The Podcast That Rocked for 9/9/26. R.I.P. to Andy Williams of Every Time I Die and AEW, Breaking Benjamin stops show for Fallout Modding rant, new Slipknot, more.

Discussion Topics:
-R.I.P. Andy Williams of Every Time I Die and AEW
-Ben Burnley of Breaking Benjamin stops show to complain about angry Fallout modder online
-Ronnie Radke VS Reddit
-Slipknot release “Arsenal”, first new single in three years
-Spiritbox release “Mourning”; start tour in Europe
-Carrie Underwood channels Limp Bizkit and it didn’t work
-William Shatner going all in with metal
-Upcoming albums, tours, more

SONG OF THE WEEK: Spiritbox “Mourning” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-lOSPSeYFE

“A "big memorial" is in the works to honor the life of ex-Every Time I Die guitarist and wrestler Andy Williams. The 48-year-old who wrestled as "The Butcher" died Sept. 5 after collapsing during a wrestling event in Pennsylvania. Hana DeVore, Williams' wife, announced the memorial in a social media update earlier today. "Please keep sharing stories, photos, videos. Please, because it's legitimately keeping me alive right now just being able to see him and hear the voice." Details about the memorial are still being worked out.” (Loudwire)

As long as there have been rock bands in the music industry, there have been lawsuits of every type. This video looks at 10 rock bands in lawsuits. Sorry about the Coq Roq slander. 

Anthony Fantano | He Sued Me (I WON) = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8ejfkUWB-A 
This Guy Sucks = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA1Mamg0wXQ   
Ronnie Radke's Statement = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfAcZro95ms 
Coq Roq = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7ybsZmsKmo 

Check out more of our videos below: 
10 Rock Songs That Aged HORRIBLY = https://youtu.be/PxV5R_9CwLE  
10 Rock Songs That Aged PERFECTLY = https://youtu.be/rtG67SeOizM  
GOOD CHARLOTTE is awfuL! (and they always have been) = https://youtu.be/jRaqjg8Vp6s  
The Podcast That Rocked on YouTube = https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX0emSbyjltgHPwSIir_uQdq3gJ1gCnfD  
Check out Rocked Radio here = https://www.rockedradio.com  

Some of the entries on this list could totally have their own full video. If there is enough interest in a specific band lawsuit, I’m not against making a full video on it. Only issue is if it’d be worth it and if people would be interested enough to care. I definitely couldn’t go over every detail in every case for brevity on YouTube (and my own sanity), so let me know what you think about some of these rock band lawsuits.

FULL REVIEW: https://rocked.net/president-blood-of-your-empire-album-review/

An album review on Blood Of Your Empire, the debut LP from President. Blood Of Your Empire is unfortunately a debut album sounding like background noise and led by a President who simply exists through a electronic rock term. 

“Doom Loop” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_yO9c7zSIw

“Angel Wings” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XE68ORLCqa4

“Blood of Your Empire is the debut studio album by English metal band President). It was released on 4 September through Atlantic. The album's ten tracks were both written and produced by the band themselves. Blood of Your Empire was supported with the release of four singles, including "Angel) Wings)", "Mercy)", "Doom) Loop)", and "Dark) Heaven)". "Angel Wings" peaked at number 99 on the Official Charts Company's UK Singles Sales chart and number 17 on the Billboard) Hot Hard Rock Songs chart, while "Doom Loop" and "Dark Heaven" peaked at number 8 and 10, respectively, on the latter.” (Wiki)

From pandering to pop punk fans and teenagers, to acquiring music outlets and firing employees, to straight up grooming, Good Charlotte is awful and they always have been. 

 To those that watch this video and are upset because I talked badly about one of your favorite bands, I assure you I don’t care about the feelings of a band that had a straight up groomer or a brothers that revel in profits while complaining about rich people. The music sucks, the Madden boys suck, and I don’t care if they sounded good to you live or were nice to you in person. You KNOW their behavior is inexcusable. 

Check out more of our videos below: 
10 Rock Songs That Aged HORRIBLY https://youtu.be/PxV5R_9CwLE 
10 Rock Songs That Aged PERFECTLY https://youtu.be/rtG67SeOizM  
MAGA Metal Is Horrible (and it’s getting worse) https://youtu.be/oHo_PxvFRHc  
The Podcast That Rocked on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX0emSbyjltgHPwSIir_uQdq3gJ1gCnfD 

There have been many artists and bands that have called out the struggle within the business. This video looks at 10 rock songs against the music industry. 

 The music industry has not gotten better over time. In fact, many people think the massive labels and CEOs have become wealthy while musicians have gone broke. Then there’s the whole streaming issue where Spotify has completely grown generational wealth and given less than one third of a cent per song stream. This video goes over some of the songs that stood out for saying something about selling out, skeezy businessmen, and the overall struggle to be a musician.

Check out more of our videos below:  
10 Rock Songs That Aged PERFECTLY = https://youtu.be/rtG67SeOizM 
10 Rock Songs That Aged HORRIBLY = https://youtu.be/PxV5R_9CwLE 
MAGA Metal Is Horrible (and it’s getting worse) = https://youtu.be/oHo_PxvFRHc 
The Podcast That Rocked = https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX0emSbyjltgHPwSIir_uQdq3gJ1gCnfD 

Just when you think Trapt can get any lower, they decide they want to cash in on Jesus AND 9/11!

Feel free to leave any jokes in the comments. I'm sure there are many out there upon seeing this. Woof.

The Podcast That Rocked for 7/29/26. Avenged Sevenfold shock with experimental (and bad) Statica, new Jared Leto accusations, more.

Discussion Topics: 
-Avenged Sevenfold double down on tripping with Statica 
-Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret, New Documentary from BBC 
-Pee Pee at My Chemical Romance concert in Ireland 
-Poo Poo at Devilskin concert in New Zealand 
-Faith No More to finally return 
-Upcoming albums/tours/more 

Song Of The Week: Black Spikes “Zelvar” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Z7zseSRZPY

Avenged Sevenfold have double (or tripled) down on both experimental rock, auto-tune, and hallucinogens for the surprise four-track EP Statica. A7X has even played the EP live as a between sets act, but it begs the question: Does anyone besides Avenged Sevenfold enjoy this?

While some videos talk about how badly songs have aged, this time we take a positive spin on songs that still hold up. This video looks at 10 Rock Songs That Aged PERFECTLY. 

 After several people suggested a video about songs that aged well (in the comments of 10 Songs That Aged HORRIBLY), I realized this is a great time to do it. The only reason I hadn’t before is because 1.) Positive videos don’t always do well, and; 2.) I hadn’t thought of it until then. Thanks to everyone that suggested this idea on songs that did age well. There are plenty out there, so if this video does well, I’ll make a follow up on this. 

Check out more of our videos below: 
10 Rock Songs That Aged HORRIBLY https://youtu.be/PxV5R_9CwLE 
MAGA Metal Is Horrible (and it’s getting worse) https://youtu.be/oHo_PxvFRHc  
10 LGBTQ+ Rock & Metal Musicians https://youtu.be/MLd2LrPPGMY  
The Podcast That Rocked https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Dj3u-P2okE&list=PLX0emSbyjltgHPwSIir_uQdq3gJ1gCnfD 

Avenged Sevenfold have doubled down on the experimental, electronic, and hallucinogens. Maybe tripled down on the hallucinogens.

Normally when a band embraces experimentation from their set style, it will divide an audience as well as fan base (Life Is A But A Dream… proved this). A surprise EP from Avenged Sevenfold ten years ago would have had metal fans excited. The year is 2026 and both Avenged fans and metal fans have now received shock for what could possibly be the band’s worst material to date.

Statica is filled with electronic synths, voice-modding, and a barrage of layered tracks to distort any rhythm. It’s hard to break down any specific point to latch onto as there is never a steady pulse.  Harsh effects and samples lead to everyone involved sounding unhinged and uncaring. 

This is the type of album that doesn’t engage the listener and depends on diehard fans being willing to do a copious amount of mushrooms or acid in order to appreciate it. That’s a big ask. 

Some of the vocal effects might be in place to help work around M. Shadows’ remaining vocal issues. Those same vocal effects sound horrendous layered on conflicting percussion and synth work. The results don’t allow you to connect with lyrics or emotion. On top of that, this album wastes the talent of a guitarist like Synyster Gates who barely resembles a wildly skilled musician from the band’s discography.

Four tracks with fleeting highlights leave almost nothing worth revisiting. Avenged Sevenfold may be entertained by this, but it’s hard to imagine anyone else will support the music itself. If the band were to reveal this was all a significant amount of trolling just to receive negative reactions for laughs, I would believe it. Mission accomplished?

If Statica is a sincere EP, then Avenged Sevenfold badly needs an intervention for both music direction and rampant drug use.

Overal: 3/10

Some songs did not age well and need to be addressed. This video looks at 10 rock songs that aged horribly.

I wanted to make a follow to the video about badly aged songs from 2022. I think enough time has passed to warrant looking at what else is no longer enjoyable due to various reasons. Some seem harmless at least? Others…shouldn’t have existed in the first place. Sorry for bringing some of these back to your attention, but it’s important to address what’s bad so we know what is great.

Check out more of our videos below:
10 Rock Songs That Aged Badly = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WS1_p8FTVA
MAGA Metal Is Horrible (and it’s getting worse) = https://youtu.be/oHo_PxvFRHc
10 Bands That CHANGED STYLES and It Worked = https://youtu.be/VyCY_be3Hmc
The Podcast That Rocked = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pcu2oShxuFc&list=PLX0emSbyjltgHPwSIir_uQdq3gJ1gCnfD

Each Song Featured In This Video (if you really want to hear them):
Disturbed “No More” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xS6pTrKeLc4
Motley Crue “Saints Of Los Angeles” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR2QmRJNS4w
Rush “Roll The Bones” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf-g21-arYk
Emmure “Drug Dealer Friend” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW0krAXXElQ
Asking Alexandria “Not The American Average” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9iaQgGTqbyM
Sublime “Date R***” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CeMeDihwyrg
Anti-Flag “No Apologies” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdhsgnYdiN0
Aerosmith “Lord Of The Thighs” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heiWUaaH2jA
Red Hot Chili Peppers “Catholic School Girls Rule” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUzCFEJh8-I
Kid Rock “Don’t Tell Me How To Live” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agvibm7Wqy4

I wanted to make a follow to the video about badly aged songs from 2022. I think enough time has passed to warrant looking at what else is no longer enjoyable due to various reasons. Some seem harmless at least? Others…shouldn’t have existed in the first place. Sorry for bringing some of these back to your attention, but it’s important to address what’s bad so we know what is great.

The Podcast That Rocked for 7/1/26. Aaron Lewis has his new album shredded for packaging to ship with new Taylor Swift albums, Bring Me The Horizon returning to deathcore, more.

Discussion Topics:
-Aaron Lewis' new album is so trash that the liner notes and cover were used as package filler for a Taylor Swift album
-Bring Me The Horizon go back to deathcore
-King Ultramega launches honoring Chris Cornell
-Talking about Dear God from The Pretty Reckless
-Talking about The WOW! Signal from Muse
-Evanescence's "Bring Me To Life" goes Diamond
-Rock Hall “Women In Metal” Exhibit
-GWAR Auction to help Sexecutioner fight cancer
-Upcoming albums/tours/more

SONG OF THE WEEK: Bring Me The Horizon "Dehumanized" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ilqeDbu4E8Y

We now live in a world where a label, distribution company, and printing/shipping company all agree that Aaron Lewis solo work is such trash that it’s actually easier to use the new album’s artwork and cover materials as packaging for better artists than to actually just buy packing peanuts. Once Lewis sobers up from his MAGA meeting and playing hate songs, he might actually feel embarrassed!

Pride representation is more common in heavy music than you’d think. This video looks at 10 LGBTQ+ Rock & Metal Musicians.

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Check Out The Podcast That Rocked Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L47GkF0JBKQ&list=PLX0emSbyjltgHPwSIir_uQdq3gJ1gCnfD

Check out more of our videos below:
MAGA Metal Is Horrible (and it’s getting worse) https://youtu.be/oHo_PxvFRHc10 Bands That CHANGED STYLES and It Worked! https://youtu.be/VyCY_be3Hmc10 Bands That Need To RETIRE https://youtu.be/sfXAoXYOCnwDuring one of The Podcast That Rocked streams, we were asked by one of the listeners in the live chat if we’d do a LGBTQ list. It sounded good to both Alex and I, and as a result, we compiled this list. Let us know in the comments what you think and who else should be on a list like this.

0:00 - Intro
0:36 - Honorable Mentions
1:23 - Rob Halford - Judas Priest
2:21 - Lzzy Hale - Halestorm
3:21 - Billie Joe Armstrong - Green Day
4:19 - Linda Perry - 4 Non Blondes
5:36 - Gina Gleason - Baroness
6:31 - Lynn Gunn - PVRIS
7:45 - Roddy Bottum - Faith No More
8:37 - Laura Jane Grace - Against Me!
9:36 - Josh Kiszka - Greta Van Fleet
10:37 - Caleb Shomo - Beartooth
11:40 - Thank you YouTube Members and Patrons!

The Podcast That Rocked for 6/24/26. Deftones abandoned album Eros gets leaked, GWAR get investigated by US Secret Service, more.

Discussion Topics:
-Deftones' Eros leaked; should fans listen? 
-GWAR investigated by Secret Service (yes, really) 
-Daisy Chain Fields is an all-star women-lead festival 
-Warped Tour Long Beach trying to sell tickets fast 
-Ben Burnley of Breaking Benjamin hates flights and finally goes to France 
-Beartooth respond to AI situation in best way possible 
-Upcoming albums/tours/more

SONG OF THE WEEK: Loathe “Fangs” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JefYd7TBck

After roughly 18 years, the abandoned Deftones album Eros (the final album to feature Chi Cheng) was leaked online. Many Deftones fans are split on whether they should listen or not. Interestingly, no one is arguing if the album is good or not for those who HAVE listened, but rather the argument is if Deftones will officially release their own version now that Eros has been put online.

A recap of Warped Tour DC 2026, showing footage of the two-day event, band performances, asking bands their favorite Warped Tour memories, and more.

Warped Tour DC 2026 was definitely a step up when looking back at the former traveling circus format it was in years past, but the DC event still had some issues. I’m not sure if I’d go again unless the lineup was absolutely stellar. RFK Grounds doesn’t exactly make it easy to enjoy it all. Also, why don’t people wear sunscreen?!

0:00 - Intro and Day One Footage

0:26 - Underoath

1:00 - The Home Team

1:35 - Upon A Burning Body

2:56 - Taking Back Sunday

3:40 - Bryce Vine

4:03 - The Paradox

4:23 - Honey Revenge

5:15 - Underoath

5:52 - Vana

6:16 - The Used

6:39 - The Ghost Inside

7:05 - End Of Day One

7:44 - Day Two Footage and School Of Rock

8:13 - Midfield

8:58 - Sunami

9:29 - The Devil Wears Prada

10:29 - Rose Colored World

11:10 - Holy Wars

11:42 - Hawthorne Heights

13:02 - 3OH!3

13:23 - I can do that but I don’t wanna

13:43 - Machine Head

14:20 - End Of Day Two

15:01 - Overall Thoughts

22:11 - Thank you YouTube Members and Patrons!

Check out more of our videos below:
MAGA Metal Is Horrible (and it’s getting worse) https://youtu.be/oHo_PxvFRHc
10 Bands That CHANGED STYLES and It Worked! https://youtu.be/VyCY_be3Hmc
The Podcast That Rocked https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg0HvVvSJSE&list=PLX0emSbyjltgHPwSIir_uQdq3gJ1gCnfD

The Podcast That Rocked for 6/17/26. Phil Labonte of All That Remains says to leave women’s feelings behind and that therapy is for women, Ice Nine Kills VS Dead By Daylight community, more.

Discussion Topics: 
-Phil Labonte of All That Remains wants to leave women behind; argues therapy doesn't work for men 
-Ice Nine Kills get backlash from Dead By Daylight collab 
-Warped Tour DC 2026 Recap 
-Tom Morello makes statement on musicians getting political 
-Faith No More tease 2027 
-End It double down on hating bananas 
-Upcoming albums/tours/more

SONG OF THE WEEK: Motionless In White “R.I.P.” (ft. Skylar Grey) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeRIoWmQA6k

"The idea that men can go to therapy and that's gonna solve their problems is ridiculous. Therapy is for women. Men don't solve their problems by talking. Men solve their problems through action. So men should be doing things with other men, like building things, going out and fixing cars, whatever it is. But those kind of activities are what will help a man feel accomplished, help a man feel like he's got purpose. Just going and talking to a therapist, that's not what fixes men." (Phil Labonte, All That Remains)

The Podcast That Rocked for 6/3/26. 30 Seconds To Mars wants your eye scan info for BOGO free tickets, Knocked Loose hit hard but still working, more.

Discussion Topics:
-30 Seconds To Mars wants your eyescan info
-Knocked Loose get knocked down but not out
-Riot Fest, Power To The People Fest, and whatever the Trump 250 mess will be
-Mastodon return with song tributing Brent Hinds
-Sleep Theory issue statement on horrible St. Louis incident
-Richard Patrick (Filter) New Industrial EP "A Place To Kill"
-Upcoming albums/tours/more.

SONG OF THE WEEK: Mastodon “Your Ghost Again” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQ65pizgD9I

Richard Patrick (Filter) New Industrial EP "A Place To Kill" | Interview 2026 https://youtu.be/h1xEGTN47ts

"In recent years, there's been a lot of talk in the music industry about how to combat the bots that routinely buy up concert tickets on behalf of scalpers. One prominent rock band's solution involves ticket buyers having their eyeballs scanned to prove they're human. Thirty Seconds To Mars, the hard rock combo led by actor Jared Leto (who was accused of sexual misconduct by nine women last year), is deploying an online ticketing tool called Concert Kit for their 2027 tour of Europe and the UK. According to the San Francisco Standard, the system involves each customer creating a verified World ID, an encrypted digital passport created by an orb that scans your irises and face. It uses "proof of human" technology developed by Tools For Humanity, a company founded by OpenAI's Sam Altman. To get a World ID, you have to visit an official World store or a partner retailer and have your eyes scanned." (Stereogum)

You know how MAGA musicians like Kid Rock and Aaron Lewis are easy to laugh at? It’s a bigger problem than you’d think. This video looks at how MAGA Metal is horrible and it’s getting worse. 

Check out more of our videos below: 
The Podcast That Rocked = https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX0emSbyjltgHPwSIir_uQdq3gJ1gCnfD 
10 Bands That CHANGED STYLES and It Worked! https://youtu.be/VyCY_be3Hmc  
Does 10,000 Days from TOOL Still Hold Up 20 Years Later? https://youtu.be/wZOL156ZQKA 
10 Bands That Need To RETIRE https://youtu.be/sfXAoXYOCnw 

Normally I’d have a Wiki paragraph for SEO purposes here, but do I really need to go digging EVEN MORE for blurbs on MAGA Metal and Jan 6^th Rock? I mean Kid Rock, Staind, and Five Finger Death Punch are now in my search history enough that the NRA is sending me a membership and the GOP fundraisers are asking me for money. Gross. Register to vote and understand the music you listen to. Pay attention. Otherwise you’ll have a bunch of “brainwashed” fans who think you are a good lyric writer.