Classic Metal Show

On this episode, we’re diving deep into some major classic metal headlines, starting with Kelly Hansen leaving Foreigner after two decades, being replaced by Luis Maldonado, and original singer Lou Gramm giving the new guy his blessing. We also discuss the passing of KISS guitarist Ace Frehley, whose reported net worth of $1 million—despite earning an estimated $50 million in his career—sparked a...

Watch what happens when a celebrity shout-out goes painfully wrong! Chris Akin recounts the awkward moment when comedian Jim Florentine introduced “Cleveland celebrities” Chris Akin and Seth Williams to the crowd at a local comedy club. The result? Total silence... save for one single, obligatory clap. It was so brutal that Florentine himself cracked a joke about it! #JimFlorentine #ComedyClub #Sh...

The funeral videocast saga continues! After finally resolving the video file issues, Chris is stuck next to the podium for over two hours of speeches and even gets mistaken for a server, handing out bottles of water. Hear Chris recount the uncomfortable and unexpectedly long day that turned a two-hour gig into a six-and-a-half-hour ordeal, only to be followed by more frustration trying to get the...

You will not believe the chaos! Chris Akin details a disastrous video/videocast gig that was supposed to be a simple two-hour job. From a last-minute change in duties to an epic, high-stress battle with missing files and Google Drive permissions—all while people were waiting to speak—this story is pure, unbelievable comedy. Tune in for a hilarious blow-by-blow of technical meltdown. #BillyMorris #...

This week on the Classic Metal Show, we’re talking about a lot of crazy stuff, from the somber passing of KISS co-founder Ace Frehley and the subsequent flood of requests to Neeley’s wild experience at a local bar with a very outspoken older gentleman. Chris also recounts his chaotic week, which included a last-minute, tech-troubled memorial videocast with Billy Morris and a fun night out seeing c...

Is this the worst Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition ever? Neeley and Chris dive into the controversial 2019 issue featuring Bret Michaels’ daughter, Raine, and some questionable ‘diverse’ choices. They also tackle punk rock legend Johnny Rotten’s very un-punk rock complaint about the homeless taking over his yard. Finally, we bring you up to speed on the crazy lawsuit facing Tesla boss Elon Musk...

Chris Akin recounts his last outing before getting sick: seeing Comedians of the Compound in this highlight from THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW. While Anthony Cumia, Don Jameson, and Aaron Berg were “damn funny,” a parade of other comedians turned the show into a “massacre” of crowd work abuse. Hear about the comedian who made a black waitress cry by telling black jokes and the poor 20-year-old audience m...

Chris Akin gives his final, definitive statement on his recovery and the next steps regarding the vaccine in this highlight from THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW. He is “done listening” to non-specialists like Joe Rogan and will consult a pulmonary specialist about his damaged lungs before deciding. He states the sickness was far worse than the “Chinese sniffles” and that he lost 31 pounds in three weeks be...

Chris Akin details his emergency trip to the COVID ward after his symptoms worsened and he saw a friend had died in this highlight from THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW. He was immediately put on six liters of oxygen and quickly diagnosed with COVID pneumonia. Hear why he refused the ventilator (vent), calling it a “horror story,” and describing the lasting neurological effects: a “COVID fog” that has left...

Blaze Bayley’s new tour is about more than just an album anniversary. The singer opens up about his recent health scare and how the passing of his predecessor, Paul Di'Anno, influenced his decision to celebrate The X Factor . He explains why this tour feels like a very special, emotional event for both him and his fans, giving those songs a new life with his matured voice. Like and subscribe for m...

After a six-week absence, Chris Akin returns to THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW to detail his near-death experience with COVID-19 and pneumonia. He confesses he was “very, very close” to dying, even feeling like he was “fading away” in the hospital. Find out how his fierce “mental resolve” and lack of fear of death helped him fight through the sickest he’s ever been, even compared to his burn accident. #CO...

Wanna know what’s next for metal legend John Bush? He joins Chris Akin to dive into Armored Saint’s tour with Michael Schenker, three epic Anthrax throwback shows, and why Category 7 is thrashing hard. Will more Anthrax gigs happen? Share, follow, and join Rumble Premium at https://rumble.com/premium for exclusive content. Hail and Kill! Join the rebellion! SPONSOR: Motley Crue - DR. FEELGOOD 35TH...

Chris is back! We kick off this episode with the story you need to hear: the shocking details of his long absence, including his scary COVID-19 hospitalization and the tough road to recovery. From that heavy topic, we jump straight to the metal fun as Neeley recounts his pilgrimage to Michigan to see the legendary Dokken in action. It’s a rollercoaster of emotions and riffs! Give us a share, follo...

How do you describe a band with no boundaries? 🤔 Host Chris Aiken struggles to define The Hara’s unique blend, calling it an “amalgamation of 40 years of styles”. Hear the band discuss their open-minded approach to songwriting and the difficulty in labeling their music, which includes elements of metal, pop, electronic, and hardcore. Find out what broad term they finally put their sound under and...

A humorous trip down memory lane in this highlight from THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW, discussing the early days of CD technology! The hosts Neeley and Chris Akin reminisce about when a 1990 car CD player would skip every time you shifted gears, and discuss the ridiculous, breakable faceplates that came with silk bags or glasses cases to prevent theft. Don’t miss the story of a $700 Nakamichi tape deck t...

Ex-Morbid Angel singer David Vincent is exposed as a hypocrite in this highlight from THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW! The hosts Neeley and Chris Akin call him out for complaining that “real fans buy music” while his own country music is given away for FREE on YouTube! They argue artists who complain about streaming are either ignorant of their contracts or too lazy to demand their new music be kept off fr...

Neeley recounts a fascinating story in this highlight from THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW of being pulled over by a Toledo DOT officer for being overweight, who then attempted to solicit a $500 bribe to tear up the $1,600 ticket! He later details how the female judge refused to let him present his case, trying to force him to hire a lawyer. #ToledoDOT #PoliceBribe #CourtChaos #LegalDrama #TrafficTicket #C...

Neeley recounts a bizarre new “CARES law” at a Michigan casino that limits customers to “one drink every 40 minutes” at the bar, complete with a timing system in this highlight from THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW. The hosts Neeley and Chris Akin and a caller ridicule this rule as a ludicrous infringement on adult rights and another sign of a “Marxist” government controlling intake. #OneDrinkEvery40Minutes...

Why would anyone still buy music when streaming is this cheap? The hosts Neeley and Chris Akin break down the value of streaming in this highlight from THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW: Spotify Premium costs under $15/month, includes Hulu, and allows them to provide music access for six people. They boast that paying legally is enough and they “don’t give a fuck who gets paid” since they are paying legally....

Former Morbid Angel frontman David Vincent claims “real fans buy music” and that streaming is killing bands’ ability to put out new records in this highlight from THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW! The hosts Neeley and Chris Akin tear into his “clueless” stance, arguing the “old fashioned way is over.” They point out that few under 35 are buying physical music, and modern cars don’t even have CD players. Sub...

Morbid Angel’s David Vincent has thrown down the gauntlet: if you don’t buy physical music , you’re not a real fan. Neeley and Chris dive into this seriously old-school take. We discuss why that mindset just doesn’t work in the modern music world . Plus, some genuinely hilarious flashbacks to the days when the guys were truck drivers and how they used to keep the metal flowing on the open road. Gi...

Unlike other bands caught in the Pledge Music disaster, Ripper Owens’ band, The Three Tremors, is honoring ALL fan orders, even though they don’t know if they’ll ever get paid in this highlight from THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW! The hosts Neeley and Chris Akin hail this as the “right thing to do” and contrast it sharply with the “disappointed actions” of other bands, pointing out the band’s admirable co...

The hosts Neeley and Chris Akin go off on Queensryche, arguing they MUST honor the fan pre-orders from the disastrous Pledge Music platform, even if it costs them money in this highlight from THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW. They emphasize that crowdfunding appeals to the “hardcore” fans who view band members as “a god,” and abandoning them will cause the diehards to hate the band. Find out why Queensryche...

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The hosts Neeley and Chris Akin corner Queensryche guitarist Michael Wilton on whether the band will fulfill fan orders despite Pledge Music embezzling the money in this highlight from THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW. Wilton avoids a clear “yes,” citing the “six-figures” loss. The hosts call this fence-sitting a “terrible decision” that makes the band “look like a turd,” arguing the band should “invest in...