Heavy Metal News & Interviews: The Loaded Radio Podcast

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]

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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."

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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.

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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

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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

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