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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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28:40

DIRTY KINGS' ANDREW SAMPLE: Everybody Says They Want...

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/07/29

Everybody keeps saying they want “real rock” back.Then a band like Dirty Kings shows up with twin guitars, big riffs, live-in-the-room energy, and people still act like nothing good has been made in 30 years.SUPPORT THE BAND BY SHOPPING ON THEIR BANDCAMP: That’s where this conversation takes a turn.Andrew Sample joins Chris Akin to talk about Dirty Kings 3, but it quickly becomes something much bigger than a record promotion interview. They get into why fans keep saying there’s no new music worth

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63:03

Is This Kid The Next Big Thing Or Just Another...

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2026/07/29

The local scene is panicking because an unknown singer just threw his hat in the ring for one of the most volatile vacant mic spots in heavy rock. The tape is out, the text messages are flying between actual rock royalty, and the comment sections are already a warzone. We pull back the curtain on why this sudden development has the industry completely flipped upside down, why the modern audition process is a total joke, and why the harsh reality of show business means talent is only half the

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19:00

Bassist Brian Perry: How Did A Heavy Metal Bassist...

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2026/07/28

What happens when a veteran hard rock bassist gets sick of the music industry grind and decides to launch a parody clothing line for toddlers? You get a wildly offbeat discussion about rock parodies, licensing loopholes, and the absolute absurdity of selling heavy metal gear to infants. From touring with massive 80s acts to launching a bizarre side hustle, this interview takes a hilariously unexpected turn when the hosts realize exactly who they’re talking to—and why the whole idea might just be

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56:04

Is Your Phone Ratting You Out? The Creepy Truth About...

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/07/28

Everybody loves the convenience of smartphones... until they start giving away more information than you ever intended.This week on THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW, Neeley and Chris dive into the growing obsession with location tracking, why so many couples are spying on each other, and how the technology that’s supposed to make life easier can quickly become a relationship nightmare.They also tear into the latest insanity from the rock and metal world, take aim at the headlines everyone else is afraid to

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24:23

Which 2026 Metal Albums Crashed the Hardest?

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2026/07/27

Everybody gets excited when the hype starts. Big announcements, huge promises, legendary careers... then the album drops and you’re sitting there wondering what the hell happened.GET ALL YOUR BEST CMS MERCH HERE: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/This list isn’t about the worst records of the year. These are the albums that had every reason to be great—and somehow still managed to leave a bad taste. Some just played it safe. Others completely missed the mark. Either way, these are the

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221:35

CMS LIVE! 7/18/26: John Corabi FIRED! Jizzy Pearl...

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2026/07/27

Hair metal is having one hell of a week... and we’re breaking it all down LIVE.John Corabi is OUT of The Dead Daisies. Jizzy Pearl has officially WALKED AWAY from Quiet Riot. But that’s just the beginning.Tonight on THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW, we dive headfirst into the growing controversy surrounding a singer who tried out for the Quiet Riot gig online, the backlash involving Jizzy Pearl, and whether this entire situation has become a complete circus.We’ll also tackle Tesla’s announcement of yet

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11:45

JD DeServio Was Living A Double Life On Tour (2009)

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2026/07/25

JD DeServio wasn't just playing with Black Label Society.He was launching an entirely different band while touring, doing clinics, handling meet-and-greets, and living one of the most insane schedules imaginable.GET CYCLE OF PAIN HERE: https://amzn.to/4vyAPacThe question wasn't whether he was busy.The question was why he was pushing himself this hard.And once you hear his answer, it raises even more questions.If you're watching this here, you're already late.The full episode, exclusive third

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20:17

Philip Anselmo Owned It... But Was It Enough? (2016)

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2026/07/25

Philip Anselmo sat down with The Classic Metal Show during one of the most controversial periods of his career.GET SUPERJOINT’S CAUGHT UP IN THE GEARS OF APPLICATION ON VINYL HERE: https://amzn.to/4ewgwmDWhat started as a discussion about Superjoint quickly turned into something much bigger.He addressed the backlash. He explained his perspective. He apologized. But was that enough?A lot of fans still aren’t sure what to make of this conversation.If you’re watching this here, you’re already late.The

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25:22

Did Savatage Just Reveal Their Biggest Secret Yet?

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2026/07/24

Chris Akin sits down with Johnny Lee Middleton to dig into a release that’s been sitting in the vault for decades... and the stories behind it are every bit as wild as you’d expect. From the band’s return to the stage to the truth about the old days, image, MTV, Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and where Savatage goes next, this conversation goes places you probably won’t expect.KILLER PRICE ON SAVATAGE’S MADNESS REIGNS FROM THE GUTTER 1990 ON VINYL: https://amzn.to/4wM0fleIf you’ve ever wondered why this

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23:35

Is Jason Newsted's New Music A Total Disaster?

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2026/07/24

Jason Newsted is back on stage, but it isn’t the heavy metal comeback everyone wanted. His latest project with the Chop House Band has people scratching their heads and turning off the speakers. It turns out that trying to turn classic tracks into weird, non-metal acoustic interpretations while using death metal vocals doesn’t exactly work. On the flip side, Airbourne is dropping a new record that proves some bands still know exactly how to copy the AC/DC blueprint and turn the volume up to eleven

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82:05

Is The New Bon Jovi Tour Worth Five Hundred Bucks?

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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...

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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?

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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?

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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...

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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)

Classic Metal Show ·

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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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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