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Heavy Metal News & Interviews: The Loaded Radio Podcast

Scott Penfold | Loaded Radio | Heavy Metal & Hard Rock News
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Gojira
Type O Negative
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Jethro Tull
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Metal Injection
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March Of the Unheard
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The Obsession
Crobot
Fit For A King

Hard Rock and Metal FM radio broadcast complete with interviews, new cuts and in depth content.

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Latest Episodes

The melodic death metal world changed forever in 2025 with the death of Tomas "Tompa" Lindberg. This week on The Loaded Radio Podcast, we are joined by founding bassist Jonas Björler to discuss the band's final masterpiece, The Ghost Of A Future Dead... more

In today's Loaded Radio Daily Briefing, former Slipknot drummer Jay Weinberg reveals the cryptic 24-hour window between his first jam and Joey Jordison's departure. Plus, the Metal Gods return as Judas Priest announces a massive 2026 career collectio... more

Fred Durst is declaring war on Coachella with a new "uninvited" festival blueprint alongside Lil Wayne. Plus, we honor the late Bo Lueders (Harms Way/HardLore) and his incredible WrestleMania send-off involving CM Punk and a legendary WWE artifact. F... more

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 o... more

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Joel Birch
Frontman of The Amity Affliction
The Amity Affliction
Episode: The Amity Affliction's Joel Birch on the Ahren Stringer Split, 'House of Cards,' & More on The Loaded Radio Podcast
Rob Damiani
Lead singer of Don Broco
Don Broco
Episode: Rob Damiani (Don Broco) & Brandon Saller (Atreyu) On New Albums And Pushing Heavier
Brandon Saller
Frontman of Atreyu
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Episode: Rob Damiani (Don Broco) & Brandon Saller (Atreyu) On New Albums And Pushing Heavier
Chris Barnes
Frontman, Six Feet Under
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Episode: Six Feet Under's Chris Barnes + Hellripper on The Loaded Radio Podcast
James McBain
James McBain of Hellripper
Hellripper
Episode: Six Feet Under's Chris Barnes + Hellripper on The Loaded Radio Podcast
Prika Amaral
Founding member of Nervosa, lead vocals and guitar
Nervosa
Episode: Prika Amaral (Nervosa) & Guernica Mancini (The Gems) Interview – New Music, Metal Scene & Touring
Guernica Mancini
Member of The Gems (formerly Thunder Mother), vocalist/guitarist
The Gems
Episode: Prika Amaral (Nervosa) & Guernica Mancini (The Gems) Interview – New Music, Metal Scene & Touring
Shane Lyons
Guitarist and co-vocalist, Varials
Varials
Episode: Shane Lyons (Varials) & Crispin Earl (The Veer Union) Interview – Heavy Music, Touring & New Releases
Crispin Earl
Member of The Veer Union, solo projects
The Veer Union
Episode: Shane Lyons (Varials) & Crispin Earl (The Veer Union) Interview – Heavy Music, Touring & New Releases

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Scott Penfold
Host of the show, known for deep dives into metal releases, touring, and artist stories.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 5 ratings
  • Cool!!

    Amazing podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robmarcs
    United States4 years ago
  • Loved this Podcast a lot!

    This podcast is exactly what I'm looking for. That's awesome!

    The topics, content, guests, and most importantly the sound quality are great. I've thoroughly enjoyed it. I must say, it's a highly recommended show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HarveryZain
    United States4 years ago
  • Cool!

    Amazing podcast! I will recommend for sure.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Del.Sebastain
    United States4 years ago
  • Just loved this show!

    You are continuously sharing your experiences. But somehow I become experienced by listening to your show. You are amazing. I have enjoyed this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LiamT007
    United States4 years ago

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Shane Lyons (Varials) & Crispin Earl (The Veer Union) Interview – Heavy Music, Touring & New Releases
Q: How do you balance heavy and melodic elements in Varials' sound today?
The guests discuss melody as essential, with heavier sections balanced by emotional tunefulness, enabling bigger peaks and valleys in the new material.
Shane Lyons (Varials) & Crispin Earl (The Veer Union) Interview – Heavy Music, Touring & New Releases
Q: What was it like bringing Skyler into the band and adapting to his voice?
Lyons talks about Skyler's energy and how his voice necessitated a new approach to writing, including adjustments to ensure the material fits his vocal range and style.
Shane Lyons (Varials) & Crispin Earl (The Veer Union) Interview – Heavy Music, Touring & New Releases
Q: What are the themes that tie the album together as a whole?
Lyons explains the throughline as a struggle and grappling with self, with moments of reprieve, creating a heavy but emotionally resonant arc across the record.
Shane Lyons (Varials) & Crispin Earl (The Veer Union) Interview – Heavy Music, Touring & New Releases
Q: Now, how did the writing process for this song set the tone for the rest of the album?
Lyons describes assembling the track from disparate pieces, aiming for a strong introduction that leads into the emotional landscape of the album, and notes how Skyler's lyrics contributed to the overall tone.
Volumes Interview: Michael Barr on 'Mirror Touch', The Top Metal Albums of 2025
Q: How do you guys create when you write as a band, in the same room or remotely?
The consensus is that an old-school garage vibe is ideal but rarely feasible; remote collaboration and texting have become the norm, with two singers navigating the dynamics and keeping the process efficient when the timing is right.

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Heavy metal and hard rock fans tune in for candid conversations with established icons and DIY artists alike, often unpacking creative processes, album directions, and the realities of touring and promotion in the modern metal scene. Episodes frequently cover new releases, production choices, and the evolving landscape of the genre, with a mix of inside stories from studio sessions, touring anecdotes, and view into industry dynamics. Noteworthy are the guest lineups—ranging from legendary vocalists to independent projects—paired with a host who blends artist focus with timely metal news, making it a likely go-to for listeners seeking in-depth artist perspectives, behind-the-scenes detail, and current metal culture insights.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Joel Birch
2. Rob Damiani
3. Brandon Saller
4. Chris Barnes
5. James McBain
6. Prika Amaral
7. Guernica Mancini
8. Shane Lyons

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