This Week In Metal. With Roguenjosh

Welcome back to This Week in Metal! This episode is packed with massive reveals, starting with Blink-182's Mark Hoppus dropping the bombshell that there is an unreleased Linkin Park track from the Chester Bennington era just sitting on a hard drive. We also dive into the mysterious global trail of Slipknot posters, rumors of Ghost's Tobias Forge recording a secret death metal project, and the official return of Ozzfest to the US and UK in 2027.Plus, we’re covering legal drama in the Ill Niño camp, the tragic accident at Louder Than Life, new album announcements, a review of the new Falling In Reverse track featuring Corey Taylor and Serj Tankian, and the absolutely wild reality of 95-year-old William Shatner fronting a heavy metal band at Riot Fest.Topics covered in this episode:Evanescence announces 20th Anniversary "The Open Door" EditionPolyphia's controversial new songEnter Shikari's intimate Arena Tour warm-up showsElectric Callboy reimagines My Hero Academia's "You Say Run"Mysterious Slipknot posters and website teasersAmira Elfeky teasing a new "pink era"Ozzfest officially returning to the US and UK in 2027RIP Chuck Varga (Sex Executioner of GWAR)AC/DC & CBGB Festival cancel shows due to severe weatherHollow Front announces independent album "No Love Without Despair"156/Silence added to August Burns Red's "Christmas Burns Red" lineupDragonForce 2027 Euro & UK Tour datesScary Kids Scaring Kids announce new vocalist & singleEx-Veil of Maya vocalist Lukas Magyar's new band SYFYnCancer Bats drummer steps down from touring to focus on familyKnocked Loose donates $8K to paralyzed Louder Than Life fanIll Niño members file restraining order against ex-guitarist Marc RizzoSystem of a Down 25th Anniversary Toxicity exhibition in LASong Review: Falling in Reverse ft. Corey Taylor & Serj TankianRammstein releasing "Live in Mexico City" concert filmBeabadoobee (featuring Deftones & Turnstile members) hits UK #1Mark Hoppus reveals unreleased Linkin Park track from the Chester Bennington eraMetallica's Vegas Sphere takeover and fringe eventsIs Ghost's Tobias Forge recording a secret Death Metal project?Soundgarden shares official live footage featuring Taylor MomsenWilliam Shatner fronts a heavy metal show at Riot FestNew Metal Releases: Miss May I, Imminence, Banks Arcade, Ghostkid, and the Wendy's Emo EPSupport the channel & catch the live streams:Tune in live every Sunday night on Twitch to hang out and talk metal, or head over to the YouTube channel for weekly news, album reactions, and new releases.Patreon: patreon.com/roguenjosh (Free full-album and concert reactions, track-by-track gradings, and podcast feeds)

Welcome back to This Week In Metal — your weekly breakdown of heavy music headlines, tours, new releases, and scene discussion!In this episode, we dive into Gerard Way hinting at a long-awaited new My Chemical Romance record, the wild pairing of Metallica and Limp Bizkit hitting NFL stadiums, and Imminence turning their album narrative into a global cinema experience. We also break down major festival announcements, wild backstage festival drama, and the return of some huge heavy hitters.What We Cover This Week:• My Chemical Romance: Gerard Way teases studio time & the Black Parade 20th anniversary• Imminence's "Axis Mundi" theatrical film & global screening event• Festival Lineups: Rock Am Ring & Rock Im Park announce their massive rosters• Tour News: Metallica's M72 run with Limp Bizkit & Architects hitting Europe with Korn• Teasers & Drama: Bullet For My Valentine's next era, and Emmure’s Frankie Palmeri vs. Glenn Danzig security• New Music & Album News: Breakdown of Sanity returns, Kingdom of Giants announce 'Usurper', and Hollow Front welcomes back Dakota Alvarez• Vinyl & Reissues: Knocked Loose's 10-year 'Laugh Tracks' box sets• Ozzy Osbourne’s historic final show heading to movie theaters• Rise Against & Alkaline Trio's split cover release• Upcoming release calendar highlights & our Songs of the WeekSupport the Show & Join the Community:• Patreon: Get exclusive full-album and concert reactions every week at patreon.com/roguenjoshIf you enjoyed the episode, please consider leaving a 5-star rating or review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts — it goes a long way in helping the show reach more metalheads!

Welcome back to This Week In Metal, your weekly breakdown of the biggest headlines across the metal, rock, and hardcore scenes!This week, we dive into the highly debated reception to Slipknot's surprise new single "Arsenal" and analyze guitarist Jim Root's interesting defense of the track. We also check out the vinyl variations for My Chemical Romance's The Black Parade 20th-anniversary, debate the ticket pricing for Gojira's recent sold-out charity show, and react to the absolutely massive Bloodstock 2027 lineup announcement. Plus, we run through an incredibly stacked album release radar for September and October so you know exactly what to listen to next.Topics Covered In This Episode:• Slipknot’s new single "Arsenal" and Jim Root's comments on the track• My Chemical Romance's The Black Parade 20th Anniversary release• The debate around Gojira's $30 charity show tickets• Bloodstock 2027 lineup announcement• Real Friends parting ways with their vocalist• Architects teasing new music and their upcoming tour with Korn• From First To Last returning with a new EP• Electric Callboy and Bloodywood's 2027 tour• Signs of the Swarm's massive headline tour• September and October heavy metal release radarCatch This Week In Metal recorded live on YouTube and Twitch every week! Make sure to follow the podcast on Spotify so you never miss an episode, and join the community on Twitch for live album reactions and music requests.Watch the video version & join live streams:📺 YouTube: youtube.com/roguenjosh🎮 Twitch: twitch.tv/roguenjosh

Welcome to This Week In Metal. In this episode, we run through the latest heavy music news, industry shifts, and upcoming album releases.We break down the recent teasers from Polaris, the inner-band controversy surrounding Bad Wolves' Dolly Parton cover, and the announcement of Stage Tour—the spiritual successor to Guitar Hero and Rock Band. We also dive into the new Sleep Token signature bass guitars, Ghost's uncertain future following their recent concert film, and Limp Bizkit hitting another massive streaming milestone on Spotify.Finally, we take a look at the upcoming release calendar, highlighting new records from Ocean Sleeper, Beartooth, and more.Hosted by Roguenjosh. Be sure to follow the podcast feed so you never miss an update on what is happening in the world of metal and heavy music.

Welcome to another episode of This Week In Metal! 🤘 Today, we are going through the biggest headlines, festival announcements, and new album releases in the heavy music world.We’re breaking down the shocking news of Alpha Wolf parting ways with Lochie Keogh and canceling their European tour, checking out the stacked daily lineups for Aftershock Festival 2026, and looking at the absolute madness of YUNGBLUD crowd surfing in a wheelchair with a broken leg.Later in the episode, we look through the massive list of upcoming rock and metal albums dropping in late 2026, and I rank the ultimate MySpace Era Scene Bands in a custom Tier List! Did your favorite band make the S-Tier?In this episode, we cover:Weekly News Roundup: Exciting new track announcements from Starset, Holding Absence, and Senobia.Festival Deep Dives: A massive breakdown of the Aftershock Festival 2026 lineup and stage times, plus Inkcarceration 2027 and Slam Dunk 2027 dates.Vocalist Updates: Celebrating Crystal Lake's new official vocalist.Wild Live Moments: YUNGBLUD crowd surfing in a wheelchair with a broken leg.Deluxe Editions: Dayseeker's upcoming anniversary deluxe edition release.Band Drama: Reacting to the shocking and sudden split between Alpha Wolf and vocalist Lochie Keogh.Touring Firsts: Foo Fighters supporting AC/DC for the very first time.Release Radar: A huge rundown of the late 2026 heavy metal and rock album release calendar.The Ultimate Tier List: Ranking the greatest MySpace Era Scene Bands (where do Underoath, The Used, and Paramore land?).Playlist Updates: The latest additions to the Heavy Rotation Spotify Playlist.

Full reactions for the new Electric Callboy and Jutes albums, alongside the Twenty One Pilots "More Than We Ever Imagined" concert, are available on Patreon.Topics discussed in this episode:Twitch AI training opt-out policy updates.New Valorant track featuring Oli Sykes and Courtney LaPlante.Slipknot announcements regarding Sid.Louder Than Life set times and Good Things festival lineup updates.Counterparts Magic the Gathering event details.Jonathan Davis launching the Freak on a Leash cat leash company.Suno and BMG partnership deal.Twenty One Pilots UK show fan footage requests.Ice Nine Kills Terrifier Universal Experience terror tram.Shattered Shores emo cruise lineup announcement.Queens of the Stone Age stage incident.Davie504 copyright silence video.Upcoming Heavy Music Releases and Festivals:August:Jutes - chin up, beautiful (Aug 5)Electric Callboy - Tanzneid (Aug 7)DARKO US (Aug 10)Marilyn Manson - One Assassination Under God - Chapter 2 (Aug 14)If Not For Me - Where The Light Begins To Fade (Aug 18)Fallweather (Aug 19)Axty - The Pain Made Me Who I Am (Aug 21)Ocean Sleeper - peace when im dead (Aug 21)Rising Insane - deathrace (Aug 21)ASAVA - Mahjong (Aug 28)In this moment - Witch (Aug 28)Beartooth - pure ecstacy (Aug 28)September:156/Silence (Sep 4)Showing teeth - A Fate Worse Than Loneliness EP (Sep 4)Gradience - Anomaly (Sep 4)PRESIDENT - Blood of your Empire (Sep 4)Lifespark (Sep 11)Haken - In a fever dream (Sep 18)Maelfoy (Sep 18)Holding absence - Modern Life is Lonely (Sep 18)Banks Arcade (Sep 25)The Ocean (Sep 25)Louder Than Life (Sep 17-20)Riotfest (Sep 18-20)October:Miss May I - no place for me (Oct 2)Imminence - axis mundi (Oct 2)Left To Suffer - unwelcome guest (Oct 9)Unpeople (Oct 9)windwaker - smile, you’re on camera (Oct 23)save us - Death to something (Oct 16)Northlane (Oct 30)Blind Channel - Painstream (Oct 30)Arankai - the shape of blue (Oct 30)When We Were Young (Oct 17)

Welcome to This Week in Metal, hosted by Roguenjosh! Join the weekly community chat where we round up the biggest headlines, festival announcements, album reviews, and new releases across metal, hardcore, and alternative music. In this episode, we dive into the Bloodstock and Wacken festival line-ups, discuss the rumors swirling around Slipknot's Sid Wilson, completely disagree with Lambgoat's latest album review, and check out what heavy bands made the soundtrack for EA Sports' Madden 27. Plus, we cover the latest from Linkin Park, Mötley Crüe, Avenged Sevenfold, and pay our respects to a legendary music manager. If you want to support the podcast and get access to full album and concert reactions, head over to the Patreon!👇 Support the Show & Join the Community 👇🟠 Support on Patreon: [Insert Patreon Link]🟣 Catch the live recording on Twitch: [Insert Twitch Link]🕒 Episode Chapters 🕒0:00:00 - Pre-Show & Stream Setup0:12:47 - Welcome to This Week in Metal!0:13:30 - Bloodstock Open Air 2026 Recap & 2027 Headliners0:17:50 - Wacken Open Air 2026 & 2027 Lineup0:21:16 - Outbreak Fest 2026 Lineup0:22:12 - Linkin Park's 'Unshatter' Documentary Trailer0:24:41 - Taking Back Sunday 'Louder Now' 20th Anniversary0:26:48 - Green Day 'Nimrods' Movie & New Single0:28:35 - Holding Absence Album Delay0:33:30 - RIP Mike Milford (Scars of Tomorrow / Artery Recordings)0:34:34 - System of a Down hits 1 Billion Streams on "Aerials"0:37:50 - Boundaries Album Review & Roasting Lambgoat0:42:26 - Nine Inch Nails x Quake 30th Anniversary Merch0:46:12 - Madden 27 Heavy Music Soundtrack0:55:32 - Blind Channel's New Album 'Painstream'0:59:58 - Mötley Crüe's Nikki Sixx: "Albums are a thing of the past"1:04:26 - RIP Peter Katsis (Legendary Music Manager)1:07:32 - Slipknot / Sid Wilson Rumors & Drama1:15:55 - Sharon Osbourne on Ozzfest Reboot & AI Ozzy1:19:38 - Avenged Sevenfold 'Statica' Controversy1:21:50 - August & Upcoming Heavy Releases1:26:35 - Outro & Patreon Shoutout

It's the 'RELAUNCH' episode of This Week in Metal! This week, we are diving into some massive news across the heavy music scene, including the highly anticipated final Soundgarden album featuring Chris Cornell, an update on Slipknot's Sid Wilson, and the controversy surrounding Andy Biersack's recent Warped Tour interviews.We also break down the newly announced festival lineups for Wacken, Escalation Fest, and Louder Than Life, and look ahead to Mick Gordon hitting Radar Festival in 2027. Plus, we crown our Album of the Week and rate the best new tracks in our Songs of the Week!News & AnnouncementsSlipknot: Sid Wilson UpdateNew Announcements: Northlane, Showing Teeth, & Left to SufferSoundgarden: Final Album with Chris CornellMick Gordon at Radar Festival 2027Andy Biersack (Black Veil Brides) Warped Tour Interview ControversyUpcoming Heavy ReleasesFestival LineupsWacken Open Air LineupEscalation Fest LineupLouder Than Life LineupAlbum of the WeekAllt – AtaraxiaSongs of the Week & RatingsSCATTERBRAIN – "BITTER" [A]IMPVLSE x Howl Like Wolves – "Void" [A]AXTY – "who I am" [A]Chiodos – "TAPDAT" [S]Imminence – "False Light" [A]HALF ME – "Fear Is The New Belief" [A]If Not For Me x Wind Walkers – "Lie Awake" [A]SAVE US – "Seraphim" [A]SAME PAINS – "shoulder" [A] (Requested by @benxsamexpains)Catch the video version of the podcast over on the roguenjosh YouTube channel, and make sure to subscribe and leave a rating if you enjoyed this week's episode!

Bring Me The Horizon "Count Your Blessings Repented.", Slipknot side project "Look Outside You Window", BABYMETAL Deluxe Edition, Electric Callboy album announcement, The Amity Affliction album release, Ticketmaster fraud, Travis Barker on the Muppets, Sonic Temple Timetable, Linkin Park vs Sleep Token at the American Music Awards👇 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL & REQUEST SONGS 👇Patreon (Full Album & Concert Reactions): https://www.patreon.com/roguenjoshTwitch (Live Request Streams): https://www.twitch.tv/roguenjoshDiscord Community: https://discord.gg/HRdPdMuS📲 All my Socials and Links: https://linktr.ee/roguenjosh

Roguenjosh EP of the Year list for 2025:20. LØRE – Prologue19. ONI – Genesis Pt. II18. Midwinter – Is There Anything You Want to Say17. Fallweather – You for Life / What Is It Like16. Enthronement – A World Not Made for Us15. House of Protection – Outrun You All14. Headwreck – Attitude Adjustment13. Heavensgate – A Heart Is a Heavy Burden12. Killstreak – The Cursed Crown11. Ironstone – A Shadow of My Former Self10. Gore – If You Do Not Fear Me9. Annisokay – Abyss Pt. II8. Invent Animate, Silent Planet – Bloom in Heaven7. Jamie’s Elsewhere – Alchemical6. Amira Elfeky – Surrender5. Wind Walkers – I Don’t Belong Here4. SACE6 – Limerence3. Revnoir – Coma2. Currents – All That Follows1. President – King of Terrors