The Podcast That Rocked for 2/11/25. Back To The Beginning Festival with Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne, Kid Rock can’t work a crowd, more.
Black Sabbath Returns & Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Show | The Podcast That Rocked on YouTube
Black Sabbath Returns & Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Show | The Podcast That Rocked on Spotify
Discussion Topics: -Back To The Beginning Festival with Black Sabbath reunion; Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Performance -Kid Rock walks out of performance because people won’t clap -Vince Neil’s Plane Crash -Primus select new drummer –Jack White refuses to do long sets -Upcoming Albums/Tours, Song of the Week, more
“Get ready for a historic heavy metal event! Black Sabbath reunites with its original lineup, including Ozzy Osbourne, for one last show at the Back To The Beginning festival on July 5th at Villa Park in Birmingham. This marks the first time in 20 years that Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler, and Bill Ward will perform together. It’s also Ozzy Osbourne’s final performance, capping off his legendary career5. The festival boasts a star-studded lineup including Metallica, Slayer, Pantera, and more. Don’t miss this unforgettable moment in rock history as proceeds go to charity.” (Perplexity)
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“Black Sabbath Announce ‘Back To The Beginning’ Icons of Metal come together to celebrate Ozzy Osbourne’s Final Performance July 5th at Villa Park All Profits From The Show Will Be SHARED EQUALLY BETWEEN Cure Parkinson’s, Birmingham Children’s Hospital and Acorn Children’s Hospice”
Jack White is celebrating the start of his 2025 No Name Tour with the all-new No Name Live EP, available today at all streaming services. The EP is a 5-song collection of live tracks taken from White’s 2024 edition of the tour, which was characterized by surprise shows in historic clubs around the world to support the 2024 album No Name. Listen to No Name Live EP at https://ffm.to/nonameliveep.
No Name is available now via Third Man Records. The acclaimed collection was recently honored with a 2025 GRAMMY® Award nomination for “Best Rock Album” – White’s 34th solo career nomination and 46th overall along with 16 total GRAMMY® Award wins. The No Name Tour began, February 6, with a sold-out show at Toronto, ON’s HISTORY and then travels North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, and Japan through late May. For complete details and remaining ticket availability, please visit jackwhiteiii.com/tour-dates.
White’s sixth studio album, No Name officially arrived on Friday, August 2 following its clandestine white-label appearance at Third Man Records locations that saw customers slipped, guerilla-style, free unmarked vinyl copies in their shopping bags. True to his DIY roots, the record was recorded at White’s Third Man Studio throughout 2023 and 2024, pressed to vinyl at Third Man Pressing, and released by Third Man Records.
JACK WHITE – NO NAME TOUR 2025
FEBRUARY
11 – Brooklyn, NY – Kings Theatre 12 – Brooklyn, NY – Brooklyn Paramount 17 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner 18 – Boston, MA – Roadrunner 21 – Paris, France – La Cigale 22 – Paris, France – La Trianon 23 – Paris, France – La Trianon 25 – Utrecht, Netherlands – TivoliVredenburg (Ronda) 26 – Utrecht, Netherlands – TivoliVredenburg (Ronda) 28 – London, UK – Troxy
MARCH
1 – London, UK – Troxy 2 – Birmingham, UK – O2 Academy Birmingham 3 – Glasgow, UK – Barrowland Ballroom 10 – Hiroshima, Japan – Blue Live Hiroshima 12 – Osaka, Japan – Gorilla Hall 13 – Nagoya, Japan – Diamond Hall 15 – Tokyo, Japan – Toyosu PIT 17 – Tokyo, Japan – Toyosu PIT
APRIL
3 – St. Louis, MO – The Factory 4 – Kansas City, MO – Uptown Theater 5 – Omaha, NE – Steelhouse Omaha 7 – Saint Paul, MN – Palace Theatre 8 – Saint Paul, MN – Palace Theatre 10 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed (Indoors) 11 – Chicago, IL – The Salt Shed (Indoors) 12 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple Theatre 13 – Detroit, MI – Masonic Temple Theatre 15 – Grand Rapids, MI – GLC Live at 20 Monroe 16 – Cleveland, OH – Agora Theatre 18 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle 19 – Nashville, TN – The Pinnacle
MAY
4 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at the Moody Theater 5 – Austin, TX – ACL Live at the Moody Theater 6 – Dallas, TX – South Side Ballroom 8 – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom 9 – Denver, CO – Mission Ballroom 10 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center 12 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium 13 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium 15 – Santa Barbara, CA – Santa Barbara Bowl 16 – Oakland, CA – Fox Theater 17 – San Francisco, CA – The Masonic 19 – Seattle, WA – The Paramount Theatre 20 – Seattle, WA – The Paramount Theatre 22 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom 23 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom 24 – Troutdale, OR – Edgefield Concerts on the Lawn
“The Best Metal Performance category, which has been a Grammy staple since 1990, has long been a platform for recognizing exceptional heavy metal talent. Metallica holds the record with seven wins, demonstrating the category’s significance in honoring artistic achievement in metal music. This year’s win by Gojira not only celebrates their innovative approach to metal but also underscores the genre’s ability to blend historical themes with contemporary performance art.
The 2025 Grammy Awards showcased the vibrant world of metal music with an electrifying Best Metal Performance category that celebrated the genre’s dynamic evolution. French metal band Gojira made history by winning their first Grammy for “Mea Culpa (Ah! Ça Ira!)”, a powerful track originally performed during the 2024 Olympic Games opening ceremony. The competitive category featured heavyweight metal acts including Metallica, Judas Priest, Knocked Loose (featuring Poppy), and Spiritbox, highlighting the breadth and depth of contemporary metal music.” (Perplexity)
The Podcast That Rocked for 2/4/25. 2025 Rock/Metal Grammy Recap, Courtney LaPlante is not Poppy, more.
2025 Rock/Metal Grammy Recap | The Podcast That Rocked on YouTube
2025 Rock/Metal Grammy Recap | The Podcast That Rocked on Spotify
Discussion Topics: -2025 Rock & Metal GRAMMY Recap -Courtney LaPlante is not Poppy -More of the same from Warped Tour –Graspop Festival is massive -Bring Me The Horizon X Oasis? -Upcoming albums/tours, song of the week, more
Song Of The Week: Senses “Diamonds On Your Dagger”
“The 2025 Grammy Awards showcased an electrifying celebration of rock and metal music, with Gojira emerging as the standout winner in the Best Metal Performance category for their powerful Olympic performance of “Mea Culpa (Ah! Ca Ira!)”. The rock categories featured an impressive lineup of legendary and emerging artists, including nominations for iconic bands like The Beatles, Pearl Jam, and The Rolling Stones, alongside rising acts like Green Day and Fontaines D.C.. The metal category was particularly competitive, with heavyweight contenders like Metallica, Judas Priest, and Spiritbox competing for the top honor. Music fans celebrated the increased diversity in the rock and metal nominations, noting the notable presence of female artists like Marina Viotta, Poppy, and St. Vincent, marking significant progress in genre representation. With a mix of classic rock veterans and innovative new artists, the 2025 Grammy Awards demonstrated the continued vitality and evolution of rock and metal music.” (Perplexity)
“Metal music has evolved beyond its controversial origins, transforming into a diverse and mature musical genre that challenges early stereotypes. The genre has moved past its initial shock-value reputation, with subgenres ranging from progressive and folk metal to more nuanced artistic expressions. While early perceptions painted metal as exclusively about “hatred” and “extreme violence”, contemporary metal has become a complex musical form that attracts fans across different age groups, with many metal show attendees being in their 30s and 40s. The music now encompasses a wide range of themes and emotional depths, moving beyond simplistic narratives of rebellion or Satanism. Modern metal fans appreciate the genre’s musical complexity, technical skill, and diverse storytelling, demonstrating that what was once considered controversial has now become a respected and sophisticated musical art form.” (Perplexity)
Seven years since the last All That Remains album with more new members to support Phil and it’s definitely more of the same. There is some SOLID guitarwork that hasn’t been heard on an All That Remains album in roughly 10-15 years thanks to Jason Richardson. That being said, Antifragile is definitely more of the outdated metalcore material with lyrics trying to sound smarter than they are, where every song is built around a radio rock chorus. Songs like “Divine” and the title track are trying to push themselves WHILE being extremely safe. The music and writing can’t go too far and it’s nothing you haven’t heard from All That Remains before. On top of that, Phil’s vocal track is once again modded to the point of being robotic. It’s become a staple of All That Remains’ sound and that’s sad. This is arguably the most energetic album from All That Remains in a long time and it still as stock as royalty free metalcore tracks on YouTube’s audio library. It’s Antifragile and anti-entertaining. 5/10
All That Remains Antifragile Album Review
All That Remains “Divine”
“All That Remains has unleashed their tenth studio album Antifragile, an electrifying metalcore release that marks a significant milestone for the band. Released independently on January 31, 2025, this groundbreaking album is the first to feature lead guitarist Jason Richardson, drummer Anthony Barone, and bassist Matt Deis since their earlier work. Antifragile showcases 10 powerful new tracks, including standout singles like “Divine” and “Forever Cold”, which have already captured the attention of metalcore fans. Produced by the renowned Josh Wilbur, known for his work with Parkway Drive and Megadeth, the album represents a bold new chapter for All That Remains following the passing of founding guitarist Oli Herbert. Fans can expect an intense musical journey with tracks that blend aggressive riffs, dynamic vocals, and the band’s signature metalcore sound, making Antifragile a must-listen for fans of the genre.” (Perplexity)
The Podcast That Rocked for 1/28/25. Nine Inch Nails to dominate in 2025, Warped Tour announcing several bands at a time, more.
Nine Inch Nails To Dominate 2025 | The Podcast That Rocked on YouTube
Nine Inch Nails To Dominate 2025 | The Podcast That Rocked on Spotify
Discussion Topics: –Nine Inch Nails announce Peel It Back World Tour; new music soon? -Warped Tour announcing several bands for 2025 festivals; more of the same -Mercyful Fate demoing new material? -TOOL make surprise club performance -Upcoming albums/tours/more
“Nine Inch Nails, the iconic industrial rock band led by Trent Reznor, is set to electrify fans with their highly anticipated Peel It Back Tour 2025. Marking their first extensive live outing since 2022, the tour will span nearly 40 dates across Europe and North America, kicking off on June 15 in Dublin, Ireland. The band, inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2020 and boasting over 30 million records sold worldwide, will headline major venues including Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, and United Center in Chicago. Fans can expect an intense musical experience as Reznor and bandmate Atticus Ross return to the stage, promising a blend of classic hits and potentially new material. Tickets go on sale January 29, 2025, at 12:00 pm local time, with concert dates running through September 18 in Los Angeles, offering rock enthusiasts a chance to witness one of the most influential bands in alternative music history.” (Perplexity)
Rock Coliseum XX on 1/22/25 where there are no limits to the suggestions and Super Chats. Past suggestions, bands VS band VS band, and any other ideas are all fair game.
Thanks to everyone that watched live and a special thanks to those who made Super Chats. The No Limits round worked much better than I would have expected. Next time will be Rock Coliseum Madness in March. Hope to see you all there!
“Experience the electrifying atmosphere of the Rock Coliseum live stream, hosted by Rocked on YouTube. This dynamic event brings together music enthusiasts and critics alike, featuring popular personalities such as @ARTVJon, @SpectrumPulse, and @CrashThompson. Viewers can engage in real-time discussions as the hosts review and react to various rock tracks, offering their unique thumbs up or thumbs down verdicts. With a growing community of fans, each live stream promises insightful commentary and lively interactions that keep audiences coming back for more. Don’t miss out on the latest episodes—subscribe to Rocked’s YouTube channel to catch all the action and join the conversation!” (Perplexity)
Discussion Topics: -SeeYouSpaceCowboy thrown into spotlight over Connie Sgarbossa not being comfortable touring with Dance Gavin Dance -Nine Inch Nails will tour in 2025; potential new music -RIP John Sykes (Thin Lizzy, WhiteSnake) -Oli Sykes teases new BMTH music Maynard James Keenan teases new Puscifer music -RockFest 2025 Lineup Announced -Upcoming albums/tours/more.
Inkcarceration 2025 Festival Lineup #Shorts
“SeeYouSpaceCowboy, the San Diego-based hardcore punk band known for their LGBTQ-inclusive stance, is facing a significant shakeup. Lead vocalist Connie Sgarbossa, a transgender singer, has announced her intention to leave the band due to ongoing controversies15. The decision stems from a recent tour announcement with Dance Gavin Dance, which sparked backlash from fans who viewed it as hypocritical given the band’s previous stance on similar issues. Sgarbossa expressed her disagreement with the tour decision and cited a “lack of urgency on issues” she had been raising within the band45. This potential departure marks a crucial moment for SeeYouSpaceCowboy, as Sgarbossa’s deeply personal lyrics and experiences have been integral to the band’s identity since its formation in 2016.” (Perplexity)
WHITECHAPEL will release their long-awaited new full-length, Hymns In Dissonance, on March 7th via Metal Blade Records.
“There is nothing nice about Hymns In Dissonance, from the riffs, to the lyrics, to the overall vibe of the album,” says guitarist Alex Wade of the band’s latest output. “We attempted to write our heaviest album to date. We wanted to put out something that was shockingly menacing and brutal.”
“The album follows the story of a cultist who is gathering worthy people to join his cult,” Wade further elaborates, “and there are moments in the storyline where the cult followers are singing an evil hymn to open a portal for the head cultist to enter.”
The band’s dynamic, brutal musicality serves as a soundtrack to the compelling lyrical story that vocalist Phil Bozeman vividly imagines. “Hymns In Dissonance is a mockery of the true nature of what hymns are,” Bozeman explains. “Hymns are melodious and harmonious. Dissonance is the opposite of melody and harmony. Dissonance represents evil. The tracks on the record are the hymns, which represent the seven deadly sins, beginning from track three to track ten. Tracks one and two are the introduction.”
The lineup’s timely and terrifying vision was first unveiled in the Fall of 2024 with the single “A Visceral Retch” inciting frenzied fans to call the song “a version of WHITECHAPEL we have never heard before. Can’t explain how absolutely goddamn brutal this song is. This is a total dream come true.” The title track is the LP’s second single.
WHITECHAPEL, who formed in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 2006, has seen the core lineup — vocalist Phil Bozeman, guitarists Ben Savage, Zach Householder, and Alex Wade, and bassist Gabe Crisp — intact since 2007, with the exception of drummer Brandon Zackey, who has been playing with the band since 2022. While Hymns In Dissonance follows 2021’s Kin chronologically, the new album is actually somewhat of a sequel to This Is Exile thematically, the three-word title Hymns In Dissonance representing that correlation.
The band started composing the new album at Householder’s studio in June of 2023, following their headlining tour for The Valley. The collective stuck to a strict weekday schedule, the structure allowing for maximum creativity and minimum burnout. Householder produced Hymns In Dissonance, which allowed the musicians to seamlessly switch gears from preproduction to recording the full album without skipping a beat. The guitarist shadowed producer Mark Lewis a lot over the last five WHITECHAPEL albums and bringing that influence inside the band is a full circle moment for Householder and WHITECHAPEL. “It’s cool that we can be self-sufficient and produce a record of this magnitude ourselves; not a lot of bands can say that.”
In advance of the release, today the band unleashes a video for the title track. Notes Bozeman, “It’s about [the storyline’s cultist] building his cult of followers: Only the most heinous and vile people on the planet showing their devotion to their lord, committing horrible acts, and the leader showcasing his power and his purpose to commit the seven cardinal sins to resurrect their lord, and to replace divinity with evil.”
Adds Wade, “Mostly written by Phil on guitar, ‘Hymns In Dissonance’ has a few riffs and tweaks thrown in by the rest of us. He can churn out some pummeling riffs and it’s one of the best songs on the album because he had a vision for the whole song with the riffs and vocals. It’s tuned to Drop G which we have been using since the self-titled LP, but the ending breakdown shifts down one whole step to Drop F, which we have never done before. Having the final breakdown shift lower than the rest of the song really helped the end have the crushing feeling it needed.”
Watch the band’s previously released video for “A Visceral Retch” HERE.
Hymns In Dissonance, which features cover art by European tattoo artist Rob Borbas (Grind Design), will be released on CD and digital formats as well as vinyl in the following color variants:
Eviscerate – Orange/Yellow Marbled (US) Eternal Eclipse – Black + White Marbled (US) Mangled Innards – Red Smoke (US) Visceral Retch – Iridescent Green (US) Infested Soul – Neon Green Yellow Marble (US – Band Exclusive) Red w/ Black Smoke (Tour Exclusive) 180g Black (EU) Crimson Red w/ Black Swirls (EU) Beige Brown Marbled (EU – Ltd. 500) Golden Dawn Marbled (EU – Ltd. 500) Bone White Splatter (EU – Ltd. 500) Clear With Black, Red + Gold Splatter (EU – Ltd. 300) Scarlet Red w/ Cloudy Black Splatter (EU – Ltd. 200) Scarlet Red + Bone White “Melt” (UK – Ltd. 300)
1. Prisoner 666 2. Hymns In Dissonance 3. Diabolic Slumber 4. A Visceral Retch 5. Ex Infernis 6. Hate Cult Ritual 7. The Abysmal Gospel 8. Bedlam 9. Mammoth God 10. Nothing Is Coming For Any Of Us
WHITECHAPEL will return to North American stages this Spring on a month-long headlining tour. The Hymns In Dissonance Tour runs from March 18th in Raleigh, North Carolina through April 19th in Atlanta, Georgia. Support will be provided by Brand Of Sacrifice, 200 Stab Wounds, and Alluvial. Tickets are on sale now. Find VIP upgrades at tix.soundrink.com/tours/whitechapel. See confirmed dates below.
WHITECHAPEL w/ Brand Of Sacrifice, 200 Stab Wounds, Alluvial:
3/18/2025 The Ritz – Raleigh, NC
3/19/2025 Baltimore Soundstage – Baltimore, MD
3/20/2025 Theatre Of Living Arts – Philadelphia, PA
3/21/2025 The Palladium – Worcester, MA
3/22/2025 Starland Ballroom – Sayreville, NJ
3/24/2025 L’Olympia – Montreal, QC
3/25/2025 Danforth Music Hall – Toronto, ON
3/26/2025 Saint Andrew’s Hall – Detroit, MI
3/28/2025 House Of Blues – Chicago, IL
3/29/2025 Varsity Theater – Minneapolis, MN
3/30/2025 Bourbon Theatre – Lincoln, NE
4/01/2025 Summit – Denver, CO
4/02/2025 The Grand @ The Complex – Salt Lake City, UT
