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For three decades, Darby has been living rock ’n’ roll at full volume. He’s shared stories and traded laughs with the gods of heavy music—Metallica, Ozzy, Van Halen, KISS, Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, Disturbed, Deftones, and more. As host of a syndicated afternoon drive rock show, he’s built a reputation for cutting through the noise and keeping it real. Now, he’s taking that same no-bullshit energy to the podcast world—where the conversations hit harder, the stories run deeper, and nothing gets turned down.
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On this episode, I get into the disturbing story involving former Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert, Jack White dropping new songs, Rush using the Rush name, Shadows Fall getting close on a new record, and why I keep coming back to the new Corrosion of Conformity album.I also talk through some of the records I had on over the weekend, including Corrosion of Conformity, Green Carnation, Charlie Crockett, Bon Iver, A Place to Bury Your Dead, and more.Plus: Bush on Tiny Desk, Dirty Honey playing a new song live, Papa Roach talking mental health, Geddy Lee being blunt about the Rush name, and my thoughts on encores, Motley Crue live, and opening for Iron Maiden fans.New episodes every Tuesday and Friday at 6 AM Eastern.Instagram: @darby.amplified TikTok: darby.amplified X: darbyamplifiedTopics: rock news, metal news, new rock releases, Turnstile, Brady Ebert, Corrosion of Conformity, COC, Jack White, Rush, Geddy Lee, Shadows Fall, Papa Roach, Bush Tiny Desk, Dirty Honey, Black Crowes, Motley Crue, hard rock podcast, metal podcastAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 RockAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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, NickelbackAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 podcastAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 podcastAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 salesAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 VincentAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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 newsAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On Episode 38 of Amplified, I’m talking through the latest rock and metal news for March 10, 2026, including Sevendust’s new video, Fugazi finally releasing the Albini-produced In on the Kill Taker sessions, Jack White on why he avoids overly autobiographical lyrics, and Sharon Osbourne saying the Ozzy museum exhibit is going global.I also get into David Draiman defending Caleb Shomo, the new Help 2 charity compilation, Michael Stipe performing R.E.M. songs live again, Zack de la Rocha producing a new documentary, the upcoming Hillel Slovak documentary, and new updates from Lamb of God, Shinedown, Green Carnation, Filter’s Richard Patrick, The Warning, and more.Plus, I wrap up with some recent listening picks including Gloom in the Corner, Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, Converge, Jose Gonzalez, The Cold Stares, and more.Follow along: Instagram: @darby.amplified TikTok: darby.amplified X: darbyamplifiedAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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: darbyamplifiedAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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: darbyamplifiedAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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: darbyamplifiedAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode 34. We’re still here. That’s not nothing.It’s a Tuesday music news episode. Kid Rock is charging $5,000 for front-row tickets and is mad people pointed that out. Dave Grohl explains what actually happened with Josh Freese. Mikael Åkerfeldt wants a break from being “Band Michael.” Halestorm talks about playing without tracks. Adrian Smith weighs in on AI shortcuts. And Alex Van Halen is digging into unreleased Eddie-era material for a possible new record.There’s also Rush deluxe reissues, Spiritbox tour news, and a couple stories I started and then immediately lost interest in.I close it out with what I’ve been listening to — Jay Buchanan, Brent Faiyaz, Willow, Angel Du$t, Graveyard, and The Messthetics with James Brandon Lewis… which I liked before I even realized it was Fugazi guys.That’s it. Music news. Opinions. A beer.New episodes every Tuesday and Friday.Instagram: @darby.amplified TikTok: darby.amplified X: darbyamplifiedAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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: darbyamplifiedAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.All the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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: darbyamplifiedAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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: darbyamplifiedAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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.amplifiedAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
You know who won the Grammys — I’ll give you my thoughts and takeaways. I talk through the performances I liked, the wins that stood out, and why it’s still wild that The Cure just won their first Grammy after all these years.From there, it’s a run through the rest of the music news: Deftones selling most of their catalog, Nine Inch Nails picking up a Grammy after a 30-year gap, and Megadeth landing their first-ever No. 1 album with their final release. There’s also Warped Tour news, discussion around a Red Hot Chili Peppers Netflix documentary, and Al Jourgensen showing up in a new horror-comedy.I wrap things up with a couple records worth your time right now, including Blackwater Holylight and Softcult, plus a few thoughts on Super Bowl halftime culture and the growing overlap between music and politics.New episodes Tuesdays and Fridays.Rock news • New music • Loud opinionsFollow the show on Instagram & TikTok: @darby.amplifiedAll the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A later-than-usual Friday episode that was worth re-recording. This week on Amplified, I dig into protest and resistance in rock, preview Grammy weekend (including the Ozzy Osbourne tribute and Spiritbox performing), and break down who should win the rock, metal, and alternative categories. Plus: new music and singles from Papa Roach, Sevendust, The Black Crowes, Rob Zombie, and more — and what’s actually worth your time this week.Rock news, new releases, loud opinions.All the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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