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EPISODE · May 18, 2026 · 4 MIN

METAL BREAKDOWN DAILY: Pumpkins 30th Anniversary Tour, Sleep Token RIAA Invasions, & Paul Di'Anno's Final Days

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

On this morning's edition of the Metal Breakdown Daily, Scott Penfold breaks down three massive stories shaping the rock and metal landscape today. First up, The Smashing Pumpkins lay Billy Corgan's "Zero" persona to rest and announce a massive 27-date 30th-anniversary tour for 'Mellon Collie And The Infinite Sadness' featuring two unique sets every single night. Next, masked alternative metal icons Sleep Token continue their absolute domination of the US charts, securing a spectacular trio of new RIAA Gold certifications for 'Even In Arcadia.' Finally, we take an emotional first look at the upcoming documentary 'Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer' featuring James Hetfield and Gene Simmons, charting the raw human story of Paul Di'Anno's final health battles and the global fans who rallied to save him. STAY LOUD: Catch the full breakdown of today's stories on the Loaded Radio Daily Podcast with Scott Penfold, or crank the hard rock and metal 24/7 on our live digital stream at LoadedRadio.com.

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