Heavy Metal News & Interviews: The Loaded Radio Podcast

HELLOWEEN guitarist Sascha Gerstner joins us this week on the latest edition of The Loaded Radio Podcast. HELLOWEEN will release their much-anticipated 16th studio album on June 18 via Nuclear Blast Records.

In the interview, Sascha talks in depth about the current state of the band, working with 2 singers and 3 other guitarists, memories of the "Pumpkins United Tour" and tons more.

And as always, Loaded Radio's Johnny Rude joins us live from Las Vegas, NV for the second half to discuss the week in hard rock and metal, including some discussion on The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, tour announcements and more.

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The latest edition of The Loaded Radio Podcast features Scott Penfold in conversation with comedian GARRET JAMIESON from Banger Films' "Heavy Metal Hitchhiker", the original comedy web series produced by its digital division BangerTV.

This action-packed comedy series follows a day in the life of Mitch, a heavy metal-loving gas station attendant, who stumbles upon an abandoned guitar that belongs to his favorite band, RÄGR. In a moment of happenstance, Mitch realizes that he must follow in his father's roadie-shaped footsteps and return the six-stringed axe to the band in time for their headlining concert. Without money or wheels, Mitch's only option is to hitchhike. He's got 10 hours to travel 247 kilometers to fulfill his destiny.

Also as usual, Loaded Radio's Johnny Rude joins in for the second half to talk about the week in hard rock and metal.

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This edition of The Loaded Radio Podcast sees Scott Penfold in discussion with CRYPTOSIS bassist Frank Te Riet.

Signed to Century Media, CRYPTOSIS released their debut album, 'Bionic Swarm', back in April to great acclaim. The release is a concept album which takes an unflinching look at a terrifying, dystopian future through numerous character's eyes at the same time as pounding your face with a serving of some welcome, yet brutal, death metal.

The Dutch trio were originally known as DISTILLATOR and released two albums of old-school thrash before deciding that a change of approach was in order. The result is the new band, a new sound and a debut album that will absolutely wreck your eardrums in the most blisteringly awesome way.

In the interview, Frank discusses the evolution of the band, the integration of numerous types of metal into their music, and so much more.

This is a debut album to get excited about. And a band that is certain to make it's mark in a genre that is represented by ferocity and aggression.

The second half of the Loaded Radio Podcast has Loaded Radio's Johnny Rude joining Scott Penfold from Las Vegas, Nevada for the weekly breakdown and discussion of the week and what's going on in hard rock and metal.

This edition of The Loaded Radio Podcast features Loaded Radio's Scott Penfold talking one on one with While She Sleeps frontman Lawrence 'Loz' Taylor.

Formed in Sheffield, England in 2006, While She Sleeps consists of guitarists Sean Long and Mat Welsh, bassist Aaran McKenzie drummer Adam Savage and Taylor as vocalist. They have released three EPs, 'And This Is Just the Start', 'Split' and 'The North Stands for Nothing', and five studio albums, 'This Is the Six', 'Brainwashed', 'You Are We', 'So What?' and their latest offering, 'Sleeps Society' which is available now. In the interview, 'Loz' talks about the band's latest effort 'Sleeps Society', a cool new way fans can get involved with the band, their relationship with fellow metalcore act Bring Me The Horizon and much more.

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On this edition of The Loaded Radio Podcast, Scott Penfold talks one on one with Benji Webbe, the charismatic lead singer of reggae-metal pioneers SKINDRED.

For those unaware, SKINDRED are a Welsh reggae/dub infused heavy metal band who formed in Newport, Wales, in 1998. The band also embrace elements of punk, hardcore punk, dancehall, jungle, ska, hip hop, drum and bass, dubstep, and various other influences into their music. Known for their incredible live performances, SKINDRED have won several awards including "Best Live Band" at the 2011 UK Metal Hammer Golden Gods Awards and the "Devotion Award" at the 2011 Kerrang! Awards.

7 albums in with another on the way, this band is a relentless attack of sonic crunch and hypnotic rhythm that need to be experienced. In the talk, Benji discusses what SKINDRED have been up to, that one time he sang for KORN, his side-project with METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo and tons more!

The second half of the podcast has Loaded Radio's Johnny Rude joining Scott Penfold live from Las Vegas to talk about what's going on this week in hard rock and metal, in particularly a little band named VAN HALEN.

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This edition of The Loaded Radio Podcast features Loaded Radio's Scott Penfold in conversation with Dope bassist Acey Slade who is also known for his work with The Misfits, Murderdolls, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts as well as his solo project 'Acey Slade and the Dark Party'. This talk sees Acey discuss what's going on with Dope, getting "lucky" with the Joan Jett gig and his all new online coffee business.

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This edition of the Loaded Radio Podcast features Scott Penfold in conversation with CANNIBAL CORPOSE bassist and founding member Alex Webster. This conversation, in support of the band's latest release 'Violence Unimagined', features Alex talking about new Corpse guitarist Erik Rutan, the history of the band, past members and tons more!

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On this edition of the Loaded Radio Podcast, Scott Penfold talks with legendary guitarist Doug Aldrich about the latest release from The Dead Daisies and his experiences with bands like Whitesnake and Dio. And that time he auditioned for KISS! Some great stories in this one.

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On this edition of The Loaded Radio Podcast, Scott Penfold talks one on one with Epica founder/guitarist/vocalist Mark Jansen about the band's new album 'Omega'.

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On this edition of the Loaded Radio Podcast, Scott Penfold talks one on one with Ice Nine Kills frontman Spencer Charnas about the evolution of the band from ska-punk to horror themed metal, future plans for the band (including a possible feature film?) and tons more.

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