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EPISODE · Jun 23, 2026 · 7 MIN

IRON MAIDEN Paris Blackout Disaster + Deftones Eros Album Leak & Bad Wolves Lineup Reboot

from Heavy Metal News & Interviews: The Loaded Radio Podcast · host Scott Penfold|Podcast Host|Metal Journalist

On today's edition of the Loaded Radio Daily Breakdown, host Scott Penfold brings his 25-year rock radio personality to the mic to unpack the absolute wildest 48 hours of stadium chaos, internet data breaches, and industry reboots. First up, we break down the absolute disaster that struck Iron Maiden's June 22 concert at the La Défense Arena in Paris, France. Mid-song, a massive city-wide power outage plunged Europe's largest indoor venue into pitch-black darkness. We talk about the hour-long blackout, how it derailed their highly anticipated "Run For Your Lives" tour film shoot, and the strict city curfews that forced Bruce Dickinson to cut the night short—costing fans a three-song encore block of "Aces High", "Fear Of The Dark", and "Wasted Years". Then, we dive into the online chaos surrounding Deftones. A massive cache of long-shelved material has leaked across underground message boards, including 11 tracks from the mythical 2008 album 'Eros'—featuring the final bass lines of the late Chi Cheng—alongside raw demo sessions from 2020's 'Ohms' and an unreleased song titled "Sensations". We look at the emotional weight of the leak, the ethics of streaming it against Chino Moreno's wishes, and the "Copyright Sheriff" sweeping the files off YouTube. Finally, we track the massive changes happening inside Bad Wolves. Following a rolling member exodus, founding drummer John Boecklin has completely rebuilt the band from scratch—even turning down a massive seven-figure bid from ex-vocalist Tommy Vext to buy the rights to the name. With a major reveal locked in for next Monday, June 29th, we break down the heavy rumors placing Sara "Killboy" Skinner on vocals and Animals As Leaders' Javier Reyes on guitar, plus updates on where the rest of the former members have landed. Stream the daily tracking report now! Keep your headphones locked into the ultimate heavy music network. Download the Free Loaded Radio App right now for our on-demand podcast archives and our 24/7 commercial-free digital music stream. Stay locked into the mothership for continuous global breaking news updates: https://www.loadedradio.com If you love our daily independent news tracking, do your civic duty and smash that follow button! Leave us a 5-STAR REVIEW on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music. Stay heavy, stay loose, and STAY LOUD!

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