METAL BREAKDOWN DAILY: MASTODON: The "Arduous" Road to Album 9, Alissa White-Gluz Rescues DRAGONFORCE, & HATEBREED’s Emotional Reunion
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Release Date: 05/11/2026
METAL BREAKDOWN DAILY: TOOL’s Sphere "Politics" Revealed; ANTHRAX Breaks 10-Year Silence; LAMB OF GOD/TRIVIUM Tour
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The Metal Breakdown Daily: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 Today on the Metal Breakdown, we dive into the "what if" that could have changed music history. Tool guitarist Adam Jones reveals that the band was originally tapped to open the Las Vegas Sphere in 2023, but "Game of Thrones-style band politics" forced them to walk away. We break down the latest on those ongoing residency talks and why the next Tool studio album is the key to it all. Plus, the wait is finally over for Anthrax fans. The thrash legends have officially announced their first new music in a decade. We have the release date for the...
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METAL BREAKDOWN DAILY: MASTODON: The "Arduous" Road to Album 9, Alissa White-Gluz Rescues DRAGONFORCE, & HATEBREED’s Emotional Reunion
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On today’s episode of the Metal Breakdown Daily, Scott Penfold breaks down a weekend of high-stakes performances and heavy-hitting revelations from the world of metal. The Stories: MASTODON’S Path of Turmoil: Brann Dailor confirms that work on the band’s ninth studio album is officially finished. After the tragic passing of Brent Hinds and the loss of Dailor's mother, we look at the "hard and emotional" journey to this record and why it features zero contributions from Hinds. DRAGONFORCE’S Baptism of Fire: With Marc Hudson sidelined by hearing issues at Welcome To Rockville, Alissa...
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TYPE O NEGATIVE: All The LATEST Updates, Unreleased Music, & Ranking the Albums + New SUN DON'T SHINE & SILVERTOMB News
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Thirty years after the "Green Man" forged a Gothic masterpiece, the vault has finally cracked open. In this exclusive episode, Loaded Radio’s Scott Penfold sits down with Johnny Kelly and Kenny Hickey to discuss a bombshell discovery: a completely unreleased, finished song from the legendary Type O Negative October Rust sessions. It's on cassette but hey a new song nonetheless. Johnny describes digging through a mountain of 1996-era cassettes to find a "lost" track that was cannibalized for parts but remains a stand-alone treasure. Is an October Rust 30th Anniversary box set in the cards for...
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METAL BREAKDOWN DAILY: Motionless In White ft. Corey Taylor, Alissa Joins DragonForce & Dream Theater Update
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METAL BREAKDOWN DAILY: Your daily shot of cutting-edge hard rock and metal news. On today's episode, Motionless In White announces their seventh studio album Decades and drops a high-octane single, "Playing God," featuring Corey Taylor. We also discuss the seismic shift in DragonForce as they welcome Alissa White-Gluz to the permanent lineup as co-vocalist. Finally, Dream Theater’s James LaBrie lays out the timeline for the band's next studio chapter. In this episode: Motionless In White announces Decades and "The Sweat and Blood Tour." Alissa White-Gluz officially joins DragonForce. ...
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METAL BREAKDOWN DAILY: Jason Newsted Metallica Truth, Deep Purple & Mötley Crüe
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METAL BREAKDOWN DAILY: Cutting-edge hard rock and metal news for the Doom Crew. On today's episode, we finally get the unfiltered truth behind one of the most debated departures in heavy metal history. Jason Newsted breaks down the real reason he left Metallica in 2001, revealing a life-or-death battle with addiction and a heartbreaking lack of support from the band's inner circle. Plus, we dive into the return of Deep Purple with their 24th studio album, Splat!, which frontman Ian Gillan claims is their heaviest material in over 50 years. We also cover Mötley Crüe's upcoming performance on...
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DAILY METAL BRIEFING: Cradle of Filth Legal War, 5FDP 20th Anniversary Tour & Greta Van Fleet Breakup Panic!
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On today’s episode, we dive into a massive shakeup in the world of gothic metal as Cradle Of Filth officially welcomes new guitarist Joff Bailey amidst a messy, ongoing legal battle with former members. We also break down the huge announcement from Five Finger Death Punch regarding their 20th Anniversary World Tour for 2027, featuring Lamb of God and Bleed from Within, and investigate the cryptic social media post from Greta Van Fleet that has fans convinced the band is calling it quits. Show Notes: Cradle Of Filth's New Era: Dani Filth and company officially welcome Joff Bailey to the...
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LOADED RADIO DAILY: May 4, 2026 – Morotti Apologizes to Suffocation, New Judas Priest In Production, and Mustaine Remakes "Ride The Lightning"
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DAILY BRIEFING DESCRIPTION: The Loaded Radio Daily Briefing is your two-minute "Nuclear" news blast delivering the essential headlines in hard rock and heavy metal, every Monday through Friday. On Today’s Briefing (Monday, May 4, 2026): THE MOROTTI APOLOGY: Following a chaotic exit from Suffocation, drummer Eric Morotti issues a public apology for his "toxic" comments, expressing regret and wishing the band the best as he takes responsibility for how he handled the situation. PRIEST IS COOKING: Guitarist Richie Faulkner confirms that Judas Priest has already completed drum, bass, and...
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CAGE FIGHT Guitarist James Monteith talks ‘Exuvia' on The Loaded Radio Podcast: Plus the Week's Biggest News Stories
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James Monteith (Cage Fight, TesseracT) joins Scott Penfold on The Loaded Radio Podcast for a deep dive into the visceral world of Cage Fight’s second studio album, Exuvia. Released via Spinefarm Records, the record marks a "moment of rebirth" for the UK hardcore outfit, moving beyond their lockdown origins into a permanent, headline-ready force. Monteith discusses the shift from the technical precision of TesseracT to the raw, 90s-influenced aggression of Cage Fight, the impact of vocalist Rachel Aspe’s harrowing lyricism, and the diverse influences—from Machine Head to French pop—that...
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Jonas Björler On At The Gates’ Final Chapter & The Death Of Tomas Lindberg on The Loaded Radio Podcast
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The melodic death metal world changed forever in 2025 with the death of Tomas "Tompa" Lindberg. This week on The Loaded Radio Podcast, we are joined by founding bassist Jonas Björler to discuss the band’s final masterpiece, The Ghost Of A Future Dead. Recorded more than two years ago and held in accordance with Lindberg’s final wishes, this album serves as the definitive closing chapter for the kings of Gothenburg. Jonas opens up about the "lost" recording sessions at Fascination Street Studios, his personal memories of his brother-in-arms, and the cold reality of whether At...
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DAILY BRIEFING: Jay Weinberg’s Slipknot Secrets, Judas Priest 2026 Return, and Fieldy’s Korn Status
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In today’s Loaded Radio Daily Briefing, former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg reveals the cryptic 24-hour window between his first jam and Joey Jordison’s departure. Plus, the Metal Gods return as Judas Priest announces a massive 2026 career collection, and Fieldy finally breaks his silence on his current status with Korn. Today’s heavy-hitting headlines: Jay Weinberg & Slipknot: Why the 2013 audition was shrouded in secrecy and the truth behind his "no regrets" philosophy following his 2023 dismissal. Judas Priest 2026: Full details on the upcoming The Best Of Judas Priest...
info_outlineOn today’s episode of the Metal Breakdown Daily, Scott Penfold breaks down a weekend of high-stakes performances and heavy-hitting revelations from the world of metal.
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MASTODON’S Path of Turmoil: Brann Dailor confirms that work on the band’s ninth studio album is officially finished. After the tragic passing of Brent Hinds and the loss of Dailor's mother, we look at the "hard and emotional" journey to this record and why it features zero contributions from Hinds.
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DRAGONFORCE’S Baptism of Fire: With Marc Hudson sidelined by hearing issues at Welcome To Rockville, Alissa White-Gluz stepped into the spotlight to front the band solo. We break down the set and what this means for the new-look DragonForce in 2026.
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HATEBREED’S Triumph: Welcome back, Wayne Lozinak! After a grueling battle with a brain tumor, the guitarist made his triumphant return to the stage this weekend.
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