Classic Metal Show

“Your 25% cut will now be 10%.” The hosts react to the most shocking detail yet in the Bon Jovi/Sambora drama! This clip dives into the alleged behind-the-scenes treachery, including Jon Bon Jovi’s supposed attempt to lowball Richie Sambora by cutting his pay percentage from 25% to just 10%. Hear the hosts’ unfiltered reaction to the rumored insult and the claim that Bon Jovi deliberately sabotage...

Are you ready for some musical chaos? Chris sits down with Tallah’s Max Portnoy to discuss their latest opus, the concept album ‘Primeval: Obsession // Detachment.’ They go deep into the band’s shredding sound, the industry’s confusion, Max’s switch to bass, and much more. Get commercial-free versions of our episodes, early releases, and exclusive content by subscribing to our premium platforms, i...

News stories claim Bon Jovi fans are “outraged” and “devastated” that Richie Sambora won’t be on the new “Forever” tour. But wait a minute... are they? Neeley and Chris review the headlines and give their unfiltered take on whether this is genuine fan upset or just manufactured drama. Find out why the guys aren’t buying it. Drop your own opinion in the comments and hit that follow button! Get comm...

Jack Russell hated the song—and then he couldn’t get the timing right! Robbie Lockner tells the fascinating, intimate story behind recording the track “Crazy” for the He Saw It Coming album. He recounts how Jack initially rejected the track and struggled to find the right flow. Robbie ultimately coached the legendary singer, telling him he needed to get that “sexy flow like Steven Tyler,” a cue th...

This CMS News hits home for anyone who grew up with ‘80s hard rock like Whitesnake and Deep Purple. Chris Akin drops the shocking (but maybe not that shocking) news that 74-year-old David Coverdale is retiring after 50+ incredible years. Will Whitesnake try to continue the legacy with Dino Jalusik or another singer, or is Whitesnake truly done? Tired of ads? Grab ad-free episodes, early drops, and...

Forget the 10-song record—Once Bitten is embracing the modern single strategy! Robbie Lockner explains the band’s unconventional recording plan, noting that they will focus exclusively on singles to better focus the audience and avoid becoming a “blip on the radar”. He also addresses the challenge of moving beyond the built-in legacy audience and whether the new material will move outside of the c...

Was Robby Lochner blindsided by the news of Jack Russell’s death? Neeley and Chris get a candid chat with the guitarist of Once Bitten (and former member of Jack Russell’s Great White) about the tough realities of losing Jack, the decision to form the new band, and everything behind their debut single. It’s an honest talk about music, legacy, and the business side of rock. You don’t want to miss w...

What’s it like to live up to the massive expectation of one of music’s biggest spectacles? TSO guitar legends Al Pitrelli and Chris Caffery sit down with Chris Akin to spill the beans on achieving their lifelong dreams with the band, how TSO has changed, and the intense focus required to keep the late Paul O’Neill’s incredible vision alive on stage. You won’t want to miss their take on the TSO leg...

Jack Russell’s final wish drove his bandmates to continue—but that’s not the only controversy here! Robbie Lockner of Once Bitten details the difficult decision to carry on after Jack Russell’s tragic passing. He reveals that Jack explicitly told the band to continue if they could, leading to the formation of Once Bitten. The segment takes a controversial turn when Robbie dismisses Mark Kendall’s...

Ever wonder what it's like to open for your heroes? Chris Akin sits down with Christian Ramos and Justin Ton of Dead Heat to talk about their new album, PROCESS OF ELIMINATION, and the hellion of a ride it's been opening for legendary bands. Get commercial-free versions of our episodes, early releases, and exclusive content by subscribing to our premium platforms, including our Substack: Find us o...

An “arrogant asshole” and a “goofball”—that’s what the hosts are calling this World Series anthem singer! The guys react to Canadian singer JP Saxe’s controversial O Canada performance at the World Series. They discuss his decision to change the lyrics from “Our home and native land” to “Our home on native land,” an alleged attempt at “wokeness” that they claim led to him being booed. Watch their...

Has the World Series been as exciting for you as it has for Neeley and Chris? Tune in as they chat about the incredible baseball action, then brace yourself for their reaction to a truly dreadful video of JP Saxe singing “O Canada.” It’s an earful, guaranteed! Get commercial-free versions of our episodes, early releases, and exclusive content by subscribing to our premium platforms, including our...

Has the World Series been as exciting for you as it has for Neeley and Chris? Tune in as they chat about the incredible baseball action, then brace yourself for their reaction to a truly dreadful video of JP Saxe singing “O Canada.” It’s an earful, guaranteed! Get commercial-free versions of our episodes, early releases, and exclusive content by subscribing to our premium platforms, including our...

Ever wonder what it takes to run a metal show for 30 years? The host breaks down the staggering commitment required, noting his 60-hour work week compared to his partner’s 6 and explains the business arrangement that has kept the show running for three decades. This is an honest, behind-the-scenes look at the labor of love that is The Classic Metal Show, including plans for an anniversary book and...

Pee-wee Herman’s Paul Reubens kept a massive secret for SIX YEARS. One host details the fascinating Paul Reubens documentary, sharing how he cultivated the Pee-wee character for years, kept his six-year cancer battle private, and even decided to greenlight the documentary’s release the day before he died. We also discuss how Reubens protected the “Pee-wee” identity and the bizarre phenomenon of hi...

Did Pee Wee Herman’s life documentary shock Neeley as much as we think? Neeley and Chris are back, chatting about Neeley’s time off, a deep dive into the Aileen Wuornos serial killer doc they both checked out, and how intense this year’s World Series has been. Plus, wait till you hear what they had to say about that absolutely dreadful JP Saxe rendition of “Oh Canada.” Was Robby Lochner blindsided...

Did you know Pee-wee Herman had that kind of documentary? Neeley’s taking a breather from work, and he and Chris are diving deep into the weird world of a new Pee-wee doc, plus they’re both sharing their take on the chilling Aileen Wuornos documentary. Get commercial-free versions of our episodes, early releases, and exclusive content by subscribing to our premium platforms, including our Substack...

The most shocking part of the Aileen Wuornos documentary wasn’t the murders—it was the TEETH! The guys dive into the documentary “Eileen” and get distracted by the bizarre dental work of the subject and everyone around her, leading to a discussion about inbreeding and physical features. Hear their brutal, unfiltered take on Aileen and the “creepy” prosecutor in this dark, must-watch segment. Watch...

The shame is real! The hosts continue to savage the “wholesome” secrets of married men’s alone time. This segment features confessions of perfecting napping conditions, getting lost in home improvement projects, and sleeping “starfish style” to avoid elbowing anyone. The hosts are incredulous at the level of misery and deception, especially the one guy who lied to his wife about how “difficult” hi...

This is proof that married men are living awful, henpecked lives! The hosts read answers from a viral Reddit thread asking men what they do the second their wives and kids leave the house for alone time. The men confess to “wholesome” activities like putting away decorative pillows, finally being able to turn down the AC, or sitting in complete silence. The hosts savage these miserable confessions...

You won’t believe how bad modern journalism has become! The hosts read a headline about a Texas woman running over a man on a first date with her Porsche and blaming “expensive designer heels”. But as they dig into the real story, they discover the headline is completely wrong and the reality is a shocking tale of a wealthy socialite, a $3,000 heel, a 0.3 BAC, and a tragic death that involves coca...

Did Blaze Bayley really want to blow away Iron Maiden? Chris chats with the former Maiden vocalist about his new tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of The X Factor . Get all the details about his rockstar mentality and how his health and Paul Di'Anno's passing influenced his plans. Subscribe and become a Substack VIP at for exclusive episodes, early releases, and contests. Hail and Kill! SPONSO...

The final segment covers the ridiculous things married men report doing when their wives and kids are out of the house, like fluffing decorative pillows or desperately wanting to clean the house. Chris and Neeley mock the pathetic state of these “wholesome” men, arguing that any honest man is only watching porn and drinking when alone. They also break down a People Magazine story about a drunk dri...

The entertainment industry is now actively trying to “fuck the customer over”! The hosts go on a powerful and detailed rant about how the concert and entertainment business has gone out of control. They reveal how ticket sellers immediately transfer “sold-out” tickets to sites like StubHub in a total scam to get around congressional oversight and charge massive resale prices. They point out that f...

Are you stupid enough to spend three grand on a concert ticket? The hosts rant about the outrageous price of Rush tickets, which are selling for an average of $3,000 for floor seats. They slam fans for fueling this broken industry by willingly using credit cards to pay off tickets for years , effectively mortgaging their life just to see an “old band”. They ask, “Where do these people get that kin...