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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. If you're tired of corporate music media and you want the truth from two guys who have been doing this for over two decades, this is your new home. Disclaimer: If you can't handle opinions that aren't your own, you're in the wrong place. We're not here to make friends. We're here to talk metal. Deal with it, crybabies!
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- 6 days ago18 min
IS YOUTUBE CENSORSHIP DESTROYING CREATORS?
A content creator with half a million followers gets wiped out over a tiny video from three years ago! Neeley and Chris Akin break down how YouTube’s bot algorithm nukes entire livelihoods overnight and why you’re an idiot if you don’t back up your content elsewhere. Subscribe now so you never miss an uncensored moment!KILLER DEAL ON RATT’S DANCIN’ UNDERCOVER (40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION) Here! https://amzn.to/4k3BXjiDEF LEPPARD’S PYROMANIA (40TH ANNIVERSARY) on Vinyl Is Amazing! They won’t last long! https://amzn.to/4shIObe80s fun is encapsulated in this one release - WARRANT’S CHERRY PIE! Revisit it again here! https://amzn.to/3UtvQKRWARNING: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this video belong solely to the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer, or company. This content is presented strictly for entertainment purposes and represents the subjective opinions of the hosts and guests, not factual assertions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
- 6 days ago29 min
Why Did THE PINEAPPLE THIEF Go Back To 1970s Recording Methods?
Has modern recording technology taken something essential away from rock music? THE PINEAPPLE THIEF frontman Bruce Soord thinks there’s something irreplaceable about musicians creating together in the same room.Get FAR AND WIDE from The Pineapple Thief Here: https://amzn.to/4ygui4xIn this exclusive CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS interview, Chris Akin sits down with Soord to discuss the band’s new album, *Far and Wide*, their move from longtime label Kscope to InsideOut, and why the group deliberately returned to a more traditional approach to writing and recording.Soord explains how working together as a band helped capture the energy of their live performances, why drummer Gavin Harrison pushed everyone to become better musicians, and why this new creative direction isn’t just a temporary experiment.The conversation also gets personal. Soord reveals the heartbreaking experience involving his father’s final days that inspired “Still Living,” discusses his changing approach to vocals and songwriting, and explains why the band’s musical complexity must serve the emotion of a song.PLUS:- Why THE PINEAPPLE THIEF left Kscope after approximately 20 years.- How Gavin Harrison helped elevate the band’s musicianship.- Why recording together can accomplish things remote collaboration cannot.- The emotional story behind “Still Living.”- Why “No Exceptions” represents the band’s collaborative approach.- How Bruce Soord’s singing voice has evolved.- Why touring America is becoming increasingly expensive.- Why Soord wants fans supporting independent record stores.Is the future of rock music actually hiding in the way bands made records 50 years ago?Watch the full interview and decide for yourself.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual.#ThePineappleThief #BruceSoord #GavinHarrison #ChrisAkinPresents #FarAndWide #ProgressiveRock This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
- 1 weeks ago57 min
WHY IS SEBASTIAN BACH THREATENING US?
Sebastian Bach showed up in our comments again throwing a full-blown temper tantrum! He claims our channel is complete garbage and dares us to call him a liar to his face. Neeley and Chris Akin break down Bach’s online meltdown, why KK’s Priest completely crushed it live, and Chris’s experience at the brand new Killbox comedy club in Akron. Hit subscribe and join the debate!DAVE LANDAU’S PARTY OF ONE: A FUZZY MEMOIR is available now for a limited time! Get yours today! https://amzn.to/4i5KQGzW.A.S.P.’s THE 7 SAVAGE 1982-1994 (SECOND EDITION) is a killer box set! Get it before it sells out! https://amzn.to/4zIcukcKK’s PRIEST’S THE SINNER RIDES AGAIN is an amazing vinyl that you need! https://amzn.to/4yX1v6wWARNING: The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed in this video belong solely to the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of any other agency, organization, employer, or company. This content is presented strictly for entertainment purposes and represents the subjective opinions of the hosts and guests, not factual assertions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
- 1 weeks ago3h 33m
ROGER WATERS vs. JAMES HETFIELD: WHY'S EVERYONE SO SENSITIVE? | CMS LIVE 10/17/26
WHY’S EVERYONE SO SENSITIVE?Roger Waters is taking shots at Metallica’s James Hetfield, Shane Gillis is catching heat over his comedy, and KK’s Priest is revisiting Judas Priest history. Apparently, everybody has something to be pissed off about!Tonight on THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW, Neeley and Chris Akin dig into three controversies that have rock and comedy fans talking!🔥 **ROGER WATERS vs. JAMES HETFIELD:** Waters unloaded on the Metallica frontman over his approach to politics at concerts. Does Waters have a legitimate argument, or did he completely undermine his own message by personally attacking Hetfield?🔥 **SHANE GILLIS CONTROVERSY:** The comedian is facing backlash over his SNL material. Has comedy become too sensitive, or should comedians expect criticism when they push boundaries? We’ll get into it on THE CUT!🔥 **KK’S PRIEST / JUDAS PRIEST:** Chris was at the Cleveland Agora to see W.A.S.P. and KK’s Priest! He’s bringing his firsthand concert review, plus a discussion about K.K. Downing and Tim “Ripper” Owens revisiting classic Judas Priest material.No corporate-approved opinions. No carefully rehearsed talking points. Just Neeley, Chris, the stories, and whatever arguments break out along the way!**JOIN THE LIVE CHAT!** Agree with us? Think we’re completely full of shit? Get in the conversation while we’re LIVE!📺 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17⏰ 9:00 PM EASTERN📍 LIVE ON RUMBLEGet commercial free versions of our episodes, advance releases and exclusive content by subscribing to Rumble Premium! https://rumble.com/premiumNOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows, are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
- 1 weeks ago17 min
Def Leppard With Goo Goo Dolls: Is This the WORST Tour Pairing?
Imagine spending decades listening to Def Leppard, waiting for another opportunity to see them live, and then discovering that the big arena tour pairs them with the Goo Goo Dolls.GREAT DEAL ON DEF LEPPARD’S THE COLLECTION, VOL. 4 ON VINYL: https://amzn.to/4jP3CnYLIKE THE GOO GOO DOLLS? GET LIVE FROM THE ACADEMY, NEW YORK ON VINYL: https://amzn.to/4yIuvi5Would you still buy a ticket?On THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW, Chris Akin and Neeley ask the question that apparently nobody involved in putting this tour together bothered to answer: WHAT THE HELL DO THESE BANDS HAVE IN COMMON?Def Leppard built its reputation with massive guitars, arena-rock anthems and albums like Pyromania and Hysteria. The Goo Goo Dolls became known for an entirely different brand of radio-friendly rock. Now they’re sharing an arena-tour bill with The Struts also involved.Chris isn’t buying it.After initially considering using his recent interview connection with Def Leppard guitarist Phil Collen to attend the Ohio show, Chris completely changes his mind when he discovers the lineup.But the bigger question isn’t simply whether these bands belong together.Could Def Leppard actually change its performance to fit the audience?Chris wonders whether songs like “Love Bites,” “Two Steps Behind” and “Miss You in a Heartbeat” might become more important to a setlist designed for fans who came to hear “Iris.”Neeley brings another possibility into the discussion: maybe the teenagers who loved Def Leppard in the 1980s became Goo Goo Dolls fans in the 1990s. Maybe the pairing makes more sense commercially than it does musically.The hosts also revisit the days when Pyromania was selling so quickly that record stores couldn’t keep it stocked, question whether this unusual lineup can fill major arenas, and take another shot at the modern ticketing business for making concert prices unnecessarily difficult to determine.And Chris reveals why he’s willing to pass on a potentially valuable concert opportunity rather than waste a favor on a show that doesn’t interest him.Are Def Leppard and the Goo Goo Dolls a surprisingly smart combination, or has arena-rock touring officially become a game of throwing unrelated bands together and hoping people buy tickets?Hear the argument, then tell us whether you’d pay to see this tour.Get commercial free versions of our episodes, advance releases and exclusive content by subscribing to Rumble Premium! https://rumble.com/premiumNOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows, are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to form your own opinions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
- 1 weeks ago24 min
Is STREAMER Leading Spain's Traditional Heavy Metal Revival?
Can a band from Barcelona capture everything that made 1980s heavy metal great without becoming another nostalgia act?GET STREAMER’S INTO THE VOID HERE: https://amzn.to/4hUUH1POn this episode of **CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS**, Chris sits down with **Christian Blade of Spanish heavy metal band STREAMER** to discuss their album **INTO THE VOID**, the growing traditional metal movement in Spain, and why the band believes it’s experiencing its strongest period yet.Christian takes us inside the making of INTO THE VOID, including the title track that almost didn’t get finished, the historical inspiration behind **”The Day Barquinona Died,”** and the hard-rock attitude of **”Rock All Around.”**They also discuss the influences of New Wave of British Heavy Metal and American power metal, the legacy of Spanish metal legends like Barón Rojo, and the reality of trying to take an underground band beyond its home country when touring costs are out of control.And while plenty of bands chase fame and fortune, Christian explains why STREAMER measures success a little differently.**IN THIS INTERVIEW:**- How STREAMER formed in 2013 and evolved through lineup changes.- Why Spain’s traditional heavy metal scene may be stronger than ever.- The story behind INTO THE VOID and its Black Sabbath-associated title.- How British and American metal influences shape the band’s music.- The medieval Barcelona attack that inspired “The Day Barquinona Died.”- Why “Rock All Around” takes a more straightforward hard-rock approach.- Why international touring remains difficult for underground bands.- Why merchandise sales matter more than casual streaming for the band.**SUPPORT THE BAND:**STREAMER merchandise and music: https://bandcamp.com/streamermetal**CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS** — Real conversations with the musicians keeping hard rock and heavy metal alive.#Streamer #IntoTheVoid #ChristianBlade #ChrisAkinPresents #HeavyMetal #TraditionalHeavyMetal #NWOBHM #SpanishMetal This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
- 1 weeks ago38 min
Are Aerosmith Fans Paying for a Concert or an All-Star Cash Grab?
WHEN DID SEEING YOUR FAVORITE ROCK BAND BECOME A LUXURY PURCHASE?Speaking of luxury purchases, this is a GREAT deluxe version of their debut on vinyl! https://amzn.to/4hY19VPAerosmith is preparing for two special Hollywood Bowl performances, and THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW’s Neeley and Chris Akin have a serious question: Who the hell is paying these ticket prices?What starts as a discussion about Aerosmith’s return quickly becomes a brutal examination of the modern concert business. The guys look up available seats during the show and discover prices ranging from hundreds of dollars in distant sections to nearly $1,000 for better locations.And that’s before parking, food, drinks, travel, and everything else that turns a night of rock and roll into a major financial commitment.But the price is only half the problem.With an enormous guest list featuring Guns N’ Roses, Run-DMC, Sammy Hagar, Billy Idol, Nuno Bettencourt, Tom Morello and others, Chris wonders how much actual Aerosmith music fans will get for their money.Could Steven Tyler and company deliver only a handful of songs while celebrity guests take over the rest of the evening? Is this another attempt to recreate the success of Ozzy Osbourne’s farewell event? Could the concerts lead to a new Aerosmith tour, or is that wishful thinking?Neeley digs into the potential economics of the shows, from ticket revenue to the possibility of a paid livestream, while Chris argues that the industry has turned the bands ordinary fans helped build into expensive attractions those same fans can barely justify attending.They also discuss the increasingly outrageous prices attached to major concerts, including Metallica, and explain why neither host would spend thousands for a couple of hours of live music.Aerosmith may still be one of rock’s biggest names. But does that make any ticket price acceptable?Watch and weigh in: Would you spend $1,000 to see Aerosmith, especially without knowing how much of the show would actually feature the band?#Aerosmith #ConcertPrices #TheClassicMetalShow #StevenTyler #ClassicRock #RockMusic #HollywoodBowl #LiveMusicGet commercial free versions of our episodes, advance releases and exclusive content by subscribing to Rumble Premium! https://rumble.com/premiumNOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows, are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to form your own opinions. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
- 1 weeks ago25 min
Why Did Lee Richards Walk Away From Godsmack Before They Exploded?
On this episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS, Chris sits down with original Godsmack guitarist Lee Richards to discuss his new release, LEE RICHARDS AND FRIENDS – SONGS FOR A BROKEN WORLD. Richards explains why the record sounds nothing like Godsmack, how songs written during the Another Animal era finally found a home, and why he decided to step behind the microphone as a lead vocalist.Richards also tells the remarkable story behind his departure from Godsmack. He reveals why discovering that he had a son he never knew existed caused him to walk away from the band and become a father just before Godsmack exploded. He discusses whether he regrets that decision, his later return to work with Godsmack, writing “Touche,” and why music never completely disappeared from his life.Chris and Lee also dig into the creation of SONGS FOR A BROKEN WORLD, Richards’ approach to songwriting, working with Tony Rombola and Shannon Larkin, his haunting interpretation of “Summer Breeze,” his friendship and creative partnership with Ugly Kid Joe vocalist Whitfield Crane, and his plans to finally get back on the road.GET LEE RICHARDS’ MUSIC ON AMAZON: https://amzn.to/4jJv86fWant everything uncensored, complete shows, exclusive content, early access and more? Become a VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual.Please SUBSCRIBE, click the notification bell, leave a comment or a like, and share this episode! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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