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EPISODE · Jan 16, 2026 · 20 MIN

Rock & Metal News + New Music Releases | Jan 16, 2026

from Amplified w/Darby

Dry January is still happening (RIP pizza), and 2026 releases are finally picking up. Rock, metal, alternative news, what’s worth your time, and a few off-ramps along the way.This episode covers:A killer Megadeth vinyl pre-order and thoughts on a possible final albumNew music from Converge, Black Label Society, Lamb of God, and Metal AllegianceMetallica reportedly close to a Las Vegas Sphere residencyFive Finger Death Punch announce a 20th anniversary tour with a legit charitable angleUpdates from Flea, Living Colour, Geoff Tate, Kim Gordon, Shinedown, and moreBandcamp officially banning AI music (good)New releases for Jan 16, plus a look ahead to next week (Poppy, Megadeth)Find me on Instagram and TikTok: darby.amplifiedNew episodes every Tuesday & FridayAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dry January is still happening (RIP pizza), and 2026 releases are finally picking up. Rock, metal, alternative news, what’s worth your time, and a few off-ramps along the way.This episode covers:A killer Megadeth vinyl pre-order and thoughts on a possible final albumNew music from Converge, Black Label Society, Lamb of God, and Metal AllegianceMetallica reportedly close to a Las Vegas Sphere residencyFive Finger Death Punch announce a 20th anniversary tour with a legit charitable angleUpdates from Flea, Living Colour, Geoff Tate, Kim Gordon, Shinedown, and moreBandcamp officially banning AI music (good)New releases for Jan 16, plus a look ahead to next week (Poppy, Megadeth)Find me on Instagram and TikTok: darby.amplifiedNew episodes every Tuesday & FridayAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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