Nonpoint's Elias Soriano On The Last Word, Reuniting With Past Members + Skye Sweetnam On Red Yeti

Nonpoint's Elias Soriano On The Last Word, Reuniting With Past Members + Skye Sweetnam On Red Yeti

Author: Scott Penfold | Loaded Radio | Heavy Metal & Hard Rock News July 27, 2026 Duration: 31:51

Nonpoint frontman Elias Soriano joins Scott Penfold on the Loaded Radio Podcast to talk about the band's eleventh studio album The Last Word (out September 18 via 361 Degrees Records), why he calls it his favorite Nonpoint record ever, reuniting with past members, choosing Sumo Cyco's Skye Sweetnam to guest on the new single "Red Yeti," and what the future holds for Nonpoint. Plus the week's biggest metal news: Andy LaRocque's friendly departure from King Diamond after 40 years (with Gus G. stepping in), and remembering Sick Of It All frontman Lou Koller, who passed away at 59.

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