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EPISODE · Apr 14, 2026 · 35 MIN

The Amity Affliction's Joel Birch on the Ahren Stringer Split, 'House of Cards,' & More on The Loaded Radio Podcast

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This week on The Loaded Radio Podcast, we sit down with The Amity Affliction frontman Joel Birch for a raw, unfiltered conversation. With the band's ninth studio album, 'House of Cards', set for release on April 24, Joel opens up about the survival of the band following the high-profile departure of longtime member Ahren Stringer. We discuss the addition of Jonny Reeves to the studio lineup, the "volatile" year that led to the split, and why Joel believes this is the most honest material of his career. In the second half of the show, host Scott Penfold breaks down the most chaotic news week of the year: 🛡️ The Suffocation Civil War: Eric Morotti goes "scorched earth" with accusations of toxicity and drug use, but Suffocation fires back with the receipts. We break down the leaked termination email. 🥁 Jay Weinberg's Retrospective: The former Slipknot drummer reflects on being a "scapegoat" and the health struggles he faced during his tenure with the Nine. 🎹 Evanescence Returns: Official details on the new album, 'Sanctuary' (out June 5), and the lead single "Who Will You Follow." 🤘 BMTH & Judas Priest: Quick hits on the Count Your Blessings re-recording and the K.K. Downing documentary cameo. Connect with Loaded Radio: Official Website: LoadedRadio.com Facebook/X/Instagram/Threads: @LoadedRadio YouTube: Loaded Radio Official App: Download the FREE Loaded Radio App in the App Store & Google Play.

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