CARLA HARVEY Talks THE VIOLENT HOUR and Fronting LORDS OF ACID on The Loaded Radio Podcast
The Loaded Radio Podcast: Heavy Metal Interviews, News, and Hard Rock
Release Date: 05/20/2025
Lena Scissorhands Confirms New Infected Rain Album And Talks Upcoming Tour with Butcher Babies
The Loaded Radio Podcast: Heavy Metal Interviews, News, and Hard Rock
Infected Rain is not just dropping a new album; they are entering a "Mutation Phase," and lead singer is here to give the raw, unfiltered details. On the latest , Lena confirms a new album is imminent, breaks down the chaotic energy of their upcoming , and dives deep into her stunning new collaboration with Lord Of The Lost. This is the definitive pre-album interview that sets the stage for one of modern metal's most unpredictable artists. Don't scroll past the player—this interview is a must-listen for anyone tracking the evolution of modern heavy music.
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Danko Jones on the Loaded Radio Podcast: Why Leo Rising is Just Another Page from the Motörhead Handbook
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n a candid interview with , discusses the band's new album, Leo Rising (out November 21, 2025), and his commitment to the "recording, touring, writing, repeat" process, which he calls his "page out of the handbook." We dive deep into how he managed the geographically separated recording with John Calabrese and Rich Knox, the blistering guest solo by on "Diamond In The Rough," and how his deep, personal connection to continues to fuel his career. The frontman confirms the new album is "another serving of peerless hard-rock: bass, drums, guitar, vocals, no frills." The full podcast is...
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Of Mice & Men on "Another Miracle": The Loaded Radio Podcast
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Of Mice & Men have just dropped their ninth studio album, , and it is arguably their most personal record to date. In this week's episode of the , frontman Aaron Pauley and drummer Tino Arteaga join us to discuss self-producing the new album, the launch of "Micespace," and why they refused to hire a big-name producer for this chapter of the band. If you have been following the trajectory of , you know they don't do things by half-measures. From the metalcore explosion of the early 2010s to becoming a staple of modern hard rock, this Southern California quartet has survived lineup...
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Dying Wish’s Emma Boster Talks ‘Flesh Stays Together’ on the Loaded Radio Podcast
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Portland's metalcore titans have unleashed their monstrous new album, Flesh Stays Together. The album, produced by Will Putney (Knocked Loose), is a masterclass in brutality that solidifies the band's spot at the top of the genre. This week on the , Scott sits down with frontwoman Emma Boster for an in-depth conversation. We discuss the creation of the new album, the "ominous beauty" behind her clean vocals, the story behind that nightmarish album cover, and managing one of the biggest years of her life. In the world of heavy music, there are bands that are "hot," and then there are bands...
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Avatar’s Johannes Eckerström Dives Deep Into New Album on The Loaded Radio Podcast
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has dropped their tenth studio album, , which arrived back on October 31. Frontman Johannes Eckerström is adamant that this is not just "another album," but a "necessity" born from exploring "forbidden thoughts" and new sonic territory. The band is pushing their sonic limits with their "most clearly progressive parts ever" and even piano. We've got the man himself, Johannes Eckerström, on the this week to dig into the surreal, dream-like nature of the new record. Listen to the full, exclusive interview here.
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Halloween Podcast EXCLUSIVE: Kenny Hickey Confirms New TYPE O NEGATIVE Live Album, Tribute Talks
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In a brand new, exclusive interview for the Halloween edition of the Loaded Radio podcast, Type O Negative co-founder and guitarist Kenny Hickey dropped two bombshells for the band's massive fanbase: A new Type O Negative live album, compiled from classic-era recordings featuring Peter Steele, is officially "in the works." "Active talks" for a potential Peter Steele tribute concert have been taking place among the surviving members. Hickey also dove into his current heavy projects, the doom-metal outfit Silvertomb and his other active band, Sun Don'T Shine.
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Sabaton's Joakim Brodén and Omnium Gatherum's Markus Vanhala on The Loaded Radio Podcast
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In the grand theater of heavy metal, moments arise when the tectonic plates of the genre shift, heralding the arrival of something monumental. This is one of those moments. This week, two of the most formidable forces in modern metal, Sweden’s power metal titans Sabaton and Finland’s melodic death metal masters Omnium Gatherum, are launching major campaigns with the announcement of highly anticipated new albums. These are not mere record releases; they are strategic deployments of sonic force, meticulously crafted to conquer new territory and fortify their legacies. At the helm of these...
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Gore.'s Hayley Roughton & Sanguisugabogg's Drew Arnold on The Loaded Radio Podcast
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This week’s features exclusive interviews with Hayley Roughton, the dynamic vocalist of Texas metal band Gore., and Drew Arnold, the bassist/guitarist for Ohio's brutal death metal unit . Hayley Roughton discusses the intense emotional turmoil behind Gore.'s upcoming EP, If You Do Not Fear Me…, and breaks down the lead single, "Wrath," explaining how it serves as a culmination of themes from their previous work. Drew Arnold gives us the inside scoop on Sanguisugabogg's punishing new album, Hideous Aftermath, detailing the creative process and the blood-curdling new single, "Abhorrent...
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REVOCATION and FRAYLE Talk New Albums & Untold Stories on The Loaded Radio Podcast
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This week's features an exclusive, in-depth conversation with Dave Davidson of technical death metal titans , discussing their new album, New Gods, New Masters. We also sit down with Gwyn Strang and Sean Bilovecky from the atmospheric doom duo to get the full story behind their latest release, Heretics & Lullabies. Both albums showcase a significant evolution for the respective bands, making this episode an essential listen for fans of extreme and ethereal metal. Featured Artists: Revocation New Album: New Gods, New Masters (Out September 26, 2025) Frayle New Album:...
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Between The Buried and Me and Burning Witches on The Loaded Radio Podcast
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On this episode of , we dive into two major new album releases. We get the inside scoop from Tommy Giles Rogers of on the band's first album as a four-piece, , and hear from Burning Witches guitarist Courtney Cox about their latest, Inquisition. We're talking about the albums' concepts, new sounds, and their futures.
info_outlineOn this week’s Loaded Radio Podcast, Carla Harvey (formerly of Butcher Babies) joins Scott for the first time to talk about her brand-new band The Violent Hour, her role as the new frontwoman of Lords Of Acid, and her evolution as an artist. In the second half of the episode, Metal Injection journalist and content creator Greg Kennelty appears on Voices From The Underground, diving into the state of music journalism, independent media, and his growing YouTube presence.
Carla Harvey launches The Violent Hour and joins Lords Of Acid
It’s a busy and exciting new chapter for Carla Harvey. After years of crushing it onstage with Butcher Babies, Carla is stepping into the spotlight with two brand new ventures — her searing new project The Violent Hour and her surprising new role as the frontwoman for the long-running electro-industrial act Lords Of Acid.
In her first-ever conversation with Scott on The Loaded Radio Podcast, Carla opens up about the creative direction of The Violent Hour, the freedom she feels with this new musical outlet, and how stepping into the world of Lords Of Acid has allowed her to channel a completely different side of her performance style. She also touches on what it’s like to move from groove-laced metalcore to full-blown industrial chaos, the importance of authenticity in her work, and how her creative fire continues to evolve.
Whether you’ve been a fan since her Butcher Babies days or you're just discovering her now through The Violent Hour, this interview gives a unique and personal look at one of heavy music’s most dynamic voices.
Greg Kennelty joins Voices From The Underground
The second half of the episode features a new installment of Voices From The Underground, a segment that highlights creators and contributors in the metal scene who are shaping the industry behind the scenes.
This week’s guest is Greg Kennelty, longtime journalist at Metal Injection and one of the most respected names in underground metal media. Greg discusses his work covering everything from breaking band news to opinion pieces and reviews, how the landscape of metal journalism is shifting, and how he’s building out his own platform via YouTube.
From writing for one of the biggest names in metal press to crafting independent content that speaks directly to fans, Greg gives an insightful look at what it means to cover this genre in 2025 — and where things are headed next.
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This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the evolution of modern metal — both onstage and behind the scenes. Whether you’re into the crushing aggression of The Violent Hour, the twisted theatrics of Lords Of Acid, or the sharp-eyed analysis from voices like Greg Kennelty, this one has something for you.
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