{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/68dda9e846a2532cddfd0503/69fd38bcc117aa79bf66b9cf?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 55: New Music Friday Highlighted by Social Distortion + News From Sex Pistols, Van Halen, Five Finger Death Punch & More","description":"<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus: Crobot recommendations, weird metal album titles, and why Mike Ness is still one of the coolest frontmen in rock.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>No episodes next week. Returning Tuesday, May 19.</u></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Instagram: @darby.amplified</p><p> TikTok: darby.amplified</p><p> X: darbyamplified</p><p><br></p><p>Topics: 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 podcast</p>","author_name":"Darby"}