Loaded Radio

10/30/2025

Commencing tonight at midnight! It’s the blistering Halloween tradition in its 12th year! The Sinister Minister is your host for 24 hours strait all through October 31st for the Annual Hellraising Halloween Marathon! Plus an all new edition of The Black Mass! Tune in with just a click at the website! And let us be the brutal background music for your Halloween 2025!

10/30/2025

What's the #1 metal city in the world? We guarantee it's not the one you're thinking of.

We at Loaded Radio have ranked the Top 10 metal cities on Earth—from the birthplace of Black Sabbath to the modern capital of melodeath and the dark heart of black metal.

See the definitive list and find out our controversial #1 pick. Let the debate begin!

Full story in comments!

10/30/2025

Dave Mustaine is "closing the circle" with Metallica... but in the most Dave Mustaine way possible.

Megadeth is covering "Ride The Lightning" on their final album. Dave called it a "tip of a hat" to James Hetfield... but also said their new, sped-up version is "just as good, if not better." 🤯

Peace offering or final flex? We break down the full, dramatic story behind the cover and the end of Megadeth.

Full story at the LINK IN FIRST COMMENT.

10/30/2025

We're ranking the 13 most ESSENTIAL melodic death metal albums of all time. This is the definitive list that defines the genre, from the Gothenburg pioneers to the modern titans.

Did your favorite make the cut? What did we rank as #1? (Hint: It's a Loaded Radio expert pick and it might surprise you!) See the full ranking and let us know if you agree.

Full article at the LINK IN FIRST COMMENT

10/29/2025

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Kenny Hickey of Type O Negative opens up about the "iconic" influence of KISS legend Ace Frehley and shares some absolutely legendary stories about his time with Dimebag Darrell and Vinnie Paul.

In our latest chat, Kenny Hickey of Type O Negative opens up about the "iconic" influence of KISS legend Ace Frehley and shares some absolutely legendary sto...

10/29/2025

Is Dave Mustaine actually doing it? The biggest rumor in metal right now is that Megadeth's final album will feature a Metallica cover... and we think we know which song.

A new quote from Dave and a very blurry screenshot of the tracklist are pointing to the ultimate 40-year grudge match. This is the Loaded Radio breakdown of the evidence.

LINK IN FIRST COMMENT!

10/29/2025

We're planting our flag. After weeks of debate at the Loaded Radio office, we've hammered out our definitive ranking of the 13 Best Thrash Metal Bands of All Time.

The "Big 4" is just the beginning. We're talking Exodus, Testament, Kreator, Overkill, and all the titans.

This is our official list. This is what we believe. Now, we want to hear from you. Who did we rank too high? Who did we leave out? And who is your #1?

See the full Loaded Radio ranking at the LINK IN FIRST COMMENT!

10/29/2025

It's creeping up, Fiends.....
This year's Black Mass Sinister Samhain on Loaded Radio! 🎃🤘😈🤘🎃
As is tradition, from Midnight on Thursday, October 30th, "Devil's Night" straight through to Midnight on Halloween Night, you can indulge your blackened hearts with all the most haunted, spooky and Hellraising Diabolical Metal your tortured Souls can take!
That's right, Creeps....
It's a brand new Black Mass Halloween show! 🎃
Also enjoy re rolls of past Halloween shows and everything you require to make your Halloween an absolute Blood Chilling SCREAM!
So, do be sure to tomb in and Indulge in the Sinister sounds of Samhain Sacrilege for 24 Soul Shrieking, Bone Chilling hours!
Seeya there, Sinners! 🔥😈🔥
Darkest Regards and a very Hauntingly Happy Halloween to you all!
Sean L. Smith

10/29/2025

We all know the legends, but who is really defining Canadian metal in 2025?

At Loaded Radio, we're arguing it's a "perfect storm": a new wave of titans like Spiritbox rising at the same time as legends like Kittie, Cryptopsy, and Devin Townsend are releasing their best work in years.

We're ranking the 13 essential bands leading this two-pronged assault. This is our definitive list. Who did we miss? Who's ranked too high? Let's get into it. 🤘🇨🇦

Full list and ranking at the LINK IN THE FIRST COMMENT!

10/28/2025

Is NOLA Sludge the heaviest sound on Earth?

We say yes.

It’s the sound of Black Sabbath’s doom colliding with the raw fury of Black Flag, left to rot in the Louisiana humidity. It's not just music; it's a feeling.

But where do you start? We've got the definitive Loaded Radio guide. We're breaking down the architects of agony: the feedback-drenched chaos of Eyehategod, the monolithic weight of Crowbar, the swampy groove of Down, and the poetic genius of Acid Bath.

We're even diving into that massive Acid Bath reunion and sharing a story Kirk Windstein told us about the scene's surprising influences.

This isn't just a list. This is the primer. Read it in the LINK IN THE FIRST COMMENT!

What's your #1 NOLA sludge album? Let the debate begin.

10/28/2025

Everyone knows Cannibal Co**se was in Ace Ventura. But did you know Jim Carrey (a massive fan) personally halted the movie's production schedule just to get them in it?

That's just ONE of 13 deep-cut facts we're digging into. We're going way beyond the obvious gore to uncover the real stories behind the kings of death metal. You think you know them? Think again. 👇 LINK IN FIRST COMMENT!
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10/28/2025

Allegaeon's Greg Burgess sat down with us to name his Top 3 most influential albums. He kicks off the list with metal royalty: Megadeth's "Killing Is My Business..." and Dream Theater's "Images and Words."

But his #1 pick is a total curveball that NO ONE expected. Any guesses? 🤔

Watch the full clip to see the shocking final pick and hear why it "set a bar" for him as a musician! 👇 LINK IN FIRST COMMENT!