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Classic Metal Show

The Classic Metal Show: Hail and Kill!

Since 1996, THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW has been the ultimate destination for honest, no-holds-barred talk about hard rock, heavy metal, and everything in between. This isn"t just another channel. It"s an uncensored community. On our paid tier, you get commercial-free access to all of our daily episodes, plus bonus content, behind-the-scenes insights, and the opportunity to interact with us directly. If you"re tired of corporate music media and you want the truth from two guys who have been doing this

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82:05

Is The New Bon Jovi Tour Worth Five Hundred Bucks?

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/07/23

Jon Bon Jovi is back on stage after major throat surgery, but the internet is already losing its mind over the footage. The guys break down the multi-night Madison Square Garden residency to figure out if he is actually delivering real vocals or just talk-singing through a massive wall of pitch enhancement. Meanwhile, Richie Sambora is on an absolute tear on X, claiming his account was hacked twice in two weeks while dropping brutal gems about John’s “plastic throat”. Is it a bitter ex-bandmember

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24:02

Bombay Black: Why Are American Audiences Quitting...

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/07/22

American rock crowds have gone completely soft while overseas fans are still blowing the roof off venues. When an active rock band sits down with a hitmaking producer to fix their sound, the truth about the modern music industry comes out fast. Is the American scene officially dead, or are rock bands just doing it wrong? Watch this segment to see what actually happens behind studio doors and on the road.GET ALL YOUR CMS MERCH HERE: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/Watch commercial-free

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50:48

Why Did Pat Benatar Ban Her Biggest Hit?

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/07/22

Classic rock singers are hitting a wall, and some are handling it a hell of a lot better than others. While Mike Tramp figures out a way to rework things within his range, other artists are flat-out canceling their own massive hits because they can’t handle the lyrics anymore. From bizarre self-censorship to aging rockstars pretending they still live in a small town, the entire scene is starting to look like a circus. We break down the real reason your favorite performers can’t—or won’t—deliver the

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14:29

Did Def Leppard Ever Make Another Great Album After...

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/07/22

Most Def Leppard fans stop listening after Hysteria.Maybe they’re right.Maybe they’ve ignored some surprisingly good records.Today I’m ranking my five favorite Def Leppard albums released after Hysteria and explaining why some deserve another chance...while others prove exactly why fans checked out.CLICK HERE TO GET ADRENALIZE FROM DEF LEPPARD HERE: https://amzn.to/3RnM2f1If you’re watching this here, you’re getting the edited version.GET YOUR CMS MERCH HERE:

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56:43

Is Streaming Completely Dead?

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/07/21

Streaming used to be the ultimate escape from cable television pricing, but now it has turned into a total corporate disaster. The major platforms are hemorrhaging subscribers because they stopped making anything actually worth watching. Instead of fresh entertainment, viewers are getting slapped with endless subscription tiers, platform mergers, and a flood of outdated classic content. The wild corporate greed behind the scenes is completely dismantling the golden age of streaming as fast as

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213:11

CMS LIVE 7/11/26: Is Bon Jovi REALLY Back... Or Is...

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/07/20

Bon Jovi is back on stage... but is this the comeback fans have been waiting for, or is it another disaster waiting to happen? One person definitely isn’t buying the hype, and he’s not keeping quiet about it.THESE GREAT BON JOVI “FOREVER” T-SHIRTS ARE ON SALE NOW: https://amzn.to/4vY4w53Then things shift into overdrive as Chris drops a take that’s guaranteed to fire people up: he believes Anthrax’s brand new song “The Edge Of Perfection” might actually be the greatest song they’ve ever recorded

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15:47

Philip Anselmo Raised More Questions Than Answers (2013)

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2026/07/18

For years, fans focused on the Pantera reunion discussion.But listening back to this interview today raises a different question.GREAT PRICE ON COWBOYS FROM HELL ON VINYL! https://amzn.to/4eu5SN9Was Philip Anselmo trying to explain where his career was heading… or was he quietly explaining why the past couldn’t be recreated?A lot of fans still aren’t sure.If you’re watching this here, you’re already late.The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on

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35:27

Bobby Blotzer Called Eddie Trunk A Liar... Then...

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/07/18

In 2017, Bobby Blotzer fired back.Eddie Trunk discussed the ongoing RATT lawsuit, and Blotzer responded publicly with a lengthy Facebook statement accusing him of spreading misinformation.But the reaction wasn’t what many expected.Some fans believe he’s simply defending himself.Others think the constant public battle is making things worse.And the biggest question may not be about the lawsuit at all.It may be about why this fight keeps playing out in public.If you’re watching this here, you’re

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75:32

Quiet Riot Fired Him… Then This Happened (2017)

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2026/07/18

Quiet Riot made a change.Then Sean Nichols ended up in the middle of another controversy almost immediately.GET QUIET RIOT’S ROAD RAGE ON VINYL: https://amzn.to/3Q91U4HAnd that’s where things started getting interesting.If you’re watching this here, you’re already late.The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals:https://classicmetalshow.locals.comThis discussion goes far beyond one singer changing bands. It turns into a bigger conversation about legacy acts,

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24:34

Spread the Disease Is Back... And They Sound Meaner...

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2026/07/17

Most bands that disappear for decades come back hoping fans remember who they were.Spread the Disease came back determined to show everyone what they could become.Chris Akin sits down with guitarist Dave Buschemeyer to discuss the making of The Darkness, The Dread and The Suffering, a record that pushes the band’s original sound into far darker territory while avoiding the trap of simply recreating the past.BUY ALL THE SPREAD THE DISEASE RELEASES ON BANDCAMP HERE:

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32:34

The Real Reason The LA Guns Frontman Looks Completely...

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/07/17

He looked in the mirror after a New Year’s Eve show at the Whiskey and completely killed off the 1980s. No more black hair dye, no more heavy studs, and no more pretending to be 30 years old. But when an edited photo hits the internet showing his new look injected into the classic lineup, the internet loses its mind. Some call it a total rock move; others think he looks like he’s about to hand you a receipt at a grocery counter.If you’re watching this here, you’re looking at the scraps.The full,

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29:25

The Embarrassing Reason Shannon Larkin Just...

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/07/16

The rock world just watched a stadium legend completely lose his mind over a passing comment. Nikki Sixx went nuclear on X, but look closer at what he actually left out of his rant.If you’re watching this here, you’re looking at the scraps. The full, uncensored episode, the exclusive third segment, and early access interviews live on Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit

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67:49

Is This New Project A Massive Legal Gamble?

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/07/15

John Schaffer is back out, and he’s already working on a new project to “show where his head is at.” After the absolute implosion of Iced Earth following January 6th, is releasing a new anti-government record the smartest move, or is he just begging to get put back in a cell? We break down the absolute mess of his plea deal, the reality of the bear spray charges, and why his former bandmates are nowhere to be found.If you’re watching this here, you’re looking at the scraps. The full, uncensored

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23:25

Phantom's JC Necrohex: How Is A 20-Year-Old Keeping...

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2026/07/15

Most young bands chase trends.Phantom went the opposite direction.GET PHANTOM’S NOT MIDNIGHT YET ON RED VINYL AT A GREAT PRICE HERE: https://amzn.to/4eNbVg1During this conversation, JC Necrohex explains why the band embraces classic heavy metal, why Not Midnight Yet became their most personal record, and how a direct invitation to Wacken changed everything.If you’re watching this here, you’re already late.The full discussion, exclusive interviews, and early releases are already on

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197:10

CMS LIVE! 7/4/26: Jon Schaffer's Predicament, Phil...

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/07/13

Let’s be honest about what’s actually happening here. Jon Schaffer is fresh out of a federal plea deal and immediately tracking an anti-government record. Is anyone actually buying this, or is it just the ultimate grift to recoup legal fees? Meanwhile, Nikki Sixx is taking shots at Godsmack’s legacy while his own band relies on pre-recorded tracks to survive a stadium tour. This is where the story gets messy. We look closer at Phil Lewis cutting his hair, the absolute breakdown of the casino circuit

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50:45

Skid Row Just Crushed Reunion Hopes (2017)

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2026/07/11

For years fans assumed this reunion would eventually happen.Now we’re hearing that even a serious financial offer wasn’t enough to make it work.GET SKID ROW’S THE ATLANTIC YEARS (1989-1995) HERE ON VINYL: https://amzn.to/4uK0hbUSo what actually happened behind the scenes?And why does it sound like old wounds never healed?If you’re watching this here, you’re already late.The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals:https://classicmetalshow.locals.comThe public

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63:25

The Weirdest Part Of Vinnie Vincent's Return Wasn't...

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/07/11

For years, people wondered if Vinnie Vincent would ever return.Then he finally did.VINNIE VINCENT INVASION’S ALL SYSTEMS GO ON VINYL!! GET YOURS: https://amzn.to/4v9F8IYBut instead of closing the book on decades of rumors and speculation, the appearance seemed to create a whole new set of questions.And the strangest part?The questions everyone expected to be asked never really came.If you’re watching this here, you’re already late.The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are

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56:36

Dave Landau: The Real Reason I Left The Cumia Show...

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/07/11

Most people think they know this story.But after hearing Dave Landau explain it himself, the situation feels very different.GET DAVE LANDAU’S BOOK A PARTY OF ONE HERE: https://amzn.to/4fOLGIqThe public narrative and the private reality may not be the same thing.If you’re watching this here, you’re already late.The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals:https://classicmetalshow.locals.comDave Landau discusses leaving Anthony Cumia, joining Crowder, cancel

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51:01

Fans Really Aren’t Agreeing On This Def Leppard...

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/07/11

People are still arguing about what really happened on the Def Leppard cruise.Was it an unavoidable situation?GET DEF LEPPARD’S GREATEST HITS AT A KILLER PRICE: https://amzn.to/4fHbTZgOr did fans have every right to be furious?The answers depend on who you ask.If you’re watching this here, you’re already late.The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals:https://classicmetalshow.locals.comOne version of the story says fans were understanding.Another says

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34:11

Megadeth, Metallica & The Weirdest Week We've Had in...

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/07/10

One of the strangest interviews we’ve ever done somehow gets even stranger when former Megadeth guitarist Jeff Young spends the conversation paying more attention to a chameleon than the questions.GET YOUR CMS MERCH AT OUR ONLINE STORE: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/Then we dive into Kirk Hammett’s Taylor Swift shirt, the Swiftie backlash, the ridiculous “karma” narrative after his onstage fall, and why today’s music industry simply doesn’t create the next Metallica anymore.It’s

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