Amplified w/Darby

This week on AMPLIFIED, System of a Down's latest concert announcement raises a question: How many times can a band tour the same songs before it's time to make something new? Plus, Knocked Loose's Brian Garris has some unexpected dream collaborators, and producer Andrew Watt shares a touching story about his final moments with Ozzy Osbourne—and the music that may still be waiting to be heard.I've also got three Picks of the Week, including something dark and atmospheric, an unexpected electronic discovery, and a 25-year-old metal masterpiece.And somehow, a frustrating experiment with AI turns into a confession about throwing weed whackers across people's lawns.New episodes every Tuesday and Friday at amplifiedwithdarby.com.Follow on Instagram: @darby.amplified

It's New Music Friday, and while this week's releases might not look like a blockbuster lineup, there are some intriguing records worth digging into. Fontaines D.C., Insomnium, The Keening, and plenty more on the radar. Meanwhile, Guns N' Roses have some interesting plans for 2027, Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" is making a surprising appearance, and The Rolling Stones have something new up their sleeves. Plus Slash, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, and a little Beatles appreciation. And because this is AMPLIFIED, we somehow end up debating whether mooning someone is actually an insult, why Wednesday night concerts are a terrible idea, and whether naming a particular body part "Glory Hammer" comes with certain responsibilities. It's music news, new releases, and the occasional completely unnecessary detour. Listen, explore, and find more at amplifiedwithdarby.com. Follow along on Instagram @darby.amplified.

It's Tuesday, which means it's time for my Picks of the Week—and apparently, three new rock records weren't enough this time. There was just too much good music to choose from.Plus, Jack White delivers a surprise worth talking about, Pearl Jam has some thoughts about the Sphere, and James Hetfield says something that doesn't sit quite right with me. We've also got new music news from Trivium and Devin Townsend, a bizarre situation involving Creed and Instagram, and a few other stories worth your time.Somewhere along the way, we get into Gene Simmons' questionable bragging rights, the mysteries of the Instagram algorithm, and why a certain comedian really needs to find better material.It's music, opinions, a few detours, and a whole lot of great records.Listen to my Picks of the Week playlists on Spotify, Apple Music, and TIDAL at https://amplifiedwithdarby.com.New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.Instagram: @darby.amplified

It's New Music Friday, and this week's releases are especially good. We've got everything from bluesy, guitar-driven rock to crushing metal, post-punk, and a few surprises you might not expect.Plus, Josh Homme has some interesting things to say about the past, Turnstile makes headlines for something that happened offstage, and a rock legend's upcoming celebration raises some complicated questions. There's also a massive batch of vinyl releases worth getting excited about and a Blink-182 moment that's a pretty great reminder of why we love music in the first place.And somehow, a few suspicious teenagers wandering through the woods lead to a discussion about bank robbery. Don't ask. Just listen.New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.Website: https://amplifiedwithdarby.comInstagram: @darby.amplified

I couldn’t choose just one new rock/metal Pick of the Week this time, so I picked two. One is from a band I’d never heard before this weekend, and the other is a record that kept making me stop and wonder what the hell I was listening to—in the best possible way.I’ve also got a beautifully dark record I’ve talked about before, plus a Not-Rock Pick from a duo whose backstory somehow involves busking, traveling with a circus and a professional sculptor. Of course it does.Plus: a legendary band is teasing something nobody expected, Slash has big news, one of the best heavy bands around got a major TV moment, and apparently Christmas needs horror metal now.Hear all four Picks of the Week at amplifiedwithdarby.com.Follow me on Instagram: @darby.amplifiedShare the show with one person you think might be one of us.

A late-breaking loss from the metal world, Metallica has big plans for Vegas, and Korn has a reunion of sorts.Plus, Oasis is making headlines again, a packed New Music Friday, I pick a fight with amp nerds, and I have a warning for the entire state of Utah before I go back this weekend.New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.amplifiedwithdarby.com