Amplified w/Darby

Jake Diab of Autumn Kings joins me for a special episode of Amplified. We've been trying to make this interview happen for a while, but schedules kept getting in the way. I'm glad we finally found a time to sit down because it was well worth the wait.We talk about the band's rise from the independent scene to signing with Hopeless Records, the work that went into getting there, what drives their songwriting, life on the road, and what's next for the band. Jake was incredibly open about the highs, the challenges, and the mindset that's helped Autumn Kings continue building momentum.If you're already a fan, you'll get some great insight into the band. If you're just discovering them, this is a great place to start.Check out Autumn Kings:• Website: autumnkings.com • Instagram: @autumnkingsband • TikTok: @autumnkings • YouTube: @autumnkings • Spotify: Autumn KingsConnect with Amplified: • Instagram: @darby.amplified • TikTok: @darby.amplified • YouTube: @darby.amplifiedAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, a chainsaw artist on a walking trail sparks a conversation about the power of creativity, the importance of art, and the songs that help us through life’s toughest moments. Darby shares a recommendation from the John Butler Trio, talks new music from The Warning and Duane Betts, and dives into the latest headlines from Iron Maiden, Blink-182, Evanescence, A Perfect Circle, Hollywood Undead, My Chemical Romance, and more.Plus: why therapy isn't weakness, the highest-grossing music biopic of all time, AI-generated music detectors, and a reminder that music—and art in all its forms—can make the world a better place.Follow: @darby.amplified on Instagram & TikTok.New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.All the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 61 is loaded with new music and plenty to talk about.This week I dig into new releases from Sublime, Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, Des Rocs, Genghis Tron, Khemmis, Dirty Heads, Olivia Rodrigo, and more. Then it's on to the biggest stories in rock: Jack White announces a new album, Linkin Park reveals details about its upcoming concert film, Chat Pile drops a new track, Green Day gets the Hollywood treatment, and Rush fans have a new Alex Lifeson guitar to drool over.I also get into the ongoing debate about whether bands should still make full albums or just release singles, plus stories involving Anthrax, Def Leppard, Alice Cooper, Hatebreed, Motley Crüe, the Rolling Stones, and more.Add in a few thoughts on hockey, basketball, collecting records, and why some frontmen simply own a stage, and you've got another packed episode of Amplified.Thanks for listening.Instagram: @darby.amplified TikTok: @darby.amplified#AmplifiedPodcast #RockNews #NewMusicFriday #JackWhite #LinkinPark #GreenDay #Rush #Anthrax #DefLeppard #Sublime #MusicNews #RockPodcast #AlternativeRock #HardRock #MetalNews #NewMusic #VinylCommunity #MusicDiscovery #PodcastLife All the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rush is back. Anthrax says they may have written their best song ever. Shinedown has thoughts on AI music. Lamb of God threw out a first pitch. And somehow I ended up at a fancy golf resort listening to Hair Nation all weekend.Also in this episode:Electric Callboy + Dexter HollandMike D’s first solo album since Beastie BoysNew Deep PurpleA new Guitar Hero-style gameTaylor Momsen talking about keeping music humanMe randomly ranting about Utah sports team namesNew episodes every Tuesday and Friday.Instagram & TikTok: @darby.amplified#RockNews #Rush #Anthrax #Shinedown #AmplifiedPodcast #RockPodcast #MusicNews All the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Amplified, Darby dives into another stacked New Music Friday with new releases from Converge, Evanescence, Death Cab For Cutie, Evergrey, Voivod, Modest Mouse, The 69 Eyes, and more. Plus: Mastodon release an emotional new song after Brent Hinds’ exit, Weezer announce The Gold Album, Guns N’ Roses’ lost Perfect Crime documentary surfaces online, and Chris Robinson gets booed in Florida after pushing back on a USA chant.Darby also completely loses patience with the claim that Eddie Van Halen “ruined rock guitar,” talks about Roger Daltrey insisting The Who invented heavy metal, and shares stories from seeing Guns N’ Roses on the Use Your Illusion tour.Also in this episode:Autumn Kings interview previewNew Taste of Chaos tour detailsMetallica playing Rammstein in BerlinKiss merch…still somehow expandingGarth Brooks reportedly shopping a $2 billion catalog dealWhy Love Island is impossible to watch comfortablyNew episodes every Tuesday & Friday.Instagram: @darby.amplified TikTok: darby.amplified X: darbyamplifiedTopics: rock news, metal news, new rock releases, Converge, Evanescence, Mastodon, Eddie Van Halen, Guns N Roses, Weezer, Chris Robinson, Black Crowes, Metallica, new albums 2026, hard rock podcast, alternative music news All the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I run through one hell of a New Music Friday with new albums from All Them Witches, Kurt Vile, Monolord, St. Agnes, Devin Townsend, Violet Grohl, and My Morning Jacket. Plus: Tom Morello launches a new festival, Disturbed teases new music, possible new Pantera material, unreleased Van Halen songs, Avenged Sevenfold teams with Pussy Riot, and I pitch my gloriously low-tech solution to the completely broken concert ticketing system before Jared Leto scans all our eyeballs.Rock news • New music • Loud opinionsInstagram: @darby.amplifiedTikTok: darby.amplifiedX: darbyamplifiedTopics: rock news, metal news, new rock albums, All Them Witches, Kurt Vile, Monolord, St Agnes, Devin Townsend, My Morning Jacket, Pantera, Disturbed, Foo Fighters, Avenged Sevenfold, hard rock podcast, metal podcastAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rock news and massive new releases. I run through one of the strongest release weeks of the year featuring new music from Devin Townsend, Paul McCartney, Willie Nelson, Monolord, All Them Witches, Shinedown and more. Plus: thoughts on the AI Ozzy backlash, Caleb Shomo coming out, Thom Yorke calling out the music industry, Pearl Jam’s mystery drummer, and why CDs are the absolute worst thing to move.New episodes every Tuesday & Friday.Instagram: @darby.amplified TikTok: darby.amplified X: darbyamplifiedRock news • New music • Loud opinionsTopics: rock news, metal news, new rock releases, Pearl Jam, Ozzy Osbourne, Devin Townsend, Thom Yorke, Paul McCartney, Monolord, All Them Witches, Caleb Shomo, Beartooth, Shinedown, new albums 2026All the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Back from California and catching up on everything that happened while the show was gone for a week. This episode covers the latest releases from Dimmu Borgir, Armored Saint, Anthrax, Primus, Quicksand and more, plus a deep dive into a fascinating Ted Lucas retrospective from Third Man Records.Also in this episode: the Smashing Pumpkins announce a massive Melon Collie anniversary tour, Avenged Sevenfold goes fully independent, Dave Grohl makes fun of his own lyrics, and Slipknot finally gives Look Outside Your Window a full release.There’s also talk about Sunset Strip history, the Rainbow Bar & Grill, crowd surfing at 99 years old, Black Crowes tension, and why Starcrawler is such a great live band. riInstagram: @darby.amplifiedTikTok: darby.amplifiedX: darbyamplifiedTopics: rock news, metal news, new rock releases, Anthrax, Avenged Sevenfold, Smashing Pumpkins, Foo Fighters, Primus, Slipknot, Third Man Records, Ted Lucas, Quicksand, alternative rock, hard rock, music podcastAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

Episode 54.Went to see Jason Isbell live. No opener, no phones, just people actually there. It made a difference.I missed a bunch of releases last week, so we clean that up—Crobot, Haste the Day, Marcus King, and a few others I should’ve hit on Friday.In the news: Foo Fighters almost had a different album title, Spotify is trying to sort out AI artists, and Jason Newsted is officially cancer-free.There’s also a new Chris Cornell cover worth your time, plus that whole “goosebumps from music” thing.And yeah… Rolling Stone tried to rank the greatest guitar solos ever.I talk about it.Topics: rock news, metal news, new rock releases, Jason Isbell live, Crobot, Foo Fighters album, Spotify AI music, Jason Newsted update, Chris Cornell covers, guitar solos listAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a Friday release show, and this week is actually stacked.New albums from Sevendust, Haste the Day, Cage Fight, Cognizance, Lair of the Minotaur, The Black Keys, and more. There’s also a wide mix outside of rock with Tori Amos, The Lennon Claypool Delirium, Young the Giant, and others in the mix.Singles this week include new music from Kerry King, Northlane, Loathe, Static Dress, Death Cab for Cutie, and more.In news:Metallica announced a Reload remastered deluxe box setQueens of the Stone Age brought Nick Oliveri back on stageLive Nation rolled out $30 summer ticketsA Lemmy-involved Buddy Holly tribute record is on the wayKacey Musgraves taps a mariachi group for an upcoming showGhost picked up a Swedish GrammyAlso a quick heads-up — no episodes the week of May 11th.Follow / Listen: Instagram: @darby.amplified TikTok: darby.amplified X: darbyamplifiedNew episodes every Tuesday & Friday at 6 AM EST.Topics: rock news, metal news, new music May 2026, Sevendust, Metallica Reload box set, Queens of the Stone Age, new rock singles, Ghost Grammy, music podcast, Amplified episode 53All the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 52 of Amplified is here. David Lee Roth sells his catalog, Godsmack confirms new music with lineup changes, and Sebastian Bach embarrasses himself on the Monsters of Rock Cruise. Plus Quicksand announces a new album, Korn returns with new music, Rival Sons tease what’s next, and thoughts on the latest Foo Fighters and Failure records.New episodes every Tuesday and Friday at 6 a.m. Eastern.Instagram: @darby.amplifiedTikTok: darby.amplifiedX: darbyamplifiedTopics: David Lee Roth, Godsmack, Sebastian Bach, Quicksand, Foo Fighters, Failure, Korn, Rival Sons, rock news, metal news, new rock releases, music podcastAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oh man…this is a good week. New music from Foo Fighters, At The Gates, Failure and more. I get into why I’m actually excited for the Foo Fighters record, the really special At The Gates record, and the albums you should absolutely be checking out this weekend.Then we hit the news: AI songs flooding streaming services, Fred Durst with a surprisingly good idea, beautiful new vinyl from Audioslave and Clutch, plus why some greatest hits albums still feel pointless in 2026.New episodes every Tuesday & Friday at 6AM Eastern.Instagram: @darby.amplifiedTikTok: darby.amplifiedX: darbyamplifiedTopics: rock news, metal news, Foo Fighters, At The Gates, new rock releases, new metal albums, Dave Grohl, vinyl news, AI music, music podcastAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 50 of Amplified is here. I break down my Record Store Day haul — including Van Halen, Pink Floyd, Mötley Crüe and the one that slipped away. We get into Ticketmaster being labeled a monopoly, Billy Corgan calling AI music a deal with the devil, Creed announcing a 2027 cruise, and why Prince apparently wouldn’t let Bruce Springsteen use the bathroom.Plus: new music from The Pretty Reckless, Massive Attack with Tom Waits, Snot back in the studio, and a band I checked out this week that I’m really into now: Crippled Black Phoenix.If you love records, rock news, weird music stories and honest opinions, you’re in the right place.Rock news • New music • Loud opinionsInstagram: @darby.amplified TikTok: darby.amplified X: darbyamplifiedTopics: Record Store Day 2026, Billy Corgan AI, Ticketmaster monopoly, Van Halen vinyl, Prince Bruce Springsteen story, Creed cruise, new rock releases, rock podcast, metal podcast, vinyl collectingAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Record Store Day is here, and Episode 49 is all about the best 2026 exclusives, biggest vinyl drops, and why local record stores still matter. This week dives into the must-have releases hitting shelves, including Slipknot’s long-awaited Look Outside Your Window, Van Halen live in New Haven 1986, The Cure acoustic rarities, Meshuggah reissues, Taylor Swift exclusives, and a stacked list of rock, metal, punk, and classic releases worth hunting down.Also in this episode: new music from Wage War, Necrogoblikon, M.I.A., and the new Nine Inch Nails / Boys Noize project. Plus, why record stores beat algorithms every time.Instagram: @darby.amplifiedTikTok: darby.amplifiedX: darbyamplifiedTopics: Record Store Day 2026, best Record Store Day releases, Slipknot vinyl, Van Halen live vinyl, Taylor Swift Record Store Day, new rock releases, vinyl podcast, rock podcast, metal podcast, local record storesAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Rolling Stones quietly release a new song under a fake band name, Bring Me The Horizon revisit their debut album in a big way, and there’s an all-time weird wedding story involving the Foo Fighters drummer, Trent Reznor, and Tom DeLonge.I also run through the best records I found this week, Coachella highlights from Jack White, Turnstile and Nine Inch Nails, plus new music from Atreyu, Evanescence and more.Rock news • New music • Loud opinionsInstagram: @darby.amplified TikTok: darby.amplified X: darbyamplifiedNew episodes every Tuesday & Friday at 6AM Eastern.Topics: Rolling Stones, Bring Me The Horizon, Foo Fighters, Jack White, Turnstile, Nine Inch Nails, Trent Reznor, Tom DeLonge, Atreyu, Evanescence, rock news, metal news, new rock releases, music podcastAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Slipknot release updates, new music from Social Distortion and Archspire, and a new album announcement from The Strokes — plus the Arch Enemy and Kiko Loureiro situation.This week’s releases include Archspire, Inferi and Long Distance Calling. I’ll run through what’s worth checking out and what I’m actually listening to.We also hit:The Slipknot timeline finally movingArch Enemy vs Kiko LoureiroJack White added to CoachellaNine Inch Nails’ new projectOzzy selling the houseNew episodes every Tuesday & Friday at 6AM Eastern.Follow: Instagram + TikTok: @darby.amplified X: darbyamplifiedTopics: rock news, metal news, new rock releases 2026, Slipknot new album, Social Distortion, Archspire, The Strokes, Arch EnemyAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, I get into the disturbing story involving former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert, Jack White dropping new songs, Rush using the Rush name, Shadows Fall getting close on a new record, and why I keep coming back to the new Corrosion of Conformity album.I also talk through some of the records I had on over the weekend, including Corrosion of Conformity, Green Carnation, Charlie Crockett, Bon Iver, A Place to Bury Your Dead, and more.Plus: Bush on Tiny Desk, Dirty Honey playing a new song live, Papa Roach talking mental health, Geddy Lee being blunt about the Rush name, and my thoughts on encores, Motley Crue live, and opening for Iron Maiden fans.New episodes every Tuesday and Friday at 6 AM Eastern.Instagram: @darby.amplified TikTok: darby.amplified X: darbyamplifiedTopics: rock news, metal news, new rock releases, Turnstile, Brady Ebert, Corrosion of Conformity, COC, Jack White, Rush, Geddy Lee, Shadows Fall, Papa Roach, Bush Tiny Desk, Dirty Honey, Black Crowes, Motley Crue, hard rock podcast, metal podcastAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 41It’s a Friday edition of Amplified, and this is a really good New Music Friday.I get into new releases from Corrosion of Conformity, Green Carnation, Nervosa, Ultra Bomb, Poison Ruin, Lantlôs, Arlo Parks, Charlie Crockett, Earl Sweatshirt, Thundercat, and Bon Iver, plus a few new songs from Converge, Periphery, and The Plot In You. It’s one of those weeks where there’s actually a lot to be excited about.On the news side, I get into the Iron Maiden 50th anniversary EdFest, Chat Pile finishing their next record, Pavement launching their own streaming service, a new Weezer song, ’68 announcing their final album and tour, Courtney Love saying Heart-Shaped Box was about Kim Gordon, Converge announcing another new record, a little Kid Rock nonsense, and updates from Tesla, Flea, Sturgill Simpson, Collective Soul, and Poppy.I also spend some time on stuff I’m actually excited to listen to, because this week has a lot of it.New rock releases, metal news, and whatever else comes to mind.Instagram: @darby.amplifiedTikTok: darby.amplifiedX: darbyamplifiedTopics: rock news, metal news, new rock releases, new metal releases, rock podcasts, metal podcasts, Corrosion of Conformity, Charlie Crockett, Converge, Iron Maiden, Kid RockAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rush is back onstage with Anika Nilles, Jack White unloads on Trump, and Jay Buchanan says he wants the next Rival Sons record to be rough, raw, and stripped back in the best possible way.I’m also getting into Turnstile landing as the Baltimore Orioles’ hype song, Jimmy Page sharing an early Ten Years Gone demo, Judas Priest working on a new record, Weezer announcing a 2026 arena tour, Dimmu Borgir returning, and why one Guns N’ Roses “lineup change” headline was complete bullshit.Plus: thoughts on a possible live album from the current Pantera lineup, Billy Morrison linking up with Sully Erna and Nuno Bettencourt, Nickelback getting that Cheetos money, and a new documentary on the healing power of heavy music.New episodes every Tuesday and Friday at 6 AM Eastern.Instagram: @darby.amplifiedTikTok: darby.amplifiedX: darbyamplifiedTopics: rock news, metal news, new rock releases, Jay Buchanan, Rival Sons, Rush, Jack White, Turnstile, Jimmy Page, Judas Priest, Dimmu Borgir, Pantera, NickelbackAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Amplified, Darby runs through the best new music for March 27, including Flea’s first solo record, Black Label Society, Chamber, August Burns Red, Pupil Slicer, and more.In music news: Red Hot Chili Peppers stories all over the place, Anthony Kiedis opening up about getting kicked out of the band, Sevendust almost calling it quits, Beartooth finishing a new album, Avenged Sevenfold defending St. Anger, Judas Priest celebrating Sad Wings of Destiny, and Sublime gearing up for a new record.Also in this episode: Korn goes viral again, Maxell brings cassette players back, and Darby talks through what’s actually worth your time this week.Instagram: @darby.amplified TikTok: darby.amplified X: darbyamplifiedTopics: rock news, metal news, new rock releases, new metal releases, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Flea, Anthony Kiedis, Sevendust, Beartooth, Avenged Sevenfold, Judas Priest, Korn, Black Label Society, Sublime, Amplified podcastAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Description: Rock news • New music • Loud opinionsWent to a show this weekend that wasn’t necessarily “my band”… and it was great. The crowd, the energy—just a good reminder to go see live music, even if it’s not something you’d normally put on.Then we get into a packed news run—Metallica continuing to do meaningful work, Neurosis returning with a surprise release and a new chapter, and a bunch of updates across rock and metal.Also in this episode: – Dave Mustaine’s memoir is on the way – Filter is close to a new record – Fire in the Mountains fest looks incredible – The Black Crowes are in a really good place right now – New music and updates from Seether, The Pretty Reckless, and moreNew episodes every Tuesday & Friday, 6 AM Eastern.Follow / watch clips: Instagram: @darby.amplified TikTok: darby.amplified X: darbyamplifiedTopics: rock news, metal news, Metallica, Neurosis, new rock releases, alternative rock, hard rock, music podcast, rock podcastAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a Friday edition of Amplified.I get into new releases from Poison the Well, Exodus, GAEREA, The Dear Hunter, Feverchild, Flatwounds, and more, plus why the new Poison the Well record is the one I went straight to.On the news side, I talk about Mike McCready working on a rock opera about the Seattle grunge scene, the new Iron Maiden documentary, Crobot dropping a new song, Geoff Tate releasing the first track from the next Operation: Mindcrime, the Lollapalooza 2026 lineup, Trent Reznor clearing up the future of Nine Inch Nails, updates from The Pretty Reckless, Dave Grohl talking about losing Taylor Hawkins, plus Tesla, In Flames, Anthrax, and the fact that vinyl sales passed $1 billion in 2025.I also get into the whole …And Justice for All bass situation, why St. Anger still gets too much hate, and a random left turn into Natalie Wild Goose if you want something mellow with your coffee.New rock releases, metal news, and whatever else comes to mind.Instagram: @darby.amplifiedTikTok: darby.amplifiedX: darbyamplifiedTopics: rock news, metal news, new rock releases, new metal releases, rock podcasts, metal podcasts, Poison the Well, Exodus, Nine Inch Nails, Crobot, vinyl salesAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 40It’s a Tuesday edition of Amplified, and this one goes from Metallica engagement news to Live Nation looking exactly like the kind of company everyone already thought they were.I get into James Hetfield’s underwater proposal, new album details from Shinedown and The Pretty Reckless, Tom Morello directing the Judas Priest documentary, new music updates from Corrosion of Conformity, and Josh Homme showing up in a very different lane with Norah Jones.I also talk about the Live Nation messages that came out in court, David Gilmour’s Black Strat selling for absurd money, Radiohead teasing future live shows, and Vinnie Vincent trying to sell an album for two million dollars like that makes any sense.Find me on Instagram: @darby.amplified TikTok: darby.amplified X: darbyamplifiedTopics: rock news, metal news, music news, James Hetfield engagement, Live Nation lawsuit, Judas Priest documentary, Shinedown new album, The Pretty Reckless, Corrosion of Conformity, Josh Homme, Norah Jones, David Gilmour guitar, Jack White, Radiohead, Vinnie VincentAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a Friday the 13th edition of Amplified, and this one has a lot to get into.I talk about new releases from The Black Crowes, Lamb of God, Kim Gordon, Bound in Fear, Sweet Pill, Monstrosity, Witchcraft, and more, plus the records and songs that stood out right away.On the news side, I get into the Live Nation/Ticketmaster legal fallout, the upcoming Alice Cooper autobiography, a new Judas Priest documentary, a possible Bon Jovi biopic, and updates from Devin Townsend, Corrosion of Conformity, Puscifer, Extreme, Geoff Tate, Six Feet Under, and ’68.I also go down a 90s alt-rock rabbit hole and talk about bands like Unwound, Slint, Galaxy 500, Neutral Milk Hotel, Dinosaur Jr., and Meat Puppets.New rock releases, metal news, and whatever else comes to mind.Instagram: @darby.amplifiedTikTok: darby.amplifiedX: darbyamplifiedTopics: rock news, metal news, new rock releases, new metal releases, rock podcasts, metal podcasts, music industry newsAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Episode 38 of Amplified, I’m talking through the latest rock and metal news for March 10, 2026, including Sevendust’s new video, Fugazi finally releasing the Albini-produced In on the Kill Taker sessions, Jack White on why he avoids overly autobiographical lyrics, and Sharon Osbourne saying the Ozzy museum exhibit is going global.I also get into David Draiman defending Caleb Shomo, the new Help 2 charity compilation, Michael Stipe performing R.E.M. songs live again, Zack de la Rocha producing a new documentary, the upcoming Hillel Slovak documentary, and new updates from Lamb of God, Shinedown, Green Carnation, Filter’s Richard Patrick, The Warning, and more.Plus, I wrap up with some recent listening picks including Gloom in the Corner, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Converge, Jose Gonzalez, The Cold Stares, and more.Follow along: Instagram: @darby.amplified TikTok: darby.amplified X: darbyamplifiedAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 37In this episode of Amplified, I run through the new rock and metal releases for March 6, 2026 and break down the albums and singles that hit this week. New music includes releases from Lost Society, Temple of Void, Prong, Silverstein, Silly Goose, and more — plus a look at some of the bigger mainstream releases that dropped the same day.I also get into the biggest rock and metal news stories right now, including:Corey Taylor and Lzzy Hale performing Black Sabbath coversTurnstile covering “I Wanna Be Adored” on Triple JCourtney Love hinting at a possible Hole tourThe massive Aftershock Festival lineup announcementAI-generated music getting transparency tags on streaming platformsAnd yes… a Megadeth guitarist shredding while ice skatingPlus a quick look ahead at next week’s much bigger release slate, including new music from The Black Crowes, Lamb of God, and Kim Gordon.If you want a fast rundown of this week’s new rock and metal releases and the biggest stories in rock, this episode has you covered.Instagram: @darby.amplifiedTikTok: darby.amplifiedX: darbyamplifiedAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m a day late and I got rear-ended, so we’re doing this with Old Forester and mild whiplash. Radiohead tells ICE to get lost, Punk In The Park gets canceled after bands drop, Sturgill Simpson/Johnny Blue Skies releases Mutiny After Midnight, and Twisted Sister moves forward with Sebastian Bach stepping in. Plus: Chad Smith’s surprise drum-class moment, Prince celebration plans, Lamb of God listening parties, NIN drops a surprise release + touring “maybe,” Ozzfest 2027 talk, and a quick nod to Master of Puppets turning 40.Instagram: @darby.amplified • TikTok: darby.amplified • X: darbyamplifiedAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’m on my first real day off in like 20 days, so this one’s late and short — because I’m trying to go outside and be a person.New Music Friday for Feb 27: Rob Zombie is back with The Great Satan, Nothing drop A Short History of Decay, plus new stuff from The Gloom In The Corner, Cryptic Shift, and Final Gasp. New tracks from Lamb of God, Frozen Soul (feat. Gerard Way), Wage War, and more.Then rapid-fire news: Bon Iver launches an archive series, Phil Anselmo has to confirm he’s fine because the internet is broken, and the Rock Hall nominees are out (yes, I’m excited about The Black Crowes).Instagram: @darby.amplified • TikTok: darby.amplified • X: darbyamplifiedAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 34. We’re still here. That’s not nothing.It’s a Tuesday music news episode. Kid Rock is charging $5,000 for front-row tickets and is mad people pointed that out. Dave Grohl explains what actually happened with Josh Freese. Mikael Åkerfeldt wants a break from being “Band Michael.” Halestorm talks about playing without tracks. Adrian Smith weighs in on AI shortcuts. And Alex Van Halen is digging into unreleased Eddie-era material for a possible new record.There’s also Rush deluxe reissues, Spiritbox tour news, and a couple stories I started and then immediately lost interest in.I close it out with what I’ve been listening to — Jay Buchanan, Brent Faiyaz, Willow, Angel Du$t, Graveyard, and The Messthetics with James Brandon Lewis… which I liked before I even realized it was Fugazi guys.That’s it. Music news. Opinions. A beer.New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.Instagram: @darby.amplified TikTok: darby.amplified X: darbyamplifiedAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a New Music Friday episode, so I’m switching the order: new releases first, then we rip through a LOT of music news so you can grab what you came for and get on with your life.On the release radar for 2/20/26, it’s a lighter rock/metal week, but we’ve got new stuff from Clawfinger, Michael Monroe, Defaced, Choker, plus more — and I’ll tell you what I’m actually recommending right now.Then the news run gets busy: Foo Fighters announce a new album (Your Favorite Toy) and a Hollywood Bowl symphonic show, Iron Maiden drop full details for Ed Fest (and it sounds insane), Alex Van Halen talks finishing Van Halen material with Steve Lukather (and the vocalist question is… a thing), Metallica get honored at the 2026 Red Cross Gala, Failure announce a new album + tour (with a Hayley Williams appearance), U2 release a new EP, Arch Enemy reveal their new singer and drop a new track, plus Tomahawk rumors heating up. Oh — and yes, we have to talk about that new Down cover.Follow / yell at me / send recommendations: Instagram: @darby.amplified TikTok: darby.amplified X: darbyamplifiedAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Recorded on a Monday night. Heineken in hand. The booze is back.This week: Foo Fighters tease new music in a genuinely cool way, Gene Simmons says something dumb (again) and Chuck D responds properly, Warped Tour announces an absurd number of bands, and Avatar has to shut down a show because the stage literally becomes electrified.We also hit the FCC clearing Bad Bunny’s halftime show, a viral Chad Kroeger moment, Tool possibly eyeing Vegas, and a preview of the Judas Priest documentary.Plus what I’ve been listening to lately — Jay Buchanan, Black Crowes, Puscifer, Angel Dust and more.IG: @darby.amplifiedTikTok: darby.amplifiedX: darbyamplifiedNew episodes every Tuesday and Friday.All the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Friday the 13th, so we’re keeping it light: music news + the best new releases that hit today. Mr. Bungle brought M. Shadows onstage (it’s awesome), Maynard talks about Puscifer being treated like the “third side project,” and some 1972 Led Zeppelin “Immigrant Song” footage surfaced that you should absolutely watch.Also: Ghost’s Tobias Forge on losing anonymity, Combat Records is coming back, and we’ve got new Down AND new Corrosion of Conformity (good week for us). Plus Knocked Loose teaming up with Denzel Curry, Smashing Pumpkins announcing a Gish 35th anniversary vinyl reissue, Violet Grohl dropping a new track, and more.New releases I’m most excited about: Howling Bells and Converge—but there’s plenty here worth your time.Instagram: @darby.amplified TikTok: darby.amplified X: darbyamplifiedAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Super Bowl itself wasn’t much, but there was plenty to talk about on the music side. This episode runs through the halftime performances, some ongoing band drama, and a few stories that stood out this week.I get into Bad Bunny’s halftime show, Green Day’s performance, a new rock-meets-hip-hop book that sent me back to the Judgment Night soundtrack, and Shinedown stepping away from a tour they shouldn’t have been on. There’s also the passing of Brad Arnold of Three Doors Down, plus thoughts on West Borland, a Norah Jones and Joshua Homme collaboration, and a few recent records I’ve been spending time with — including Jay Buchanan.New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.Follow the show: Instagram: @darby.amplified TikTok: darby.amplified X: darbyamplifiedAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Music Friday for February 6, 2026 — and it’s a strong week. I start with the two releases I’m most excited about: Jay Buchanan’s Weapons of Beauty (Rival Sons frontman, produced by Dave Cobb) and the new Puscifer album (Normal Isn’t). We’ve also got J. Cole’s The Fall-Off, plus new releases from Ratboys, Mandy, Indiana, Puma Blue, Ulrika Spacek, and a solid stack of heavy records.On the news side: Ozzfest teasing a possible 2027 return, In Flames recording album #15, and the announcement of the 40th anniversary 5150 expanded edition — including the first HD release of Van Halen: Live Without a Net. I also run through Record Store Day (April 18) highlights, including Slipknot’s long-rumored Look Outside Your Window finally getting a proper release.Follow me on Instagram and TikTok: @darby.amplifiedAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You know who won the Grammys — I’ll give you my thoughts and takeaways. I talk through the performances I liked, the wins that stood out, and why it’s still wild that The Cure just won their first Grammy after all these years.From there, it’s a run through the rest of the music news: Deftones selling most of their catalog, Nine Inch Nails picking up a Grammy after a 30-year gap, and Megadeth landing their first-ever No. 1 album with their final release. There’s also Warped Tour news, discussion around a Red Hot Chili Peppers Netflix documentary, and Al Jourgensen showing up in a new horror-comedy.I wrap things up with a couple records worth your time right now, including Blackwater Holylight and Softcult, plus a few thoughts on Super Bowl halftime culture and the growing overlap between music and politics.New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays.Rock news • New music • Loud opinionsFollow the show on Instagram & TikTok: @darby.amplifiedAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A later-than-usual Friday episode that was worth re-recording. This week on Amplified, I dig into protest and resistance in rock, preview Grammy weekend (including the Ozzy Osbourne tribute and Spiritbox performing), and break down who should win the rock, metal, and alternative categories. Plus: new music and singles from Papa Roach, Sevendust, The Black Crowes, Rob Zombie, and more — and what’s actually worth your time this week.Rock news, new releases, loud opinions.All the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After a short technical delay, I’m back to catch us up on the latest rock, metal, and alternative music news. This episode covers New Music Friday from January 23rd, including Megadeth’s final album, a new release from Poppy, and a remastered classic from Carolina Chocolate Drops, plus standout new albums from Bjorn Meyer, PVA, The Damned, and more.I also run through major tour and album announcements from Lord Huron, Courtney Barnett, Poison the Well, Converge, Sevendust, Corrosion of Conformity, and Bring Me The Horizon, along with some genuinely wild music headlines. We wrap it up with thoughts on the Super Bowl, Real Housewives Of SLC detours, and a call for you to share what new music is actually hitting for you right now.Rock news • New music • Loud opinionsFollow and join the conversation:Instagram & TikTok: @darby.amplifiedAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I’ve got a cold, so yes—I sound a little dumb. We push through anyway.On this episode of Amplified, I break down the biggest rock and metal stories for January 20th, 2026: new visuals and album buzz from The Black Crowes, Rival Sons gearing up for their next record (plus Jay Buchanan’s solo release), and the Judas Priest documentary premiering at the Berlin International Film Festival.Also in the mix: Fat Mike’s online antics, Yellowcard linking up with Good Charlotte, Opeth’s label move, newly surfaced Pink Floyd live footage, Fred Armisen and Sleater-Kinney forming a Ramones cover band, a new single from Daughter, Mötley Crüe celebrating 45 years, Dave Mustaine on Metallica, John Fogerty’s NPR Tiny Desk, Gwar covering “Pink Pony Club,” and Glucifer releasing their first record in years.New music, rock history, and just enough nonsense to keep it interesting.Follow the show: Instagram: @darby.amplified TikTok: darby.amplifiedEpisode 25 – AmplifiedAll 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.

Dry January Darby checking in, fueled by tea and a life-changing electric kettle, running through the rock news for January 13th. We start with the heavy one — Bob Weir has passed away at 78, a true icon and one of the most influential musicians of all time.From there, we get into the good stuff. Alter Bridge talks about the very real fear of AI creeping into music, Candlebox officially un-retires (which I’m completely fine with), and The Black Crowes drop two new songs that I can’t stop listening to. Rich Robinson also breaks down how the next record came together, and yeah… it sounds like they’re locked in.Elsewhere, Sebastian Bach tells stories about almost joining Mötley Crüe, Puscifer announces their first-ever comic book series, and Taylor Momsen gets christened “Batgirl” by AC/DC after a bat incident that somehow turned into the coolest tour nickname ever.Plus quick hits on Poison The Well, Corrosion of Conformity, Black Label Society, and Mayhem, whose new song title may be the most aggressively unromantic thing you’ll hear all week.Find me on Instagram @darbyradio and TikTok darby.amplified — and I’ll be back Friday with more.All the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We hit new music (!), why Dave Mustaine isn’t inviting former Megadeth members on the final tour, and a study breaking down the physics of mosh pits and circle pits. There’s talk of Extreme working on a new album, Matt Cameron dissecting “Spoon Man”, new releases from Alter Bridge and The Black Crowes, a failed stage dive, some heavy news from Rival Sons, plus more mushroom drinks, snow, the Chicago Bears, and cautious new-year optimism.Follow me on Instagram: @darbyradio Find me on TikTok: darby.amplifiedAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Myles Kennedy explains why he turned down an audition for Velvet Revolver, Ice Nine Kills announce a horror-inspired movie, Misery Signals stream their final show, and Wolfgang Van Halen says he’s already sitting on ideas for a fourth Mammoth record. We also get into what Billy Corgan and Yungblud have been up to lately, plus audition stories from Mark Tremonti and Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith.There’s a warning about AI “artists” ripping off real bands, The Ocean confirms a new album for 2026, and yes — mushroom coffee still doesn’t give you superpowers. OR does it?Follow the show: 📸 Instagram: @darbyradio 🎥 TikTok: darby.amplifiedAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I run through my favorite records of 2025, hit a few of the music news stories worth talking about, then wrap it up by narrowing everything down to my Top 10 albums of the year. Along the way I get into records from Jason Isbell, Deftones, Turnstile, Sleep Token, Ghost, Bon Iver, Wednesday, Amanda Shires, and more. These are the albums I spent the most time with in 2025. I will post the lists and a full playlist on my IG.Follow me on Instagram: @darbyradioFind me on TikTok: darby.amplifiedAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Music news for December 30th, 2025. I get into Refused playing their final show, a Hot Ones episode with Gwar and Insane Clown Posse, updates involving Mark Tremonti, Wolfgang Van Halen, and Stone Temple Pilots’ Robert DeLeo, and what Dave Mustaine has been dealing with physically. I also talk about Nikki Sixx explaining why some bands didn’t make it onto the Return of the Carnival of Sins tour, Shinedown describing how different their next album will be, and an ex-KISS member charging over $500 for his new music.Follow me on Instagram @darbyradio and TikTok @darby.amplified.All the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No new episode of Amplified this Friday (December 25), but don’t worry — two new episodes are coming next week: one breaking down the biggest music news of 2025 and another covering my favorite albums of the year.In this episode, I run through a grab bag of stories, including a photographer accusing Sleep Token of using her work without permission, Black Stone Cherry launching a foundation to support local artists, and Nergal talking about celebrating Christmas while being a Satanist.I also touch on Slipknot at Resurrection Fest, music that excites Wolfgang Van Halen, upcoming albums from Puscifer, Karnivool, and Down, plus thoughts on Jelly Roll receiving a pardon and Bullet for My Valentine claiming they’ve got three albums’ worth of material.Wrapping things up with a holiday send-off and a quick look ahead.Follow me on Instagram @darbyradio and have a great holiday.Amplified w/ Darby | Holiday Breaks, Year-End Teases, Christmas For Satanists & Does Vessel Wear A Sling Bag?All the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A lighter end-of-year episode as Darby runs through the few new releases for December 19, 2025, then hits the week’s music news featuring Chat Pile, Rainbow, Jack White, The Rolling Stones, Queens of the Stone Age, Ghost, Evanescence, Jane’s Addiction, and more — including a truly ridiculous Glenn Danzig story. Year-end lists are coming next.All the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Consequence names Deafheaven Band of the Year, John 5 makes the case for Mötley Crüe in the Rock Hall, and Guns N’ Roses pop up at a wild corporate party lineup. Lzzy Hale talks switching producers and pushing Halestorm into uncomfortable territory, Dave Mustaine earns his jiu-jitsu black belt at 64, and Adrian Smith gets a turn with Kirk Hammett’s legendary “Greeny” guitar. I also hit the Discogs most-collected list, the Creed/Limp Bizkit summer run, and end with a big note: Trent Reznor says new Nine Inch Nails is the priority.All the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New releases are thin this week and mostly reissues, with Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here 50th anniversary as the standout. I run through the week’s music news, including Metallica, Iron Maiden, Guns N’ Roses, Megadeth announcing a movie, Deafheaven teasing new music, Neko Case’s upcoming tour, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club sending a cease and desist, Deftones doing something cool for their hometown, and a quick thought on how people are listening to music again.All the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a packed Tuesday rundown: Shirley Manson’s beach-ball blowup, Kiss at the Kennedy Center, Turnstile crowned Band of the Year, Avenged Sevenfold’s new tour and track, Slipknot’s long-delayed Look Outside Your Window update, a Static-X B-side, Megadeth drama, and more. I also dig into the new Guns N’ Roses songs and a few bands that caught my attention this week.Beer of the week: Southern Tier’s 2XMAS spice double ale — absolute holiday magic.Find me on Instagram @darbyradio and let me know what you’re listening to. New episodes drop Tuesdays and Fridays.All the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.