Episode 55: New Music Friday Highlighted by Social Distortion + News From Sex Pistols, Van Halen, Five Finger Death Punch & More

Darby runs through the full New Music Friday release slate for May 8, 2026 — including the long-awaited return of Social Distortion, new releases from Black Veil Brides, Basement, Darkthrone and more.There’s also music news on Greta Van Fleet breakup rumors, a new The Rolling Stones album, Between the Buried and Me playing inside a cave, stories from Korn drummer Ray Luzier, and updates involving Mötley Crüe, DragonForce, Quicksand and more.Plus: Crobot recommendations, weird metal album titles, and why Mike Ness is still one of the coolest frontmen in rock.No episodes next week. Returning Tuesday, May 19.Instagram: @darby.amplified TikTok: darby.amplified X: darbyamplifiedTopics: rock news, metal news, new rock releases, new metal releases, Social Distortion, Mike Ness, Van Halen, Sex Pistols, Greta Van Fleet, Rolling Stones, Korn, Quicksand, Crobot, podcast, music podcastAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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