Volumes Interview: Michael Barr on 'Mirror Touch', The Top Metal Albums of 2025
The Loaded Radio Podcast: Heavy Metal Interviews & Hard Rock News
Release Date: 12/28/2025
Volumes Interview: Michael Barr on 'Mirror Touch', The Top Metal Albums of 2025
The Loaded Radio Podcast: Heavy Metal Interviews & Hard Rock News
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
The Loaded Radio Podcast: Heavy Metal Interviews & Hard Rock News
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
The Loaded Radio Podcast: Heavy Metal Interviews & Hard Rock News
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
The Loaded Radio Podcast: Heavy Metal Interviews & Hard Rock News
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
The Loaded Radio Podcast: Heavy Metal Interviews & Hard Rock News
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
The Loaded Radio Podcast: Heavy Metal Interviews & Hard Rock News
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
The Loaded Radio Podcast: Heavy Metal Interviews & Hard Rock News
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
The Loaded Radio Podcast: Heavy Metal Interviews & Hard Rock News
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
The Loaded Radio Podcast: Heavy Metal Interviews & Hard Rock News
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:...
info_outlineFor 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 metal.
As we approach the final days of the year, this episode offers a double dose of heavy metal authority. In addition to the exclusive sit-down with Michael Barr, Loaded Radio’s Scott Penfold takes the reins to count down the Top 13 Metal Albums of 2025. It has been a massive year for the genre, and Scott breaks down the essential records that defined the last twelve months, providing the definitive year-end ranking for any serious headbanger. Whether you're looking for the top of the charts or the underground gems of 2025, this countdown is the ultimate look back before we head into the new year.