The Podcast That Rocked

The Podcast That Rocked

by Luke Spencer
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END IT and Bananagate | The Podcast That Rocked
The Podcast That Rocked for 6/10/26. END IT and Bananagate divide hardcore crowds, Jack and Sharon Osbourne double down on AI Ozzy, more. Discussion Topics: End It, Bananagate, and the Fallout Sharon and Jack Osbourne double down on past statements Kim Thayil of Soundgarden releases book and reflects on Chris Cornell Rush begins tour and Anika Nilles nails the drumming The Warning, Protest The Hero, and Chat Pile announce new albums Upcoming albums/tours/more Song Of The Week: A Place To Kill “What Feels Right” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpYQip1fSQg Interview with A Place To Kill https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1xEGTN47ts “Baltimore hardcore band End It didn’t take kindly to a concertgoer dressed as a banana at their show in Toronto, ON last night, June 05th. The band hit the stage as part of a show with Terror, Pain Of Truth and Start Today, and eventually singled out the peculiarly dressed audience member. To that end, End It vocalist Akil Godsey put a bounty on the banana-attired individual, telling the crowd that the person to tear the banana costume to shreds would be rewarded with End It‘s setlist from the show.” (ThePRP)
Jun 11, 2026
1:14:54
30 SECONDS TO MARS Wants Your Eye Scan For Free Tickets | The Podcast That Rocked
The Podcast That Rocked for 6/3/26. 30 Seconds To Mars wants your eye scan info for BOGO free tickets, Knocked Loose hit hard but still working, more. Discussion Topics: 30 Seconds To Mars wants your eyescan info Knocked Loose get knocked down but not out Riot Fest, Power To The People Fest, and whatever the Trump 250 mess will be Mastodon return with song tributing Brent Hinds Sleep Theory issue statement on horrible St. Louis incident Richard Patrick (Filter) New Industrial EP "A Place To Kill" Upcoming albums/tours/more. SONG OF THE WEEK: Mastodon “Your Ghost Again” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ65pizgD9I Richard Patrick (Filter) New Industrial EP "A Place To Kill" | Interview 2026 https://youtu.be/h1xEGTN47ts "In recent years, there's been a lot of talk in the music industry about how to combat the bots that routinely buy up concert tickets on behalf of scalpers. One prominent rock band's solution involves ticket buyers having their eyeballs scanned to prove they're human. Thirty Seconds To Mars, the hard rock combo led by actor Jared Leto (who was accused of sexual misconduct by nine women last year), is deploying an online ticketing tool called Concert Kit for their 2027 tour of Europe and the UK. According to the San Francisco Standard, the system involves each customer creating a verified World ID, an encrypted digital passport created by an orb that scans your irises and face. It uses "proof of human" technology developed by Tools For Humanity, a company founded by OpenAI's Sam Altman. To get a World ID, you have to visit an official World store or a partner retailer and have your eyes scanned." (Stereogum) 30 SECONDS TO MARS Wants Your Eye Scan For Free Tickets | The Podcast That Rocked
Jun 4, 2026
1:17:39
AI OZZY OSBOURNE Is A Horrible Idea (ft. ARTV) | The Podcast That Rocked
The Podcast That Rocked for 5/27/26. Discussion on AI Ozzy Osbourne being a classy, great idea for fans to ask questions, Sharon and Jack Osbourne doubling down on it, and more. Discussion Topics: AI Ozzy Osbourne is a terrible idea Jack Osbourne swears AI Ozzy will be classy New Ozzy & Sharon biopic Soundgarden album with final Chris Cornell recordings in production New A Perfect Circle music ahead of European Tour Caleb Shomo comes out; internet reacts like the internet Upcoming albums/tours/more SONG OF THE WEEK: Poppy “Hand In My Pocket” (Alanis Morissette cover) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV_DAQBvPL0 SUBSCRIBE TO ARTV https://www.youtube.com/user/BeyondARTV A year after his death, Ozzy Osbourne is set to be recreated as a lifesized AI-powered avatar, his family have announced – but fans aren’t entirely happy. The late rocker’s son Jack and his wife, Sharon, announced on 20 May at Licensing Expo, an event for brands in Las Vegas, that the family had partnered with tech companies Hyperreal and Proto Hologram to create an Ozzy Osbourne avatar. The Black Sabbath frontman died in July 2025 at the age of 76. “It’s kind of scary how it’s really very accurate,” Jack Osbourne told the audience at Licensing Expo. “He will exist digitally as himself for as long as we have computers. Technology has come such a long way to where it’s almost drag and drop. You could shoot a template for a commercial … literally prompt what you want Digital Ozzy to do in that commercial and you just drop it in. It’s that simple now.” Sharon Osbourne added: “We’re going to take it all around the world. People can talk to him and he will talk back. “Elvis died 50 years ago and everybody knows Elvis. I just want that for Ozzy.” (The Guardian)
May 28, 2026
1:32:22
JACK OSBOURNE Doesn’t Want Musicians To Be Political?! | The Podcast That Rocked
The Podcast That Rocked for 5/20/26. Jack Osbourne visits DC and doesn’t want musicians and entertainers to be political, Yungblud embarrasses MGK, more. Discussion Topics: Jack Osbourne visits Washington DC and tells everyone musicians and entertainers shouldn’t be political and then poses for photos with House Speaker Mike Johnson. MGK is desperate for beef, Yungblud doesn’t care Avenged Sevenfold now owns their masters Castle Rat address industry plant rumors Jason Newstead says not to add bass to remastered And Justice For All Greta Van Fleet return for $20 Upcoming albums/tours/more SONG OF THE WEEK: Periphery “Everyone Dies Alone” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w1nZm_8E6gM Does 10,000 DAYS From TOOL Still Hold Up 20 Years Later? https://youtu.be/wZOL156ZQKA “Jack Osbourne says celebrities should keep their mouths shut when it comes to politics ... telling TMZ DC entertainers should do two things ... entertain and STFU!!! Charlie and Jacob got Jack and his mom, Sharon Osbourne, on Capitol Hill and asked them if they were political. Jack went off ... telling TMZ DC celebrities need to "make entertainment, entertain the people and shut the f*** up." We asked Jack if celebs with big platforms and big opinions should use their voices to change hearts and minds ... and he told us those folks are in the wrong line of work.” (TMZ DC)
May 21, 2026
1:15:55
BRING ME THE HORIZON Hit On Stage & NO DOUBT Sphere Recap | The Podcast That Rocked
The Podcast That Rocked for 5/13/26. Oli Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon hit on stage by cell phone, No Doubt recap at The Sphere, more. Discussion Topics: Oli Sykes of Bring Me The Horizon hit on stage in St. Louis No Doubt at The Sphere recap Greta Van Fleet pull fake out with new music Sleep Token release instrumental Even In Arcadia; ditch management Anthrax announce first album in 10 years, Cursum Perficio Red Hot Chili Peppers sell music catalog to WMG (bleh) Upcoming albums/tours/more. SONG OF THE WEEK: VANA “In Your Name” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kwt_uvey4wA CRAZY Concert Stories #3 | Sick New World loves Jesus?! | HEAVYS https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nV9gU5F4RNM “ST. LOUIS – Oli Sykes, the lead singer of British rock band Bring Me the Horizon, says he suffered a mild concussion after an audience member apparently threw a phone that struck him onstage Monday evening at the Enterprise Center. A video shared by BMTH News, a platform that promotes the band, showed a phone striking Sykes on the left side of his head as the band performed a tune called “Happy Song.” “Who the f*** just threw a phone at my f*****g head?” said Sykes, following the completion of “Happy Song,” visibly distraught after he was struck. The video later shows Sykes handing the phone to a security worker. He also appeared to check his hands for blood and paused several times during the next song to rub his head. According to a Billboard report, on Tuesday, Sykes shared an update on his condition Tuesday via an Instagram story. “Alright everyone, just wanted to let you know I’m all good,” said Sykes. “The phone to the head definitely smarted and I ended up with a mild concussion, but the swelling’s gone down a decent amount already.” (Fox 2 St. Louis)
May 14, 2026
1:14:46
MOTIONLESS IN WHITE Put In the Decades | The Podcast That Rocked
The Podcast That Rocked for 5/6/26. Motionless In White announce Decades along with headline tour and collab with Corey Taylor, Dragonforce adds Alissa White-Gluz, more. Discussion Topics: Motionless In White announce new album Decades, release “Playing God” with Corey Taylor Dragonforce unite with Alissa White-Gluz to add more vocal firepower Concerts cancelled across genres in North America due to ticket sales Jason Newsted talks about leaving Metallica, cancer, more Goodbye Greta Van Fleet? Sleep Token’s label is getting aggressive online Upcoming albums/tours/more SONG OF THE WEEK: Motionless In White ft. Corey Taylor “Playing God” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2ZBtkEpGdw What Is Sleep Token's Label Doing?! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wGglFQbthE “Motionless In White are at home in the dark. For over 20 years, the quintet — Chris Motionless [vocals], Ricky Olson [guitar], Ryan Sitkowski [guitar], Vinny Mauro [drums], and Justin Morrow [bass] — have resided in their own shadowy corner of alternative music and culture. The group's uncanny alchemy of metal, hardcore, goth, industrial, and electronic has magnetically attracted an ardent audience, fueling a quiet rise out of the Rust Belt and into arenas as a headlining force of nature. Their D.I.Y. work ethic drives the evolution of an immersive world where stunning visuals match the scope of the sound. The collective come full circle on their seventh full-length offering Decades. For as much as it conjures their signature style, the LP sees them continue to confidently cut a path through uncharted territory, spreading a little darkness in their wake.” Hosted by: Luke = https://www.youtube.com/@rockednet Alex = https://www.youtube.com/@voiceofalex
May 7, 2026
1:13:48
SICK NEW WORLD 2026 Recap & KID ROCK Lectures Army | The Podcast That Rocked
The Podcast That Rocked for 4/29/26. Sick New World 2026 Recap, Kid Rock lectures US Army, more. Discussion Topics: Sick New World 2026 had a lot going for one day Kid Rock gets another helicopter ride and lectures/embarrasses US Army Slipknot goes Gucci Dave Grohl on new album, loving Alice In Chains, and moving past Nirvana Return of Loathe (FINALLY) and with Jami Morgan helping Upcoming albums/tours/more SONG OF THE WEEK: Cage Fight “Oxygen” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TRCl9exrTtM “After a hiatus, Sick New World has returned to Las Vegas in 2026, once again featuring System Of A Down, a plethora of heavy bands from the past several decades to new groups, and a massive amount of energy drinks fueling people to the point of burnout by 4PM. The way festivals were intended to be for 2026. Sick New World 2026 was a return to form for the festival that I think people realized just how much it was missed last year. Korn and Evanescence both debuting new songs live for the first time, End It encouraging GA fans to crash into VIP because “Security can’t stop you all!”, Danny Elfman once again stealing the show with an epic performance and this time with guest musicians, there was a lot to take in.” (Continued on Rocked.net)
Apr 30, 2026
1:09:32
SICK NEW WORLD with Kittie, Filter, and Sleep Theory | The Podcast That Rocked
In the Sick New World media lounge talking with Kittie about new and old fans, Filter about if politics in music should be allowed, and Sleep Theory on finding success in music in the TikTok age. Check out over 100 photos and more coverage on our site here: https://rocked.net/sick-new-world-2026-las-vegas-keeps-getting-sicker/ Bands We Saw At SICK NEW WORLD 2026 https://youtube.com/shorts/Btt_UTLPlLs?feature=share People We Saw At SICK NEW WORLD 2026 https://youtube.com/shorts/Hzx5qG8Blcw?feature=share After a hiatus, Sick New World has returned to Las Vegas in 2026, once again featuring System Of A Down, a plethora of heavy bands from the past several decades to new groups, and a massive amount of energy drinks fueling people to the point of burnout by 4PM. The way festivals were intended to be for 2026. Sick New World 2026 was a return to form for the festival that I think people realized just how much it was missed last year. Korn and Evanescence both debuting new songs live for the first time, End It encouraging GA fans to crash into VIP because “Security can’t stop you all!”, Danny Elfman once again stealing the show with an epic performance and this time with guest musicians, there was a lot to take in. (continued on Rocked.net) SICK NEW WORLD with Kittie, Filter, and Sleep Theory | The Podcast That Rocked
Apr 29, 2026
18:00
FRED DURST’s “Uninvited” Fest & SLAYER Returns (again) | The Podcast That Rocked
The Podcast That Rocked for 4/22/26. Fred Durst wants to start an “Uninvited” festival for bands not invited to Coachella, Slayer returns (again), more. Discussion Topics: Fred Durst wants to make an inclusive “Uninvited” fest for artists not invited to Coachella Slayer returns (again) for two 2026 performances, including where they retired in LA The Strokes went RATM at Coachella Wrestlemania had a great send off for Bo Lueders Fieldy explains why he is done with Korn Upcoming albums/tours/more SONG OF THE WEEK: unpeople “clouds” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Vvkgi9qWXY “If Coachella is not your scene, perhaps you’d be interested in a festival from the minds of Fred Durst and Lil Wayne? The Limp Bizkit frontman pitched the “A Milli” rapper on creating their own festival in response to Wayne’s recent comments about Coachella. “It’s truly a humbling experience when events like Coachella & the Grammys come around & like clockwork, I’m uninvited & uninvolved,” Wayne initially posted to social media. “I appreciate my position or space I hold in ya heart & mind if so bc you’re the humbling experience that’s timeless & 4dat I thk u.” Durst then responded, “Let’s start our own experience gathering and our own acknowledgment event to welcome all of the uninvited. I’ve got a couple ideas i’ve been working on for quite some while now,” Durst added. “Happy to elaborate if ever interested.” (105.7 The Point) Hosted by: Luke = https://www.youtube.com/@rockednet Alex = https://www.youtube.com/@voiceofalex FRED DURST’s “Uninvited” Fest & SLAYER Returns (again) | The Podcast That Rocked
Apr 23, 2026
1:19:55
NINE INCH NAILS Owned Coachella & 2026 Rock Hall Is Fine?! | The Podcast That Rocked
The Podcast That Rocked for 4/15/26. Nine Inch Nails (and other heavy music groups) owned Coachella, 2026 Rock Hall inductees are fine, more. Discussion Topics: Nine Inch Nails/Nine Inch Noise dominated Coachella 2026 Rock Hall inductees are fine, including IRON MAIDEN Turnstile step it up and return to the stage Evanescence announce new album Sanctuary; release new song Taylor Momsen still feeling the spider bite on tour KK Downing still loved by Judas Priest Rock The Country is having trouble selling tickets and that’s hilarious Upcoming albums/tours/more. SONG OF THE WEEK: Evanescence “Who Will You Follow” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoNhLJKLAyQ “Times Haven’t Changed, Just the Names”: Geoff Tate Closes the Operation: Mindcrime Saga https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVhGdFS6Few “Coachella have unveiled several official videos of the first proper Nine Inch Noize set. Performing at the festival’s Sahara Stage on Saturday, April 11, the band – Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross, plus Alex Ridha aka Boys Noize – made their official debut following months of playing together on NIN’s stunning Peel It Back Tour. Their 11-song setlist featured an appearance by Trent Reznor’s wife (and How To Destroy Angels singer) Mariqueen Maandig Reznor, and consisted of nine NIN tracks, one from How To Destroy Angels, plus a cover of Soft Cell’s Memorabilia. As well as playing again very soon at the second weekend of Coachella, Nine Inch Noize will also be dropping their debut self-titled album this Friday, April 17 via Interscope.” (Kerrang)
Apr 16, 2026
1:18:49
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