Amplified w/Darby

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: darbyamplified

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: darbyamplified

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: darbyamplified

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: darbyamplified

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.

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: darbyamplified

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: darbyamplified

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.amplified