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. 10h ago

    Did Gene Simmons Roast Paul Stanley’s Vocal Abilities? (2016 ARCHIVE)

    When the banter gets turned up to eleven, nobody in hard rock is safe from the crosshairs. The hosts dive headfirst into a scathing critique of KISS frontman Paul Stanley, questioning his stage persona, his vocals, and whether his famous stage banter was ever actually authentic or completely copy-pasted across decades. From hilarious impressions of Stanley’s iconic screeching to discussing Gene Simmons’ brutal honesty regarding who is a real musician and who is just a “star,” this episode unpacks the backstage reality and ridiculousness of classic metal. If you are searching for the absolute highest quality, unfiltered, and unapologetic hard rock banter, look no further. Welcome to the ultimate sanctuary for true headbangers who demand raw talk and zero corporate compromise - KISS - DESTROYER (SUPER DELUXE) https://amzn.to/4jB5BME. Get commercial free and uncensored episodes without any delays, bonus posts and episodes, and THE CUT, the weekly CMS episode ONLY available to paid CMS VIP subscribers at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com On any of our livestreams, please be kind and take the time to purchase gift subscriptions to Rumble Premium for our viewers to try the commercial free experience on Rumble. Fuel your addiction to heavy metal and show your support by grabbing the official gear! Head over and check out all the best official CMS Merchandise available right now at https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/. All comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. 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

    Did Gene Simmons Roast Paul Stanley’s Vocal Abilities? (2016 ARCHIVE)

  2. 1d ago

    CMS 9/26/26 LIVE: Is Classic Metal a Nostalgia Franchise or Does It Have a Future?

    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/4iQxuA8 What do these stories have in common? GIVE THE RESPECT JJ FRENCH EXPECTS BY PURCHASING STAY HUNGRY ON VINYL NOW: https://amzn.to/4xINaZJ Maybe the future of classic metal isn’t what we think it is. ORIGINALLY OUT IN 1976, THE VINYL OF JUDAS PRIEST’S SAD WINGS OF DESTINY IS HERE: https://amzn.to/4rvCVGZ Tonight on THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW, Neeley and Chris dig into the bands, the business, the nostalgia and the questions nobody wants to ask. 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

    CMS 9/26/26 LIVE: Is Classic Metal a Nostalgia Franchise or Does It Have a Future?

  3. 1d ago

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

    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/4hyAvCD Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com TOY FANS: METALLICA MASTER OF PUPPETS FUNKO POP!! https://amzn.to/4s2HDfH All comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. 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

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

  4. 4d ago

    Andrew Hudson: Are We Drowning in Too Much Information?

    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/46BEvx9 The 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 b******t that we’ve stopped caring about what’s actually true? CHECK OUT HARLOTT'S TRIAL BY FIRE VIDEO HERE: And just when you think the conversation is done going down that rabbit hole, Andrew gets into how technology is changing music, why discovering new bands has become harder, and the bizarre future of AI-generated music. FOLLOW HARLOTT AND SHOP ON THEIR BANDCAMP PAGE: It’s a hell of a conversation about truth, technology, music and the sheer amount of noise coming at us every damn day. Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com All comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. 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

  5. 4d ago

    Should Testament Really Remix Souls of Black?

    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/4hln9ty The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com All comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. 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

    Should Testament Really Remix Souls of Black?

  6. 5d ago

    Jim Florentine Says AI Comedy Is TERRIBLE — But This Is What He Uses It For!

    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/4y9J3XQ This 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 Seasons and the evolution of their live shows. Foo Fighters in a tiny club. Marilyn Manson absolutely tearing up a stage. Slayer. Gary Holt. And a whole lot of opinions about what happens when legendary bands get older, lineups change and the music business keeps rolling. Florentine also digs into some of the wildest concert and interview stories he’s accumulated over the years. It’s comedy, classic metal, prank calls and backstage insanity all in one conversation. Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com All comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. 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

    Jim Florentine Says AI Comedy Is TERRIBLE — But This Is What He Uses It For!

  7. 6d ago

    Did SickSense Just Become A Completely Different Band?

    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 and the question nobody seems to want to answer: what happens to music when the humans stop being necessary? Add a new North American tour and a completely DIY approach to keeping the band alive, and this interview goes a hell of a lot deeper than simply talking about a new EP. Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com All comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. 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

    Did SickSense Just Become A Completely Different Band?

  8. 6d ago

    Why Are Galactic Cowboys Suddenly Relevant Again?

    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/4AsNWNi Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com All comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. 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

    Why Are Galactic Cowboys Suddenly Relevant Again?
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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
    1K
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © The CMS Network
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    Classic Metal Show

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