Amplified w/Darby

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 Rock

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, Nickelback

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 podcast

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 podcast

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 sales

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 Vincent

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 news

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