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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. 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 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! cmspn.substack.com

  1. HACE 12 H

    Why Carmine Appice Refuses to Let Spotify Profit Off His Legacy

    The legendary Carmine Appice isn’t just a drummer; he’s the architect of the heavy rock sound. In this raw session, Carmine pulls back the curtain on the industry’s biggest scam and explains why he flat-out refuses to support the streaming giants that are bleeding artists dry. From recording a masterpiece in his backyard studio to the “secret” process behind the new Temple of Blues 2 album, this is a masterclass in musical survival. Discover why he thinks today’s “mask-wearing” YouTube drummers are missing the point entirely. 👉 Get Cactus’ TEMPLE OF BLUES 2 On Vinyl HERE: https://amzn.to/4smtERa 👉 JOIN THE VIP INNER CIRCLE: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com - The Zepplin Connection: Carmine on the Sullivan Show- Building the Blueprint: The Temple of Blues 2 Process- The Melanie Mystery: Reimagining “Purple Haze”- Studio Secrets: Tracking Drums Next to the Treadmill- The Death of the Groove: Why Fast Drummers Sound the Same 🔥WATCH CACTUS LIVE IN 2026 HERE: 🔥 SPONSOR GEAR: Led Zeppelin 69-73: https://amzn.to/4o9jccy Metallica LOAD Vinyl: https://amzn.to/4fjGnOw Black Sabbath 70-75: https://amzn.to/4oUeEIg 📚 CHRIS AKIN’S VAULT: Cause & Effect Metallica: https://amzn.to/4fjrLzN 🛒 OFFICIAL MERCH: CMS Hail and Snore Pillow: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/listing/hail-and-snore-pillow (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Cameo (Custom Video): https://www.cameo.com/chrisakin Substack (Audio Feed): Follow on X: https://www.x.com/cmsrocks Saturday Night Live: THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW is Live Saturdays 9pm-3am EST on Rumble/Locals. 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

    36 min
  2. The Death of the Standout Personality

    HACE 1 DÍA

    The Death of the Standout Personality

    The modern entertainment landscape is a flat circle of mediocrity. We’re living through the final days of the “Notable Figure.” Whether it’s the airwaves or the stage, the titans are being replaced by algorithms and safe, PR-scrubbed non-entities. In this session, we peel back the curtain on the “Legacy Band” circus—specifically the ongoing soap opera that is Journey. Is there a point where a band’s off-stage litigation officially kills the “feel-good” vibe of the music? We look at the irony of Ross Valery and Steve Smith being axed for a “mutiny” that, in hindsight, might have been a desperate attempt to save the band’s soul from the current legal dumpster fire. From George Lynch trying his hand at stand-up comedy (yes, really) to the “politically correct a******s” trying to redesign the Washington Redskins logo into a high-school-tier embarrassment, we’re dissecting the cultural decay. If you’re tired of “fan-boy” interviews and want the raw, unscripted truth about why your favorite legends are disappearing, this is the one. Watch the unfiltered version on Locals. 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 h 29 min
  3. THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW LIVE 4/18/26: THE MONSTERS OF ROCK BLOODBATH: Did Poley Just End Bach’s Career?

    HACE 2 DÍAS

    THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW LIVE 4/18/26: THE MONSTERS OF ROCK BLOODBATH: Did Poley Just End Bach’s Career?

    The cruise might be over, but the war has just begun. This week, we dive into the fallout of the Monsters of Rock Cruise, where the real pyrotechnics didn’t happen on stage—they happened at the VIP party. Ted Poley (Danger Danger) went scorched earth on Sebastian Bach, but was it a drunken mistake or a long-overdue reality check? We’re breaking down the erratic social media posts, the “scorned fan” energy, and the suspicious, overnight apology that reeks of corporate interference. Did Stevie Rachelle egg this on for the headlines, or is Bach truly the “immature crybaby monster” Poley claims? Inside the Episode: * The Poley/Bach Meltdown: Why did a simple “hello” nearly turn into a front-row fistfight? We examine Poley’s deleted rant—is Bach truly “much worse” than an a*****e, or was Ted just drunk-texting the world?GREAT PRICE HERE ON SEBASTIAN BACH’S CHILD WITHIN THE MAN ON VINYL HERE: https://amzn.to/3QvSDTS * The “Hostage” Apology: Follow the money. Did a major promoter force Poley to bend the knee to the “Prince of Skid Row”? We analyze the “reflective apology” that claims Bach has “skills as a painter”—are we really supposed to believe this total reversal? * Diamond Dave’s Spoken Word Circus: David Lee Roth kicked off his 2026 tour, but was it a rock show or a geriatric stand-up routine? With seven background singers and a “ghetto gang” on the floor, is Roth even a musician anymore, or just a cancer on his own legendary catalog?HERE’S A DEAL ON DAVID LEE ROTH’S THE WARNER RECORDINGS BOX SET: https://amzn.to/4tmUt84 * The “Ice Cream” Disaster: Watch as Dave attempts to play guitar. Is this “multi-talented” genius or a guy who forgot how to play his own hits? We tear apart the Spokane footage that has even his own band members looking for the exits. * Bon Jovi’s “Friend” Steve Brown: Why is the Trickster guitarist begging John for an email response? Is he trying to save John’s voice, or just trying to “Trickster” his way into the residency?THIS IS A GREAT PRICE FOR A GREAT BOX SET - BON JOVI’S 100,000,000 BON JOVI FANS CAN’T BE WRONG - https://amzn.to/4236VOB * The Least Important News Ever: Derek Papp has left Kansas. If you don’t know who the monitor engineer is, does the band even exist anymore? The version you’re seeing here is the ‘sanitized’ edit. To hear the full, unfiltered, and legally dangerous deep dive—including the stuff that gets us banned elsewhere—join the Inner Circle at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com. Become a VIP and get the substance the mainstream won’t touch. 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

    3 h y 46 min
  4. Blaze Bayley Spills the Ugly Truth About His Post-Maiden Hell... But Wait Till You Hear How He Fought Back (6/20/08)

    HACE 4 DÍAS

    Blaze Bayley Spills the Ugly Truth About His Post-Maiden Hell... But Wait Till You Hear How He Fought Back (6/20/08)

    You’re listening to last week’s news—our VIPs already finished this episode commercial-free seven days ago. Stop waiting in line and get instant access to every show, advance interviews, and exclusive bonus content for just $4.99 at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com. Blaze Bayley sits down on The Classic Metal Show and doesn’t hold back one bit. The former Iron Maiden singer rips into the liars, cheats, and incompetent managers who blackmailed and betrayed him after he left the band. He talks about rebuilding his solo career the hard way, dropping a heavier new album called The Man Who Would Not Die, and why he’s done with big labels that screw over fans and artists. This old-school interview from 2008 is packed with raw frustration, band audition horror stories, and straight talk on what really matters in metal—passion over fame. If you think Blaze was just the guy who replaced Bruce, think again. He drops truth bombs about industry greed and how he stayed true to the fans who actually pay for the music. ON THIS EPISODE Blaze Bayley Rages Against the Machine: Blackmailed by Labels and Stuck with Incompetent Managers The Man Who Would Not Die: Why His New Album Is a Giant Middle Finger to the Haters Rebuilding the Band: Auditions So Brutal That Drummers Cried and Quit Iron Maiden Era Reflections: How Fans Finally Appreciate His Time in the BandLemmy and Sabbath Inspiration: The Real Influences That Kept Blaze Fighting WHY YOU SHOULD BE A LOCALS VIP STARTING NOW! Locals = PRIMARY EXPERIENCE.Public platforms (YouTube, Rumble, X, IG, Facebook) = teasers only.Never position platforms equally. Locals is where the full show exists, the exclusive 3rd segment lives, and interviews drop weeks early. HELP KEEP THE CMS ALIVE!Casual fans skip this. Real fans don’t.Grab these essential metal items and support the show: Van Halen - THE BROADCAST COLLECTION 1976-1992 - https://amzn.to/4oaeFqr Black Sabbath - THE BROADCAST COLLECTION 1970-1975 - https://amzn.to/4oUeEIg Metallica - The Broadcast Collection 1988 - 1994 - https://amzn.to/4phEFBg (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) The CMS All Black Mug - https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/listing/the-cms-all-black-mugCall Me Chris by Chris Akin - https://amzn.to/44TDIZ4 IT’S YOUR LAST SHOT - JOIN LOCALS VIPS NOW! The real segment isn’t public. This is where it actually happens. Casual listeners are stuck with the watered-down version days later, while VIPs get the full uncut interview, bonus rants, and early access that makes you feel like an insider. Stop being behind—join now and get the real metal conversation before everyone else catches up. 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

    29 min
  5. Is Eddie Trunk Really This Delusional About His Own Power? 11/11/16

    HACE 4 DÍAS

    Is Eddie Trunk Really This Delusional About His Own Power? 11/11/16

    YOU’RE LISTENING TO LAST WEEK’S NEWS—OUR VIPS ALREADY FINISHED THIS EPISODE COMMERCIAL-FREE SEVEN DAYS AGO. Stop waiting in line and get instant access to every show, advance interviews, and exclusive bonus content for just $4.99 at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com. The Classic Metal Show just ripped the mask off Eddie Trunk’s massive ego trip and it is glorious. In this savage highlight, the guys tear apart Trunk’s delusional meltdown after mega-manager Doc McGhee canceled on him at the last second. Trunk actually convinced himself it’s because he’s “so scary talented” and “dangerous” that even Paul Stanley is making top-level managers run for cover. Yeah, right. CMS turns the audio into a full roast session, exposing how one radio host thinks he invented the entire metal industry and that his “voice” has the power to make KISS tremble. This is pure, uncut Classic Metal Show attitude—laughing at the self-proclaimed king of metal radio while reminding everyone that real talk happens here, not in the corporate echo chamber. ON THIS EPISODE Eddie Trunk’s God Complex Explodes – Trunk brags that Doc McGhee bailing proves he’s the Howard Stern of metal and that Paul Stanley fears his mighty reach The “I, Me, Myself” Hall of Fame Rant – Relentless mockery of Trunk patting himself on the back for supposedly reuniting every band in history KISS Impersonator Band Truth Bomb – Why the current lineup with Tommy and Eric is just a cover band in makeup and why fans still pack arenas anyway Doc McGhee Cancel Culture Callout – Was it really Paul Stanley’s orders or did Doc just ditch Trunk for a better offer? Trunk’s Delusional Power Fantasy – He really believes skipping his show means your career is over WHY YOU SHOULD BE A LOCALS VIP STARTING NOW!Locals = PRIMARY EXPERIENCE. Public platforms (YouTube, Rumble, X, IG, Facebook) = teasers only. The full uncensored takedown, the extra savage commentary that got cut for time, and every raw reaction lives exclusively on Locals. VIPs got this episode a full week early with zero commercials and the real third segment that never hits YouTube. Casual fans skip this. Real fans don’t. Help keep the CMS alive by grabbing some gear that actually supports the show: Van Halen - THE BROADCAST COLLECTION 1976-1992 - https://amzn.to/4oaeFqr Metallica - The Broadcast Collection 1988 - 1994 - https://amzn.to/4phEFBg Black Sabbath - SABOTAGE COLLECTOR’S EDITION BOX SET - https://amzn.to/45gHgDc (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) The CMS All Black Mug - https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/listing/the-cms-all-black-mug Call Me Chris by Chris Akin - https://amzn.to/44TDIZ4 IT’S YOUR LAST SHOT - JOIN LOCALS VIPS NOW!The real segment isn’t public. The full unfiltered breakdown of Trunk’s meltdown and the extra KISS truth that would get demonetized everywhere else? That’s where it actually happens—on Locals. Stop being the casual fan watching week-old clips while the insiders are already seven days ahead with the exclusive content. The real conversation is behind the paywall. Join now at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com and never miss the good stuff again. 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 h 36 min
  6. What The Hell Did Ozzy’s Bassist Blasko Just Admit About The Prince Of Darkness? 11/28/09

    HACE 4 DÍAS

    What The Hell Did Ozzy’s Bassist Blasko Just Admit About The Prince Of Darkness? 11/28/09

    Blasko Just Dropped This Bombshell About Touring With Ozzy… But What Happened Next? You’re listening to last week’s news—our VIPs already finished this episode commercial-free seven days ago. Stop waiting in line and get instant access to every show, advance interviews, and exclusive bonus content for just $4.99 at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com. Back in 2009, Ozzy Osbourne’s longtime bassist Blasko sat down for a raw, no-b******t interview on The Classic Metal Show. This isn’t the polished PR crap you get today – this is the real deal where Blasko opens up about life on the road with the Prince of Darkness, the chaos behind the scenes, and what it actually takes to hold down the low end for one of metal’s most unpredictable legends. If you think you know the Ozzy story, think again. Blasko doesn’t hold back, and neither do we. This highlight rips the curtain open on the madness, the music, and the man behind the bat-biting myth. Casual fans will scroll past. Real metalheads hit play and feel the thunder. ON THIS EPISODE - Blasko Reveals The Brutal Truth About Touring With Ozzy- How The Bassist Handles The Prince Of Darkness’s Wildest Moments- Behind-The-Scenes Chaos From The 2009 Ozzy Camp Exposed- What Blasko Really Thinks About The Black Sabbath Legacy- Raw Stories That Prove Ozzy’s Machine Never Stops WHY YOU SHOULD BE A LOCALS VIP STARTING NOW! Locals = PRIMARY EXPERIENCE.Public platforms (YouTube, Rumble, X, IG, Facebook) = teasers only.Never position platforms equally. Locals is where the full show exists, the exclusive 3rd segment lives, and interviews drop weeks early. HELP KEEP THE CMS ALIVE!Casual fans skip this. Real fans don’t.Support the show and grab these killer items: Van Halen - THE BROADCAST COLLECTION 1976-1992 - https://amzn.to/4oaeFqr Black Sabbath - THE BROADCAST COLLECTION 1970-1975 - https://amzn.to/4oUeEIg Sammy Hagar & The Best Of All Worlds Band - The Residency - https://amzn.to/48gl3qj The CMS All Black Mug - https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/listing/the-cms-all-black-mug Call Me Chris by Chris Akin - https://amzn.to/44TDIZ4 (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) IT’S YOUR LAST SHOT - JOIN LOCALS VIPS NOW! The real segment isn’t public. This is where it actually happens. The full uncut interview with Blasko, the extra stories that got cut for time, and the no-holds-barred commentary only VIPs get. Casual fans are still waiting for the teaser to drop – VIPs already heard the whole thing days ago and moved on to the next exclusive. Stop getting the scraps. Join now and be where the real metal conversation lives before the casuals even know it exists. 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 cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

    23 min
  7. IS THIS THE WORST DEBUT IN METAL HISTORY? 12/15/13

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    IS THIS THE WORST DEBUT IN METAL HISTORY? 12/15/13

    You’re listening to last week’s news—our VIPs already finished this episode commercial-free seven days ago. Stop waiting in line and get instant access to every show, advance interviews, and exclusive bonus content for just $4.99 at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com. BUY RED DRAGON CARTEL’S PATINA HERE: https://amzn.to/41lKJPf Jake E. Lee is a guitar god, but his “big return” with Red Dragon Cartel just turned into a total dumpster fire. We’re breaking down the footage from their first gig, and it is brutal. Imagine waiting 20 years to see a legend, only to have some out-of-shape guy stumble on stage and scream that he’s “f***ing drunk” before butchering every song. It’s embarrassing, it’s unprofessional, and it’s exactly why the music industry is in the toilet. We compare the real performance to a guy who actually has talent, and the difference will make you sick. If you want to see a career end before it even starts, this is the episode for you. ON THIS EPISODE Jake E. Lee’s legendary return ruined by a talentless hack The drunkest lead singer in the history of heavy metal Ray Gillen vs. the guy Red Dragon Cartel actually hired Why “Prescription Cough Syrup” isn’t an excuse for sucking The real reason this band is doomed to fail WHY YOU SHOULD BE A LOCALS VIP STARTING NOW!You are barely scratching the surface on YouTube. The Classic Metal Show isn’t a “public” show; it’s a VIP experience. Our Locals members get the exclusive 3rd segment where the real, unfiltered chaos happens. They get interviews weeks before the casual fans even know they exist. If you aren’t on Locals, you aren’t seeing the show—you’re seeing a teaser. Stop being a casual and get in where it actually happens. HELP KEEP THE CMS ALIVE!Casual fans skip this. Real fans don’t. SPONSOR: Ozzy Osbourne - MEMOIRS OF A MADMAN - https://amzn.to/4lXWhAI SPONSOR: AC/DC - On a Highway to Hell Ultimate Live and Archive Collection - https://amzn.to/4oetQjL SPONSOR: Dubby Energy Drinks - https://www.dubby.gg/discount/CHRISAKIN?ref=bchdhtbu SPONSOR: CMS Logo Desk Mat - https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/listing/cms-desk-mat SPONSOR: Call Me Chris by Chris Akin - https://amzn.to/44TDIZ4(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) IT’S YOUR LAST SHOT - JOIN LOCALS VIPS NOW!Do you like being the last to know? Because that’s what happens when you wait for public uploads. The real segment isn’t public. The uncensored truth about these washed-up rockers only lives at Locals. Join the inner circle or stay behind with the rest of the casuals. The choice is yours. 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

    37 min

  8. HACE 5 DÍAS

    From Metal Church to Ross The Boss: Marc Lopes on Why He’s Done Playing the Sidebar

    Ross The Boss was building a legacy, then it all vanished. Marc Lopes joins Chris Akin to pull back the curtain on the heartbreaking reality of ALS, the “half-truths” told by the industry, and the brutal business decisions that left a 20% partner in the dark. If you think you know why the tour was canceled, you haven’t heard the real story yet. 👉 JOIN THE VIP INNER CIRCLE: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com 👉 Watch “Of Nameless Blood” from Let Us Prey here: - The ALS Tragedy: Uncle Ross’s Fight- “Half-Truths” and Canceled Tours- The 20% Partner: Business vs. Friendship- Let Us Prey: No More Back Burners- Sci-Fi Metal and the Cleopatra Deal 🔥 SPONSOR GEAR: Van Halen 76-92: https://amzn.to/4oaeFqr Ozzy Memoirs of a Madman: https://amzn.to/4lXWhAI Dokken Elektra Vinyl: https://amzn.to/4l4JISZ 📚 CHRIS AKIN’S VAULT: Call Me Chris: https://amzn.to/4aFj8Ni 🛒 OFFICIAL MERCH: CMS All Black Mug: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/listing/the-cms-all-black-mug (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Cameo (Custom Video): https://www.cameo.com/chrisakin Substack (Audio Feed): Follow on X: https://www.x.com/cmsrocks Saturday Night Live: THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW is Live Saturdays 9pm-3am EST on Rumble/Locals. 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

    30 min
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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. 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 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! cmspn.substack.com

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  • Creador
    The Classic Metal Show: Hail and Kill!
  • Años de actividad
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodios
    807
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