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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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24:34

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

Classic Metal Show ·

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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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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23:25

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

Classic Metal Show ·

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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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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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)

Classic Metal Show ·

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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28:16

Kings Of Thrash: Jeff Young Has A Surprising Answer...

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2026/07/10

Jeff Young had every opportunity to fuel the reunion rumors.Instead, he went somewhere almost nobody expected.GET KINGS OF THRASH’s BEST OF THE WEST : LIVE AT THE WHISKY A GOGO on Vinyl: https://amzn.to/4eDBKyXFrom Kings of Thrash accidentally becoming a worldwide touring act to explaining why he isn’t chasing Megadeth’s farewell tour, Jeff’s perspective may surprise longtime fans.He also shares the story behind “Bullets Ready,” written around unreleased Nick Menza drum performances, and explains

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34:11

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

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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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20:08

The Story That Bob Nalbandian Didn't Think Through...

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/07/09

Bob Nalbandian thought he had a monumental, life-altering story to share on the air this week. He genuinely believed this encounter was going to blow everyone away. Instead, he walked right into a buzzsaw of immediate skepticism, logic gaps, and an absolute trainwreck of a derailment involving Dale Bozzio’s cats. This is exactly what happens when the narrative falls apart in real-time.CMS MERCH IS THE BEST! REPRESENT BY GETTING SOME HERE: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/If you’re

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31:47

Buster Posey REFUSES to Play the Media's Game......

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/07/09

The guys dive into one of the week’s biggest sports controversies as San Francisco Giants executive Buster Posey refuses to let reporters drag him into another political media circus. Instead of taking the bait, he sticks to baseball... and that only makes the press push harder.From there the conversation expands into a bigger question: when did sports stop being about the games themselves?Later, Chris and Neely switch gears into metal, asking the question King Diamond fans have been asking for

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17:53

Did Nashville Change Black Stone Cherry? (2008)

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/07/08

Let’s be honest about what’s actually happening here. When a young, heavy band from Kentucky leaves the practice house on the farm and moves into a high-end Nashville studio, the music changes. Some call it growth. Others smell a sellout. John Fred Young breaks down the exact moment the production shifted—and why the old way wasn’t going to last.GREAT PRICE ON THE GREEN VINYL VERSION OF BLACK STONE CHERRY’S FOLKLORE AND SUPERSTITION: https://amzn.to/4vRX3EmIf you’re watching this here, you’re

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30:32

Zinny Zan Finally Addresses The Question Fans Won't...

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/07/08

For years fans kept asking the same question.Would Zinny Zan and Harry Cody ever work together again?ZAN / CODY - BEAUTIFUL AND DAMNED IS AVAILABLE ON VINYL AT A KILLER PRICE HERE: https://amzn.to/4oMPZ9fNow they finally have.But instead of giving fans what they expected, they went in a completely different direction.And that decision may end up creating even more debate than a reunion ever would.HERE’S THE BEST PLACE TO GET YOUR CMS MERCH: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/If you’re

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31:31

Chris Went Down ANOTHER True Crime Rabbit Hole......

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/07/08

Chris Akin and Neeley kick the show off exactly the way longtime CMS fans expect... by wandering into places nobody saw coming.It starts with Netflix documentaries and quickly turns into serial killers, the BTK confession, social media, the McKenzie Shirilla case, Yellowstone, Dutton Ranch, AEW vs. WWE, Saudi Arabia’s wrestling influence, Jim Florentine, and an actual neighborhood explosion that happened near Chris.One conversation somehow covers true crime, television, wrestling, exploding houses

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55:45

The Legal Blunder That Ruined Everything (2016)

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/07/07

Bobby Blotzer spent a year telling anyone who would listen that he owned the Ratt empire. Then a judge looked at the original 1985 paperwork and realized nobody ever closed the door properly. Now the classic lineup is back, Blotzer is out, and the financial fallout is going to leave a massive scar. Let's talk about the millions of dollars someone forgot to secure.GET ALL YOUR CMS MERCH HERE: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/If you’re watching this here, you’re looking at the scraps. The

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30:47

The Weird Truth About YouTube Nobody Wants To Admit

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/07/07

Nothing seems to satisfy people anymore.First the videos are too short.SHOP NOW ON THE CMS MERCH STORE! https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/Then they’re too long.So what actually changed?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.comIn this episode we talk about:* YouTube hate culture* Why creators can’t please everyone* Phil Lewis backlash* Elvis documentaries* The

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58:25

Corporate Music Critics Are Pandering To Casual Fans...

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/07/06

The mainstream suits think they can drop a lazy top ten list and everyone will just nod along. They gave a pass to the actual career-killing disasters just to take cheap shots at experimental eras that actually had some teeth.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

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6:44

The Corporate Play Behind AC/DC’s Return! (2008)

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/07/06

The first new AC/DC track in eight years is finally here, but the corporate rollout is already splitting the fanbase down the middle. While the production on “Rock ‘N’ Roll Train” sounds massive and Brian Johnson’s voice seems magically restored, you can’t ignore where you have to go to actually buy the physical CD. Locking a legendary rock return behind a corporate retail monopoly changes the entire vibe. Is it a brilliant business move, or did the biggest rock band on earth just sell out their

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