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

“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)

Five Songs to get into Sleep Token. Not saying these are the best Sleep Token songs, but rather the songs to help someone get into the band.

“Alkaline” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU5vVT_Cp7c
“The Summoning” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJNbtYdr-Hg
“Vore” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zDjAtG_y5A
“Emergence” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJpFTUP6fIo
“Caramel” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iSvoQNfrrk

“Sleep Token are an English rock band formed in London in 2016. Their music has garnered widespread media attention and popularity in recent years due to their esoteric storytelling, vulnerable lyrics, and the inclusion of often two or more genres in their music to create a unique sound. To date, they have released four studio albums, two EPs, two standalone songs, and multiple covers. The band consists of two main members, only known as Vessel and II, and two touring members, known as III and IV. The members have never revealed their names or identities and prefer to be anonymous. On stage, they conceal themselves with masks, long robes, and black body paint.” (Wiki)

HEAVYS Weekly Breakdown talking about Alissa White-Gluz joining Dragonforce, new Motionless In White, and more.

Check out music from this weekly breakdown below:

Dragonforce “Burning Heart” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0Th1P3ef5o

Motionless In White ft. Corey Taylor “Playing God” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2ZBtkEpGdw

Black Veil Brides ft. Lilith Czar “Cut” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2yixU7XjGU

Frozen Soul ft. Gerard Way “No Place Of Warmth” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR7gvLGpDms

War On Women “Precious Problem” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywkEqGwZfxs

“Today, the world’s fastest band speeds up and into its biggest, boldest, and most electrifying era to date: DRAGONFORCE have announced Alissa White-Gluz as their newest member and first frontwoman. In a momentous union of two storied and unstoppable forces, the preeminent pioneers of extreme power metal will now be joined by one of metal’s legendary vocalists, unleashing both an intrepid evolution of the genre and the start of a seismic year ahead. Beginning Saturday, May 9, at Welcome To Rockville, and Sunday, May 17 at Sonic Temple, DRAGONFORCE’s debut live performances with Alissa White-Gluz will also kick off the 20th Anniversary of Inhuman Rampage. As the 2006 album that birthed the Platinum-selling global phenomenon of “Through the Fire and Flames,” which spent 23 consecutive weeks on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold, Inhuman Rampage introduced the band and their music to tens of millions of new fans and counting. With extensive touring plans to be revealed, and a 10th studio album currently in the works, DRAGONFORCE are bringing more listeners than ever into this next chapter of their eternally joyous, adrenaline-filled journey.” (Press Release)

HEAVYS Weekly Breakdown | Dragonforce Gains Alissa White-Gluz | 5/10/26

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

“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.”

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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)

In the 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)

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

“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)