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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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5:12

Journey's Public Feud: Neil Schon's Power Play

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/30

The Journey drama is public and ugly! After Neil Schon posted on social media that Jonathan Cain was leaving the band, Cain was forced to issue a statement denying the claims. Chris Akin breaks down Schon’s move as a “power play” and rips into the absurdity of 70-year-old rock legends airing their partnership disputes in the court of public opinion. This segment covers the lawsuits over Schon’s lavish spending and the constant tension between Journey’s two core members.#Journey #NeilSchon

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5:07

Bullet Boys Reunion: Desperation or Dollars?

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/30

The Bullet Boys are back... mostly! With three of four original members reuniting, Chris Akin asks: Is this a passion project or sheer desperation for a paycheck? The hosts discuss the band’s short, three-year original run and Mark Torien’s dizzying history of rotating lineups. Plus, hear the insane story of the Bullet Boys’ hilariously high asking price for a tiny club gig back in 1989!#BulletBoys #GlamMetal #HairMetal #Reunion #MarkTorien #JimmyDeAnda #80sMetal #LAStories #BandDrama #MusicBusiness

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5:22

Foghat's New Album: A Futile Effort?

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/30

Does the world need a new Foghat album? With only one original member, Chris Akin and his co-host debate why this classic rock band is wasting time recording new music, arguing that new material from legacy bands rarely pays off. They take a humorous look at Foghat’s single history, proving the band hasn’t been “relevant” since the 70s. This is a must-watch if you think bands should just stick to playing their hits!#Foghat #ClassicRock #NewAlbum #RockRant #SlowRide #MusicIndustry #LegacyBands

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3:39

35 Years! How Paradise Lost Has Kept The Band Together

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/29

What's the secret to keeping a band together for 35 years without killing each other? Paradise Lost frontman Nick Holmes shares the surprisingly simple secrets to their longevity, revealing how a shared sense of humor and similar musical tastes are the real keys to success. This is a must-watch for any band trying to make it last!Share this with a bandmate and let them know the secret! #ParadiseLost #BandLife #Longevity #MusicIndustry #ChrisAkinPresents #Bandmates #RockBand #MetalInterview

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40:11

Steve Austin Talks Thrash, Freedom, and Never Give In!

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/29

Ever wonder what fuels a metal legend’s fire? Steve Austin of Today Is The Day dishes on their brutal new album Never Give In, his new label, and why imperfection rules in thrash. Subscribe and become a Substack VIP at for exclusive episodes, early releases, and contests. Hail and Kill!SPONSOR: Blackout Coffee - https://www.blackoutcoffee.com?p=BoNofhazE . Use Promo Code CHRIA20 to save 20% on your next purchase!Get a free Rumble Account so you can comment

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6:13

INSANE! Rush Tickets Hit $25,810

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/28

You won’t believe how much Rush tickets are selling for! Chris Akin reveals a screenshot showing front-row “Russ” (Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson) tickets priced at a mind-blowing $25,810 on Ticketmaster. The hosts erupt in disbelief, dissecting Ticketmaster’s tiered pricing model and discussing how this pricing is “killing the entire business.” Find out why spending a year’s mortgage on a single concert ticket is a total joke, and what this means for all major tours!#Rush #GeddyLee #AlexLifeson

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4:14

The Truth About Rock Star Money

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/28

How do multi-millionaire rock stars end up with no money?! Following the news of Ace Frehley’s shocking net worth, Chris Akin and his co-host discuss the age-old problem of successful musicians squandering their fortunes. They bring up George Lynch as another example and speculate that the very qualities that make some great musicians also make them “horrible human beings” or financially irresponsible. Hear the candid and uncompromising take on rock star excess and poor choices.#RockStarMoney

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4:57

Ace Frehley's Shocking $1M Net Worth

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/28

Wait, what?! Ace Frehley’s net worth was reportedly just $1 million at the time of his death, despite being a founding member of KISS and participating in a massive reunion tour. Dive into the shocking details behind the original KISS guitarist’s financial struggles, including walking away from a $15 million contract, issues with the IRS that prevented him from touring, and a home foreclosure. Don’t miss this candid discussion on a rock legend’s difficult final years.#AceFrehley #KISS #NetWorth

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64:27

R.I.P. Ace Frehley! $25k for Rush Tickets?!...

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/28

On this episode, we’re diving deep into some major classic metal headlines, starting with Kelly Hansen leaving Foreigner after two decades, being replaced by Luis Maldonado, and original singer Lou Gramm giving the new guy his blessing. We also discuss the passing of KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, whose reported net worth of $1 million—despite earning an estimated $50 million in his career—sparked a fascinating conversation about rock star finances, foreclosures, and IRS problems. Finally, the show

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3:34

CRICKETS After Comedian Shout-Out

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/27

Watch what happens when a celebrity shout-out goes painfully wrong! Chris Akin recounts the awkward moment when comedian Jim Florentine introduced “Cleveland celebrities” Chris Akin and Seth Williams to the crowd at a local comedy club. The result? Total silence... save for one single, obligatory clap. It was so brutal that Florentine himself cracked a joke about it!#JimFlorentine #ComedyClub #ShoutOutFail #ComedianLife #AwkwardMoments #ComedyShow #ClevelandComedy #SethWilliams #ChrisAkin

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5:06

Stuck Next to Podium & Serving Water

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/27

The funeral videocast saga continues! After finally resolving the video file issues, Chris is stuck next to the podium for over two hours of speeches and even gets mistaken for a server, handing out bottles of water. Hear Chris recount the uncomfortable and unexpectedly long day that turned a two-hour gig into a six-and-a-half-hour ordeal, only to be followed by more frustration trying to get the final video files for editing!#GigLife #LongDay #BehindTheScenes #FuneralGig #EventWork #ProductionLife

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5:24

Billy Morris Video Shoot Went Tits Up

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/27

You will not believe the chaos! Chris Akin details a disastrous video/videocast gig that was supposed to be a simple two-hour job. From a last-minute change in duties to an epic, high-stress battle with missing files and Google Drive permissions—all while people were waiting to speak—this story is pure, unbelievable comedy. Tune in for a hilarious blow-by-blow of technical meltdown.#BillyMorris #VideoShootFail #TechFail #PodcastLife #BehindTheScenes #EventPlanningGoneWrong #FilmingFails

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64:23

White Guy at the Ice Cube Show! Chris Shares White...

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/27

This week on the Classic Metal Show, we’re talking about a lot of crazy stuff, from the somber passing of KISS co-founder Ace Frehley and the subsequent flood of requests to Neeley’s wild experience at a local bar with a very outspoken older gentleman. Chris also recounts his chaotic week, which included a last-minute, tech-troubled memorial videocast with Billy Morris and a fun night out seeing comedian Jim Florentine, where one clapper made an introduction hilariously awkward. Plus, Chris broke

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366:33

The Classic Metal Show LIVE! 10/11/25 (Full Show)

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/25

Is this the worst Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition ever? Neeley and Chris dive into the controversial 2019 issue featuring Bret Michaels’ daughter, Raine, and some questionable ‘diverse’ choices. They also tackle punk rock legend Johnny Rotten’s very un-punk rock complaint about the homeless taking over his yard. Finally, we bring you up to speed on the crazy lawsuit facing Tesla boss Elon Musk over his social media “pedo” claims. Give this video a share, follow the channel, and consider Rumble

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4:55

Comedians of the Compound: Black Joke Chaos &...

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/25

Chris Akin recounts his last outing before getting sick: seeing Comedians of the Compound in this highlight from THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW. While Anthony Cumia, Don Jameson, and Aaron Berg were “damn funny,” a parade of other comedians turned the show into a “massacre” of crowd work abuse. Hear about the comedian who made a black waitress cry by telling black jokes and the poor 20-year-old audience member who was mercilessly ridiculed as “Millennium Faggot” for two hours#ComedyShow #CrowdWork

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7:56

31 Lbs Gone: Chris Akin's Honest COVID Take

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/24

Chris Akin gives his final, definitive statement on his recovery and the next steps regarding the vaccine in this highlight from THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW. He is “done listening” to non-specialists like Joe Rogan and will consult a pulmonary specialist about his damaged lungs before deciding. He states the sickness was far worse than the “Chinese sniffles” and that he lost 31 pounds in three weeks because he couldn’t breathe to eat!#COVIDVaccine #JoeRogan #Ivermectin #PulmonarySpecialist #VaccineDebate

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5:48

Hospitalized: Refusing the Vent & COVID Brain Fog

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/24

Chris Akin details his emergency trip to the COVID ward after his symptoms worsened and he saw a friend had died in this highlight from THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW. He was immediately put on six liters of oxygen and quickly diagnosed with COVID pneumonia. Hear why he refused the ventilator (vent), calling it a “horror story,” and describing the lasting neurological effects: a “COVID fog” that has left his mind feeling slow and confused.#COVIDHospital #Ventilator #COVIDFog #OxygenSupport #HospitalStories

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6:47

Blaze Bayley's Emotional Return to The X Factor

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/24

Blaze Bayley’s new tour is about more than just an album anniversary. The singer opens up about his recent health scare and how the passing of his predecessor, Paul Di'Anno, influenced his decision to celebrateThe X Factor. He explains why this tour feels like a very special, emotional event for both him and his fans, giving those songs a new life with his matured voice.Like and subscribe for more exclusive interviews! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or

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4:46

The Cockroach of the World: Chris Akin's COVID Battle

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/24

After a six-week absence, Chris Akin returns to THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW to detail his near-death experience with COVID-19 and pneumonia. He confesses he was “very, very close” to dying, even feeling like he was “fading away” in the hospital. Find out how his fierce “mental resolve” and lack of fear of death helped him fight through the sickest he’s ever been, even compared to his burn accident.#COVID19 #NearDeathExperience #Pneumonia #ChrisAkin #COVIDStory #SurvivalStory #MentalResolve #SickestEver

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30:00

John Bush Spills on Anthrax, Armored Saint, and Metal...

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/24

Wanna know what’s next for metal legend John Bush? He joins Chris Akin to dive into Armored Saint’s tour with Michael Schenker, three epic Anthrax throwback shows, and why Category 7 is thrashing hard. Will more Anthrax gigs happen? Share, follow, and join Rumble Premium at https://rumble.com/premium for exclusive content. Hail and Kill! Join the rebellion!SPONSOR: Motley Crue - DR. FEELGOOD 35TH ANNIVERSARY LP BOX SET - https://amzn.to/3Je81AAGet a free Rumble Account so you can comment

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