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Chris Akin Presents

The CMS Network

Chris Akin is one of the most in demand personalities in the world today. He"s best known for his uncensored, shock jock antics on THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW. He"s also spent over 20 years being one of the most well respected and quoted rock/metal journalists in the world. Erik Ferentinos is one of the hardest rockers in the business! He"s currently the lead guitarist for RATT Vocalist Stephen Pearcy, as well as previously performing with Earshot and Bow Wow Wow! With CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS..., Akin and

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31:52

Your Spirit Dies: Heavy Riffs & Anti-Spiritual Truths...

Chris Akin Presents ·

2025/05/23

Metal fiends, buckle up! CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... slams you with Your Spirit Dies vocalist Brandon Byers. Their debut MY GNAWING PAINS WILL NEVER REST is a relentless beast of extreme heaviness. Byers rips into how they landed on MNRK Heavy, weaving anti-spiritual vibes without torching religion, and why new bands get no love. He also teases crushing Europe tours ahead. This ain’t for the weak—subscribe for the full riff-fueled scoop!NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our

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94:42

Chris Hager Remembered, Meta AI Explored: A Wild Ride...

Chris Akin Presents ·

2025/05/21

SPONSOR: Blackout Coffee - https://www.blackoutcoffee.com?p=BoNofhazE . Use Promo Code CHRIA20 to save 20% on your next purchase! Chris Akin and Erik hit hard on the sudden passing of longtime Stephen Pearcy/Ratt associate, Chris Hager. Then, they take a twisted turn into the realm of Meta AI, pushing it to its limits with some seriously graphic and dirty creations. Get ready for a wild ride from somber reflection to unhinged AI experiments!#ChrisHager #StephenPearcy #Ratt #MetaAI #AIArtChris Hager,

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28:18

Carla Harvey: From Lords of Acid to The Violent Hour...

Chris Akin Presents ·

2025/05/21

This week on CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS..., we're joined by the fierce Carla Harvey! We dive deep into her journey joining the legendary Lords of Acid, the birth of her killer new band The Violent Hour, takeaways from her time in The Butcher Babies, and some inside scoop on Charlie Benante joining Pantera. Get ready for a no-holds-barred conversation.Get a free Rumble Account so you can comment! https://rumble.com/register/classicmetalshow/Get commercial free versions of our episodes, advance releases and

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29:41

Anthony Gomes on Navigating the Rock & Blues Divide...

Chris Akin Presents ·

2025/05/16

Guitar wizard Anthony Gomes joins Chris Akin to unpack his latest record, PRAISE THE LOUD. They dive into the tightrope walk of being "too blues for rock" and "too rock for blues," plus killer stories about sharing the stage with the one and only BB King and teaming up with Jim Peterik. Find out what's next for Gomes on tour and get the real deal on his musical journey.Get a free Rumble Account so you can comment! https://rumble.com/register/classicmetalshow/Get commercial free versions of our

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82:56

Death of Me Video Premiere w/ The Project! (Free)

Chris Akin Presents ·

2025/05/14

Crank it up, metalheads! On this killer episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS..., Chris and Erik slam it with The Project, debuting their badass new video "Death of Me." Get the raw scoop on how this epic project formed, Erik’s role, and what’s next for these riff lords. Don’t miss the world premiere—pure metal chaos awaits! 🤘NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows, are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are

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32:15

Monolith's Motley & Mangini: The Birth of a Metal...

Chris Akin Presents ·

2025/05/14

This week on CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS..., dive deep into the creation of Monolith with the visionary Hernan "Motley" Rodriguez and the legendary Mike Mangini. They dissect the band's origin story, Mangini's transition after his Dream Theater exit, and their unique approach to crafting textured, brutal music. Get the inside scoop on the hard-hitting singles "Mother Martyr" and "Oligarchs", the overarching narrative driving their sound, and the unexpected drop date for a complete album. Prepare for the

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31:35

Russ Ballard Unleashes New Songs & Epic Hits (Free)

Chris Akin Presents ·

2025/05/09

Yo, metalheads! Chris Akin is back with a badass sit-down featuring the one and only Russ Ballard on CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... This songwriting titan dishes on his latest, NEW SONGS FROM THE WAREHOUSE AND THE HITS REIMAGINED—think fresh tracks and killer reworks of classics. They dive deep into his legacy, the raw creation of "New York Groove" and "Since You've Been Gone", why he’s never crossed paths with Frida, and what drove him to master songwriting over stage glory. Touring stories? Hell yes. Read

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28:09

Lauren Babic’s Metal Journey: New EP Unleashed (Free)

Chris Akin Presents ·

2025/05/07

Alright, you headbanging freaks, Chris Akin’s got Lauren Babic in the hot seat for CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS...! Her new EP, TOO MUCH AND NEVER ENOUGH, is a sonic gut-punch, and she’s dishing dirt on her meteoric rise via YouTube, TikTok, and Spotify. From post-hardcore roots to genre-mashing insanity, she’s rewriting the rules for young artists. Singles or full-lengths? Touring chaos? It’s all here—subscribe now and dive into the riff-soaked madness!BUY LAUREN BABIC'S TOO MUCH AND NEVER ENOUGH HERE:

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109:12

🔥 Jim Florentine UNFILTERED: Sabbath, ACDC, Jelly...

Chris Akin Presents ·

2025/05/07

In this brutally funny episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS…, legendary comedian Jim Florentine joins Chris Akin and guitarist Erik Ferentinos for an absolutely unfiltered roast of everything ridiculous in music, culture, and life.Florentine breaks down seeing AC/DC live in 2025—and why Brian Johnson still crushes it! He also shares plans to fly to England for what could be the final Black Sabbath reunion, and speculates if Ozzy Osbourne will even make it to the mic.🎤 Topics that’ll make you laugh (and

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31:13

The Sweet’s Richie Onori & Jimmy Burkard Unleash...

Chris Akin Presents ·

2025/05/02

Rock fiends, strap in! Chris Akin Presents... jams with Richie Onori and Jimmy Burkard of The Sweet, spillin’ the grit on their new single Insane. They’re fusing that old-school Sweet snarl with today’s tech, dodgin’ the two-band mix-up, and holdin’ back from overcooking the riffs. Plus, they’re diggin’ into their legendary heritage. This chat’s got teeth—hit subscribe for more rock ‘n’ roll chaos! NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows, are 100% the opinions of the

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26:46

Yngwie Malmsteen Unleashes Tokyo Live Madness (Free)

Chris Akin Presents ·

2025/04/30

BUY TOKYO LIVE ON VINYL: https://amzn.to/4ilv3SWMetal freaks, buckle up! On this Chris Akin Presents... sesh, we’re divin’ headfirst into the sonic chaos with Yngwie Malmsteen. The axe legend dishes on Tokyo Live, his latest riffstorm, and why he’s always been a lone wolf in the metal jungle. From Far East stage domination to crafting those epic live sets, Yngwie’s droppin’ knowledge that hits harder than a double-kick drum. Does he vibe off other players? Find out, ‘cause this chat’s pure molten

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105:59

Blackie Lawless on Censorship & The Great Media...

Chris Akin Presents ·

2025/04/30

Chris and Erik dive into Blackie Lawless's take on today's censorship madness and then unravel a potential conspiracy: is the move to streaming killing off pro sports, movie theaters, and local news to create a captive audience for propaganda? They lay it all out! Plus, a blast from the past with their favorite shows like Columbo and The Six Million Dollar Man. Tune in and question everything.Get a free Rumble Account so you can comment! https://rumble.com/register/classicmetalshow/Get commercial

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28:10

Chains’ Nils Goldschmidt on Nu Metal & Slash (Free)

Chris Akin Presents ·

2025/04/25

Fellow riff junkies, this CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... drop is pure fire. Chris chops it up with Velvet Chains bassist Nils Goldschmidt about their Billboard-smashing "Dead Inside," linking up with Richard Fortus from Guns N’ Roses, and tearing stages apart with Slash. Nils dives deep into their 90s/00s nu metal roots, ditching classic metal vibes, and soaking up wisdom from badass producers. Subscribe now—don’t sleep on this!NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows, are 100%

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27:37

Liv Kristine: AMOR VINCIT OMNIA’s Dark Light...

Chris Akin Presents ·

2025/04/23

BUY AMOR VINCIT OMNIA ON VINYL HERE: https://amzn.to/4hyN6UzMetal warriors, strap in! CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... brings you the fierce Liv Kristine, dropping truth bombs about her latest sonic assault, AMOR VINCIT OMNIA. She’s peeling back the layers—emotional vocals that shred, lyrics dripping with personal darkness and light, and the chaos of being misunderstood. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s metal as fuck. Subscribe for the full dive into her creative furnace.NOTE: Everything said here, and on every

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106:12

RIP Roy Thomas Baker + The Who's On-Stage Inferno &...

Chris Akin Presents ·

2025/04/23

This week's Chris Akin Presents... hits hard. We mourn the loss of iconic producer Roy Thomas Baker. Then, we break down the shocking video of Roger Daltrey seemingly losing his shit on Zak Starkey, leading to his temporary exit from The Who. Prepare for some brutal honesty as we dissect recent AC/DC footage – have they lost their spark? We also stumble upon some truly awkward photos of Brian Johnson and Michael Monroe that need to be seen to be believed. We wrap it up with a look at Netflix's CAM

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27:26

Gary Pihl Riffs on Alliance’s New Album & Boston...

Chris Akin Presents ·

2025/04/18

BUY ALLIANCE’S BEFORE OUR EYES RELEASE: https://amzn.to/4c42xCOHell yeah, metalheads! On this CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... episode, Chris slams down with Boston and ex-Sammy Hagar axe-master Gary Pihl. They crank it up about Gary’s killer side project Alliance, featuring Robert Berry and David Lauser, and their badass new album BEFORE OUR EYES. We’re talking 30 years of rocking hard, keeping the creativity blazing, and if Tom Scholz is the damn roadblock to new Boston tunes. This is raw, unfiltered, and

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115:29

Les Binks Gone, Rock Robberies, and Blue Origin's...

Chris Akin Presents ·

2025/04/16

This week on CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS…, Chris and Erik deliver a gut punch of rock news and opinions. We mourn the loss of Judas Priest's iconic drummer, Les Binks. Then, we get pissed about the recent string of thefts plaguing the rock world, including the unbelievable story of Uriah Heep guitarist Mick Box getting his cross jacked by a cyclist. Finally, we put on our conspiracy theory hats and tear apart the "alleged" Blue Origin flight, presenting video evidence that makes us scream

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22:56

Adrian Smith Talks Smith/Kotzen and Iron Maiden...

Chris Akin Presents ·

2025/04/16

BUY BLACK LIGHT/WHITE NOISE HERE: https://amzn.to/41m2KwoHey headbangers, buckle up! In this CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... drop, Chris chops it up with Iron Maiden’s riff lord Adrian Smith. They dive deep into BLACK LIGHT/WHITE NOISE, his Smith/Kotzen collab with Richie Kotzen, and how it’s a wild escape from Iron Maiden’s relentless machine. Tour plans? Bruce Dickinson’s solo snub? It’s all here, raw and uncut. Subscribe for the full metal scoop and keep your horns raised!NOTE: Everything said here, and

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27:06

Herman Rarebell on Scorpions, Covers, and What About...

Chris Akin Presents ·

2025/04/11

BUY WHAT ABOUT LOVE ON VINYL: https://amzn.to/3D5KTlpAlright, you headbanging freaks, Chris Akin’s got a treat for ya! This time, he’s locked horns with Scorpions legend Herman Rarebell to unpack his latest riff-fest, WHAT ABOUT LOVE, dropped with Herman Rarebell and Friends. We’re talking the why behind this covers album, how he cherry-picked the tunes that slap, when Scorpions started morphing for him, and a ton more gritty details. This ain’t your average chit-chat—it’s raw, loud, and dripping

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28:18

Ezra Haynes Returns to Allegaeon – Sobriety, The...

Chris Akin Presents ·

2025/04/09

BUY THE OSSUARY LENS: https://amzn.to/41DMqslOn this episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS, Chris Akin sits down with Ezra Haynes to discuss his return to Allegaeon after eight years, their crushing new album THE OSSUARY LENS, and his ongoing battle to maintain sobriety. Haynes opens up about the challenges of stepping back into the band, how he’s grown during his time away, and what fans can expect from their upcoming tour with Warbringer. This candid interview gives deep insight into the mind of a

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