Classic Metal Show

Is Chris Akin finally losing his goddamn mind, or has the “Danger Zone” actually become a health hazard? Chris went into a show expecting a mellow evening and came out a “hobbled mess” with bones popping out of joint—is soft rock literally breaking the CMS crew? The mainstream media wants you to believe these legacy acts are “safe,” but we’re uncovering the truth about the “Fleetwood Mac” clones t...

Is Chris Akin actually falling apart, or is this the most legendary bender in the history of the CMS Palace? While the mainstream media pushes "wellness" and "moderation," Neeley and Chris prove that 14 drinks, Jell-O shots, and a $60 steak are a recipe for total carnage. How did a night that started with "libations" end with twelve hours of retching and a desperate plea for a piece of bread? You...

Is the rock industry officially being run by "super-fans" with zero education and even less self-respect? Neeley and Chris just received a "bitch slap" from a self-proclaimed "Warrant Queen," and it’s the most embarrassing display of "industry" power we've ever seen. Does this delusional gatekeeper actually have the power to ban the CMS from interviewing Warrant, or is the mainstream media just to...

Here’s a blast from your past from November of 2012. Is this the moment that finally breaks Chris Akin? We just got handed a CD from a local “artist” who actually thinks he hit a home run, but the truth is so god-awful it’s causing figurative physical medical emergencies in the chat room. Why is the mainstream music industry—and even your “friends”—lying to your face about what talent actually sou...

Think you’ve seen it all in the world of “classic rock”? Think again. After a listener sent in a “fan photo” with Cleveland’s supposed hero Ian Hunter, Neeley and Chris realize the mainstream media has been lying to you for decades. Is this a rock star or a guest at a haunted house? How does a guy with one song still have a career, and why does he look like he’s “fly fishing for children” in a sch...

Recorded live on September 29th, 2012 , Chris Akin and Jon Drake dive into the vault of rock history to expose the chaotic reality of Guns N’ Roses. From a mysterious 5-hour club set under a fake name to the grueling 3 AM finishes that nearly cost Chris his job, we’re tearing down the mainstream myth of the “perfect” tour. Did Axl Rose actually have the pipes to last all night, or was the “Use You...

Recorded on September 22nd, 2012, this classic segment marks the return of a legendary CMS antagonist. Are you ready to have your soul seared by the “purveyor of terror”, or is this just another desperate cry for attention from a guy the CMS already ran off the internet? Neeley and Chris dive into the dark, bizarre, and frankly confusing world of J.S. Bannerman—the artist formerly known as “The Re...

On September 12, 2012, the legendary Jon Levin joined the show to reveal a side of Dokken the world has never seen. While the industry is full of backstabbing, Levin describes a transformative “brotherhood” with Don Dokken that has redefined their chemistry and birthed their most powerful work to date. Why did Don send Jon a private, “endearing” letter that changed everything, and is the band fina...

Is Vinnie Vincent the biggest grifter in rock history, or is he actually holding an “elite” masterpiece hostage? The “Ankh Warrior” is demanding nearly $4,000 for a single album, and the CMS boys are tearing his “Guitar-mageddon” grift to shreds. Meanwhile, Metal Church is imploding as Mark Lopes exposes the “cowardice” of being ghosted by Kurt Vanderhoof. Why are legendary bands acting like high...

How much “amazing” can one person take before their brain turns to mush? Neeley and Chris are back to expose the absolute fraud of the so-called “Metal Experts” and their latest drunken disaster recorded at a bar. Is the mainstream media actually letting these guys represent the genre, or are they just paying bar tabs with fan donations while the audio sounds like it was recorded in a trash can? Y...

Is Metallica’s biggest hit a total fraud? Dave Mustaine just reignited the war of the thrash titans with a shocking claim that “Enter Sandman” was ripped off from an obscure 80s band! Mainstream metal media wants you to worship the “Black Album,” but are you actually listening to a high-priced cover? Neeley and Chris expose the riffs that sound a little too “borrowed” and dive into the bizarre wor...

Are you being played by the “Rock and Roll Machine”? Triumph is back after 30 years, but the reunion is already a total clusterf*ck for the fans who actually put up the cash. Why is the “official” industry story about “increased demand” actually a massive middle finger to loyal ticket holders? Mainstream rock media won’t tell you the truth about which “legendary” bands hitting the road in 2026 hav...

Is the “big comeback” of your favorite band a triumph of art, or a high-stakes financial gamble that could leave them broke? Uri Dijk of Textures joins Chris Akin to pull back the curtain on why the band actually disappeared and the cold, hard math that dictates where they play—and why the US is often left off the map. If you think being a world-class musician means living the high life, this inte...

Did Chris Akin just stab his “brother” Erik in the back to chase a corporate paycheck? The internet is melting down over the supposed “bloody breakup” between these two, but is there a darker industry secret lurking behind the “official line”? Mainstream media wants you to believe it’s all “recharging batteries,” but can you handle the actual story behind why the live version of CAPS really died?...

Neeley and Chris Akin return for their 31st year with a scorched-earth premiere, shredding through the biggest lies in rock and pop culture. From the truth behind Chris’s supposed “abandonment” of Eric Unleashed to the blatant cash-grabs of legacy bands, nothing is off-limits. The boys dive into Vinnie Vincent’s latest financial scheme, Metallica’s potential plagiarism, and the “soft” decline of G...

On this episode of Chris Akin Presents... Interviews , Chris sits down with Josh Taylor, Zack Breen, and Jack Kennedy, the guys from the band The Hara . They dig into their new album, The Fallout , which drops on January 23rd, discussing their hard-to-pin-down genre that blends metalcore, pop, and rock. The band talks about their goal of playing stadiums, the backstory of their formation—starting...

“I'm the last guy in the world, honestly—anybody who knows me—I'm the last guy in the world to beat my own drum. [Neeley: Stop it! What are you doing right now?!]” [Sponsor: Black Sabbath - SABOTAGE COLLECTOR’S EDITION BOX SET - https://amzn.to/45gHgDc ] Want tomorrow’s episode TODAY + VIP exclusives + daily AI news pods with ZERO ads? One $4.99 subscription unlocks it all, everywhere: ► Locals: h...

Is Lamb of God finally “untethered,” or have they just become the loudest critics of a society in total collapse? The mainstream media wants to talk about “artistic evolution,” but Alex and Alicia are digging into the raw, ugly truth behind Into Oblivion. Are these veteran metallers finally doing whatever the hell they want, or is Randy Blythe using his veteran privilege to drop a truth bomb that...

Think you’re winning the cord-cutting war just because Amazon added 50 “free” Roku channels to your Fire Stick? Why would two of the biggest rivals in streaming suddenly start playing nice? Chris Akin digs into the dark side of “free” content and why your favorite streaming device is starting to feel exactly like the cable company you tried to escape. Is this a gift for the fans, or a calculated t...

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“That bloke could talk underwater with a mouthful of arseholes.” [Sponsor: Sammy Hagar & The Best Of All Worlds Band - The Residency - https://amzn.to/48gl3qj ] WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON IN THE WORLD? Chris and Neely dive into the absolute lunacy of “Ozzy Ace” and a 40-minute rant that has people wondering if he’s on crank! Then, the rage hits a boiling point as they discuss the return of the “Kno...

Frederic Leclercq, the bassist for Kreator, is into Yacht Rock. Yeah, the dude who shreds on KRUSHERS OF THE WORLD also chills out to smooth jams. Wait till you hear WHY he said it… DON’T WAIT: Order KRUSHERS OF THE WORLD on Vinyl Here: https://amzn.to/44A1RTc Chris talks to Kreator bassist Frédéric Leclercq about the band’s latest album, KRUSHERS OF THE WORLD, and how he’s integrated his style in...

Is the era of the passive TV viewer officially dead? Chris Akin dives into the massive announcement regarding Survivor Season 50 and why the producers are suddenly handing the keys to the kingdom over to the fans. Why is a 24/7 streaming loop the new weapon of choice for major networks, and what does it say about our attention spans? Before you tune into the next “big thing,” you need to hear why...

“Throwing out a statement like an already strained relationship in public without anything to back it up is a bitch move.” [Sponsor: Blackout Coffee - https://www.blackoutcoffee.com?p=BoNofhazE → Code CHRIA20 for 20% off] UNPACKING THE SCANDAL: 🤘 Bro, we are going deep into the David Ellefson / Megadeth fallout. Bob Nalbandian joins Chris to argue over whether David was a “negligent” friend or if...

“Throwing out a statement like an already strained relationship in public without anything to back it up is a bitch move. That’s a bitch move.” — Chris Akin [Sponsor: Mötley Crüe - Theatre Of Pain 40th Anniversary Exploded Edition - https://amzn.to/48bOVnF ] Bro, the Megadeth camp is a MESS. Chris and Bob Nalbandian go toe-to-toe on whether Dave Mustaine caved to cancel culture or if David Ellefso...