LOADED RADIO DAILY: May 4, 2026 – Morotti Apologizes to Suffocation, New Judas Priest In Production, and Mustaine Remakes "Ride The Lightning"

DAILY BRIEFING DESCRIPTION:

The Loaded Radio Daily Briefing is your two-minute "Nuclear" news blast delivering the essential headlines in hard rock and heavy metal, every Monday through Friday.

On Today's Briefing (Monday, May 4, 2026):

• THE MOROTTI APOLOGY: Following a chaotic exit from Suffocation, drummer Eric Morotti issues a public apology for his "toxic" comments, expressing regret and wishing the band the best as he takes responsibility for how he handled the situation.

• PRIEST IS COOKING: Guitarist Richie Faulkner confirms that Judas Priest has already completed drum, bass, and rhythm guitar tracks for the follow-up to Invincible Shield. The band is using the organic, together-in-the-room "Firepower" recording method outside of Nashville.

• MUSTAINE RECLAIMS THE "LIGHTNING": Dave Mustaine explains his decision to include Megadeth's version of Metallica's "Ride The Lightning" on the final album. Mustaine claims the song showcases the techniques he invented, like the "spider chord," and that the new version is faster, more frantic, and features updated drum fills by Dirk Verbeuren.

• BRUCE KULICK RECOVERY: Former KISS guitarist Bruce Kulick shares a recovery update twelve days after undergoing planned heart valve surgery. Kulick is recovering at home with his wife, clarifying the procedure was necessary to address a critical aortic defect, and thanks fans and former bandmates like Gene Simmons for their support.

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