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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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66:56

Chris' COVID Scare, His Return, & Dokken in Michigan

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/24

Chris is back! We kick off this episode with the story you need to hear: the shocking details of his long absence, including his scary COVID-19 hospitalization and the tough road to recovery. From that heavy topic, we jump straight to the metal fun as Neeley recounts his pilgrimage to Michigan to see the legendary Dokken in action. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions and riffs! Give us a share, follow the channel, and grab Rumble Premium at https://rumble.com/premium for all our exclusive content. Hail

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2:16

The Hara's Genre? "40 Years of Styles"?! (Metalcore?)

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/24

How do you describe a band with no boundaries? 🤔 Host Chris Aiken struggles to define The Hara’s unique blend, calling it an “amalgamation of 40 years of styles”. Hear the band discuss their open-minded approach to songwriting and the difficulty in labeling their music, which includes elements of metal, pop, electronic, and hardcore. Find out what broad term they finally put their sound under and how they know when a genre-defying song “just feels right”.Check out The Hara’s album The Fallout on

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4:08

Early Car CD Players: Skipping & Faceplate Scams!

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/24

A humorous trip down memory lane in this highlight from THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW, discussing the early days of CD technology! The hosts Neeley and Chris Akin reminisce about when a 1990 car CD player would skip every time you shifted gears, and discuss the ridiculous, breakable faceplates that came with silk bags or glasses cases to prevent theft. Don’t miss the story of a $700 Nakamichi tape deck that physically flipped the cassette!#CDPlayers #CarStereos #90sTech #Nostalgia #TechMemories

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7:57

Morbid Angel Singer: FREE Country Music on YouTube!

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/23

Ex-Morbid Angel singer David Vincent is exposed as a hypocrite in this highlight from THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW! The hosts Neeley and Chris Akin call him out for complaining that “real fans buy music” while his own country music is given away for FREE on YouTube! They argue artists who complain about streaming are either ignorant of their contracts or too lazy to demand their new music be kept off free digital sites.#MorbidAngel #DavidVincent #MusicianHypocrisy #CountryMusic #FreeOnYouTube

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7:00

Casino CENSORSHIP: One Drink Every 40 Minutes?!

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/23

Neeley recounts a bizarre new “CARES law” at a Michigan casino that limits customers to “one drink every 40 minutes” at the bar, complete with a timing system in this highlight from THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW. The hosts Neeley and Chris Akin and a caller ridicule this rule as a ludicrous infringement on adult rights and another sign of a “Marxist” government controlling intake.#OneDrinkEvery40Minutes #CARESLaw #MichiganCasino #MarxistLaw #GovernmentControl #CasinoRule #LudicrousLaw #AdultRights This is

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7:17

DOT Cop Tries to Bribe Me to Drop $1600 Ticket!

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/23

Neeley recounts a fascinating story in this highlight from THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW of being pulled over by a Toledo DOT officer for being overweight, who then attempted to solicit a $500 bribe to tear up the $1,600 ticket! He later details how the female judge refused to let him present his case, trying to force him to hire a lawyer.#ToledoDOT #PoliceBribe #CourtChaos #LegalDrama #TrafficTicket #CorruptionStory #JudgeAmy #PodcastStory This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other

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4:33

$15/Month Music REALITY: Who Needs to Buy CDs?

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/23

Why would anyone still buy music when streaming is this cheap? The hosts Neeley and Chris Akin break down the value of streaming in this highlight from THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW: Spotify Premium costs under $15/month, includes Hulu, and allows them to provide music access for six people. They boast that paying legally is enough and they “don’t give a fuck who gets paid” since they are paying legally.#SpotifyPremium #Hulu #StreamingValue #MusicReality #LegalStreaming #MusicSubscription #DontGiveAFuck

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5:27

Morbid Angel Star: Streamers Are NOT Real Fans!

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/23

Former Morbid Angel frontman David Vincent claims “real fans buy music” and that streaming is killing bands’ ability to put out new records in this highlight from THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW! The hosts Neeley and Chris Akin tear into his “clueless” stance, arguing the “old fashioned way is over.” They point out that few under 35 are buying physical music, and modern cars don’t even have CD players. Subscribe for more unfiltered industry takes!#DavidVincent #MorbidAngel #CDsAreDead #StreamingIsKing

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77:50

Real Fan? David Vincent's Old-School Take & Trucker...

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/23

Morbid Angel’s David Vincent has thrown down the gauntlet: if you don’t buy physical music, you’re not a real fan. Neeley and Chris dive into this seriously old-school take. We discuss why that mindset just doesn’t work in the modern music world. Plus, some genuinely hilarious flashbacks to the days when the guys were truck drivers and how they used to keep the metal flowing on the open road. Give us a follow, share this video, and join the premium club at https://rumble.com/premium! Hail and Kill

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5:30

Ripper Owens’ Band Puts Queensryche to SHAME!

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/23

Unlike other bands caught in the Pledge Music disaster, Ripper Owens’ band, The Three Tremors, is honoring ALL fan orders, even though they don’t know if they’ll ever get paid in this highlight from THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW! The hosts Neeley and Chris Akin hail this as the “right thing to do” and contrast it sharply with the “disappointed actions” of other bands, pointing out the band’s admirable commitment to always “put the fans first.” This is a masterclass in how to treat your

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7:33

Queensryche MUST Deliver Orders or Lose Fans!

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/22

The hosts Neeley and Chris Akin go off on Queensryche, arguing they MUST honor the fan pre-orders from the disastrous Pledge Music platform, even if it costs them money in this highlight from THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW. They emphasize that crowdfunding appeals to the “hardcore” fans who view band members as “a god,” and abandoning them will cause the diehards to hate the band. Find out why Queensryche’s fans are different than customers at a grocery store!#QueensrycheFans #HardcoreFans

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4:12

Steve Austin: Why Metal Needs Raw Chaos

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/22

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3:56

Queensryche Won’t Honor Pledge Music Orders?

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/22

The hosts Neeley and Chris Akin corner Queensryche guitarist Michael Wilton on whether the band will fulfill fan orders despite Pledge Music embezzling the money in this highlight from THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW. Wilton avoids a clear “yes,” citing the “six-figures” loss. The hosts call this fence-sitting a “terrible decision” that makes the band “look like a turd,” arguing the band should “invest in the fans that invested in you.” Hit the like button and tell us what you think of their

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3:39

Queensryche LOST 6-Figures to Pledge Music?!

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/22

The scandal heats up! The hosts Neeley and Chris Akin reveal Queensryche was severely affected (”snake bit”) by the now-bankrupt Pledge Music, possibly losing a six-figure amount that was meant to cover merchandise costs in this highlight from THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW! They react to Michael Wilton’s comments about the loss and discuss the shocking detail that even metal legends Judas Priest were using the crowdfunding platform. Subscribe to track how this Pledge Music debacle plays out for the

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101:55

Axl Rose's Isolated Vocals are BRUTAL

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/22

On this episode, Chris Akin and Eric Farentinos don’t hold back! They dive into the shocking news of Ace Frehley’s passing, with Chris calling out “scumbag” content creators who capitalized on the tragedy before the family could even make a statement. The conversation shifts to Eric’s experience seeing Judas Priest and Alice Cooper, where they discuss the spectacle, the band’s flawless musicianship, and Rob Halford’s powerful—yet possibly enhanced—vocals. Finally, they dissect the viral Axl Rose

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5:03

Why Did Dave McClain Really Quit Sacred Reich? Our Take!

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/22

Did Dave McClain just bail on Sacred Reich out of nowhere—or is there more to this story? We go behind the scenes, air out our hottest takes, and maybe ruffle a few feathers. Tune in for the scoop, and don’t forget—hit follow, share with your fellow metalheads, and join Rumble Premium at https://rumble.com/premium.Hail and Kill! Join the rebellion!SPONSOR: CMS “Rexx” Jigsaw Puzzle - https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/listing/cms-rexx-jigsaw-puzzleGet all your favorite CMS Merchandise from

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28:33

Nils Patrik Johansson: Touring, Festivals & Epic Metal!

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/22

Ever wondered about the secrets behind a heavy metal legend's next moves? Nils Patrik Johansson spills some beans on touring plans and a new Swedish Metal Festival that's gonna be pure shredding! We also dive into the powerhouse collaboration with his son Fredrik and the magic Lars Chriss brings. Subscribe and become a Substack VIP at for exclusive episodes, early releases, and contests. Hail and Kill!SPONSOR: CMS Logo Desk Mat - https://classicmetalshow.creator spring.com/listing/cms-desk-matGet a

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4:40

Pathetic: Phil Collins Wheeled Out For Last Payday Tour

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/22

It’s an agonizing watch. The hosts Neeley and Chris Akin react to video footage of a frail Phil Collins performing with Genesis on the “Last Domino” tour in this highlight from THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW, calling the performance “pathetic,” “embarrassing,” and “elder abuse.” Sitting in a wheelchair and barely able to hold a mic, they argue he is only doing the shows for the “last payday” because he’s in such terrible health. They even debate if he’ll survive the rest of the tour.#PhilCollins #Genesis

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5:17

Madonna's Horrifying "Tonight Show" Appearance

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/21

You have to see it to believe it! The hosts Neeley and Chris Akin react with pure shock to 62-year-old Madonna’s recent appearance on The Tonight Show in this highlight from THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW! They savage her look, calling her “distorted”, “ridiculous”, and comparing her to a “hideous monster” and “an old queen.” They debate her relevance, asking, “When has she been cutting edge?” Watch until the end for her jaw-dropping moment on Jimmy Fallon’s desk!#Madonna #TonightShow #CelebrityNews

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3:32

SI SWIMSUIT SHOCK: "SHE'S CHUNKY, NOT A MODEL!"

Classic Metal Show ·

2025/10/21

The hosts get a look at more photos of Rain Michaels and their controversial commentary only gets more intense! They dissect her figure, declaring she is “not a cut chick” and “just an average girl” who wouldn’t be in the magazine without her dad. Join the chaos and let the hosts know if they’re being too harsh, or if they’re right about the new face of “inclusivity” in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue.#SISwimsuit2019 #RainMichaelsBody #BodyShaming #ModelCritique #AverageChick #BodyPositivity

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