who's Who" of rock royalty. From Geezer Butler to Stewart Copeland and a host of KISS alumni, Gene is bringing a spontaneous, "pants-on" party to the desert. We've got the details on the headlining Gene Simmons Band and how you can get onstage with the God of Thunder.

Finally, we have an exclusive update on the new Bullet For My Valentine studio album. Drummer Jason Bowld confirms that the "machine" is starting up for a January 2027 release. We break down the musical direction of the new tracks, which Matt Tuck describes as a definitive "mash-up" of the band's most iconic eras.

In Today's Episode:

• [00:15] Nicko McBrain: The "Darkest Hour" and the new book Hello Boys And Girls!

• [01:10] Gene Simmons' Legends of Rock Expo: Lineup and Vegas residency details.

• [02:05] Bullet For My Valentine: Recording update and 2027 release window.

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The Metal Breakdown Daily: Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Today on the Metal Breakdown, we dive into the "what if" that could have changed music history. Tool guitarist Adam Jones reveals that the band was originally tapped to open the Las Vegas Sphere in 2023, but "Game of Thrones-style band politics" forced them to walk away. We break down the latest on those ongoing residency talks and why the next Tool studio album is the key to it all.

Plus, the wait is finally over for Anthrax fans. The thrash legends have officially announced their first new music in a decade. We have the release date for the lead single "It's For The Kids," the tracklist for their new LP Cursum Perficio, and the chilling connection between the album's title and Marilyn Monroe.

Finally, we head Down Under as Lamb of God, Trivium, and Bleed From Within announce a massive co-headlining Australian tour for October. We've got all the dates and pre-sale info you need to secure your spot.

In Today's Episode:

• [00:20] Why Tool passed on opening the Sphere (and the "politics" involved).

• [01:15] Anthrax: New single "It's For The Kids" and album details.

• [02:10] Lamb of God & Trivium: Australian Tour Dates 2026.

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On today's episode of the Metal Breakdown Daily, Scott Penfold breaks down a weekend of high-stakes performances and heavy-hitting revelations from the world of metal.

The Stories:

• MASTODON'S Path of Turmoil: Brann Dailor confirms that work on the band's ninth studio album is officially finished. After the tragic passing of Brent Hinds and the loss of Dailor's mother, we look at the "hard and emotional" journey to this record and why it features zero contributions from Hinds.

• DRAGONFORCE'S Baptism of Fire: With Marc Hudson sidelined by hearing issues at Welcome To Rockville, Alissa White-Gluz stepped into the spotlight to front the band solo. We break down the set and what this means for the new-look DragonForce in 2026.

• HATEBREED'S Triumph: Welcome back, Wayne Lozinak! After a grueling battle with a brain tumor, the guitarist made his triumphant return to the stage this weekend.

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Thirty years after the "Green Man" forged a Gothic masterpiece, the vault has finally cracked open. In this exclusive episode, Loaded Radio's Scott Penfold sits down with Johnny Kelly and Kenny Hickey to discuss a bombshell discovery: a completely unreleased, finished song from the legendary Type O Negative October Rust sessions. It's on cassette but hey a new song nonetheless.

Johnny describes digging through a mountain of 1996-era cassettes to find a "lost" track that was cannibalized for parts but remains a stand-alone treasure. Is an October Rust 30th Anniversary box set in the cards for 2026? We dive deep into the archaeology of the Drab Four.

But the future is just as heavy. We break down the debut full-length album from Sun Don't Shine—From Birth to Death—featuring the crushing lineup of Hickey, Kelly, Kirk Windstein, and Todd Strange. Plus, we get the latest update on the upcoming Silvertomb record and why the spirit of Brooklyn goth and doom is more alive than ever.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The story behind the "Lost" October Rust track.

• Johnny's process of archiving dozens of unreleased Type O rehearsal tapes.

• The making of Sun Don't Shine's debut album.

• Exclusive updates on the new Silvertomb recording sessions.

• Honoring the legacy of Peter Steele while carving a new path.

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METAL BREAKDOWN DAILY: Your daily shot of cutting-edge hard rock and metal news.

On today's episode, Motionless In White announces their seventh studio album Decades and drops a high-octane single, "Playing God," featuring Corey Taylor. We also discuss the seismic shift in DragonForce as they welcome Alissa White-Gluz to the permanent lineup as co-vocalist. Finally, Dream Theater's James LaBrie lays out the timeline for the band's next studio chapter.

In this episode:

• Motionless In White announces Decades and "The Sweat and Blood Tour."

• Alissa White-Gluz officially joins DragonForce.

• James LaBrie on the future of Dream Theater.

STAY LOUD: Catch the full breakdown of today's stories on the Loaded Radio Daily Podcast, or crank the 2026 hard rock and metal hits 24/7 on our digital stream at LoadedRadio.com .

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METAL BREAKDOWN DAILY: Cutting-edge hard rock and metal news for the Doom Crew.

On today's episode, we finally get the unfiltered truth behind one of the most debated departures in heavy metal history. Jason Newsted breaks down the real reason he left Metallica in 2001, revealing a life-or-death battle with addiction and a heartbreaking lack of support from the band's inner circle.

Plus, we dive into the return of Deep Purple with their 24th studio album, Splat!, which frontman Ian Gillan claims is their heaviest material in over 50 years. We also cover Mötley Crüe's upcoming performance on American Idol and what it means for Vince Neil's health status ahead of the 2026 "Return of Carnival of Sins" tour.

In this episode, we discuss:

• [00:15] Jason Newsted on addiction, recovery, and the truth about the Metallica exit.

• [01:00] Deep Purple announces new album Splat!—the heaviest era returns.

• [01:30] Mötley Crüe heads to American Idol + 2026 tour updates and charity initiatives.

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On today's episode, we dive into a massive shakeup in the world of gothic metal as Cradle Of Filth officially welcomes new guitarist Joff Bailey amidst a messy, ongoing legal battle with former members. We also break down the huge announcement from Five Finger Death Punch regarding their 20th Anniversary World Tour for 2027, featuring Lamb of God and Bleed from Within, and investigate the cryptic social media post from Greta Van Fleet that has fans convinced the band is calling it quits.

Show Notes:

• Cradle Of Filth's New Era: Dani Filth and company officially welcome Joff Bailey to the fold, but the shadow of a high-profile lawsuit from Marek "Ashok" Šmerda and Zoe Marie Federoff still looms over the band's upcoming 15th studio album.

• Five Finger Death Punch: 20 Years of the Battleship: The band announces their massive 2027 UK/European tour dates and teases their tenth studio album and a brand-new single arriving this month.

• Greta Van Fleet's "Wild Ride": Is it a breakup or a brilliant marketing pivot? We analyze the "farewell" video and the hidden clues that suggest new music is on the horizon despite the fan panic.

• Stay Loud: Details on how to get your hands on 5FDP tickets and where to catch Cradle Of Filth on the 'Majestic In Death' tour right now.

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The Loaded Radio Daily Briefing is your two-minute "Nuclear" news blast delivering the essential headlines in hard rock and heavy metal, every Monday through Friday.

On Today's Briefing (Monday, May 4, 2026):

• THE MOROTTI APOLOGY: Following a chaotic exit from Suffocation, drummer Eric Morotti issues a public apology for his "toxic" comments, expressing regret and wishing the band the best as he takes responsibility for how he handled the situation.

• PRIEST IS COOKING: Guitarist Richie Faulkner confirms that Judas Priest has already completed drum, bass, and rhythm guitar tracks for the follow-up to Invincible Shield. The band is using the organic, together-in-the-room "Firepower" recording method outside of Nashville.

• MUSTAINE RECLAIMS THE "LIGHTNING": Dave Mustaine explains his decision to include Megadeth's version of Metallica's "Ride The Lightning" on the final album. Mustaine claims the song showcases the techniques he invented, like the "spider chord," and that the new version is faster, more frantic, and features updated drum fills by Dirk Verbeuren.

• BRUCE KULICK RECOVERY: Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick shares a recovery update twelve days after undergoing planned heart valve surgery. Kulick is recovering at home with his wife, clarifying the procedure was necessary to address a critical aortic defect, and thanks fans and former bandmates like Gene Simmons for their support.

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Keep it heavy. I'm Scott Penfold, and I'll see you tomorrow.