The Podcast That Rocked

The Podcast That Rocked for 11/4/26. Avenged Sevenfold fully embraces AI, Evanescence opposed the slop, more.

Discusson Topics:

1. Zacky V of Avenged Sevenfold doubles down on the band embracing AI
2. Amy Lee of Evanescence is sick of AI and online ugliness
3. Ozzfest countdown posted online
4. Turnstile turned down Metallica
5. Mastodon seek to dismiss Brent Hinds Estate Lawsuit
6. The Top Rock Songs of the 21st Century, according to TouchTunes?

SONG OF THE WEEK: Nat & Stone “Neverending Night” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frTpTeZE3RQ

“"I actually fully embrace AI. While I love physical art and the talented people who create it (myself being one of them) I also think the majority of designers I have worked with over the past 20 years are lazy and allowed themselves to be replaced due to complacency and greed. I prefer my prompts and the collective hive mind and efficiency of the future. Just my opinion but I embrace it. Also it will absolutely kill us all." (Zacky V on Twitter)

The Podcast That Rocked for 10/28/26. Sick New World TX recap, My Chemical Romance sued by cheerleaders, more.

Discussion Topics:

1. Sick New World TX recap and fallout
2. Turnstile bring 60K+ to Washington Monument
3. My Chemical Romance sued by Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders
4. Don’t wish happy birthday like this…
5. System Of A Down add more Rose Bowl shows
6. FFDP do something good with charity
7. Upcoming albums/tours/more

Interview with Amy Lee of Evanescence https://youtube.com/live/pu8pDditiNo?feature=share

Chad Grey “Beautiful” (Christina Aguilera cover) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZXEYC0jxkA

“Everything is bigger in Texas, they say. At Sick New World Texas, it’s almost a mission statement. Housed in Fort Worth’s enormous Texas Motor Speedway stadium, the Lone Star State’s edition of the annual megafest, like its twin in Las Vegas, crams a non-stop parade of bands – 49, in this case – into a single day, with a line-up that feels like several different gatherings happening at the same time.“The place is big, the burgers are big, the drinks are even bigger. The pits are huge, the crowds are massive. If you feel spoiled for highlights during the scorching-hit day – and Knocked Loose’s fire-tastic showing is a clear winner here, with sets from Speed, Amira Elfeky, Showing Teeth, Haywire, and industrial legends Filter bringing up the rear – then the evening’s entertainment is positively greedy. One after the other, there’s three headline-worthy sets, from a sublime Evanescence, to Slayer proving Reign In Blood is still the last word in viciousness for its 40th birthday, and Deftones swinging for the moon itself.“Somehow, after all this, it’s still possible to feel like the main event, a cut above. Hello, System Of A Down. Benefitting they may be from being the only band of the day with no competition, they are still very much the band many are here for today on their own. These people are richly rewarded with an opening triple-jab of B.Y.O.B., Prison Song and a gloriously manic Suite-Pee. For the next twenty-four songs, even during the less openly violent songs, it’s completely full-throttle.” (Kerrang)

SICK NEW WORLD TX (and Buc-ee’s?) Recap | The Podcast That Rocked

The Podcast That Rocked for 10/21/26. Sleep Token had to call out Arcus for claimed association, Taylor Momsen calls out AI, more.

Discussion Topics:

1. Sleep Token Has To Call Out Arcus
2. Taylor Momsen and The Pretty Reckless VS AI
3. Floor Jansen parts with Nightwish
4. System Of A Down at Rose Bowl
5. Noodles has to step away from The Offspring for a while
6. Is Boardwalk Rock Fest 2027 good or bad?
7. Upcoming albums/tours/more

SONG OF THE WEEK: Winona Fighter “Leech” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGfROcHpo3k

Sleep Token “Arcus” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juIzY9RPHeA

“Followers, it has been brought to our attention that a number of unscrupulous individuals have been masquerading as members of the Sleep Token collective, in order to exploit members of our extended community," wrote the band.“Let it be known that any unsolicited contact from ANY person claiming to be a member of the collective should be disregarded, and their profile reported to the relevant administration. We thank you for your understanding.” (Sleep Token Instagram)

SLEEP TOKEN Had To Call Out Arcus | The Podcast That Rocked

The Podcast That Rocked for 10/14/26. James Hetfield at Metallica blasts bands that get political live, Women’s Mosh-Pits don’t want men, more.

Discussion Topics:

1. Metallica refuse to get political (anymore)
2. Frank Turner and Sex Pistols stands up for women at concerts
3. Much more Statica from A7X coming in 2027
4. Diamond Rowe of Tetrarch performs on Sunday Night Football (NFL)
5. Please don't pass off your baby to crowd surf
6. Upcoming albums/tours/more

Song Of The Week: Deafheaven “Hunter” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbpZPrT4Jqw

“A Metallica's concert at the Las Vegas Sphere on Saturday (Oct. 10), James Hetfield took a moment to call out "other entertainers" who use their musical platform to further an agenda, urging that his band will never do such a thing. During his brief comments between songs, the frontman told the crowd, "Unless you live in Vegas, you've come a long way to spend some time with Metallica. We're grateful for that — your travels, the money you spend, the time it took, thanks for coming to celebrate with us." (Loudwire)

The Podcast That Rocked for 10/7/26. Turnstile perform well on SNL and at the next show stand up to awful security, Metallica at The Sphere, more.

Slipknot tickets on sale NOW! Grab tickets while they last for Slipknot’s (sic)est Stadium Tour at Chase Field on August 18 with special guests Bring Me The Horizon & Motionless In White. https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/19006535C882821D

Discussion Topics:

1. RIP Conrad “Cronos” Lant of Venom
2. Turnstile bring hardcore back to SNL
3. Brendon Yates stops show to handle bad security
4. First look at Metallica at The Sphere
5. Power To The People Fest success and clarifying Tom Morello’s statements on voting
6. Enter Shikari on indefinite hiatus
7. Chad Grey vocal scare
8. Upcoming albums/tours/more

Song Of The Week: Walls Of Jericho “True Til’ Death” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3zAo0M6yjQ

“Turnstile took the stage for their Saturday Night Live debut this weekend, marking a rare live performance by a hardcore band for the late night sketch comedy show that has a contentious history with loud, snarling punk music. As part of their appearance, the band first performed “BIRDS,” with drummer Daniel Fang kicking things off with a hellacious solo. They later returned to rip through a medley of “I CARE”/”DULL,” staged in front of a wall of phones and accompanied by a serious light show. The episode also featured a surprise appearance from Taylor Swift, who presented host Dakota Johnson with a cake for her birthday, meaning that, yes, Swift and Turnstile were in fact in the same room.” (Consequence)

The Podcast That Rocked for 9/30/26. Slipknot announce (sicest) Stadium Tour for 2027, fan responses to support acts, more.

Discussion Topics:

1. Slipknot announce (sic)est Stadium Tour for huge stadiums in 2027
2. Fans react to controversial support names including Marilyn Manson and Kublai Khan TX
3. Jim Root says next Slipknot album will hurt some feelings
4. Knocked Loose trying to help LTL victim
5. Bullet For My Valentine (finally) announce new album Social Apocalypse
6. Rolling Stone’s Smelliest Fanbases (unconfirmed but funny)
7. Upcoming albums/tours/more

SONG OF THE WEEK: A Perfect Circle “To Whom It May Concern” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gvOSUZGXdo

ENTER TO WIN SLIPKNOT TICKETS AT CHASE FIELD IN ARIZONA: https://www.instagram.com/p/Dd7uG_CgqFF/

“SLIPKNOT have announced their (sic)est Stadium Tour, crossing the globe Summer 2027. The tour, produced by Live Nation, launches July 3 at London’s historic Wembley Stadium connected by EE, in a UK and Europe exclusive. On July 16, Slipknot touch down in D.C.’s Nationals Park to kick off their North American jaunt, which includes performances at Citi Field in Queens, New York, Chicago’s Soldier Field, Boston’s Fenway Park, Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium, San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park and more. The tour wraps with five South American performances in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru and Colombia. Featuring a brand new set, new staging and a setlist spanning across their career, these shows will be the ultimate Slipknot experience to date. The band are joined by Bring Me The Horizon as direct support on all North American dates with a rotation of special guests along the way including: Acid Bath, Lamb of God, Motionless In White, Lorna Shore, Kublai Khan TX, Polyphia, Loathe, and Vended. Marilyn Manson, Lorna Shore and Hatebreed support Slipknot in London for the tour kick off. Manson and Hatebreed rejoin them in South America in September along with local support to warm up the crowd.” (Press Release)

The Podcast That Rocked for 9/23/26 ft. Lern of The Rizzuto Show and 105.7 The Point. Louder Than Life, Riot Fest, and Shaky Knees VS MOTHER NATURE, another Kid Rock festival craps out, more.

Subscribe to Lern’s channels below:

1. The Rizzuto Show = https://www.youtube.com/@TheRizzutoShow
2. 105.7 The Point = https://www.youtube.com/@1057thepoint

Discussion Topics:

1. R.I.P. Chad Gilbert and Duncan Sheik
2. Louder Than Life, Riot Fest, Shaky Knees all hit hard by brutal weather
3. Kid Rock and MAGA Freedom Fest couldn't sell six tickets (LOL)
4. Slipknot counting down to the next big thing
5. Ex-Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert won't stand trial
6. Wendys going full emo (yes, really)
7. Upcoming albums/tours/more

SONG OF THE WEEK: Architects “Machine” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5e-Fud8Nxs

This past weekend, Louder Than Life in Kentucky, Shaky Knees in Georgia, and Riot Fest in Illinois all got hit hard by mother nature causing mass evacuations, band cancellations, and more mud than anyone should see in a lifetime. Is this the standard going forward or can anything be done?

The Podcast That Rocked for 9/16/26. The age of rock and metal collabs is here, Metallica, touring, Back To The Beginning movie, and more.

Discussion Topics:

1. Falling In Reverse collab song
2. Back To Beginning concert (not a main story though)
3. Metallica tour
4. BMTH/Courtney/Grabbitz collab song
5. Alex Terrible makes clear anti-nazi claim
6. Kid Rock going super Christian
7. Upcoming albums/tours/more

Song Of The Week: Trivium “Dead Inside Of Me” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5qZI_v8eGs

Over the past two days, we’ve had releases of “Joseph” from Falling In Reverse ft. Corey Taylor and Serj Tankian, and “If The Sun Burns Out Tonight” ft. Grabbitz, Oli Sykes, Courtney LaPlante. The age of rock and metal collabs is here, and I hope it has a net positive on the genres.

The Podcast That Rocked for 9/9/26. R.I.P. to Andy Williams of Every Time I Die and AEW, Breaking Benjamin stops show for Fallout Modding rant, new Slipknot, more.

Discussion Topics:

1. R.I.P. Andy Williams of Every Time I Die and AEW
2. Ben Burnley of Breaking Benjamin stops show to complain about angry Fallout modder online
3. Ronnie Radke VS Reddit
4. Slipknot release “Arsenal”, first new single in three years
5. Spiritbox release “Mourning”; start tour in Europe
6. Carrie Underwood channels Limp Bizkit and it didn’t work
7. William Shatner going all in with metal
8. Upcoming albums, tours, more

SONG OF THE WEEK: Spiritbox “Mourning” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-lOSPSeYFE

Slipknot "Arsenal" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1s2E6hXU_M Hardlore with Andy

Williams https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl0YeBfZH6s

“A "big memorial" is in the works to honor the life of ex-Every Time I Die guitarist and wrestler Andy Williams. The 48-year-old who wrestled as "The Butcher" died Sept. 5 after collapsing during a wrestling event in Pennsylvania. Hana DeVore, Williams' wife, announced the memorial in a social media update earlier today. "Please keep sharing stories, photos, videos. Please, because it's legitimately keeping me alive right now just being able to see him and hear the voice." Details about the memorial are still being worked out.” (Loudwire)

The Podcast That Rocked for 9/2/26. Ghost and Tobias Forge on indefinite hiatus, Bad Wolves shouldn’t make any more cover songs, more. CHECK OUT ROCKED RADIO AT rockedradio.com

Discussion Topics:

1. Tobias Forge and Ghost to go on hiatus
2. Bad Wolves shouldn't make covers anymore
3. Shut up Gene Simmons
4. The Warning go #1 and will headline International NFL halftime show
5. Rocked Radio is now live!
6. Upcoming albums/tours/more

SONG OF THE WEEK: unpeople “blueprints” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMLLBneqoXo

“There’s a lot of people depending on you, let alone all these people buying tickets,” he admits of the pressure he’s been feeling. “For most of my career, I’ve been very triggered by that, in a positive way. But now, with a lack of a clear direction of where to go, I don’t want to have that responsibility on my shoulder. I can carry that when I’m there, but when I’m not there, it’s too tiresome.” (Kerrang)