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The Podcast That Rocked for 5/13/26. Oli Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon hit on stage by cell phone, No Doubt recap at The Sphere, more.

Discussion Topics:

1. Oli Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon hit on stage in St. Louis
2. No Doubt at The Sphere recap
3. Greta Van Fleet pull fake out with new music
4. Sleep Token release instrumental Even In Arcadia; ditch management
5. Anthrax announce first album in 10 years, Cursum Perficio
6. Red Hot Chili Peppers sell music catalog to WMG (bleh)
7. Upcoming albums/tours/more.

SONG OF THE WEEK: VANA “In Your Name” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwt_uvey4wA

CRAZY Concert Stories #3 | Sick New World loves Jesus?! | HEAVYS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV9gU5F4RNM

“ST. LOUIS – Oli Sykes, the lead singer of British rock band Bring Me the Horizon, says he suffered a mild concussion after an audience member apparently threw a phone that struck him onstage Monday evening at the Enterprise Center. A video shared by BMTH News, a platform that promotes the band, showed a phone striking Sykes on the left side of his head as the band performed a tune called “Happy Song.” “Who the f*** just threw a phone at my f*****g head?” said Sykes, following the completion of “Happy Song,” visibly distraught after he was struck. The video later shows Sykes handing the phone to a security worker. He also appeared to check his hands for blood and paused several times during the next song to rub his head. According to a Billboard report, on Tuesday, Sykes shared an update on his condition Tuesday via an Instagram story. “Alright everyone, just wanted to let you know I’m all good,” said Sykes. “The phone to the head definitely smarted and I ended up with a mild concussion, but the swelling’s gone down a decent amount already.” (Fox 2 St. Louis)

The Podcast That Rocked for 5/6/26. Motionless In White announce Decades along with headline tour and collab with Corey Taylor, Dragonforce adds Alissa White-Gluz, more.Discussion Topics:

1. Motionless In White announce new album Decades, release “Playing God” with Corey Taylor
2. Dragonforce unite with Alissa White-Gluz to add more vocal firepower
3. Concerts cancelled across genres in North America due to ticket sales
4. Jason Newsted talks about leaving Metallica, cancer, more
5. Goodbye Greta Van Fleet?
6. Sleep Token’s label is getting aggressive online
7. Upcoming albums/tours/more

SONG OF THE WEEK: Motionless In White ft. Corey Taylor “Playing God” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2ZBtkEpGdw

What Is Sleep Token's Label Doing?! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wGglFQbthE

“Motionless In White are at home in the dark. For over 20 years, the quintet — Chris Motionless [vocals], Ricky Olson [guitar], Ryan Sitkowski [guitar], Vinny Mauro [drums], and Justin Morrow [bass] — have resided in their own shadowy corner of alternative music and culture. The group's uncanny alchemy of metal, hardcore, goth, industrial, and electronic has magnetically attracted an ardent audience, fueling a quiet rise out of the Rust Belt and into arenas as a headlining force of nature. Their D.I.Y. work ethic drives the evolution of an immersive world where stunning visuals match the scope of the sound. The collective come full circle on their seventh full-length offering Decades. For as much as it conjures their signature style, the LP sees them continue to confidently cut a path through uncharted territory, spreading a little darkness in their wake.”

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1. Luke = https://www.youtube.com/@rockednet
2. Alex = https://www.youtube.com/@voiceofalex

The Podcast That Rocked for 4/29/26. Sick New World 2026 Recap, Kid Rock lectures US Army, more.

Discussion Topics:

1. Sick New World 2026 had a lot going for one day
2. Kid Rock gets another helicopter ride and lectures/embarrasses US Army
3. Slipknot goes Gucci
4. Dave Grohl on new album, loving Alice In Chains, and moving past Nirvana
5. Return of Loathe (FINALLY) and with Jami Morgan helping
6. Upcoming albums/tours/more

SONG OF THE WEEK: Cage Fight “Oxygen” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRCl9exrTtM

“After a hiatus, Sick New World has returned to Las Vegas in 2026, once again featuring System Of A Down, a plethora of heavy bands from the past several decades to new groups, and a massive amount of energy drinks fueling people to the point of burnout by 4PM. The way festivals were intended to be for 2026. Sick New World 2026 was a return to form for the festival that I think people realized just how much it was missed last year. Korn and Evanescence both debuting new songs live for the first time, End It encouraging GA fans to crash into VIP because “Security can’t stop you all!”, Danny Elfman once again stealing the show with an epic performance and this time with guest musicians, there was a lot to take in.” (Continued on Rocked.net)

In the Sick New World media lounge talking with Kittie about new and old fans, Filter about if politics in music should be allowed, and Sleep Theory on finding success in music in the TikTok age.

Check out over 100 photos and more coverage on our site here: https://rocked.net/sick-new-world-2026-las-vegas-keeps-getting-sicker/

Bands We Saw At SICK NEW WORLD 2026 https://youtube.com/shorts/Btt_UTLPlLs?feature=share

People We Saw At SICK NEW WORLD 2026 https://youtube.com/shorts/Hzx5qG8Blcw?feature=share

After a hiatus, Sick New World has returned to Las Vegas in 2026, once again featuring System Of A Down, a plethora of heavy bands from the past several decades to new groups, and a massive amount of energy drinks fueling people to the point of burnout by 4PM. The way festivals were intended to be for 2026. Sick New World 2026 was a return to form for the festival that I think people realized just how much it was missed last year. Korn and Evanescence both debuting new songs live for the first time, End It encouraging GA fans to crash into VIP because “Security can’t stop you all!”, Danny Elfman once again stealing the show with an epic performance and this time with guest musicians, there was a lot to take in. (continued on Rocked.net)

SICK NEW WORLD with Kittie, Filter, and Sleep Theory | The Podcast That Rocked

The Podcast That Rocked for 4/22/26. Fred Durst wants to start an “Uninvited” festival for bands not invited to Coachella, Slayer returns (again), more.

Discussion Topics:

1. Fred Durst wants to make an inclusive “Uninvited” fest for artists not invited to Coachella
2. Slayer returns (again) for two 2026 performances, including where they retired in LA
3. The Strokes went RATM at Coachella
4. Wrestlemania had a great send off for Bo Lueders
5. Fieldy explains why he is done with Korn
6. Upcoming albums/tours/more

SONG OF THE WEEK: unpeople “clouds” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vvkgi9qWXY

“If Coachella is not your scene, perhaps you’d be interested in a festival from the minds of Fred Durst and Lil Wayne? The Limp Bizkit frontman pitched the “A Milli” rapper on creating their own festival in response to Wayne’s recent comments about Coachella. “It’s truly a humbling experience when events like Coachella & the Grammys come around & like clockwork, I’m uninvited & uninvolved,” Wayne initially posted to social media. “I appreciate my position or space I hold in ya heart & mind if so bc you’re the humbling experience that’s timeless & 4dat I thk u.” Durst then responded, “Let’s start our own experience gathering and our own acknowledgment event to welcome all of the uninvited. I’ve got a couple ideas i’ve been working on for quite some while now,” Durst added. “Happy to elaborate if ever interested.” (105.7 The Point)

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1. Luke = https://www.youtube.com/@rockednet
2. Alex = https://www.youtube.com/@voiceofalex

FRED DURST’s “Uninvited” Fest & SLAYER Returns (again) | The Podcast That Rocked

The Podcast That Rocked for 4/15/26. Nine Inch Nails (and other heavy music groups) owned Coachella, 2026 Rock Hall inductees are fine, more.

Discussion Topics:

1. Nine Inch Nails/Nine Inch Noise dominated Coachella
2. 2026 Rock Hall inductees are fine, including IRON MAIDEN
3. Turnstile step it up and return to the stage
4. Evanescence announce new album Sanctuary; release new song
5. Taylor Momsen still feeling the spider bite on tour
6. KK Downing still loved by Judas Priest
7. Rock The Country is having trouble selling tickets and that’s hilarious
8. Upcoming albums/tours/more.

SONG OF THE WEEK: Evanescence “Who Will You Follow” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoNhLJKLAyQ

“Coachella have unveiled several official videos of the first proper Nine Inch Noize set. Performing at the festival’s Sahara Stage on Saturday, April 11, the band – Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, plus Alex Ridha aka Boys Noize – made their official debut following months of playing together on NIN’s stunning Peel It Back Tour. Their 11-song setlist featured an appearance by Trent Reznor’s wife (and How To Destroy Angels singer) Mariqueen Maandig Reznor, and consisted of nine NIN tracks, one from How To Destroy Angels, plus a cover of Soft Cell’s Memorabilia. As well as playing again very soon at the second weekend of Coachella, Nine Inch Noize will also be dropping their debut self-titled album this Friday, April 17 via Interscope.” (Kerrang)

The Podcast That Rocked for 4/8/26. Turnstile ex-guitarist Brady Ebert attacks singer’s father, R.I.P. Bo Lueders of Harm’s Way, more.Discussion Topics:

1. R.I.P. Bo Lueders of Harm's Way and Hard Lore Podcast
2. Turnstile ex-guitarist Brady Ebert is in jail for good reason
3. Ghost's Tobias Forge stalked intensely by deranged fan
4. Taylor Momsen opens up about new The Pretty Reckless album Dear God
5. GWAR get death threats for being GWAR
6. Spiritbox to open for Metallica
7. Upcoming albums/tours/more.

SONG OF THE WEEK: Nervosa “Slave Machine” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-bOpQD6eJnY

“Ex-Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert was arrested earlier this week and charged with attempted murder in the second degree and first degree assault, as confirmed by Maryland Judiciary Case Search and Record Portal. The 33-year-old musician, who was fired from Turnstile in 2022 and launched the new band Experience after The S.E.T. cut him loose earlier this year, made an initial appearance in court yesterday (April 1) and has a bond hearing set for today (April 2) at 1PM ET in front of Judge Sherri Debra Koch. A further preliminary hearing is set for May 1 at 9:30AM ET. An warrant for Ebert's arrest was issued by Judge Jacqueline Johnson on March 30 and served on March 31 in relation to a March 29 incident that led to the aforementioned charges. Ebert was apprehended by Montgomery County Police officer Kevin Moris and the musician is documented as having waived his attorney at the April 1 court appearance and is eligible to be represented by a public defender. Records indicate Andrew David Alpert will be representing Ebert in this case.” (Loudwire)

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1. Luke = https://www.youtube.com/@rockednet
2. Alex = https://www.youtube.com/@voiceofalex

The Podcast That Rocked for 4/1/26. KID ROCK gets Army pilots suspended while playing with helicopters, Live Nation is anti-ADA, more.

Discussion Topics:

1. Kid Rock gets Army helicopters suspended for stupid reasons
2. More Live Nation message leaks and they are AWFUL
3. Pickleback Thee Stallion is real
4. Converge aren't done with 2026
5. Gary Holt says Exodus is better than Metallica NOW; names best metal album ever
6. NPR and PBS to stay funded for now (yay!)
7. Upcoming albums/tours/more

SONG OF THE WEEK: Converge “Hum Of Hurt” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHDx0phnOm8

“On Saturday, musician Kid Rock, whose real name is Robert Ritchie, posted a video on X showing him standing in the backyard of his Tennessee home as a military helicopter hovered for several seconds and another flew close by. "God Bless America and all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend her," read a post accompanying the video. He also used profanities to lambaste California Gov. Gavin Newsom in the post, which has been seen more than 10 million times. President Donald Trump was asked Tuesday afternoon about the aircrew suspensions and did not appear overly concerned. “I didn’t see it, no, but I’m sure they had a good time,” he said of the video when he was asked at an executive order signing ceremony. “They probably shouldn’t have been doing it. You’re not supposed to be playing games, right?” Trump said. “I’d take a look at it. They like Kid Rock; I like Kid Rock. Maybe they were trying to defend him, I don’t know.” The Army identified the aircraft as AH-64 Apache helicopters operating in the Nashville area and said that "appropriate action will be taken if any violations are found." A military spokesperson said Monday that the helicopters flew from Fort Campbell, Kentucky, to the Nashville area. A spokesman for the 101st Airborne Division, at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, said that the flying helicopters were not related to Nashville's "No Kings" protests over the weekend and that they were "entirely coincidental" with the demonstrations.” (NBC News)

KID ROCK Uses Army and Hates Protesters | The Podcast That Rocked

Alissa White-Gluz joins Alex to talk about her new project Blue Medusa. Alissa shares the story behind the name, discusses her latest single “Checkmate,” and opens up about what it means to be a “creative dork.” In this conversation, Alissa talks about teaming up with Alyssa Day and Danny Sophia, what inspires her as an artist, and how she approaches flexibility and freedom in modern metal. She also previews upcoming tour dates, festival appearances, and future plans for Blue Medusa, plus the artists she’d love to collaborate with.“Checkmate” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T21hSKREXGk“After more than a decade at the forefront of modern metal, internationally acclaimed vocalist Alissa White-Gluz is entering a powerful new chapter with the launch of her new band, BLUE MEDUSA. Known for her commanding voice, unmistakable stage presence, and trailblazing role in extreme metal, White-Gluz has built a career defined by momentum and reinvention. Widely recognized as one of the longest-serving female death metal vocalists, she has spent two decades performing on the world’s biggest stages and earning a reputation as one of the genre’s most electrifying frontwomen. White-Gluz was at the forefront of Arch Enemy’s most successful years in the band’s history, expanding their global audience and performing on the world’s biggest metal stages. Across multiple bands, collaborations and projects throughout her career, White-Gluz has consistently helped push heavy music into new territory. Now, with BLUE MEDUSA, White-Gluz sets her sights on pushing that legacy even further.” (Press Release)

The Podcast That Rocked for 3/25/26. Muse releases new song/album announcement in space and it goes unheard, awful Parkway Drive situation, more.

Discussion Topics:

1. Muse sends new song to space; little response?
2. Parkway Drive address awful situation
3. MAPHRA’s cover of Bring Me The Horizon goes to number 1
4. Sevendust had a break-up planned
5. Blue Medusa with Alissa White-Gluz plans new album, tour, and collaborations
6. Someone defrauded Spotify with AI and we don't know who to cheer for
7. Upcoming albums/tours/more

SONG OF THE WEEK: Infected Rain “Stranger” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8prBTgKYeUM

“Muse have long toyed with technology and sci-fi in their music, but now they’re doing it in real life, too. The alt-rock band just announced their new album, The Wow! Signal, by launching a special tablet over 20 miles into the atmosphere, in partnership with Sent Into Space. While that screen was above the earth, Muse premiered the music video for their new single, “Be With You.” The Wow! Signal is out June 26 via Warner. The 10-song LP, which also includes the previously released single “Unravelling,” gets its name from a famous interstellar mystery that actually happened. In 1977, a powerful 72-second radio burst was detected originating from the Sagittarius constellation with a bandwidth and intensity that suggested a possible extraterrestrial source. After discovering it, the astronomer circled the now-famous sequence “6EQUJ5” and scribbled “Wow!” beside it. The rest, as they say, is scientific pop-culture history.” (Pitchfork)

MUSE Releases New Song In Space and No One Cares? | The Podcast That Rocked