Classic Metal Show

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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. TOP GOLF IS A VIDEO GAME FOR DRUNKS + Throwback

    5H AGO

    TOP GOLF IS A VIDEO GAME FOR DRUNKS + Throwback

    Chris Akin is back from a bender at Top Golf, proving that “active lifestyle” just means hitting balls at digital targets while inhaling mac and cheese. From “Hitting Ass” on the scoreboard to the literal physical breakdown of Chris’s right foot, we’re exposing why the suburbs are more dangerous than a mosh pit. Get the unfiltered, uncensored truth by joining the inner circle now. STOP BEING A CONSUMER AND START BEING AN INSIDER: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com – Top Golf is just Angry Birds with more expensive beer and worse swings.– “Hitting Ass”: How Chris hacked the leaderboard and offended every suburban dad in the building.– The Cassata Cake Conspiracy: Why Chris refuses to eat like a normal human being at a birthday party.– Medical Mystery: Chris’s foot literally snaps while walking to his car, and he blames “the ice.”– Breaking the Hermit Cycle: Why everyone is shocked Chris actually left the house two months in a row. Van Halen F.U.C.K. Box Set: https://amzn.to/4l600Lh Metallica LOAD Vinyl: https://amzn.to/4fjGnOw Ghost Papa Emeritus IV Funko: https://amzn.to/4fk5sJr CMS Winter Skull Cap: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/listing/cms-winter-skull-cap ...And Other Things I Should Not Say... by Chris Akin: https://amzn.to/48v3YVf (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) GET A SHOUTOUT FROM CHRIS: https://www.cameo.com/chrisakin READ THE UNFILTERED BLOG: CATCH THE CHAOS LIVE: Every Saturday night from 9 PM - 3 AM EST at www.theclassicmetalshow.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

    1h 30m
  2. Why Is The "100 Greatest Metal Guitarists" Book Total Trash? 5/30/09

    5H AGO

    Why Is The "100 Greatest Metal Guitarists" Book Total Trash? 5/30/09

    Bob Nalbandian joins THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW to tear apart the absolute idiocy found in Joel McIver’s “100 Greatest Metal Guitarists” book. We expose the technical snobbery that ignores the legends who actually built this genre while elevating “shredders” nobody gives a damn about. If you want the real story of metal history without the pretentious garbage, you’re in the right place. GET THE UNFILTERED TRUTH AT OUR VIP LOCALS: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com * Neeley loses his mind over the “dumbest” fans spamming the chatroom during a Paul Gilbert interview. * Bob Nalbandian enters the fray to discuss the “Skulls Sessions” and the fallout from the Joel McIver debate. * The Richie Blackmore snub: Why excluding the architect of metal guitar is a total “retarded” move by McIver. * Ranking technical ability over influence: Why modern shredders from bands you’ve never heard of aren’t “better” than the pioneers. * The ultimate insult: Discussing McIver’s claim that Ronnie James DIO and Def Leppard aren’t metal enough for his list. * Van Halen F.U.C.K. Box Set: https://amzn.to/4l600Lh * Dio 84-94 Collection: https://amzn.to/44pyUJz * Black Sabbath Sabotage Box: https://amzn.to/45gHgDc * CMS Winter Skull Cap: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/listing/cms-winter-skull-cap * Cause & Effect Metallica by Chris Akin: https://amzn.to/4fjrLzN (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) GET A PERSONALIZED SHOUTOUT FROM CHRIS AKIN: https://www.cameo.com/chrisakin * READ THE LATEST METAL RANTS ON SUBSTACK: * JOIN THE MADNESS LIVE: Every Saturday night from 9 PM - 3 AM EST at www.theclassicmetalshow.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

    31 min
  3. The Classic Metal Show from 2/28/26 (Full Show)

    1D AGO

    The Classic Metal Show from 2/28/26 (Full Show)

    The corporate vampires are officially sucking the marrow out of rock and roll, charging $34,000 for a seat while the Rock Hall nominates pop stars who couldn’t find a power chord with a map. Chris Akin is back from Top Golf with a broken foot and zero patience for the “sanitized” version of music history the industry is trying to feed you. If you’re tired of being priced out of your own culture by suit-and-tie parasites, get behind the velvet rope where the truth actually lives. JOIN THE INNER CIRCLE NOW: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com – Top Golf, Mac & Cheese, and the Physical Decay of Chris Akin.– The $34k Metallica Ticket: Why Lars Ulrich is Laughing at Your Bank Account.– Rock Hall 2026: Another Year of Disrespecting Every Band You Actually Love.– Alex Van Halen vs. Sammy Hagar: The Vault-Digging Spite Fest Continues.– Jon Schaffer and the Cowardice of Music Industry Cancel Culture. GEAR & GROG SHOP (REVENUE BLOCK)(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) BLACK SABBATH 70-75 BOX SET: https://amzn.to/4oUeEIg VAN HALEN F.U.C.K. EXPANDED: https://amzn.to/4l600Lh MOTLEY CRUE DR. FEELGOOD 35th ANNIVERSARY: https://amzn.to/3Je81AA CMS HAIL AND SNORE PILLOW: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/listing/hail-and-snore-pillow CAUSE & EFFECT: JUDAS PRIEST by Chris Akin: https://amzn.to/4cvovB2 GET A PERSONALIZED INSULT FROM CHRIS: https://www.cameo.com/chrisakin READ THE UNCENSORED REVIEWS: LIVE EVERY SATURDAY: 9 PM - 3 AM EST at www.rumble.com/c/cms 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

    3h 29m
  4. Why Does Every "Famous" Local Band Suck Everywhere Else? 2012

    3D AGO

    Why Does Every "Famous" Local Band Suck Everywhere Else? 2012

    Stop pretending your hometown hero is a rockstar when he can’t draw a crowd in the next zip code. We expose the pathetic reality of local legends and the corporate vampires at BMI who are picking their pockets. This episode originally aired on 9/22/12. 🔥 SEE THE FULL 6-HOUR UNCUT DISASTER HERE: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com – Jim Bob learns lyrics five minutes before the show (Professionalism!).– The "Terminator" dance version of Dokken that nobody asked for.– Why Peter Frampton probably hates this version of "In My Dreams."– Playing for people who have never heard music before.– Michael Stanley: Arena god in Cleveland, total nobody in the real world.– Sebastian Bach’s bizarre vocal warm-up secrets.– BMI & ASCAP: The guessing game that steals your money.🔥 THE CMS UNLOCK: SEE WHAT YOUTUBE CENSORED The full, 6-hour uncensored experience lives here. No filters. No corporate b******t.👉 JOIN THE VIPs: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com👉 SUBSTACK (Audio Feed): https://cmspn.substack.com📚 CHRIS AKIN’S VAULT - GRAB THE BOOKS: Get the inside dirt on the industry from Chris Akin.Call Me Chris: https://amzn.to/4aZXMeGLittle Victories: https://amzn.to/4cDgFVZ...And Other Things I Should Not Say...: https://cstu.io/841c87Cause & Effect: Metallica: https://cstu.io/7b07b2Cause & Effect: Motley Crue: https://cstu.io/9c8e5aCause & Effect: Turbo: https://amzn.to/3MXFlOBGet a Custom Shoutout from Chris on CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/chrisakin🤘 ABOUT THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW: Since 1996, THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW has caused global chaos. Neeley and Chris deliver scorched-earth looks at pop culture and the 80s Hard Rock we live for. From Motley Crue to our favorite target, Eddie Trunk—nothing is sacred.FOLLOW THE CHAOS:Rumble: https://www.rumble.com/c/cmsX: https://www.x.com/cmsrocksHAIL & KILL! F*CK YOU, PAL! HANDJOB! 🖕 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

    27 min
  5. Is This The Most Uncomfortable Interview In Rock History? 2015

    3D AGO

    Is This The Most Uncomfortable Interview In Rock History? 2015

    Eddie Money didn’t just fall off the wagon; he drove it straight into a flaming wreck during this legendary disaster. Chris and Neeley tear apart the most cringe-inducing interview ever recorded where a “bug-eyed” Money tries to talk “adult business” with a pre-teen girl. This is the raw, unfiltered truth about rock and roll decay that the mainstream media is too terrified to show you. Get Eddie Money’s EDDIE MONEY on Pink Vinyl Here: https://amzn.to/47kivYr GET THE UNFILTERED TRUTH HERE: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com – Eddie Money meets his match: a 13-year-old girl who doesn’t give a damn about his “glory days.”– The “Take Me Home Tonight” singer suggests taking a middle-schooler home... tonight? Absolute train wreck.– Eddie starts airing his dirty laundry, calling his own daughter a drunk mess to a complete stranger.– “I’m a winner!” - A man who clearly doesn’t know how the game “Pong” works explains his life philosophy.– “Richard Kimmel?” Eddie forgets the name of every person who could actually help his dying career. SUPPORT THE SHOW! Grab the gear that keeps the CMS Network loud and offensive. (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) Van Halen 76-92 Box Set: https://amzn.to/4oaeFqr Ghost Papa Emeritus IV Funko: https://amzn.to/4fk5sJr Motley Crue Theatre of Pain 40th: https://amzn.to/48bOVnF CMS Winter Skull Cap: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/listing/cms-winter-skull-cap Cause & Effect Judas Priest by Chris Akin: https://amzn.to/4cvovB2 WANT A CUSTOM SHOUTOUT? Book Chris Akin on Cameo: https://www.cameo.com/chrisakin STAY UPDATED: Subscribe to our Substack: WATCH LIVE: Every Saturday night from 9 PM - 3 AM EST at www.theclassicmetalshow.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

    31 min
  6. Aerosmith Was DEAD Until Run-DMC Saved Them: The Unfiltered Truth

    4D AGO

    Aerosmith Was DEAD Until Run-DMC Saved Them: The Unfiltered Truth

    Think you know the story of how Rock and Hip-Hop collided? Most people point to one music video and call it a day, but the real story is much darker and more calculated than the mainstream narrative suggests. Was the “merger” a genuine cultural shift, or a desperate move by labels to keep aging rockers relevant? Stephen Blush joins the show to expose the friction, the “fake” collaborations that failed, and why some fans are still fighting a war that ended 40 years ago. The truth about the Zietgeist of the 80s is more complex than a hole in a wall. GET STEVEN BLUSH’S BOOK WHEN ROCK MET HIP HOP HERE: https://amzn.to/4aJmyyC - The Longest Title in Book History? - Why Aerosmith Desperately Needed Run-DMC - The Rick Rubin Connection: Merging the Unmergeable - Public Enemy vs. Anthrax: When Fans Collide - Gangsta Rap: The Moment the Movement Almost Died 🚀 SUPPORT THE SHOW: Rumble: https://www.rumble.com/c/cms YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@classicmetalshow Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com Substack: https://cmspn.substack.com X: https://www.x.com/cmsrocks 🎙️ ABOUT CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... Hard Rock. Heavy Metal. No Filter. 🤘 Join legendary journalist Chris Akin daily for the most honest rants in the industry. From exclusive interviews with rock’s biggest icons to the “real talk” on cord-cutting, movies, and pop culture, Chris Akin Presents… is the home for fans who hate the mainstream script. 📺 WHAT WE COVER: Heavyweight Interviews: Unfiltered chats with Hard Rock & Metal’s elite. Pop Culture Rants: The truth about Movies, TV, and the streaming wars. Cord Cutting: Navigating the modern media mess without getting ripped off. Music News: The stories the labels don’t want you to focus on. #ChrisAkin #HardRock #HeavyMetal #PopCulture #CordCutting #TheClassicMetalShow #MusicInterviews #Uncensored #StephenBlush #RunDMC #Aerosmith #RockHistory 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

    35 min
  7. Are You Dumb Enough to Believe This? Exposing the Brooke & Jubal "Second Date Update" Scam

    4D AGO

    Are You Dumb Enough to Believe This? Exposing the Brooke & Jubal "Second Date Update" Scam

    Terrestrial radio is a rotting carcass, and shows like “Brooke & Jubal in the Morning” are the maggots feeding on it. We dive into the pathetic, scripted world of “Second Date Updates” and “Phone Pranks” to show you exactly how these corporate hacks treat their audience like total morons. Stop being a mark for FM radio garbage and join the only show that actually tells you the truth—unfiltered and uncensored. GET THE REAL TRUTH AT THE CMS VIP LOUNGE: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com * Neeley and Chris dissect the absolute cringe of scripted “prank” phone calls. * The “Second Date Update” breakdown: How to spot a bad community theater actor in 10 seconds. * “Number 1 and Number 2”: Analyzing the literal shit-tier writing of morning show interns. * The “Jubal” laugh: Why corporate radio thinks a cackling hyena in the background equals comedy. * “Monkey Branching” and other scripted buzzwords designed to trigger the lowest common denominator. SUPPORT THE SHOW AND GRAB SOME GEAR: Dio 84-94 Box Set: https://amzn.to/44pyUJz Def Leppard Pyromania 40th Anniversary: https://amzn.to/46AhFaB Ratt The Atlantic Years: https://amzn.to/4m0HxkN CMS Winter Skull Cap: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/listing/cms-winter-skull-cap ...And Other Things I Should Not Say... by Chris Akin: https://amzn.to/48v3YVf (As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) BOOK CHRIS AKIN ON CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/chrisakin CMS SUBSTACK: SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE: Join us every Saturday from 9 PM - 3 AM EST for the REAL Classic Metal Show. 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

    1h 14m
  8. UFO Drummer Andy Parker EXPOSES Michael Schenker’s Total Meltdowns! 2009

    4D AGO

    UFO Drummer Andy Parker EXPOSES Michael Schenker’s Total Meltdowns! 2009

    UFO drummer Andy Parker doesn’t hold back on the chaos that destroyed one of metal’s most legendary lineups. This episode originally aired on 5/8/09. 👉 GET THE FULL, UNCUT 6-HOUR DISASTER HERE: https://classicmetalshow.locals.comThe industry wants you to believe it’s all “artistic differences,” but we get the real story behind Michael Schenker’s backstage insanity and why Pete Way is MIA. * Raising kids vs. raising hell: Why Andy left the first time. * Pete Way’s liver is failing and the band is moving on. * Walking on eggshells: The truth about the 1994 reunion disaster. * Madman or Genius? Andy Parker weighs in on Michael Schenker’s stage walkouts. 🔥 THE CMS UNLOCK: SEE WHAT YOUTUBE CENSORED The full, 6-hour uncensored experience lives here. No filters. No corporate b******t.👉 JOIN THE VIPs: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com👉 SUBSTACK (Audio Feed): https://cmspn.substack.com📚 CHRIS AKIN’S VAULT - GRAB THE BOOKS: Get the inside dirt on the industry from Chris Akin.Call Me Chris: https://amzn.to/4aZXMeGLittle Victories: https://amzn.to/4cDgFVZ...And Other Things I Should Not Say...: https://cstu.io/841c87Cause & Effect: Metallica: https://cstu.io/7b07b2Cause & Effect: Motley Crue: https://cstu.io/9c8e5aCause & Effect: Turbo: https://amzn.to/3MXFlOBGet a Custom Shoutout from Chris on CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/chrisakin🤘 ABOUT THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW: Since 1996, THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW has caused global chaos. Neeley and Chris deliver scorched-earth looks at pop culture and the 80s Hard Rock we live for. From Motley Crue to our favorite target, Eddie Trunk—nothing is sacred.FOLLOW THE CHAOS:Rumble: https://www.rumble.com/c/cmsX: https://www.x.com/cmsrocksHAIL & KILL! F*CK YOU, PAL! HANDJOB! 🖕 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

    26 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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  • Channel
    The CMS Network
  • Creator
    The Classic Metal Show: Hail and Kill!
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    727
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © The CMS Network
  • Show Website
    Classic Metal Show

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