Shinedown, Beartooth, Starcrawler, Ozzy & KISS Avatars | Amplified Ep. 64

Shinedown, Beartooth, Starcrawler, Ozzy & KISS Avatars | Amplified Ep. 64

Ozzy has a giant new statue, KISS is building an avatar show in Vegas, and Shinedown's Brent Smith shared one of the coolest quotes I've heard in a while. I also talk about new music from Beartooth, Starcrawler, Sleep Theory, I Prevail, and Quicksand, the Rolling Stones getting into podcasting, a new Waylon Jennings release, and why I still have no interest in making this show sound perfect. Plus a few records I've been spinning over the last week and the usual detours along the way. New episodes of Amplified every Tuesday and Friday. Follow Amplified: Instagram: @darby.amplified TikTok: @darby.amplified All the news, all the noise, all in one place. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 63: Attack Birds, Working Beavers & the Return of Faith No More

This week on Amplified, I survived an aerial assault from a gang of territorial birds, got stared down by a beaver with a stronger work ethic than most people, and can officially report that the mysterious cowboy carved into a tree on my walking trail is now a full cowboy. On the music side, it's a lighter week for new releases, but there's still plenty to talk about. We get into Godsmack's latest lineup change, Linkin Park making Download Festival history, Bon Jovi's vocal recovery, the upcoming Linkin Park documentary, and why Jack Osbourne should probably stop arguing with people online. Plus: * Tesla's first new song in years * The Big Four of grunge debate * Daughtry's unplugged anniversary tour * A couple allegedly getting very adventurous on a Ferris wheel at Download Festival * Radiohead's immersive Kid A experience * Why the return of Faith No More might be the most exciting rock news of the week * New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. Follow: @darby.amplified All the news, all the noise, all in one place. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Special Episode: Jake Diab of Autumn Kings

Jake Diab of Autumn Kings joins me for a special episode of Amplified. We've been trying to make this interview happen for a while, but schedules kept getting in the way. I'm glad we finally found a time to sit down because it was well worth the wait. We talk about the band's rise from the independent scene to signing with Hopeless Records, the work that went into getting there, what drives their songwriting, life on the road, and what's next for the band. Jake was incredibly open about the highs, the challenges, and the mindset that's helped Autumn Kings continue building momentum. If you're already a fan, you'll get some great insight into the band. If you're just discovering them, this is a great place to start. Check out Autumn Kings: • Website: autumnkings.com • Instagram: @autumnkingsband • TikTok: @autumnkings • YouTube: @autumnkings • Spotify: Autumn Kings Connect with Amplified: • Instagram: @darby.amplified • TikTok: @darby.amplified • YouTube: @darby.amplified All the news, all the noise, all in one place. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

EP 62: The Beauty of Art (And Why We Need It More Than Ever)

This week, a chainsaw artist on a walking trail sparks a conversation about the power of creativity, the importance of art, and the songs that help us through life’s toughest moments. Darby shares a recommendation from the John Butler Trio, talks new music from The Warning and Duane Betts, and dives into the latest headlines from Iron Maiden, Blink-182, Evanescence, A Perfect Circle, Hollywood Undead, My Chemical Romance, and more. Plus: why therapy isn't weakness, the highest-grossing music biopic of all time, AI-generated music detectors, and a reminder that music—and art in all its forms—can make the world a better place. Follow: @darby.amplified on Instagram & TikTok. New episodes every Tuesday and Friday. All the news, all the noise, all in one place. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Episode 61: New Music Friday, Jack White Strikes Again & The Future of Albums

Episode 61 is loaded with new music and plenty to talk about. This week I dig into new releases from Sublime, Mike Campbell & The Dirty Knobs, Des Rocs, Genghis Tron, Khemmis, Dirty Heads, Olivia Rodrigo, and more. Then it's on to the biggest stories in rock: Jack White announces a new album, Linkin Park reveals details about its upcoming concert film, Chat Pile drops a new track, Green Day gets the Hollywood treatment, and Rush fans have a new Alex Lifeson guitar to drool over. I also get into the ongoing debate about whether bands should still make full albums or just release singles, plus stories involving Anthrax, Def Leppard, Alice Cooper, Hatebreed, Motley Crüe, the Rolling Stones, and more. Add in a few thoughts on hockey, basketball, collecting records, and why some frontmen simply own a stage, and you've got another packed episode of Amplified. Thanks for listening. Instagram: @darby.amplified TikTok: @darby.amplified #AmplifiedPodcast #RockNews #NewMusicFriday #JackWhite #LinkinPark #GreenDay #Rush #Anthrax #DefLeppard #Sublime #MusicNews #RockPodcast #AlternativeRock #HardRock #MetalNews #NewMusic #VinylCommunity #MusicDiscovery #PodcastLife  All the news, all the noise, all in one place. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.