Lena Scissorhands Confirms New Infected Rain Album And Talks Upcoming Tour with Butcher Babies
Heavy Metal News & Interviews: The Loaded Radio Podcast
Release Date: 11/30/2025
Prika Amaral (Nervosa) & Guernica Mancini (The Gems) Interview – New Music, Metal Scene & Touring
Heavy Metal News & Interviews: The Loaded Radio Podcast
In this episode of the Loaded Radio Podcast, Scott Penfold sits down for a heavy metal interview with Prika Amaral of Nervosa and Guernica Mancini of The Gems. This week’s Loaded Radio Podcast is a Women In Metal special featuring two powerful artists shaping modern heavy music. Nervosa founder Prika Amaral joins the show to talk about the band’s upcoming thrash assault Slave Machine, while Guernica Mancini of The Gems dives into the band’s second album Year Of The Snake. Two interviews, two bands, and one episode celebrating women bringing serious fire to the metal world.
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Shane Lyons (Varials) & Crispin Earl (The Veer Union) Interview – Heavy Music, Touring & New Releases
Heavy Metal News & Interviews: The Loaded Radio Podcast
Scott Penfold sits down with Crispin Earl of The Veer Union and Shane Lyons from Varials for a double-feature podcast episode that delivers insight, passion, and context around two standout heavy releases of 2026. Shane discusses Varials’ new album Where The Light Leaves — which arrived on February 27 via Fearless Records — and his influences, including a particular guitarist from Lamb Of God and working with producer Josh Schroeder. Crispin breaks down The Veer Union’s Reinvention — released February 20 via Arising Empire — and the band’s unique journey, including their...
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Mike Hranica Of The Devil Wears Prada Goes Deep On Flowers, Identity Shifts And Personal Evolution On The Loaded Radio Podcast
Heavy Metal News & Interviews: The Loaded Radio Podcast
What Does Mike Hranica Reveal About Flowers And His Personal Transformation? In this week’s Loaded Radio Podcast, Mike Hranica opens up in a raw, introspective conversation touching on The Devil Wears Prada’s latest album Flowers, his changing worldview, and the personal evolution that continues to shape both his art and identity. Mike Hranica joins Loaded Radio for a revealing, unfiltered discussion about Flowers, why some fans don’t view it as a “metal” album, how his perspective as an American has evolved, and the deeply personal shift away from the faith that once defined...
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Biohazard's Billy Graziadei On The Loaded Radio Podcast
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Biohazard guitarist/vocalist Billy Graziadei joins to discuss the band’s first new album in years, Divided We Fall, why the record reflects a deeply fractured world, how the band’s reunion reshaped their creative chemistry, touring with Sepultura, and his long-standing admiration for Type O Negative — including his openness to participating in a tribute to the late Peter Steele. In the second half of the show, host Scott Penfold breaks down major hard rock and heavy metal news, including the passing of 3 Doors Down vocalist Brad Arnold, updates on a new Korn album, the cancellation...
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Bob Daisley Breaks His Silence On Ozzy Snubs, New Music And Metal History On The Loaded Radio Podcast
Heavy Metal News & Interviews: The Loaded Radio Podcast
Legendary bassist and songwriter Bob Daisley joins the Loaded Radio Podcast this week, addressing his , reflecting on his work with Randy Rhoads, Jake E. Lee, and Zakk Wylde, and discussing new music. The episode also features host Scott Penfold breaking down the latest heavy metal news, including the new Bruce Dickinson solo album, Deftones’ catalog deal, the Motley Crue/Mick Mars verdict, and the Grammys’ ongoing relationship with metal. I’ve interviewed a lot of metal musicians over the years, but some conversations carry a different kind of weight. This one does. This week on the...
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Chase Wilson of Ov Sulfur joins The Loaded Radio Podcast
Heavy Metal News & Interviews: The Loaded Radio Podcast
The "Second Coming" of deathcore isn't just a trend—it's a hostile takeover. As giants like Whitechapel and Lorna Shore redefine the genre's boundaries, Ov Sulfur has emerged as the next definitive force with their sophomore tour-de-force, Endless. In this high-velocity episode of The Loaded Radio Podcast, I sit down with guitarist Chase Wilson to discuss creative bravery, the evolution of blackened deathcore, and why purity in metal is officially dead. Plus, we break down the seismic 2026 news: Mudvayne's hiatus, Chad Gray’s solo pivot, and the emotional impact of Megadeth's final studio...
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Crystal Lake’s John Centorrino Unpacks ‘The Weight Of Sound’ On The Loaded Radio Podcast
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The Evolution of Energy: Crystal Lake Singer John Centorrino Takes the Helm The global metalcore landscape is about to shift. This Friday, January 23, 2026, the Japanese juggernauts Crystal Lake will release their highly anticipated new album, The Weight Of Sound. It is a record that doesn't just represent a new chapter for the band; it’s a definitive statement of intent from their powerhouse vocalist, John Centorrino. On this week's edition of the Loaded Radio Podcast, I sit down with John to go deep into the creative process behind the new record, the surreal journey of landing one of...
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Attila Csihar of Mayhem Talks 'Liturgy Of Death', Joey Jordison and 40 Years of Black Metal on The Loaded Radio Podcast
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The pioneers of True Norwegian Black Metal return. Attila Csihar joins The Loaded Radio Podcast to discuss mayhem’s seventh studio album, Liturgy Of Death, arriving February 6, 2026. In this visceral interview, Attila reflects on the band's 40-year legacy of church burnings, murder, and the bleak reality of mortality. There is "heavy," and then there is Mayhem. Sitting across from Attila Csihar for this episode of The Loaded Radio Podcast, the air in the room felt different. You aren't just talking to a vocalist; you are talking to a man who stepped into the center of a literal crime...
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Volumes Interview: Michael Barr on 'Mirror Touch', The Top Metal Albums of 2025
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For 15 years, Volumes has stood as a pillar of progressive metalcore, weathering lineup shifts and industry trends to amass over 167 million U.S. streams. Following the success of 2021's Happier?, the band returns with Mirror Touch, an album named after the rare synesthetic ability to feel others' physical pain—a metaphor for the band's deep connection with their audience. Check out the exclusive Volumes interview below to hear Michael Barr discuss the "S.O.A.P." sessions, the lessons learned during his time away from the band, and his upcoming side project that is the total opposite of...
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Lena Scissorhands Confirms New Infected Rain Album And Talks Upcoming Tour with Butcher Babies
Heavy Metal News & Interviews: The Loaded Radio Podcast
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.
info_outlineInfected Rain is not just dropping a new album; they are entering a "Mutation Phase," and lead singer Lena Scissorhands is here to give Loaded Radio the raw, unfiltered details.
On the latest Loaded Radio Podcast, Lena confirms a new album is imminent, breaks down the chaotic energy of their upcoming 2026 co-headlining European and UK tour with Butcher Babies, 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.