Amplified w/Darby

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 down to my Top 10 albums of the year . Along the way I get into records from Jason Isbell, Deftones, Turnstile, Sleep Token, Ghost, Bon Iver, Wednesday, Amanda Shires , and more. These are the albums I spent the most time with in 2025. I wil...

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 Tremonti, Wolfgang Van Halen, and Stone Temple Pilots’ Robert DeLeo, and what Dave Mustaine has been dealing with physically. I also talk about Nikki Sixx explaining why some bands didn’t make it onto the Return of the Carnival of Sins tour, S...

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 2025 and another covering my favorite albums of the year. In this episode, I run through a grab bag of stories, including a photographer accusing Sleep Token of using her work without permission, Black Stone Cherry launching a foundation to sup...

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, Jack White, The Rolling Stones, Queens of the Stone Age, Ghost, Evanescence, Jane’s Addiction, and more — including a truly ridiculous Glenn Danzig story. Year-end lists are coming next. All the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted o...

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 lineup. Lzzy Hale talks switching producers and pushing Halestorm into uncomfortable territory, Dave Mustaine earns his jiu-jitsu black belt at 64, and Adrian Smith gets a turn with Kirk Hammett’s legendary “Greeny” guitar. I also hit the Discogs...

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 news, including Metallica, Iron Maiden, Guns N’ Roses , Megadeth announcing a movie , Deafheaven teasing new music , Neko Case’s upcoming tour , Black Rebel Motorcycle Club sending a cease and desist, Deftones doing something cool for their home...

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 and track, Slipknot’s long-delayed Look Outside Your Window update, a Static-X B-side, Megadeth drama, and more. I also dig into the new Guns N’ Roses songs and a few bands that caught my attention this week. Beer of the week: Southern Tier...

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 festival cancellations to new playlists, charity shows, Slipknot’s Minecraft universe, and Ozzy-related chaos. Plus, quick hits on new tracks, tours, and notable industry stories to close out your week. All the news, all the noise, all in one pla...

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 Alice In Chains, I Prevail, Mammoth, Nine Inch Nails, COC, Black Sabbath and more. Send me your year end lists! I'd love to see them. Instagram: @darbyradio All the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

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 @darbyradio and let me know what you're listening to. All the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 more. All the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 and me in the world's largest beaver themed truck stop. All the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 bagpipes, seismic activity, AC/DC, Poppy, Creed and... people like music more than sports....and sex apparently. All the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. I’ll even get into what it means to be a trillionaire and let you know what beer’s in my hand this week. Find me on Instagram @darbyradio .. All the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

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 classic pick of the week is also heavy and moody. I blame the unnecessary time change bullshit. Music news with Korn, Disturbed, Halestorm, Mammoth, Crobot, Callboy, Ice Nine Kills and more. If you're enjoying the show, please share it with you...

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. I break down the heaviest drops and talk rock and metal music news. I do ALL of this whilst wearing a VERY sexy Halloween costume. Only full size candy bars here. #AmplifiedWithDarby #NewMusicFriday #RockNews #MetalReleases All the news, al...

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 from Mammoth WVH, Soulfly, Dayseeker and more. All that and more in this week’s episode of Amplified . All the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Darby runs through the week’s biggest music stories and dives into new releases, rising artists, and essential classics — from modern heavy hitters to unexpected non-rock standouts. Real talk, real music, no fluff. #AmplifiedWithDarby #RockPodcast #MusicNews #NewMusic #ClassicAlbums #RockAndBeyond All the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

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 talk about the immortal Ace Frehley, run through the biggest rock and metal news of the week, and dig into all the new music releases dropping right now. All the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

I know! There aren't enough podcasts. I'm here to fix that. All the news, all the noise, all in one place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.