Classic Metal Show

The modern entertainment landscape is a flat circle of mediocrity. We’re living through the final days of the “Notable Figure.” Whether it’s the airwaves or the stage, the titans are being replaced by algorithms and safe, PR-scrubbed non-entities. In this session, we peel back the curtain on the “Legacy Band” circus—specifically the ongoing soap opera that is Journey . Is there a point where a ban...

The cruise might be over, but the war has just begun. This week, we dive into the fallout of the Monsters of Rock Cruise , where the real pyrotechnics didn’t happen on stage—they happened at the VIP party. Ted Poley (Danger Danger) went scorched earth on Sebastian Bach , but was it a drunken mistake or a long-overdue reality check? We’re breaking down the erratic social media posts, the “scorned f...

You’re listening to last week’s news—our VIPs already finished this episode commercial-free seven days ago. Stop waiting in line and get instant access to every show, advance interviews, and exclusive bonus content for just $4.99 at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com . Blaze Bayley sits down on The Classic Metal Show and doesn’t hold back one bit. The former Iron Maiden singer rips into the liars...

YOU’RE LISTENING TO LAST WEEK’S NEWS—OUR VIPS ALREADY FINISHED THIS EPISODE COMMERCIAL-FREE SEVEN DAYS AGO. Stop waiting in line and get instant access to every show, advance interviews, and exclusive bonus content for just $4.99 at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com . The Classic Metal Show just ripped the mask off Eddie Trunk’s massive ego trip and it is glorious. In this savage highlight, the...

Blasko Just Dropped This Bombshell About Touring With Ozzy… But What Happened Next? You’re listening to last week’s news—our VIPs already finished this episode commercial-free seven days ago. Stop waiting in line and get instant access to every show, advance interviews, and exclusive bonus content for just $4.99 at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com . Back in 2009, Ozzy Osbourne’s longtime bassis...

You’re listening to last week’s news—our VIPs already finished this episode commercial-free seven days ago. Stop waiting in line and get instant access to every show, advance interviews, and exclusive bonus content for just $4.99 at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com . BUY RED DRAGON CARTEL’S PATINA HERE: https://amzn.to/41lKJPf Jake E. Lee is a guitar god, but his “big return” with Red Dragon Ca...

Neeley and Chris Akin dive headfirst into the wild world of Fleetwood Mac drama while roasting Mick’s latest marriage, breaking down the band’s legendary dysfunction, and celebrating the chaos that fueled Rumors — the 40-million-selling monster that still sounds untouchable. They rip on repeat divorces, rekindled feuds, and the incestuous hate-fest that somehow created timeless classics. Expect ze...

Ross The Boss was building a legacy, then it all vanished. Marc Lopes joins Chris Akin to pull back the curtain on the heartbreaking reality of ALS, the “half-truths” told by the industry, and the brutal business decisions that left a 20% partner in the dark. If you think you know why the tour was canceled, you haven’t heard the real story yet. 👉 JOIN THE VIP INNER CIRCLE: https://classicmetalsho...

Neeley and Chris Akin kick off this raw, no-bullshit segment of The Classic Metal Show by diving straight into the drama surrounding Poison’s so-called “reunion” plans for 2027. Brett Michaels is hyping it up while Ricky Rocket stirs the pot with his 40th anniversary solo gigs for Look What the Cat Dragged In. The guys call it exactly what it is: not a reunion, just another cash-grab shed tour pac...

Chris Akin and Neeley are back on The Classic Metal Show, tearing into butt-hurt request warriors, roasting Bullet Boys’ alien probe lyrics, and destroying Pretty Boy Floyd’s entire Kiss covers album — because some things just deserve the kiss of death. From opening with Black Sabbath’s “Lady Evil” and a heavy block of Testament, Judas Priest (with Ripper Owens), Nevermore, and Annihilator, the gu...

Crimson Glory was gone longer than most modern metal fans have been alive, leaving behind a legacy that felt untouchable—until now. Ben Jackson breaks the silence on the 26-year hiatus, the “itch” that brought the original members back together, and the impossible task of stepping out of Midnight’s shadow. This isn’t just a comeback; it’s a total re-evaluation of what a legendary band owes its fan...

This episode of The Classic Metal Show is pure CMS chaos at its best — two old friends catching up after a busy week, no filter, no corporate bullshit. Chris dives deep into transforming his massive pinball arcade with a powerful new backend system (the same one powering Netflix subscriptions), sharing how it’ll handle everything from bookings to global ticketing. He’s all-in on the grind, even jo...

Chris Akin and Neeley are back with zero-filter chaos on The Classic Metal Show — roasting request warriors, destroying Pretty Boy Floyd’s entire Kiss covers album, dragging Bullet Boys’ alien probe lyrics, and calling out Poison’s fake 2027 “reunion” cash grab. Electric bills that’ll make your dick hurt, Walmart aisle rage, AI accusations, and brutal honesty about aging, sleep schedules, and why...

Great White vocalist Jack Russell stops by the CMS to get real about the band’s latest record, Rising . After years of what Jack admits was a “timid” vibe following their reunion, he claims the band has finally stopped over-rehearsing the soul out of their music. But it wouldn’t be a CMS interview without hitting the nerves that matter. We dive into the revolving door of bass players in the Great...

The Classic Metal Show has been independent for 13 years, but now a corporate festival promoter wants a piece of the action. Chris Akin is forced to read a script for “Rock Gone Wild” that is so incredibly bad it actually triggers a full-scale riot in the chatroom. From the “If you build it, they will rock” tagline to the $565 ticket prices for a festival in the middle of a cornfield in Algona, Io...

Def Leppard frontman Joe Elliott is out here throwing massive stones from his glass house! In a shocking new interview, Elliott takes a giant dump on the entire L.A. glam scene, claiming bands like Mötley Crüe and Poison had “no substance” compared to his band. But the real headline? Joe gets strangely descriptive about his “attraction” to Hanoi Rocks frontman Michael Monroe. Is this a case of roc...

Ross “The Boss” Friedman doesn’t have time for your slow recording schedules or your modern metal “no-hook” garbage. In this aggressive sit-down, Ross breaks down why the new album BORN OF FIRE had to be birthed under extreme pressure and why modern metal bands have completely forgotten how to write a song you can actually remember. From the thrashy madness of “Glory to the Slain” to his secret we...

Thundermother’s Filippa Nässil isn’t here to play the corporate rock game. In this raw sit-down, she exposes the nightmare of American work visas, the “hierarchy” of stadium tours, and why most modern live albums are over-produced garbage. If you think your favorite band is actually playing every note you hear on stage, you’re in for a rude awakening. 👉 ORDER THUNDERMOTHER’S LIVE AND ALIVE HERE:...

If you think your hangovers are bad, you haven’t heard anything yet. In this episode, the guys dive deep into a legendary night of absolute debauchery that ended with a 43-drink bar tab and a drive home that shouldn’t have been possible. From projectile vomiting on a woman’s back at Home Depot to losing a wedding ring in a lawnmower-related tragedy, this is the kind of chaos that only happens on T...

Jack Owen has been the backbone of the most legendary death metal on the planet, but his latest work with Six Feet Under on Next to Die is sparking a massive debate among the purists. Is the “legend of death metal” getting soft, or is he finally exposing the exhaustion of the 1,000-mile-an-hour arms race? Owen pulls back the curtain on why he’s trading the archive of riffs for a “Stoner” vibe and...

Rolling Stone has done it again. The gatekeepers of “cool” just dropped their latest “Top 50 Greatest Bands of All Time” list, and it is a complete and utter disaster. In this segment, Chris and Neeley tear through the rankings, exposing the blatant hipster bias that places indie darlings and pop acts above the literal gods of Rock and Metal. How does a band with one album outrank legends with 40-...

The boys are back and the static isn’t the only thing causing interference. Chris and Neeley dive into the morbid reality of interviewing rock legends who are literally running out of time. From Roger Earl of Foghat and his “death list” of former bandmates to Pete Agnew’s methodical pace, we’re breaking down why your childhood heroes are slowing down—and why the CMS is probably heading straight to...

If you’re watching this here, you’re already behind. The full episode, exclusive 3rd segment, and early interviews are on Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com Marq Torien thinks he’s “reinventing” the BulletBoys, but is he just destroying a legacy? In this interview, Torien tries to justify why the original lineup is dead and buried, blaming “forgiveness” issues while high-fiving his new hi...

If you’re watching this here, you’re already behind. The full episode, exclusive 3rd segment, and early interviews are on Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com Exodus architect Gary Holt isn’t asking for your permission to modernize a classic. While casual “purists” are busy crying in their basements about the sanctity of the 1985 original, Gary is busy crushing skulls with a version of Bond...

If you’re watching this here, you’re already behind. The full, uncensored interview and the exclusive vault sessions are on Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com Greg “Wags” Wagner steps into the crosshairs to discuss the “Cinderella Story” of replacing Breaker’s original vocalist, Jim Hamar. While the public story is about “voice problems,” the reality of stepping into a legendary Cleveland...