Heavy Metal News & Interviews: The Loaded Radio Podcast

On today's Metal Breakdown Daily, Scott Penfold uncovers a surprise studio update from Australian metalcore titans Parkway Drive as they quietly begin tracking their highly anticipated next record. Plus, Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill drops a massive bombshell regarding the progress of their next studio album, Rob Halford's vocal sessions, and whether the legendary band could continue with entirely new members in the future. Finally, we break down the newly announced 2026 European and UK headline tour dates from the masked alternative metal sensation, President, following their massive "DOOM LOOP" single drop.
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On today's edition of the Metal Breakdown Daily, host Scott Penfold delivers the weekend forecast for the heavy music world, featuring a "digital immortal," a controversial documentary snub, and a free ticket to NOLA sludge history.
The Prince of Darkness Goes Digital: Sharon and Jack Osbourne have officially unveiled "Digital Ozzy." Through a partnership with Hyperreal and Proto Hologram, an A.I.-driven avatar powered by Ozzy's own "Digital DNA" is coming to life. We break down how this conversational A.I. will allow fans to talk to the Ozzman himself in life-sized "Proto Luma" units hitting the U.S. and U.K. this summer. Is it the future of legacy, or just "scary" accurate?
The Di'Anno Documentary Drama: As the world prepares for the theatrical release of Di'Anno: Iron Maiden's Lost Singer on June 9th, director Wes Orshoski reveals a "massive bummer." Find out why the current Iron Maiden camp refused to participate in the film and how the director managed to honor Paul's legacy despite the lack of official cooperation.
Crowbar Records You: Louisiana riff-lord Kirk Windstein has announced a massive hometown event. Crowbar is playing a free show at Southport Music Hall on July 17th, and they're filming the entire thing for a new live album and video release. We've got the details on how you can get in for free and be part of sludge metal history.
Today's Breakdown:
Ozzy Osbourne: Inside the A.I. "DNA" process and the 86-inch holoportation units.

Paul Di'Anno: Why Rod Smallwood and the band said "no" to the new documentary.

Crowbar: How to reserve your spot for the free live recording in Jefferson, LA.

Metal History: Reflecting on the "Beast" and the foundation of the NWOBHM.

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On today's edition of the Metal Breakdown Daily, host Scott Penfold dives into a massive multimedia expansion from the Iron Maiden camp, a promising update for Poison fans, and a return to "Ground Zero" for death metal.
Iron Maiden frontman Bruce Dickinson has officially announced The Mandrake Project: Year Two. The 184-page graphic novel arrives this October via Z2 Comics, taking the saga into what Bruce describes as "really weird" and surreal territory.
Next, Poison drummer Rikki Rockett addresses the band's "comedy of errors" and explains why a 2027 tour is looking more likely than a 40th-anniversary run this year. Rikki also discusses his new project, The Rockett Mafia, and their plans to perform Look What the Cat Dragged In in its entirety.
Finally, the Death tribute supergroup Left To Die—featuring Terry Butler and Rick Rozz—signs with Relapse Records. We have details on their upcoming debut album, Initium Mortis, which exhumes legendary Mantas and Death demos for a new generation.
Today's Highlights:
Bruce Dickinson: Inside the "mystical madness" of The Mandrake Project: Year Two.

Poison: Rikki Rockett's 2027 tour optimism and The Rockett Mafia deep cuts.

Left To Die: Why Initium Mortis is the "alternate-universe" version of Scream Bloody Gore.

New Music: First impressions of the new single "Archangel."

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On today's episode of the Metal Breakdown Daily, host Scott Penfold delivers a high-octane look at the massive moves hitting the metal world this May.
We lead off with Mongolian titans The HU, who have officially revealed their third studio album, HUN, alongside a crushing new single featuring Jonny Hawkins of Nothing More. Plus, the "Master of Horror" John Carpenter trades his iconic synths for heavy riffs on his first-ever metal project, Cathedral.
And in a historic moment for the pit, 99-year-old "Gangster Granny" Pauline Kana officially enters the Guinness World Records for the oldest crowd surfer in history.
Today's Highlights:
The HU: Details on the new album HUN and the creative "Lost Soul" collaboration.

John Carpenter: How the legendary director's first graphic novel led to a "heavy" sonic evolution.

Guinness World Records: A 99-year-old icon takes a ride over 20,000 fans in Texas.

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On this Tuesday morning edition of the Metal Breakdown Daily, Scott Penfold covers a series of sudden developments across the metal and rock world. First, Static-X has issued an urgent message to fans, canceling all remaining 2026 tour dates due to "serious medical issues" within the band camp. Next, John 5 reveals the reality of his current relationship with Rob Zombie since jumping ship to join Motley Crue, confirming that the two haven't spoken in nearly four years. Finally, the legendary, metal-fueled 1993 DOOM soundtrack gets a historic induction into the U.S. Library of Congress, joining the ranks of Metallica's 'Master of Puppets' as a culturally vital recording.
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