The Podcast That Rocked

The Podcast That Rocked for 5/28/25. Ice Nine Kills uses AI for promotion and reacts to backlash, Slam Dunk Fest security is awful, more.

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Discussion Topics:

• Ice Nine Kills uses AI for Memorial Day sale; trolls reaction online with more AI
• RIP to Dave Shapiro and Daniel Williams
• Slam Dunk Festival security drops the ball (and everyone else
• Jim Root wants Slipknot to stop touring and start recording
• Born Of Osiris and In Flames part ways with respective members
• Ronnie Radke banned from Instagram again; Obsessed with Chris Motionless
• Dave Mustaine loves his conspiracy theories
• Upcoming albums/tours/more

___SONG OF THE WEEK: Holy Fawn “Beneath A Lightless Star” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67cvbnul52c ___ _ “Per Lambgoat, Ice Nine Kills published an Instagram Story featuring “an image of Freddy Krueger [from the A Nightmare on Elm Street series] and Jason [Voorhees, from the Friday the 13th series] grilling together, alongside a link to their merch shop labeled ‘Chop Here.’” It’s unclear when Ice Nine Kills shared the Instagram Story, but they also posted the image to Facebook and X on May 24 (so it’s safe to assume it was around the same time). It’s also being used as a banner image on their official merch store.” (Loudwire) ___ _ Hosted by:

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The Podcast That Rocked for 5/21/25. The debut of the new band President, Foo Fighters firing Josh Freese, more.___Discussion Topics:

• The new group/project President debuts with “In The Name Of The Father"
• Foo Fighters fire Josh Freese; Freese shocked and confused
• Sleep Token hits #1 on Billboard Top 200 with Even In Arcadia
• I Prevail part ways with Brian Burkheiser
• Upcoming albums/tours/more

SONG OF THE WEEK: President “In The Name Of The Father” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_MijiGiQNI ___“PRESIDENT, the enigmatic new band set to make their debut at Download Festival 2025, has generated significant buzz with the release of their first single, "In The Name Of The Father," which dropped on May 15, 2025. The track marks a powerful entry into the rock and metal scene, accompanied by a striking music video featuring the masked members, adding to the band's mysterious allure. PRESIDENT is scheduled to perform on The Dogtooth Stage at Download Festival on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at 4:25 pm, promising a compelling live debut that fans are eagerly anticipating.” (Perplexity) ___Hosted by:

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The Podcast That Rocked for 5/14/25. The Poisoned Ascendency Tour from Trivium and Bullet For My Valentine has been stopped, Sleep Token on route to #1, more. ___Discussion Topics:

• Trivium VS Bullet For My Valentine (but not really?)
• Even In Arcadia by Sleep Token on route to be #1
• Someone actually bought the Gene Simmons roadie opportunity
• Turnstile go big at home show in Baltimore
• Nine Inch Nails announce Future Ruins composer festival
• Upcoming albums/tours/more

___SONG OF THE WEEK: Halsey & Amy Lee “Hand That Feeds” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i_cBf-E7n7A ___“Fans initially expected both bands to visit South America, Australia and more, but Bullet for My Valentine will instead "divert [their] full attention towards the next chapter" of the band with plans to enter the studio in the summer. "As we head into the final shows of The Poisoned Ascendancy tour, we want to thank everyone who’s come out to celebrate with us," the band wrote. "The shows have been phenomenal and we’ve loved connecting with every single one of you. Being in this band is the most important thing to the four of us. We’re incredibly grateful to have been given the chance to look back at a pair of life-changing albums for us & Trivium, who we have nothing but respect and admiration for." After acknowledging the "incredible achievement" of a 20-plus-year career, Bullet for My Valentine said they "can’t wait to get back in the studio later this summer and finish what we promise you is our best album to date. To go along with this, we are already starting to make plans for the 2026 & 2027 touring cycles, hitting every corner." They ended their statement with a note of gratitude for their fans plus the promise, "We’ll be back with all of you very soon." What Did Trivium Say About Bullet for My Valentine Tour Ending? Earlier this week, Trivium bassist Paolo Gregoletto blamed Bullet for My Valentine frontman Matt Tuck for the Poisoned Ascendancy tour coming to an apparently premature end. "Matt Tuck didn't want to do it, after we had planned it, after stuff was already in the works — don't know why," Gregoletto said in a livestream. The band later said in a TikTok comment that Tuck was "the sole decision maker of the band and he has no respect for us or our crew." Despite the public drama, Trivium frontman Matt Heafy expressed his joy and gratitude for the tour in his own statement on Tuesday. "I have loved every show, every day, every minute; from the work I did - I have found myself more present and more appreciative than ever," he wrote.” (Loudwire) ___Trivium VS Bullet For My Valentine?! | The Podcast That Rocked

The Podcast That Rocked for 5/7/25. Ghost’s Skeleta hits #1 on Billboard Top 200 Albums, Evanescence to work with Halsey, more.- -$40 off ANY H1H Bundle at https://www.heavys.com with the code ROCKED at checkout!- -Discussion Topics:

• Ghost hits #1 on Billboard Top 200 Albums
• History on other rock and metal albums to hit #1
• Amy Lee and Halsey collaborating
• Courtney LaPlante of Spiritbox calls out sexism in Metal Scene
• TOOL’s Adam Jones plays for WWE’s Penta
• Turnstile going above and beyond with music videos
• Mudvayne and Static-X celebrate 25th anniversaries with tour
• Upcoming albums/tours

- -SONG OF THE WEEK: Health X Chelsea Wolfe “Mean” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SACrcDD2Ldo - -“Ghost grabs the No. 1 slot on the Billboard 200 albums chart for the first time, as the Swedish hard rock band’s new studio effort Skeletá debuts atop the tally (dated May 10) with 86,000 equivalent album units earned in the United States in the week ending May 1, according to Luminate. Of the album’s starting sum, 89% was driven by traditional album sales — buoyed by a big vinyl sales figure. Skeletá launches with Ghost’s best week ever by both equivalent album units and traditional album sales.” (Billboard) - -Hosted by:

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The Podcast That Rocked for 4/30/25. Rock Hall 2025 has good inductees, Metallica dropping 30-hour Load, more. ||Get $40 off any H1H Bundle with the code ROCKED at checkout at https://www.heavys.com ||_ The Podcast That Rocked | Every Wednesday 8PM EST on https://www.youtube.com/@rockednet - Discussion Topics:

• Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2025 Inductees and our thoughts
• Metallica to drop 30-hour Load
• Code Orange on indefinite hiatus
• Three Days Grace change all back artwork
• Ohana Fest making a peaceful festival legacy
• Upcoming tours and albums

- SONG OF THE WEEK: Ghost “Missilia Amori” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx-jo3VLw4Y - “The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame will make fans of some long-neglected acts very happy when the class of 2025 is inducted later this year. Among this year's inductees -- announced Sunday night during ABC's American Idol -- are first-time nominees Bad Company, Joe Cocker and Chubby Checker, along with Soundgarden on its third go-round and the White Stripes and Cyndi Lauper, each on their second. The hip-hop duo Outkast fills out the Performers category, also on its first nomination. Longtime slight Warren Zevon -- who passed away during 2003 and was nominated just once, in 2023 -- will receive one of two Musical Influence Awards, with Salt-N-Pepa receiving the other. Musical Excellence Awards will be presented to Carol Kaye, bassist for Phil Spector's Wrecking Crew and the late pianist Nicky Hopkins, who both worked with numerous Rock Hall inductees themselves, and to celebrated Philadelphia soul songwriter and producer Thom Bell.” (Ultimate Classic Rock) - Hosted by:

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The Podcast That Rocked for 4/23/25. Fyre Fest is changing to a streamed event with streaming service, Ghost cell phone ban causing problems, and more. ... -Discussion Topics:

• Fyre Fest streaming service replacing festival
• RIP Roy Thomas Baker (Queen, Ozzy Osborne, more)
• Ghost cell phone ban is causing more issues than expected
• Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame 2025 Fan Vote results
• Riot Fest 2025 goes to punk and pop-punk
• A Killer’s Confession has band members leave mid-tour
• Upcoming tours, albums, more.

SONG OF THE WEEK: Karen Dio “Casual” = https://open.spotify.com/track/0uaoOsIVucNtTtS07MvXkC?si=pGFxlKDTTA65mylco2dBfQ&context=spotify%3Aplaylist%3A37i9dQZF1DWZryfp6NSvtz+ ...- “What if Fyre Festival was a streaming service? That appears to now be the case as Shawn Rech, who co-founded the TruBlue streaming service, has acquired some of the festival's IP including a pair of trademarks that will allow him to launch a music streaming service utilizing the name. Essentially, the Fyre Festival streaming service doesn't necessarily impact founder Billy McFarland's continued attempts to stage a second Fyre Fest. McFarland retains the rights to the festival and is currently looking for a new home to stage the event after its recent postponement.” (Loudwire) ... Hosted by:

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The Podcast That Rocked for 4/16/25. Discussion on David Draiman of Disturbed wanting to debate war politics against Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, Coachella fallout, and more. _ The Podcast That Rocked | Every Wednesday 8PM EST on https://www.youtube.com/@rockednet _ Discussion Topics:

• Green Day change lyrics to reflect Palestine/Isreal conflict
• David Draiman wants to talk with Billie Joe Armstrong over war politics
• Coachella 2025 Fallout
• Ghost 2025 World Tour off to a ripping start
• Spotify teases new Sleep Token
• Upcoming albums/tours

SONG OF THE WEEK: BABYMETAL ft. Poppy “From Me To U” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qayP_YUrf9I - Hosted by:

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_"Disturbed's David Draiman has responded to Billie Joe Armstrong's viral moment at Coachella in which he changed the lyrics of "Jesus of Suburbia" to "Running away from pain like the kids from Palestine."Draiman has been very vocal on social media in his support of Israel since tensions reignited after Hamas militants launched an attack and took hostages at the Tribe of Nova music festival east of Gaza in 2023. More than 1,200 people were killed and over 250 hostages were taken by the terrorists in the attack. Among those who lost their lives was former Desolated bassist Jake Marlowe, who had been working security at the festival." (Loudwire)

The Podcast That Rocked for 4/2/25. Linkin Park US tour is not selling well, Spiritbox experienced live, more. _ The Podcast That Rocked | Every Wednesday 8PM EST on https://www.youtube.com/@rockednet _ Discussion Topics:

• Linkin Park From Zero World Tour not selling great
• Metal Weatherman gets Sleep Token worshippers angry
• Spiritbox live on tour and doing great
• New BABYMETAL Album and collaborations coming
• Godsmack and Bad Wolves lose members
• Upcoming tours and albums, Song Of The Week, more

_ SONG OF THE WEEK: Deafheaven “Winona” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cjJ-b-W_7A _ “Things were at one time looking up for the revitalized Linkin Park. I’d say that time was from the moment they announced the reunion/tribute effort and the realization that their new vocalist Emily Armstrong had ties to Scientology and a convicted rapist. Ever since then, they’ve dropped a very “meh” album in From Zero and played a long list of shows all over the world. With their new single “Up From the Bottom” out now and their North American tour coming up soon, it seems interest in seeing the Chester Bennington-less version of the band has begun to wane. Things have apparently fallen off so much that the band is having a hard time getting asses in seats.” (MetalSucks) _ Hosted by:

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The Podcast That Rocked for 3/25/25. Discussion on KISS predictably returning from retirement, Sleep Token selling out US arenas, more. - - _ - -Discussion Topics:

• KISS can't stay retired because $$
• Sleep Token quickly sellout arena tour
• Ghost may end the lore
• Limp Bizkit/Fred Durst push through with UMG lawsuit
• Dave Mustaine hates Nu Metal
• Upcoming tours/albums/song of the week

- - _ - -SONG OF THE WEEK: Imminence "The Call Of The Void" = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8wuC6cRbrBo- - _ - -“KISS, the iconic rock band known for their electrifying performances and signature makeup, is set to defy retirement once again with a live return in 2025. Following the conclusion of their farewell End of the Road Tour in December 2023, KISS announced a special unmasked performance as part of the KISS Army Storms Vegas event, scheduled for November 14-16 at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. This marks their first live show in two years and will feature former guitarist Bruce Kulick as a special guest. Despite previous assurances that their farewell tour would be their last, band founders Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley have left the door open for future special appearances, aligning with their history of returning to the stage after previous farewell tours.” - - _ - -Hosted by:

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The Podcast That Rocked for 3/18/25. Disturbed disowned by Chicago for good reason, Sleep Token return and dominate streaming numbers, more. _ _ _ Discussion Topics:

• Disturbed burn down Chicago Bulls Championship banners in arena show
• Sleep Token release “Emergence”; announce Even In Arcadia
• Wes Scantlin of Puddle Of Mudd sent to jail (again)
• TOOL Class Action lawsuit going through
• Matt Pinfield continuing with radio after health scare
• Upcoming albums, tours, Song of the Week, more

_ - _ -Song of the Week: Sleep Token “Emergence” = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJpFTUP6fIo _ - _ -“Heavy metal band Disturbed, known for their intense live performances, inadvertently left a mark on Chicago sports history during their recent concert at the United Center. The band's signature pyrotechnics show, a staple of their energetic sets, caused minor damage to the Chicago Bulls' six championship banners, forcing their removal from the arena's rafters. These iconic banners, commemorating the Bulls' dominance in the 1990s under Michael Jordan, will remain absent for the rest of the NBA season as repairs are underway. Despite the incident, Disturbed's hometown show was a sold-out success, celebrating the 25th anniversary of their breakout album, "The Sickness." The band, formed in Chicago in 1994, has yet to comment on the incident, but their performance certainly left a lasting impression on the city's sports landscape.” _ - _ -