# Alex Varkatzas is a Firefighter? + Secret Sleep Token Supergroup Debuts at Download & Godsmack's New Drummer

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Podcast: [Heavy Metal News & Interviews: The Loaded Radio Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/heavy-metal-news-interviews-the-loaded-radio-podcast-1112882)
Published: 2026-06-15T13:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Kickstart your week with the Monday edition of the Metal Breakdown Daily! Host Scott Penfold breaks down three massive shifts across the heavy music landscape, from life-saving career pivots to secret festival supergroups and live stadium miracles. 【 🎧 INSIDE TODAY'S BREAKDOWN: 】 From Mosh Pits to Fire Trucks: Former Atreyu and current Dead Icarus frontman Alex Varkatzas completes an intense 16-week academy grind to officially graduate as a firefighter. We break down his inspiring statement on overcoming loss and conquering life goals. The Secret Sleep Token Supergroup: Emerging British-American force Spitting Glass just leveled Download Festival. Fronted by Fit For An Autopsy's Joe Badolato, internet sleuths have unmasked the rest of the lineup as key members ("III" and "IV") of alternative metal titans Sleep Token. Mike Mangini's Godsmack Miracle: Former Dream Theater drum virtuoso Mike Mangini details the unbelievable pressure of stepping behind the kit for Boston brothers Godsmack on their current US tour with absolutely zero rehearsal. 💬 JOIN THE COMMUNITY DEBATE: Head over to loadedradio.com right now to watch fan-filmed footage of Spitting Glass at Download Festival, read the full articles, and voice your opinion in our active comment sections! 📱 STREAM LOADED RADIO 24/7: Download the free Loaded Radio App for iOS and Android to command our high-decibel, commercial-free live stream and catch every daily podcast episode on demand. Stand disciplined, stay professional, and keep it heavy. See you tomorrow, pals!

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