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Amplified w/Darby
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…
Episodes
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Turnstile, Jack White, Rush, and the New Corrosion of Conformity Album - Episode 48
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…
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Corrosion of Conformity, Charlie Crockett, and a Really Good New Music Friday | Amplified Ep. 41
Episode 41 It’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…
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Rush Returns, Jack White Fires Off, Jay Buchanan Talks Rival Sons
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…
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Episode 43: RHCP, Sevendust, Judas Priest & New Music Friday
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…
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A Band I Didn’t Expect to Like, Neurosis Is Back, & Metallica Doing Good
Description: Rock news • New music • Loud opinions Went to a show this weekend that wasn’t necessarily “my band”… and it was great. The crowd, the energy—just…
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Poison the Well Returns, Trent Reznor Clarifies, and Vinyl Hits $1 Billion | Amplified Ep. 40
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…
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James Hetfield Engaged, Live Nation Exposed, and Vinnie Vincent Wants $2 Million | Amplified Ep. 40
Episode 40 It’s a Tuesday edition of Amplified, and this one goes from Metallica engagement news to Live Nation looking exactly like the kind of company…
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The Black Crowes, Lamb of God, and the Ticketmaster Mess | Amplified Ep. 39
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…
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Sevendust, Fugazi, Jack White, Ozzy & More | Amplified Episode 38
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…
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New Rock & Metal Releases (March 6, 2026) + Aftershock Lineup, Turnstile Cover & Ice-Skating Megadeth Guitarist | Amplified Ep. 37
Episode 37 In 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…
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Radiohead Fires Back, Punk In The Park Cancelled (Ep. 36)
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…
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Rob Zombie’s The Great Satan + Rock Hall Nominees + A Quick New Music Friday (Feb 27, 2026)
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…
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Kid Rock’s $5K Tickets, Dave Grohl on Josh Freese & Van Halen’s Next Move | Amplified Ep. 34
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…
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New Music Friday: Foo Fighters Reveal Your Favorite Toy, Maiden’s Ed Fest Details + Van Halen Album Talk
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…
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Foo Fighters Tease New Music + Warped Tour Band Dump + Gene Simmons Gets Cooked (Again) | Amplified 2/17/26
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…
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Friday the 13th Releases + New Down + New COC + Knocked Loose x Denzel Curry | Amplified
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)…
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Bad Bunny’s Halftime, Green Day, and Remembering Brad Arnold
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…
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Jay Buchanan & Puscifer Release New Albums + J. Cole’s The Fall-Off | Amplified (Feb 6, 2026)
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…
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Grammy Takeaways, Deftones’ Catalog Sale & Megadeth’s First No. 1
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…
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Rock Protests, Grammy Weekend & New Music Friday (January 30, 2026)
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…
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New Rock & Metal Releases, Megadeth’s Final Album, Tour News & Music Headlines
After a short technical delay, I’m back to catch us up on the latest rock, metal, and alternative music news. This episode covers New Music Friday from January…
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Rock & Metal News Jan 20, 2026: Black Crowes, Judas Priest Doc, Rival Sons, Pink Floyd Vaults
I’ve got a cold, so yes—I sound a little dumb. We push through anyway. On this episode of Amplified, I break down the biggest rock and metal stories for…
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Rock & Metal News + New Music Releases | Jan 16, 2026
Dry January is still happening (RIP pizza), and 2026 releases are finally picking up. Rock, metal, alternative news, what’s worth your time, and a few…
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Bob Weir Remembered, AI & Rock’s Future, New Black Crowes
Dry January Darby checking in, fueled by tea and a life-changing electric kettle, running through the rock news for January 13th. We start with the heavy one —…
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Amplified w/ Darby | Mosh Pit Physics, New Music Friday & Metal Music On A Boat
We hit new music (!), why Dave Mustaine isn’t inviting former Megadeth members on the final tour, and a study breaking down the physics of mosh pits and circle…
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Amplified w/ Darby | AI Ripoffs, Missed Auditions, Mushroom Coffee & Muumuus
Myles Kennedy explains why he turned down an audition for Velvet Revolver, Ice Nine Kills announce a horror-inspired movie, Misery Signals stream their final…
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Amplified w/ Darby | My Top Albums Of 2025
In this episode, I run through my favorite records of 2025, hit a few of the music news stories worth talking about, then wrap it up by narrowing everything…
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Amplified w/ Darby | Refused’s Last Show, Crüe Tour, Don't Mess w/ Juggalos and a Very Expensive Kiss Solo Record
Music news for December 30th, 2025. I get into Refused playing their final show, a Hot Ones episode with Gwar and Insane Clown Posse, updates involving Mark…
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Amplified w/ Darby | Holiday Breaks, Year-End Teases, Christmas For Satanists & Does Vessel Wear A Sling Bag?
No new episode of Amplified this Friday (December 25), but don’t worry — two new episodes are coming next week: one breaking down the biggest music news of…
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Amplified w/ DARBY -Jane's Addiction Apologizes & Someone Took Glenn Danzig’s Fridge
A lighter end-of-year episode as Darby runs through the few new releases for December 19, 2025, then hits the week’s music news featuring Chat Pile, Rainbow…
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Mugging Dave Mustaine, Band Of The Year & Corporate Christmas Parties
Consequence names Deafheaven Band of the Year, John 5 makes the case for Mötley Crüe in the Rock Hall, and Guns N’ Roses pop up at a wild corporate party…
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New Music Friday, Rock/Metal Music News & Weird Swim Cap Fetishes. Sicko.
New releases are thin this week and mostly reissues, with Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here 50th anniversary as the standout. I run through the week’s music…
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Music News, Beach Ball Rage, Kiss and Rambo
It’s a packed Tuesday rundown: Shirley Manson’s beach-ball blowup, Kiss at the Kennedy Center, Turnstile crowned Band of the Year, Avenged Sevenfold’s new tour…
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Mushrooms (Not Magical), New Music Friday & Music News
Darby runs through New Music Friday releases across rock, metal, and beyond, then dives into a packed week of music news—from AI-generated song drama and…
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Music News , Losing My Keys & Circus Elephants
I sort of lost the key/fob to my place. Sort of. I'll discuss that and maybe go on a rant about people who don't like elephants. Possibly. Music news with…
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Music News, Thanksgiving Plans & What I'm Listening To
New Soundgarden AND Audioslave? I will discuss that along with Arch Enemy, Gus N Roses, Anthrax, Poppy, Halestorm, Sevendust and more. Find me on Instagram…
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New Music Friday 11-21-25, Music News & Beer
For this late in November we have some really cool releases plus music news with Slipknot, My Chemical Romance, Rob Zombie, Ghost, Shinedown, Pink Floyd and…
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Amplified w/Darby | Music News, My Picks Of The Week & Beaver Themed Truck Stops
The Black Crowes re issue of 'Amorica' dominated my weekend listening. I'll discuss that, the retirement of a legend, Megadeth in space, Alter Bridge in Wales…
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Amplified w/Darby | New Music Friday, Music News, Music Is Better Than Sex?
Some cool releases this week from Mike Patton & The Avett Brothers, a box set from a band of my youth, a new song from Jay Buchanan plus music news with…
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Amplified w/Darby | Music News, Releases I Missed & Tom Brady Cloning Dogs
We'll talk Hall Of Fame, Grammys, music news, some cool releases I missed last week and cloning dogs. Why? All the news, all the noise, all in one place…
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Amplified w/Darby | New Music Releases For 11-7, Music News & Trillionaires
I’m talking Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, Guns N’ Roses, Deftones, Megadeth, Sevendust, and Alice In Chains — plus all the new music releases for November 7, 2025…
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Amplified w/Darby | Music News, My Picks Of The Week & Searching For My Glasses
My picks of the week show some contrast with one being dark, moody and heavy while the other is an unexpected surprise from some of my favorite artists. My…
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Amplified w/Darby | Music News, Full-Size Candy Bars and Heavy New Releases
All treats, no tricks — this week’s Amplified dives into the Halloween Friday release slate with new music from Avatar, Despised Icon, Primitive Man, and more…
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Episode 3 | 10-28-25
Catching up on everything you might’ve missed — new tours from Iron Maiden and the Foo Fighters, updates from Slash and Poppy, and a stack of fresh releases…
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Episode 2
Darby runs through the week’s biggest music stories and dives into new releases, rising artists, and essential classics — from modern heavy hitters to…
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New Music Friday 10-17-25
New Music Friday – October 16, 2025 This is the first real(ish) episode of the show — still a work in progress, but we’re getting there. In this episode, I…
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