Heavy Metal News & Interviews: The Loaded Radio Podcast

METAL BREAKDOWN DAILY: Your daily shot of cutting-edge hard rock and metal news.
On today's episode, Motionless In White announces their seventh studio album Decades and drops a high-octane single, "Playing God," featuring Corey Taylor. We also discuss the seismic shift in DragonForce as they welcome Alissa White-Gluz to the permanent lineup as co-vocalist. Finally, Dream Theater's James LaBrie lays out the timeline for the band's next studio chapter.
In this episode:
Motionless In White announces Decades and "The Sweat and Blood Tour."

Alissa White-Gluz officially joins DragonForce.

James LaBrie on the future of Dream Theater.

STAY LOUD: Catch the full breakdown of today's stories on the Loaded Radio Daily Podcast, or crank the 2026 hard rock and metal hits 24/7 on our digital stream at LoadedRadio.com .

METAL BREAKDOWN DAILY: Cutting-edge hard rock and metal news for the Doom Crew.
On today's episode, we finally get the unfiltered truth behind one of the most debated departures in heavy metal history. Jason Newsted breaks down the real reason he left Metallica in 2001, revealing a life-or-death battle with addiction and a heartbreaking lack of support from the band's inner circle.
Plus, we dive into the return of Deep Purple with their 24th studio album, Splat!, which frontman Ian Gillan claims is their heaviest material in over 50 years. We also cover Mötley Crüe's upcoming performance on American Idol and what it means for Vince Neil's health status ahead of the 2026 "Return of Carnival of Sins" tour.
In this episode, we discuss:
[00:15] Jason Newsted on addiction, recovery, and the truth about the Metallica exit.

[01:00] Deep Purple announces new album Splat!—the heaviest era returns.

[01:30] Mötley Crüe heads to American Idol + 2026 tour updates and charity initiatives.

STAY LOUD: Catch the full breakdown of today's stories on the Loaded Radio Daily Podcast, or crank the 2026 hard rock and metal hits 24/7 on our digital stream at LoadedRadio.com.

On today's episode, we dive into a massive shakeup in the world of gothic metal as Cradle Of Filth officially welcomes new guitarist Joff Bailey amidst a messy, ongoing legal battle with former members. We also break down the huge announcement from Five Finger Death Punch regarding their 20th Anniversary World Tour for 2027, featuring Lamb of God and Bleed from Within, and investigate the cryptic social media post from Greta Van Fleet that has fans convinced the band is calling it quits.
Show Notes:
Cradle Of Filth's New Era: Dani Filth and company officially welcome Joff Bailey to the fold, but the shadow of a high-profile lawsuit from Marek "Ashok" Šmerda and Zoe Marie Federoff still looms over the band's upcoming 15th studio album.

Five Finger Death Punch: 20 Years of the Battleship: The band announces their massive 2027 UK/European tour dates and teases their tenth studio album and a brand-new single arriving this month.

Greta Van Fleet's "Wild Ride": Is it a breakup or a brilliant marketing pivot? We analyze the "farewell" video and the hidden clues that suggest new music is on the horizon despite the fan panic.

Stay Loud: Details on how to get your hands on 5FDP tickets and where to catch Cradle Of Filth on the 'Majestic In Death' tour right now.

STAY LOUD: Catch the full breakdown of what's happening in metal news today on the Loaded Radio Daily Podcast, or crank the hard rock and metal 24/7 on our 24/7 Live digital stream.

DAILY BRIEFING DESCRIPTION:
The Loaded Radio Daily Briefing is your two-minute "Nuclear" news blast delivering the essential headlines in hard rock and heavy metal, every Monday through Friday.
On Today's Briefing (Monday, May 4, 2026):
THE MOROTTI APOLOGY: Following a chaotic exit from Suffocation, drummer Eric Morotti issues a public apology for his "toxic" comments, expressing regret and wishing the band the best as he takes responsibility for how he handled the situation.

PRIEST IS COOKING: Guitarist Richie Faulkner confirms that Judas Priest has already completed drum, bass, and rhythm guitar tracks for the follow-up to Invincible Shield. The band is using the organic, together-in-the-room "Firepower" recording method outside of Nashville.

MUSTAINE RECLAIMS THE "LIGHTNING": Dave Mustaine explains his decision to include Megadeth's version of Metallica's "Ride The Lightning" on the final album. Mustaine claims the song showcases the techniques he invented, like the "spider chord," and that the new version is faster, more frantic, and features updated drum fills by Dirk Verbeuren.

BRUCE KULICK RECOVERY: Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick shares a recovery update twelve days after undergoing planned heart valve surgery. Kulick is recovering at home with his wife, clarifying the procedure was necessary to address a critical aortic defect, and thanks fans and former bandmates like Gene Simmons for their support.

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Keep it heavy. I'm Scott Penfold, and I'll see you tomorrow.

James Monteith (Cage Fight, TesseracT) joins Scott Penfold on The Loaded Radio Podcast for a deep dive into the visceral world of Cage Fight's second studio album, Exuvia. Released via Spinefarm Records, the record marks a "moment of rebirth" for the UK hardcore outfit, moving beyond their lockdown origins into a permanent, headline-ready force. Monteith discusses the shift from the technical precision of TesseracT to the raw, 90s-influenced aggression of Cage Fight, the impact of vocalist Rachel Aspe's harrowing lyricism, and the diverse influences—from Machine Head to French pop—that shaped the new sound.
In the second half of the episode, Scott Penfold breaks down a massive week in hard rock and metal news:
JASON NEWSTED'S TRIUMPH: Former METALLICA bassist Jason Newsted speaks candidly about his year-long battle with throat cancer, his "free and clear" diagnosis, and his new clear-headed lifestyle as he prepares for a summer tour.

TYPE O NEGATIVE EXCLUSIVE: Drummer Johnny Kelly and guitarist Kenny Hickey reveal the discovery of a "lost" song from the October Rust sessions found on an old reference cassette.

GODSMACK 2.0: Shannon Larkin addresses his retirement and the band's "beautiful" transition into a new era with Wade Murff and Sam Koltun.

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COMING NEXT WEEK: A massive legacy episode for Type O Negative fans featuring Johnny Kelly and Kenny Hickey.