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The Podcast That Rocked for 10/8/25. Rush announcing a reunion tour (first since Neil Peart passing), MCR and BMTH as festival headliners, more.

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Discussion Topics:

1. Return of Rush
2. MCR and BMTH to headline
3. Trivium and Alex Bent part ways
4. Hayley Williams calls out racist trash
5. Korn...(only getting 60 sec)
6. Sick New World confirmed by Serj
7. Upcoming albums/songs/more

SONG OF THE WEEK: Frayle "Boo" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVAkrvi4RW8

ALBUM VS ALBUM: Type O Negative Bloody Kisses VS October Rust https://www.youtube.com/post/Ugkx82kQSmxakQx-0qFBDKieLEr8xAM9MkGb

“RUSH are returning to the stage for a 2026 North American tour, marking their first shows since 2015’s “R40 Tour,” as well as their first concerts since the passing of beloved drummer Neil Peart in January 2020. The legendary Canadian prog-rock act’s founding members Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson will be joined by German drummer Anika Nilles, who first caught attention on YouTube in the early 2010s and has since toured with Jeff Beck and released albums as a solo act with her backing band Nevell. The tour, dubbed “Fifty Something,” will hit seven markets in North America, including multiple dates in select cities. The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band’s outing kicks off with four shows in Los Angeles on June 7th, 9th, 11th, and 13th and wraps up September 17th and 19th in Cleveland, hitting Mexico City; Fort Worth, Texas; Chicago; New York City; and RUSH’s hometown of Toronto along the way. Update: “Due to incredible demand,” RUSH have added extra shows in Los Angeles, Fort Worth, Chicago, New York, Toronto, and Cleveland.” (Consequence)

The Return of RUSH | The Podcast That Rocked

The Podcast That Rocked for 10/1/25. LiveNation CEO Michael Rapino says concerts are cheap and YOU are greedy, discussion on NIN, Ghost, A7X, Evanescence, Trivium, and more.

Discussion Topics:

1. LiveNation CEO Michael Rapino says “Concert Tickets Should Be More Expensive”
2. Avenged Sevenfold cancels 2025 touring for M. Shadows voice
3. Matt Heafy of Trivium explains sudden end of Trivium/BFMV tour
4. NIN Peel It Back in 2026 after Tron: Ares
5. Ghost sticking with No Phone Tour
6. Amy Lee says new Evanescence coming in 202
7. Upcoming albums, tours, more.

SONG OF THE WEEK: Dying Wish “I Don’t Belong Anywhere” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1g8yXXOmOQ

ALBUM VS ALBUM: Nine Inch Nails’ Pretty Hate Machine VS The Fragile https://www.youtube.com/post/Ugkx1Ew_bcMzr4I1xuLhbSmt6z0EFHPwwF_R

“Live Nation CEO Michael Rapino thinks that concerts aren't nearly as expensive as they should be. Musicians and fans aren't in a good spot right now. The former suffer from high touring expenses and unreasonable label demands that often leave them penniless or in the red, while the latter have to shell out a hefty sum to attend the live shows of their favorite bands. Michael Rapino, Live Nation's CEO, thinks otherwise. He's certain that concerts should be more expensive than they currently are. Speaking at CNBC and Boardroom's Game Plan conference, Rapino stated that people have no problem paying large amounts of money for sports. Still, somehow concerts are a problem (transcribed by Ultimate Guitar): "I think music has been underappreciated. You know, I always joke, sports - it's like a badge of honor to spend seventy grand for a Knicks courtside. They'd beat me up if we charged eight hundred for Beyoncé, right?" Rapino continued: It's a real…it's very under… We have a lot of runway left, right? So when you read about the ticket prices going up, it's still – average concert price is $72. Try going to a Laker game for that. And there's eighty of them or whatever the hell. So, the concert is underpriced - has been for a long time." (Ultimate Guitar)

LIVENATION CEO Says “Concert Tickets Are Underpriced” | The Podcast That Rocked

The Podcast That Rocked for 9/24/25. Sleep Token fans hurt at Louder Than Life, Green Day fan helped at Riot Fest, more.

Discussion Topics:

1. Sleep Token crowd surfers were intentionally dropped/hurt at Louder Than Life
2. Riot Fest fan was separated from mother and found by Green Day
3. Riot Fest 2025 coverage including John Stamos causing madness
4. Kid Rock “Banned” from California
5. Ghost show canceled for the crappiest reason
6. Architects go to #1 on Billboard
7. Upcoming albums/tours/more

SONG OF THE WEEK: I Prevail “Stay Way” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iYDWj00ndo

ALBUM VS ALBUM: Sleep Token’s Sundowning VS This Place Will Become Your Tomb https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxhdsAt3HKGT-7-_0UdNn1J7ARXna-Kxdj

“How big are Sleep Token these days? Well, there was no doubt who the most anticipated band was at Louder Than Life thanks to the Louder Than Life app. According to Blunt Magazine, over 21,000 people had added the band's Friday (Sept. 19) performance to their weekend Louder Than Life schedule ahead of the music weekend. By comparison, only 11,000 has scheduled themselves to see Slayer, 17,000 were up for Deftones and 17,000-plus were reminding themselves to check out Bring Me the Horizon. The band's set was pretty standard to what they have been playing at past shows. However, one interesting moment came during their final song of their 12-song performance. The Louder Than Life set reportedly was the first time lead singer Vessel had played guitar on "Thread the Needle."(Loudwire)

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SLEEP TOKEN Crowd Surfers Intentionally Dropped | The Podcast That Rocked

The Podcast That Rocked for 9/17/25. Can Foo Fighters return to glory? Ronnie Radke VS Yungblud, Limefyre, more.

Discussion Topics:

1. Foo Fighters perform first show after hiatus, post mocking-AI video
2. Ronnie Radke is jealous of Yungblud
3. Limewire buys Fyre Fest branding for some reason
4. Sleep Token kick off US Arena Tour
5. Gerard Way and The Interrupters make new band The Mock-Ups
6. RIP Tomas Lindberg of At The Gates
7. Vince Neil suffered a stroke last year; Nikki Sixx goes after Mick Mars
8. Upcoming albums, tours, more

SONG OF THE WEEK: The Mock-Ups “I Wanna Know Your Name” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PdkLb_OaD4

ALBUM VS ALBUM: Spiritbox's Eternal Blue VS Motionless In White's Scoring The End Of The World = https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxPnzdaC5UGkDufkU39g3YfsaIX4ZfLPaY

“Foo Fighters have announced an intimate, last-minute show to take place on Saturday in San Luis Obispo, California, at the 900-capacity Fremont Theater. Tickets were only available to purchase in person at the box office beginning at 7 a.m. PST on Saturday. Fans snaked around the venue on Friday night, which means if you're reading this, it's almost definitely too late to secure a ticket if you haven't already done so. Foo Fighters also included a minute-long snippet of music in their announcement post. The heavy, vocal-less track is stacked with furious guitars and aggressive, punkish drums but currently yields no results on Shazam. It's unclear whether it's a new, as-yet-unreleased Foo Fighters song or perhaps an old vault track that's never seen the light of day." (Loudwire)

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Can FOO FIGHTERS Return To Glory? | The Podcast That Rocked

The Podcast That Rocked for September 10th, 2025. “End Of You” from Poppy, Amy Lee, Courtney LaPlante goes to #1, VMAs and Yungblud pay tribute to Ozzy Osbourne, more.

Discussion Topics:

1. “End Of You” from Poppy, Amy Lee, Courtney LaPlante goes to #1
2. MTV MVA’s give tribute to Ozzy Osbourne with Yungblud performance
3. System Of A Down take on Europe
4. Turnstile get wild on Tiny Desk
5. King Gizzard plays it smart after leaving Spotify
6. 25 years of Mer De Noms from A Perfect Circle
7. A metal renewal of vows with Slayer
8. Upcoming albums, tours, more

SONG OF THE WEEK: Poppy, Amy Lee, Courtney LaPlante “End Of You” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rS83uI0Wak

ALBUM VS ALBUM: The Killers Hot Fuss VS Muse Black Holes And Revelations https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxydlmQflYtt3zIBMnuR0W61LBpBc_AHz3

“Evanescence’s Amy Lee has teamed up with Poppy and Spiritbox’s Courtney LaPlante on a new song titled “End of You.” The track is accompanied by a cinematic music video. The three artists had been teasing the single in the days leading up its release, and the payoff is an epic track that shines the spotlight on all three vocalists.” (Consequence)

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“End Of You” Goes To #1 | The Podcast That Rocked #Podcasts

The Podcast That Rocked for 9/3/25. Discussion on System Of A Down headlining NFL stadiums, Roger Waters disrespects Ozzy Osbourne, more.

Discussion Topics:

1. SYSTEM OF A DOWN sell out football stadiums, hint at next festival
2. Daron Malakian confirms no new music coming soon from SOAD
3. Roger Waters disrespects Ozzy Osbourne, Jack Osbourne responds
4. Jerry Cantrell aims for new Alice In Chains album in 2026
5. The Pretty Reckless aim for new music; praise AC/DC
6. Upcoming albums/tours, more

SONG OF THE WEEK: Mudvayne “Hurt People Hurt People” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2t5oiunl9fQ

ALBUM VS ALBUM: Van Halen 1984 VS Guns N’ Roses Appetite For Destruction = https://www.youtube.com/post/Ugkx0Avj1qahaE7-OobCmoyqAC735YtLWVR-

“System haven’t made an album since 2005, and you’ve made three Scars On Broadway albums, but presumably you never stop writing. How many songs are you sitting on? “I don’t know about thousands, but I’ve got a few. If I had a nine-to-five job, I would probably still come back home and write music for myself. But even though we’re not making records with System after all these years, I still do write because it’s an itch and I just got to itch it. It’s like a child plays with his toys. You don’t play with your toys because you’re playing for somebody else, right? You’re playing for your own amusement.” (Louder Sound)

SYSTEM OF A DOWN Sell Out Football Stadiums; As Big As Ever? | The Podcast That Rocked

The Podcast That Rocked for 8/27/25. Remembering Brent Hinds of Mastodon, Cradle Of Filth insanity, I Prevail against each other, more.

Discussion Topics:

1. Remembering Brent Hinds of Mastodon
2. Deftones won’t release Eros
3. Cradle Of Filth lose two members
4. I Prevail allegedly block Brian Burkheiser
5. Teaser from Amy Lee, Poppy, and Courtney LaPlante
6. Gojira album in 2026
7. Upcoming tours/albums, more

SONG OF THE WEEK: The Pretty Reckless “For I Am Death” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWTNGMAH500

ALBUM VS ALBUM: White Zombie Astro Creep 2000 VS Rob Zombie Hellbilly Deluxe = https://www.youtube.com/post/Ugkx7TspgLLArLbCH6I_wMxl1C38ZXFAbt-s

“We are in a state of unfathomable sadness and grief… last night Brent Hinds passed away as a result of a tragic accident. We are heartbroken, shocked, and still trying to process the loss of this creative force with whom we’ve shared so many triumphs, milestones, and the creation of music that has touched the hearts of so many. Our hearts are with Brent’s family, friends, and fans. At this time, we please ask that you respect everyone’s privacy during this difficult time. RIP Brent.” -Mastodon

Remembering Brent Hinds of Mastodon | The Podcast That Rocked

The Podcast That Rocked for 8/20/25. BABYMETAL hit top 10 of Billboard 200, Megadeth Farewell in 2026, more.

Discussion Topics:

1. BABYMETAL first all Japanese band to break Top 10 of Billboard 200
2. Anticipated big week for Deftones
3. Dave Mustaine says final Megadeth album and tour in 2026
4. Riot Fest may finally acquire John Stamos?
5. Spiritbox go Gold with “Circle With Me”
6. The Pretty Reckless tease for August 22nd
7. Godspeed You! Black Emperor join list of bands leaving Spotify
8. Album VS Album, upcoming albums/tours, more

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SONG OF THE WEEK: Biohazard “Eyes On Six” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ffH6X28LtV4

ALBUM VS ALBUM: Deftones Diamond Eyes VS Koi No Yokan = https://www.youtube.com/post/Ugkxqzpoj1bQCpw5Gx5Buk378V9OfdPoISNZ

“Babymetal just became the first-ever all-Japanese band to land in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200 chart. The kawaii metal group's latest album Metal Forth, which just came out Aug. 8, debuted at No. 9 on the chart, making it their highest-charting release in the U.S. since Metal Galaxy landed at No. 13 in 2019. Metal Forth sold 36,000 units in the U.S. its first week and has accumulated more than 200 million streams globally since it came out. The band's lineup currently consists of Su-metal (Suzuka Nakamoto), Moametal (Moa Kikuchi) and Momometal (Momoko Okazaki). Metal Forth features collaborations with a handful of other heavy artists including Slaughter to Prevail, Polyphia, Spiritbox, Tom Morello, Electric Callboy, Poppy, Bloodywood and ex-Bring Me the Horizon keyboardist and producer Jordan Fish." (Loudwire)

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The Podcast That Rocked for 8/13/25. Ranking the iconic seven rock albums from a 7 week span in 1991, news on My Chemical Romance, Mastodon, more.

Discussion Topics:

1. Ranking Iconic Seven Rock Albums Of 1991
2. Bloodstock 2025 looked amazing
3. Hatebreed's Wayne Lozinak recovering
4. Brent Hinds REALLY Hates Mastodon
5. Attila's Fronz makes good on dumb challenge to Mr. Beast
6. My Chemical Romance to perform at Wembley
7. Album VS Album, Upcoming Albums/Tours, more

SONG OF THE WEEK: BABYMETAL “Sunset Kiss” = https://tidal.com/browse/track/452164699?u

ALBUM VS ALBUM POLL: System Of A Down Toxicity VS. Slipknot Self-Titled = https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxYUbuiHh9QPCWvCMheAc6d_30dOhCuvhg

“These seven albums are an excellent example of the rapid transformation of rock ‘n’ roll from the glammed-out excesses of hair metal to the stripped-down, antiestablishment aesthetics of the diverse set of bands given the convenient umbrella term “grunge.” Even the entries from Metallica, the Chilis, and GNR, though definitely not grunge, felt unique and, most importantly, authentic.” (Sweetwater)

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Ranking The Iconic Seven Rock Albums From 1991 | The Podcast That Rocked

The Podcast That Rocked for 8/6/25. KORN was the only heavy music at Lollapalooza, Attila goes after Mr. Beast, more. This week ft. Kevin Kellam!

Discussion Topics:

1. Korn at Lollapalooza wasn't getting the love
2. Attila VS Mr. Beast is the fight no one wants
3. Sanguisugabogg VS Awful Venue Management
4. Bad Omens coming out with something big?
5. Silly Goose getting arrested for rocking
6. Upcoming Albums/Tours/more.

SONG OF THE WEEK = Hayley Williams “True Believer” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5Uy5vDXhKI

ALBUM VS ALBUM: Korn’s Follow The Leader VS Issues = https://www.youtube.com/post/Ugkxi2WJ9e6ZwGP1vomQgGFOdX_6tIfazuF9

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“In recent years, as Lollapalaooza tries to diversify its lineup, organizers will throw in that wild card, odd sock band that has some scratching their heads and others totally jazzed at the surprise. In 2025, that distinction wholly went to Korn. Since forming in Bakersfield, California in 1993, the nu metal founding fathers have kept a steady following (12 million on Facebook alone) but have largely been a festival fringe act, mostly relegated to prominent metal gatherings and European and UK events like Download and Hellfest, or even their own infamous Family Values Tour. In those environments, Korn draws tens of thousands to see their pulsating mix of screeching guitars, loaded basslines, detonating drums and frontman Jonathan Davis’ aggressive barking that have become a consistent draw. But at Lollapalooza, not so much. The last time Korn played the festival, it was 1997 when the event was still touring the country. To put that into perspective, Olivia Rodrigo wasn’t even born yet, and that detail became a proverbial line in the sand that divided the audience on Friday night for their headliner choices.” (Chicago Sun Times – Selena Fragassi)

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