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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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194:09

CMS 9/26/26 LIVE: Is Classic Metal a Nostalgia...

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/10/05

Quiet Riot just hired a 23-year-old singer. Judas Priest is giving Sad Wings Of Destiny another 50th-anniversary treatment. And Jay Jay French is still asking why Twisted Sister can’t get the Rock Hall’s respect.AFTER ALL THESE YEARS, METAL HEALTH IS AVAILABLE AGAIN ON VINYL! GET IT BEFORE IT GOES AWAY AGAIN! https://amzn.to/4iQxuA8What do these stories have in common?GIVE THE RESPECT JJ FRENCH EXPECTS BY PURCHASING STAY HUNGRY ON VINYL NOW: https://amzn.to/4xINaZJMaybe the future of classic metal

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28:28

Eddie Trunk vs. The Grammys: Unpacking The Rage (2017...

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/10/05

Can you imagine spending your whole life in the music biz just to watch the Grammys treat metal like a joke? Well, some people can’t even handle the thought without a full-blown mental meltdown! Let’s just say there was screaming, swearing, and an almost cardiac event. Seriously, it’s brutal but hilarious, and you are going to want to hear this.KILLER METALLICA BLACK ALBUM (DELUXE EDITION) VINYL BOX SET HERE: https://amzn.to/4hyAvCDWatch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a

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31:09

Andrew Hudson: Are We Drowning in Too Much Information?

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2026/10/02

There’s never been a time when you could find more information faster—and Andrew Hudson thinks that might be exactly what’s screwing everything up.GET HARLOTT'S EXSEQUIIS HERE: https://amzn.to/46BEvx9The Harlot guitarist opens up about the overwhelming flood of information, misinformation, algorithms and clickbait that makes even the simplest story impossible to take at face value. Why do people automatically believe the version that agrees with them? Have we gotten so buried in bullshit that we’ve

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66:20

Should Testament Really Remix Souls of Black?

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/10/02

How much should you mess with a classic? The guys get into Eddie Trunk, what actually makes a great rock interviewer, the bizarre politics of music publicity, and whether Testament’s Souls of Black deserves a modern remix.KILLER TESTAMENT RELEASE HERE. GET IT NOW: https://amzn.to/4hln9tyThe full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance,

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87:42

Jim Florentine Says AI Comedy Is TERRIBLE — But This...

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/10/01

Jim Florentine shows up with a #1 comedy album, 26 years of prank calls, and enough stories to derail an entire afternoon.GET JIM FLORENTINE & DON JAMIESON’S TERRORIZING TELEMARKETERS VOL. 8 HERE AND LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF! https://amzn.to/4y9J3XQThis conversation goes from the art of keeping a straight face during completely ridiculous prank calls to AI trying — and failing — to write comedy. Then the guitars get plugged in.Sebastian Bach and Twisted Sister. Iron Maiden and Nico McBrain. Metallica, 72

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68:50

Why Are Galactic Cowboys Suddenly Relevant Again?

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/09/30

A new Galactic Cowboys album, an $88,000 Kickstarter, Pantera memories, Christian metal, aging rock bands and one hell of a debate about who actually counts as the real band. Monty Colvin doesn’t hold much back.THIS BOX SET IS CRAZY GOOD!! GET GALACTIC COWBOYS’ THE BOX THAT BUD BOUGHT (THE METAL BLADE YEARS HERE: https://amzn.to/4AsNWNiWatch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people

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26:00

Did SickSense Just Become A Completely Different Band?

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/09/30

SickSense isn’t exactly interested in staying in its lane—and the new Funerals EP makes that painfully obvious.Vicky Psarakis opens up about the band’s darker musical direction, the surprisingly personal story behind A Moment of Violence, and why chasing whatever happens to be commercially popular can be a fast track to sounding like everybody else.Then the conversation gets downright nasty when AI music enters the picture. Suno, Spotify, musicians skipping the hard work, endless AI-generated albums

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28:46

Are Re-Recorded Classic Rock Albums A Total Scam?...

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/09/29

When classic 80s bands lose the rights to their original master recordings, they usually run straight to the studio to re-record their biggest hits. But what happens when the new versions sound completely unmitigated, flat-out terrible? We listen to Loverboy’s re-recorded tracks side-by-side with the originals, and the drop in quality is mind-blowing. From shot vocal cords to completely lifeless guitar playing, why are bands putting out garbage like this, and does anyone actually buy these

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41:14

Is Nostalgia Keeping Dead Rock Bands Alive?

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/09/29

What happens when the guys who built classic metal are still out there playing decades later?GET JIM FLORENTINE’S JERSEY TRASH AT A GREAT PRICE HERE: https://amzn.to/47eA4IRChris Akin and Matt Hartnett get into the uncomfortable questions about aging rock stars, nostalgia, anniversary tours and whether some bands are simply trying to recreate a past that can’t be recreated. They also go behind the scenes on dealing with musicians, publicists and some truly bizarre interviews—including the infamous

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264:06

CMS LIVE 9/19/26: Could This Be The Wildest Classic...

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/09/28

Neeley is off chasing Dokken, which means Chris Akin gets to do something he rarely gets to do — run a LIVE Classic Metal Show “off” show.DON’T WAIT! TERRORIZING TELEMARKETERS VOL. 8 IS AVAILABLE NOW: https://amzn.to/4iDjUjkAnd this one has the potential to get completely out of hand.Joining Chris is Hart O The Matter host Matt Hartnett, along with comedian Jim Florentine and Galactic Cowboys bassist Monty Colvin.Florentine comes in with plenty to talk about, including his new comedy special JERSEY

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16:27

Are Motley Crue Fans Finally Sick of the Reissues?

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/09/25

Motley Crue is back with another reissue, and the reaction here is anything but enthusiastic.GET MOTLEY CRUE’S TOO FAST FOR LOVE 45TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION ON VINYL HERE: https://amzn.to/4AfzHeINeeley and Chris Akin go deep on why they believe Motley Crue has become the king of recycling its own catalog, whether there’s actually anything worthwhile about the latest package, and why the band’s history of anniversary editions has become so frustrating.They also revisit Too Fast for Love, Shout at the

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28:38

Why Does Harry Whitley Sound So Much Like John Wetton?

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/09/25

Walking into Asia as the new vocalist means stepping directly into the crosshairs of fans who know every note, every lyric and every inflection.GET INDIGO FROM ASIA ON VINYL HERE: https://classicmetalshow.locals.comHarry Whitley doesn’t shy away from that pressure. He talks about the John Wetton comparison, the challenge of performing the classic songs, and what changed when he finally got the chance to help create brand-new Asia music with Geoff Downes.Then there’s Indigo — the album that puts his

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26:09

Did Grandmaster Flash Really Invent Modern Hip-Hop?

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/09/25

What if one of the biggest musical revolutions in history started because a DJ was pissed off that the best part of a record was always over too damn fast?DON'T WAIT! GET YOUR COPY OF GRANDMASTER FLASH'S BOOK BIRTH OF A CULTURE NOW!! https://amzn.to/4bXCiPUThat’s where this conversation gets really interesting.Grandmaster Flash goes deep into the experimentation, science and sheer ingenuity behind the techniques that helped build hip-hop—from extending drum breaks and creating a musical bed for MCs

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17:53

Is Alex Van Halen's $475 Signed Book Really Worth It?

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/09/25

Alex Van Halen has a new book coming — and the price tag becomes the real story.GET ALEX VAN HALEN’S BOOK BROTHERS IN HARDCOVER HERE: https://amzn.to/4isjkoENeeley and Chris Akin dig into the book’s expensive signed edition, the unreleased 1974 demo included with it, the option to make monthly payments, and the surprising numbers being discussed when it comes to Van Halen’s alleged net worth.Then the conversation takes a turn into the economics of rock stardom, with comparisons involving Eddie Van

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48:38

Is Slayer Still Better Than Almost Every Metal Band?

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/09/24

Slayer is back, but the bigger question is whether a band that supposedly retired can still justify the hype every time it steps onstage.GET SLAYER’S SOUNDTRACK TO THE APOCALYPSE BOX SET HERE: https://amzn.to/46qWmH9Neeley and Chris Akin go deep on why Slayer’s limited appearances may actually make the band more valuable, why the live show remains an absolute assault on the senses, whether six shows a year can make more sense than recording and touring, and why Kerry King’s solo project simply

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39:53

Was This 70s Rocker Actually a Satanic Cult Leader?...

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/09/23

70s rock was built on pure degeneracy, but one iconic guitarist allegedly took things to a whole new level of dark, twisted weirdness. From bizarre occult rituals and creepy groupie encounters to accusations of literal black magic, the stories behind Led Zeppelin make regular rock star antics look like Sunday school. Were these guys just completely burnt-out junkies playing mind games, or was there actually something sinister pulling the strings? We dive into the most unhinged allegations from a new

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47:04

Was Evel Knievel’s Snake River Canyon Jump Really A...

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/09/23

Was Evel Knievel’s infamous Snake River Canyon jump the real deal—or was it one giant piece of television trickery?GET THE EVEL KNIEVEL STUNT CYCLE TOY HERE: https://amzn.to/4gRInQNA CMS fan sent in a theory that takes the conspiracy route: maybe Evel was never actually inside the SkyCycle when it launched, maybe the whole thing was camera manipulation, and maybe the “failed” landing was part of the plan.Neeley and Chris Akin tear into that theory while watching the original footage, looking at what

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10:42

Were Fake Shoes the Best Souvenir From Korea?

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/09/23

Chris Akin opens up about one of the strangest souvenirs from his time in Korea: buying ridiculously cheap knockoff shoes and eventually sending around 200 pairs home. That leads into stories about fake Rolexes, custom-made tuxedos, a blood-covered white tux jacket, broken hands, and the very questionable lengths he went to in the 1980s to impress girls.GET ALEX VAN HALEN’S BROTHERS IN HARDCOVER HERE: https://amzn.to/4cGGgwHAnd yes, somehow Corey Hart, Adam Ant, The Romantics and Katrina and the

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28:17

Lee Payne: Why Cloven Hoof Thinks Its Best Years Are...

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/09/23

Cloven Hoof has been pounding away at heavy metal for decades, but Lee Payne says something very interesting is happening right now: the band may be in the strongest creative period of its entire career.GET NEVER A PROPHET IN YOUR OWN LAND FROM CLOVEN HOOF ON VINYL HERE: https://amzn.to/4qogwKWIn this conversation, Lee gets into the new album Never a Prophet in Your Own Land, why Cloven Hoof keeps pushing itself instead of playing it safe, how Harry Conklin completely changed the band’s songwriting

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28:10

Can Anything Good Still Come Back?

Classic Metal Show ·

2026/09/22

Chris Akin and Neeley open up about a brutal week, from a sudden death in Chris’s circle and his mother’s surgery to the grind of work and the increasingly bizarre world they see around them.GET SLAYER’S REPENTLESS LIMITED EDITION BOX SET ON VINYL HERE: https://amzn.to/4r8QDzfFrom there, the conversation goes everywhere: Chris’s ongoing attempt to lose weight, AI-generated thumbnails, the insanity of online comments, kids still wearing masks outdoors, Brandon Herrera’s congressional campaign, the

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