Episode Details

On this week's premium edition of the Loaded Radio Podcast, host Scott Penfold strips away the standard Q&A format and goes full 25-year rock radio personality to bring you a massive hour of heavy music culture. 

First up in our front-loaded content block, we break down the absolute madness from Hellfest Open Air 2026 in Clisson, France! From over 240,000 metalheads to Alice Cooper's 78-year-old theatrical masterclass, Megadeth's bittersweet farewell cycle, and Bring Me The Horizon dragging Lorna Shore's Will Ramos on stage—we are unpacking the biggest highlights of the weekend.

Then, we dive straight into our headline feature interview with Juno-nominated solo artist, producer, and former Cradle of Filth keyboardist/vocalist Lindsay Schoolcraft. Lindsay sits down in-studio to unpack her brilliant new album, 'Harrowing' (co-produced by Justin deBlieck). She opens up completely about how the record chronicles her survival from narcissistic abuse, her public defense of former bandmate Ashok after his abrupt exit from Cradle of Filth, why she almost became a politician to fight for the unheard, and her balanced perspective on her time with the symphonic metal giants despite their current, ongoing litigation. 

Finally, stick around for our post-interview deconstruction as Scott tracks the biggest metal news stories breaking across the globe over the last 48 hours, including Helloween's 40th anniversary set and the live return of Acid Bath.

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Episode Highlights & Timestamps:
• 00:00 - The Mucha Historical Hook & Intro
• 03:30 - Hellfest 2026 Comprehensive Review & Standout Moments
• 15:00 - Native App Network Call-to-Action
• 16:30 - FEATURE INTERVIEW: Lindsay Schoolcraft Unpacks 'Harrowing'
• 28:15 - Addressing the Ashok & Cradle of Filth Split
• 36:40 - The Reality of Ongoing Band Litigation & Good Memories
• 45:00 - Post-Interview Breakdown & Breaking 48-Hour Metal News

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