Crystal Lake’s John Centorrino Unpacks ‘The Weight Of Sound’ On The Loaded Radio Podcast
Heavy Metal News & Interviews: The Loaded Radio Podcast
Release Date: 01/19/2026
Crystal Lake’s John Centorrino Unpacks ‘The Weight Of Sound’ On The Loaded Radio Podcast
Heavy Metal News & Interviews: The Loaded Radio Podcast
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
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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...
info_outlineThe 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 the most coveted gigs in modern metal, and the future of the metalcore genre.
The Heavy Weight of Expectation
Crystal Lake will unleash The Weight Of Sound this Friday. In our exclusive interview, frontman John Centorrino breaks down the vocal intensity of the new tracks and his transition into the group. The second half of the podcast features a full "Nuclear" news breakdown covering the Roger Waters vs. The Osbournes feud, Ken Susi officially joining All That Remains, and a massive week of tour announcements.