Episode 55: New Music Friday Highlighted by Social Distortion + News From Sex Pistols, Van Halen, Five Finger Death Punch & More
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.
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.
Plus: Crobot recommendations, weird metal album titles, and why Mike Ness is still one of the coolest frontmen in rock.
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