Chris Akin Presents

Yo, metalheads! Chris Akin is back with a badass sit-down featuring the one and only Russ Ballard on CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... This songwriting titan dishes on his latest, NEW SONGS FROM THE WAREHOUSE AND THE HITS REIMAGINED—think fresh tracks and killer reworks of classics. They dive deep into his legacy, the raw creation of "New York Groove" and "Since You've Been Gone", why he’s never crossed path...

Alright, you headbanging freaks, Chris Akin’s got Lauren Babic in the hot seat for CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS...! Her new EP, TOO MUCH AND NEVER ENOUGH, is a sonic gut-punch, and she’s dishing dirt on her meteoric rise via YouTube, TikTok, and Spotify. From post-hardcore roots to genre-mashing insanity, she’s rewriting the rules for young artists. Singles or full-lengths? Touring chaos? It’s all here—sub...

In this brutally funny episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS… , legendary comedian Jim Florentine joins Chris Akin and guitarist Erik Ferentinos for an absolutely unfiltered roast of everything ridiculous in music, culture, and life. Florentine breaks down seeing AC/DC live in 2025 —and why Brian Johnson still crushes it! He also shares plans to fly to England for what could be the final Black Sabbath re...

Rock fiends, strap in! Chris Akin Presents... jams with Richie Onori and Jimmy Burkard of The Sweet, spillin’ the grit on their new single Insane. They’re fusing that old-school Sweet snarl with today’s tech, dodgin’ the two-band mix-up, and holdin’ back from overcooking the riffs. Plus, they’re diggin’ into their legendary heritage. This chat’s got teeth—hit subscribe for more rock ‘n’ roll chaos...

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Chris and Erik dive into Blackie Lawless's take on today's censorship madness and then unravel a potential conspiracy: is the move to streaming killing off pro sports, movie theaters, and local news to create a captive audience for propaganda? They lay it all out! Plus, a blast from the past with their favorite shows like Columbo and The Six Million Dollar Man. Tune in and question everything. Get...

Fellow riff junkies, this CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... drop is pure fire. Chris chops it up with Velvet Chains bassist Nils Goldschmidt about their Billboard-smashing "Dead Inside," linking up with Richard Fortus from Guns N’ Roses, and tearing stages apart with Slash. Nils dives deep into their 90s/00s nu metal roots, ditching classic metal vibes, and soaking up wisdom from badass producers. Subscribe...

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This week's Chris Akin Presents... hits hard. We mourn the loss of iconic producer Roy Thomas Baker. Then, we break down the shocking video of Roger Daltrey seemingly losing his shit on Zak Starkey, leading to his temporary exit from The Who. Prepare for some brutal honesty as we dissect recent AC/DC footage – have they lost their spark? We also stumble upon some truly awkward photos of Brian John...

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This week on CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS…, Chris and Erik deliver a gut punch of rock news and opinions. We mourn the loss of Judas Priest's iconic drummer, Les Binks. Then, we get pissed about the recent string of thefts plaguing the rock world, including the unbelievable story of Uriah Heep guitarist Mick Box getting his cross jacked by a cyclist. Finally, we put on our conspiracy theory hats and tear a...

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Yo, headbangers! This CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... episode is a full-on riff fest with Chris and Erik jamming alongside drummer Mike Stone. He’s unloading the gritty details of clawing his way into the top 9 of Primus’ drummer search—beating out 6200 other stick-twirlers. We’re also diving into the Ironman madness that hit Erik’s turf, the upcoming James Davis Project video that’s gonna melt faces, ridi...

Yo, headbangers! Chris Akin’s droppin’ a banger with the world premiere of Skinlab’s “Flesh Wounds” video on this CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... special. He’s sittin’ down with Steev Esquivel to rip apart the video’s raw power, Skinlab’s journey since VENOMOUS, how they crushed covid and lineup shifts, and what’s brewin’ next. This ain’t just a post—it’s a metal manifesto with new music, deep cuts, and pu...

SKINLAB UNLEASHES BRUTAL NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “FLESH WOUNDS” – FIRST SINGLE IN SIX YEARS – AND WELCOMES GUITARIST ANGELO MILES San Francisco Bay Area heavy metal titans Skinlab are back with a vengeance, dropping the punishing new music video for their latest single, “Flesh Wounds”—their first new track in six years. The song, already a standout hit, has been crushing airwaves as one of the heavies...

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Oi, metalheads and punk rockers! Chris Akin Presents... brings you Josh Lent from Clusterfux, diving deep into their latest rager, DEFY. They rip apart the crossover scene’s evolution, surviving the COVID wasteland, and the pissed-off vibes behind "Don’t Be A Dick." Plus, we’re talking the punk/metal hybrid resurgence—think Biohazard and beyond. It’s loud, it’s real, and it’s for the diehards. Sub...

Alright, you headbanging fiends, buckle up for this edition of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... Chris and Erik tear into Skid Row’s mind-boggling decision to dust off REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE—a reissue nobody wanted. Do bands just get too jaded and clueless about their own legacy? We’re digging into that. Then, Erik drops the raw scoop on his new band’s video shoot—metal’s future is looking fierce! We also ri...

Metal warriors, buckle up! Chris Akin sits down with Ricky Warwick – the gritty soul of The Almighty and Black Star Riders – for a no-BS dive into his new solo joint, BLOOD TIES. They unpack his ballsy return to Ireland after 40 years in the US, outrunning California firestorms, collabing with Keith Nelson of Buckcherry, and what’s cooking for Black Star Riders. Pure rock venom – subscribe now and...

In this CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... episode, Chris sits with Tim Williams—vocalist for Visions Of Disorder, Bloodsimple, and Rollin' Coffin. They unpack the new single "Sun And Rain," explore how Rollin' Coffin stands out, and discuss Tim’s touring days and vocal growth. A must-read for music fans craving deep insights! NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows, are 100% the...

Yo, rock warriors! This CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... episode is a full-on sonic assault. Chris and Erik dive into the MAX doc on Karen Read’s murder trial—Chris ain’t buying her “innocent” act and rips her supporters a new one. Then, he unleashes a savage takedown of Nancy Wilson from Heart, who’s crying about America while cashing in and parading her sister in a wheelchair for top-dollar tickets. Erik...

Chris Akin interviews Jeremy Sosville of Sanhedrin about their latest album HEAT LIGHTNING, their experience with Metal Blade Records and Brian Slagel, playing festivals, the songwriting process, and their signature sound. NOTE: 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 opinion...

On this episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS..., Chris sits down with Brittany Fugate and John Judkins of RWake to dive deep into their latest release, THE RETURN OF MAGIK. After a 13-year hiatus, the band is back, and they’re not holding back! Discover how the recording process changed with new members on board, why their music explores such challenging and diverse genres, and the surprising limitation...