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This interview is from 3/22/08. GET RATT’S OUT OF THE CELLAR 40TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION ON VINYL HERE: https://amzn.to/4rAOxqH Think you know how your favorite Platinum records were made? You’re being lied to. Producer Beau Hill—the man behind the board for Ratt, Warrant, and Winger—joins the show to reveal the “unorthodox” reality of how these hits were actually manufactured. Is the legendary 80s sound the result of band brilliance, or was Beau Hill secretly the “sixth member” pulling every single string? We’re digging into why the industry collapsed the second Grunge arrived and why these bands fell off a cliff the moment Beau stopped holding their hands. Only Neeley and Chris have the balls to ask if these rock stars were actually just studio puppets. - Beau Hill’s 50 Million Record Mystery- The “Sixth Member” of Ratt: Who Really Wrote the Hits?- Jumped or Pushed? Why the Biggest Bands Lost Their Producer- The Death of the $2,000-a-Day Studio Era- 10 AM Sessions: Beau Hill’s “No Hangover” Policy- Metallica’s St. Anger: A Producer’s Nightmare 🚀 SUPPORT THE SHOW: Rumble: https://www.rumble.com/c/cms YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@classicmetalshow Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.comX: https://www.x.com/cmsrocks 🤘 THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW: Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Since 1996, THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW has caused global chaos. Neeley and Chris deliver the best “shock jock” radio today—a scorched-earth look at pop culture, sex, and the 80s Hard Rock we live for. THE LINEUP: We dive deep into the legends: Motley Crue, Metallica, Judas Priest, Poison, Metal Church, Dokken, Lynch Mob, Journey, Ratt, and our favorite target, Eddie Trunk. 🔗 GET THE REAL SHOW AT: 👉 www.theclassicmetalshow.com TO ALL OUR LOYAL FCKIES: You know the deal. If you aren’t a pssy, subscribe for the highlights and head to the site for the raw truth. HAIL & KILL! F*CK YOU, PAL! HANDJOB! 🖕 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

This segment originally aired on 9/1/08. Was Terry Kath a victim of a tragic “cleaning accident,” or was he just another rock star looking for a permanent exit? The mainstream media has fed you the same “gun cleaning” fairy tale for decades, but Neeley and Chris are tearing the lid off the absolute idiocy behind one of rock’s most famous fatalities. Did he really think it was a joke to put a 9mm to his head, or is the industry hiding a much darker, scorched-earth reality about what happened in that room? If you think you know the story of Chicago’s legendary guitarist, you’re being played—hit play and find out why the “official” story is total bullsh*t. GET CHICAGO’S GREATEST HITS 1982-1989 ON VINYL HERE: https://amzn.to/3Mujdev - Neeley & Chris Hijack The Rocket Morning Show- The Most Racist Morning Show In Oklahoma?- “Rice Burners” & Flipping Bikes: The Harley Elite vs. Everyone- Terry Kath: The “9mm Brain Slurpee” Story- Accidental Genius or Intentional Exit? The CMS Verdict 🚀 SUPPORT THE SHOW: Rumble: https://www.rumble.com/c/cms YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@classicmetalshow Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.comX: https://www.x.com/cmsrocks 🤘 THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW: Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Since 1996, THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW has caused global chaos. Neeley and Chris deliver the best “shock jock” radio today—a scorched-earth look at pop culture, sex, and the 80s Hard Rock we live for. THE LINEUP: We dive deep into the legends: Motley Crue, Metallica, Judas Priest, Poison, Metal Church, Dokken, Lynch Mob, Journey, Ratt, and our favorite target, Eddie Trunk. 🔗 GET THE REAL SHOW AT: 👉 www.theclassicmetalshow.com TO ALL OUR LOYAL FCKIES: You know the deal. If you aren’t a pssy, subscribe for the highlights and head to the site for the raw truth. HAIL & KILL! F*CK YOU, PAL! HANDJOB! 🖕 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

This segment is from 2/21/09. Are you ready to witness the most uncomfortable, depraved, and hilarious fan interaction in the history of internet radio? We’ve got a “college girl” named Becky on the line who claims she’s sex-deprived and desperate to get her hands on Trans-Siberian Orchestra guitarist Chris Caffery. Is she a legitimate superfan or a total “B-Tard” looking for a lawsuit? Neeley and Chris Akin peel back the layers of this bizarre encounter, asking the questions the mainstream media is too terrified—and too sane—to ask. You won’t believe what she’s willing to do for a phone number! GET CHRIS CAFFERY’S 20 YEARS OF THE MUSIC MAN ON VINYL: https://amzn.to/4tjIrg6 - Becky The “B-Tard” Calls In- The Filthiest Question Ever Asked To A Fan- Becky’s Disgusting “Python” Secret- Neeley’s “Tijuana” Story vs. Becky’s Weekend- Chris Caffery: Attractive vs. “College Guys” 🚀 SUPPORT THE SHOW: Rumble: https://www.rumble.com/c/cmsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@classicmetalshowLocals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.comX: https://www.x.com/cmsrocks 🤘 THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW: Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Since 1996, THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW has caused global chaos. Neeley and Chris deliver the best “shock jock” radio today—a scorched-earth look at pop culture, sex, and the 80s Hard Rock we live for. THE LINEUP: We dive deep into the legends: Motley Crue, Metallica, Judas Priest, Poison, Metal Church, Dokken, Lynch Mob, Journey, Ratt, and our favorite target, Eddie Trunk. 🔗 GET THE REAL SHOW AT: 👉 www.theclassicmetalshow.com TO ALL OUR LOYAL FCKIES: You know the deal. If you aren’t a pssy, subscribe for the highlights and head to the site for the raw truth. HAIL & KILL! F*CK YOU, PAL! HANDJOB! 🖕 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

This episode first aired on 3/25/08. Is the mainstream metal media too “polite” to actually get things done? Why is it that two guys with a microphone and zero filter can bridge a gap that publicists and managers couldn’t touch for years? We cornered Joey Belladonna and Jack Frost separately, planted the seeds of chaos, and waited for the explosion. Did the CMS just single-handedly orchestrate one of the most interesting pairings in East Coast metal, or are we just taking credit for a happy accident? Hit play and find out how the “Loyal F*ckies” actually run this industry. GET ANTHRAX’S FOR ALL KINGS ON VINYL HERE: https://amzn.to/4kp0y0e -The Jack Frost “D-Bag” Incident - Cornering Joey Belladonna - Planting the Seed with Frost - The Blabbermouth Headline - Joey & Jack Check In Live 🚀 SUPPORT THE SHOW: Rumble: https://www.rumble.com/c/cms YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@classicmetalshow Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com |Substack: https://cmspn.substack.com X: https://www.x.com/cmsrocks 🤘 THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW: Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Since 1996, THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW has caused global chaos. Neeley and Chris deliver the best “shock jock” radio today—a scorched-earth look at pop culture, sex, and the 80s Hard Rock we live for. THE LINEUP: We dive deep into the legends: Motley Crue, Metallica, Judas Priest, Poison, Metal Church, Dokken, Lynch Mob, Journey, Ratt, and our favorite target, Eddie Trunk. 🔗 GET THE REAL SHOW AT: 👉 www.theclassicmetalshow.com TO ALL OUR LOYAL FCKIES: You know the deal. If you aren’t a pssy, subscribe for the highlights and head to the site for the raw truth. HAIL & KILL! F*CK YOU, PAL! HANDJOB! 🖕 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

This is a classic episode of THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW FROM 11/7/09. Has the most notorious “Shock Rocker” in history finally lost his edge, or has he just found a new master? Blackie Lawless used to drink blood out of skulls and throw raw meat at the crowd, but now he’s preaching about the Book of Revelation and microchipping the masses. Is this a genuine spiritual awakening, or is the W.A.S.P. frontman just looking for a new way to stay relevant in a “socialist” world? Neeley and Chris dive into the madness to see if Blackie has truly traded his “Dirty Balls” for a Bible. GET W.A.S.P.’s UNHOLY TERROR HERE: https://amzn.to/4qV52Oy - Legendary or just Notorious? The W.A.S.P. Debate- Blackie Lawless: From Shock Rocker to Biblical Messenger- The “Mark of the Beast”: Blackie’s Conspiracy Theories- Calling Out Obama: The CMS Political Firestorm- Will W.A.S.P. Ever Play the “Dirty” Hits Again? 🚀 SUPPORT THE SHOW: Rumble: https://www.rumble.com/c/cmsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@classicmetalshowLocals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.comX: https://www.x.com/cmsrocks 🤘 THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW: Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Since 1996, THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW has caused global chaos. Neeley and Chris deliver the best “shock jock” radio today—a scorched-earth look at pop culture, sex, and the 80s Hard Rock we live for. THE LINEUP: We dive deep into the legends: Motley Crue, Metallica, Judas Priest, Poison, Metal Church, Dokken, Lynch Mob, Journey, Ratt, and our favorite target, Eddie Trunk. 🔗 GET THE REAL SHOW AT: 👉 www.theclassicmetalshow.com TO ALL OUR LOYAL FCKIES: You know the deal. If you aren’t a pssy, subscribe for the highlights and head to the site for the raw truth. HAIL & KILL! F*CK YOU, PAL! HANDJOB! 🖕 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

Why is it that some of the greatest hard rock bands in history were treated like second-class citizens in their own backyard? Brian Greenway of April Wine joins Chris Akin to pull back the curtain on the “Canadian Syndrome” and the frustrating reality of competing with radio giants for a spot on the charts. Is the magic of a live performance being suffocated by digital perfection and “one-inch squares” on a screen? Discover why Greenway believes the “skin in the game” is gone and what it really takes to maintain a 40-year legacy in an industry that’s forgotten how to hold onto something real. GET APRIL WINE’S CLASSIC MASTERS HERE: https://amzn.to/4b3Rhbn 🚀 SUPPORT THE SHOW: Rumble: https://www.rumble.com/c/cms YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@classicmetalshow Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com X: https://www.x.com/cmsrocks 🎙️ ABOUT CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... Hard Rock. Heavy Metal. No Filter. 🤘 Join legendary journalist Chris Akin daily for the most honest rants in the industry. From exclusive interviews with rock’s biggest icons to the “real talk” on cord-cutting, movies, and pop culture, Chris Akin Presents… is the home for fans who hate the mainstream script. 📺 WHAT WE COVER: Heavyweight Interviews: Unfiltered chats with Hard Rock & Metal’s elite. Pop Culture Rants: The truth about Movies, TV, and the streaming wars. Cord Cutting: Navigating the modern media mess without getting ripped off. Music News: The stories the labels don’t want you to focus on. #ChrisAkin #HardRock #HeavyMetal #PopCulture #CordCutting #TheClassicMetalShow #MusicInterviews #Uncensored This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

The world has officially gone soft, and the music industry is leading the charge into the abyss. Why is a professional publicist pushing a band that sings about “mental fatigue” from working a 9-to-5, and how did society become so pussified that we cancel entire tours because of a weather app? From greedy labels trying to exploit the unreleased tracks of dead legends like John Sykes to Gen Z “fans” attacking young stars for flying private, the entitlement is at an all-time high. Are you ready to hear Neeley and Chris expose the “Soft Life” scammers and the corporate vultures who think you’re too stupid to notice the heist? On This Episode: – The Pussification of Society: Ghost Cancels Shows for “Possible” Snow – Raibard: The Most Pathetic “Soft Life” Anthem Ever Recorded – POSTHUMOUS HEIST: Golden Robot Records vs. The John Sykes Estate – Bonamassa & Slash: Who Actually Invited Don Lemon to a Blues Show? – Gen Z Meltdown: Why Fans Hate Success and Private Jets 🚀 SUPPORT THE SHOW: Rumble: https://www.rumble.com/c/cms YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@classicmetalshow Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com Substack: https://cmspn.substack.com X: https://www.x.com/cmsrocks 🤘 THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW: Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Since 1996, THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW has caused global chaos. Neeley and Chris deliver the best “shock jock” radio today—a scorched-earth look at pop culture, sex, and the 80s Hard Rock we live for. THE LINEUP: We dive deep into the legends: Motley Crue, Metallica, Judas Priest, Poison, Metal Church, Dokken, Lynch Mob, Journey, Ratt, and our favorite target, Eddie Trunk. 🔗 GET THE REAL SHOW AT: 👉 www.theclassicmetalshow.com TO ALL OUR LOYAL FCKIES: You know the deal. If you aren’t a pssy, subscribe for the highlights and head to the site for the raw truth. HAIL & KILL! F*CK YOU, PAL! HANDJOB! 🖕 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

Twisted Sister spent half a century giving everything to their fans, but the physical toll of decades of “rock and roll fury” has finally reached a breaking point. With the sudden cancellation of their 50th Anniversary tour, many are left wondering: how much can one heart actually endure for the sake of the music?. While the industry mourns a $100 million loss, the real story is the quiet struggle of a legendary frontman choosing his health over his pride. Is this the end of the road, or a necessary sacrifice to protect a 50-year legacy? GET TWISTED SISTER’S STAY HUNGRY ON VINYL HERE: https://amzn.to/4ktb8n2 – The Quiet End of a $100 Million Dream– Dee Snider’s Heartbreaking Choice to Step Down– The Biological Wall: When the Spirit is Willing, but the Body Fails– Protecting the Memory: Why Twisted Sister Refused to be a “Shadow”– The Passing of Legends: Remembering Ace Frehley and the End of an Era 🚀 SUPPORT THE SHOW: Rumble: https://www.rumble.com/c/cmsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@classicmetalshowLocals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.comX: https://www.x.com/cmsrocks This is an AI generated debate, which is provided only as extra content. Don’t listen if you are an AI hater. 🤘 THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW: Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Since 1996, THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW has caused global chaos. Neeley and Chris deliver the best “shock jock” radio today—a scorched-earth look at pop culture, sex, and the 80s Hard Rock we live for. THE LINEUP: We dive deep into the legends: Motley Crue, Metallica, Judas Priest, Poison, Metal Church, Dokken, Lynch Mob, Journey, Ratt, and our favorite target, Eddie Trunk. 🔗 GET THE REAL SHOW AT: 👉 www.theclassicmetalshow.com TO ALL OUR LOYAL FCKIES: You know the deal. If you aren’t a pssy, subscribe for the highlights and head to the site for the raw truth. HAIL & KILL! F*CK YOU, PAL! HANDJOB! 🖕 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

The legends are falling, and the mainstream media is too terrified to tell you the truth. From Brian Johnson sounding like a dying radiator to Def Leppard releasing the muddiest garbage of their 40-year career, the industry is charging you hundreds of dollars to watch a slow-motion train wreck. Why is Rush suddenly “inspired” to record new music the second Neil Peart isn’t around to stop them? Neeley and Chris expose the desperate cash-outs and the “Soft Life” bands that make even AC/DC look like they’ve lost their fire. – Raybard: The Official “Soft Life” Anthem for Lazy Slackers – AC/DC’s Sad Decline: Brian Johnson Has Zero Power Left – Def Leppard’s Muddy Disaster: Why “Rejoice” Is Unlistenable – THE RUSH SCAM: Recording New Music Without Neil Peart? – Destroying the Legacy: How Rush & AC/DC Are Cheapening the Brand 🚀 SUPPORT THE SHOW: Rumble: https://www.rumble.com/c/cms YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@classicmetalshow Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com Substack: https://cmspn.substack.com X: https://www.x.com/cmsrocks 🤘 THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW: Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Since 1996, THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW has caused global chaos. Neeley and Chris deliver the best “shock jock” radio today—a scorched-earth look at pop culture, sex, and the 80s Hard Rock we live for. THE LINEUP: We dive deep into the legends: Motley Crue, Metallica, Judas Priest, Poison, Metal Church, Dokken, Lynch Mob, Journey, Ratt, and our favorite target, Eddie Trunk. 🔗 GET THE REAL SHOW AT: 👉 www.theclassicmetalshow.com TO ALL OUR LOYAL FCKIES: You know the deal. If you aren’t a pssy, subscribe for the highlights and head to the site for the raw truth. HAIL & KILL! F*CK YOU, PAL! HANDJOB! 🖕 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

Think you’re getting the real story from the mainstream rock “journalists”? Think again. When Ace Frehley cancels on the only show with the balls to tell the truth, where does he end up? In a basement interview so pathetic it makes public access look like a blockbuster. Why is Ace being shielded from the CMS, and what is his management so afraid we’ll ask? We’re diving into the wreckage to find out if the Spaceman has finally lost his orbit for good. GET KISS’ ACE FREHLEY ON VINYL: https://amzn.to/4qAWiwh - Neeley and Chris expose the “Ethical” gatekeepers - The most pathetic “Basement Interview” in rock history - Ace Frehley’s embarrassing “Space Motif” addiction - Why Matt Larson is a total joke of a publicist - CMS vs. The BlogTalkRadio Bottom Feeders 🚀 SUPPORT THE SHOW: Rumble: https://www.rumble.com/c/cms YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@classicmetalshow Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com Substack: https://cmspn.substack.com X: https://www.x.com/cmsrocks 🤘 THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW: Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Since 1996, THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW has caused global chaos. Neeley and Chris deliver the best “shock jock” radio today—a scorched-earth look at pop culture, sex, and the 80s Hard Rock we live for. THE LINEUP: We dive deep into the legends: Motley Crue, Metallica, Judas Priest, Poison, Metal Church, Dokken, Lynch Mob, Journey, Ratt, and our favorite target, Eddie Trunk. 🔗 GET THE REAL SHOW AT: 👉 www.theclassicmetalshow.com TO ALL OUR LOYAL FCKIES: You know the deal. If you aren’t a pssy, subscribe for the highlights and head to the site for the raw truth. HAIL & KILL! F*CK YOU, PAL! HANDJOB! 🖕 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

Think you know why Chris DeGarmo really vanished from the Queensryche legacy? The mainstream media wants to paint a picture of “happy cameos,” but Neeley and Chris get Michael Wilton to reveal the cold, hard truth about the commitment it takes to keep the machine rolling. While the industry pretends every “Mindcrime” performance is just another paycheck, Wilton exposes what happens when a band has to carry the weight of a legend while a founding member stays on the sidelines. Is Queensryche a “well-oiled machine” or is the real “raw” power hiding in Wilton’s side projects? You need to hear what Wilton says about Lemmy’s “influence” before you believe another word of the industry’s polished PR garbage. GET SOULBENDER’S II HERE: https://amzn.to/4qZQwFn * Why the “Mindcrime” Hype Saved a Dying Career * Soulbender: The “Raw” Side Wilton Hides from Queensryche * The Ripper Owens Connection: Making Metal via MP3 * The DeGarmo “Cameo” Bullsh*t Exposed * Lemmy’s Life Lesson: “Don’t Do Drugs, Kids” 🚀 SUPPORT THE SHOW: Rumble: https://www.rumble.com/c/cms YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@classicmetalshow Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com Substack: https://cmspn.substack.comX: https://www.x.com/cmsrocks 🤘 THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW: Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Since 1996, THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW has caused global chaos. Neeley and Chris deliver the best “shock jock” radio today—a scorched-earth look at pop culture, sex, and the 80s Hard Rock we live for. THE LINEUP: We dive deep into the legends: Motley Crue, Metallica, Judas Priest, Poison, Metal Church, Dokken, Lynch Mob, Journey, Ratt, and our favorite target, Eddie Trunk. 🔗 GET THE REAL SHOW AT: 👉 www.theclassicmetalshow.com TO ALL OUR LOYAL FCKIES: You know the deal. If you aren’t a pssy, subscribe for the highlights and head to the site for the raw truth. HAIL & KILL! F*CK YOU, PAL! HANDJOB! 🖕 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

Was Geoff Tate a musical dictator, or was he the victim of a spineless, backstabbing coup? For months, the mainstream rock press has fed you the narrative of “the split,” but Chris Akin finally gets the voice of Queensryche to reveal the “underhanded” secret meetings and lawyer letters that burned a 30-year legacy to the ground. Are the remaining members of Queensryche desperately lying to justify their actions, or is Tate truly the only one with the vision to keep the name alive? You need to hear this scorched-earth perspective before you decide which camp gets your loyalty—or if the band you loved is officially dead. GET QUEENSRYCHE’S FREQUENCY UNKNOWN ON VINYL HERE: https://amzn.to/4qkrYWm – “It’s Madness”: Geoff Slams the “Dignity-Free” Split – The Underhanded Coup: Secret Meetings & Attorney Letters – The “Musical Dictator” Lie: Geoff Calls Out the Band’s Desperation – Two Queensryches? Why Geoff Refuses to Surrender His Baby – “This Band Is MINE”: The Battle for the Legacy 🚀 SUPPORT THE SHOW: Rumble: https://www.rumble.com/c/cms YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@classicmetalshow Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com Substack: https://cmspn.substack.com X: https://www.x.com/cmsrocks 🤘 THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW: Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Since 1996, THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW has caused global chaos. Neeley and Chris deliver the best “shock jock” radio today—a scorched-earth look at pop culture, sex, and the 80s Hard Rock we live for. THE LINEUP: We dive deep into the legends: Motley Crue, Metallica, Judas Priest, Poison, Metal Church, Dokken, Lynch Mob, Journey, Ratt, and our favorite target, Eddie Trunk. 🔗 GET THE REAL SHOW AT: 👉 www.theclassicmetalshow.com TO ALL OUR LOYAL FCKIES: You know the deal. If you aren’t a pssy, subscribe for the highlights and head to the site for the raw truth. HAIL & KILL! F*CK YOU, PAL! HANDJOB! 🖕 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

Mainstream media wants you to believe Geoff Tate is assembling a “supergroup,” but the truth is far more pathetic. How does a guitarist join a legendary band without ever meeting the singer or knowing who the hell his bandmates are? Is this a legitimate new chapter for Queensryche, or just a desperate “pay-to-play” scheme featuring a ragtag group of guys who can’t even stand each other? Neeley and Chris expose the “chemistry” lie that every other outlet is too afraid to touch. GET QUEENSRYCHE’S FREQUENCY UNKNOWN ON VINYL HERE: https://amzn.to/4qkrYWm - The “Minute and a Half” Megadeth Legend - Why This Lineup Is An Insult To Your Intelligence - Mike Portnoy: The Bullet Geoff Tate Dodged (Or Missed?) - The Interview From A Bathroom Stall: Drover’s Massive Confusion - Half-Price Tickets and Free Dinner: The Death Of A Legend 🚀 SUPPORT THE SHOW: Rumble: https://www.rumble.com/c/cms YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@classicmetalshow Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com Substack: https://cmspn.substack.com X: https://www.x.com/cmsrocks 🤘 THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW: Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Since 1996, THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW has caused global chaos. Neeley and Chris deliver the best “shock jock” radio today—a scorched-earth look at pop culture, sex, and the 80s Hard Rock we live for. THE LINEUP: We dive deep into the legends: Motley Crue, Metallica, Judas Priest, Poison, Metal Church, Dokken, Lynch Mob, Journey, Ratt, and our favorite target, Eddie Trunk. 🔗 GET THE REAL SHOW AT: 👉 www.theclassicmetalshow.com TO ALL OUR LOYAL FCKIES: You know the deal. If you aren’t a pssy, subscribe for the highlights and head to the site for the raw truth. HAIL & KILL! F*CK YOU, PAL! HANDJOB! 🖕 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

Why is the modern music industry so afraid of a “meat and potatoes” street record? Tommy Bolan (Warlock, NYC) joins Chris Akin to expose the “prima donna” culture that almost derailed his career and why he finally decided to do it all himself. Is the era of the “legendary lead singer” actually dead, or are musicians just tired of the b******t? The answers inside might change how you look at “Rage Metal” forever. GET BUILT TO DESTROY BY NYC HERE: https://amzn.to/4sFnvQx WATCH “BUILT TO DESTROY” HERE: 🚀 SUPPORT THE SHOW: Rumble: https://www.rumble.com/c/cms YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@classicmetalshow Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com X: https://www.x.com/cmsrocks 🎙️ ABOUT CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... Hard Rock. Heavy Metal. No Filter. 🤘 Join legendary journalist Chris Akin daily for the most honest rants in the industry. From exclusive interviews with rock’s biggest icons to the “real talk” on cord-cutting, movies, and pop culture, Chris Akin Presents… is the home for fans who hate the mainstream script. 📺 WHAT WE COVER: * Heavyweight Interviews: Unfiltered chats with Hard Rock & Metal’s elite. * Pop Culture Rants: The truth about Movies, TV, and the streaming wars. * Cord Cutting: Navigating the modern media mess without getting ripped off. * Music News: The stories the labels don’t want you to focus on. #ChrisAkin #HardRock #HeavyMetal #PopCulture #CordCutting #TheClassicMetalShow #MusicInterviews #Uncensored #TommyBolan #NYCBand #Warlock #RageMetal This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

Dave Mustaine wants you to believe he’s riding off into the sunset with a “pleasant goodbye,” but Chris and Neeley just caught him red-handed in a web of career-ending lies. Why is Mustaine using his “final” movie to bury David Ellefson and rewrite history about legendary members like Nick Menza? The mainstream metal press is praising this record, but we’ve got the audio proof that Megadeth has officially turned into a repetitive, mid-tempo snore-fest. Is this a “full circle” moment for the band, or just one last desperate attempt by an arrogant douche to settle scores with Metallica before the lights go out? – The Megadeth Movie: Documentary or a 90-Minute Lie? – Mustaine’s Revisionist History: The Nick Menza “Audition” Lie – Throwing Ellefson Under The Bus (Again) – Lazy Songwriting: Why “Another Bad Day” Is A Total Snore – Pathetic: Ending Megadeth’s Career With A Metallica Cover – Exodus Goliath: Rob Dukes Is Back, But Is It Actually Good? 🚀 SUPPORT THE SHOW: Rumble: https://www.rumble.com/c/cms YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@classicmetalshow Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com Substack: https://cmspn.substack.com X: https://www.x.com/cmsrocks 🤘 THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW: Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Since 1996, THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW has caused global chaos. Neeley and Chris deliver the best “shock jock” radio today—a scorched-earth look at pop culture, sex, and the 80s Hard Rock we live for. THE LINEUP: We dive deep into the legends: Motley Crue, Metallica, Judas Priest, Poison, Metal Church, Dokken, Lynch Mob, Journey, Ratt, and our favorite target, Eddie Trunk. 🔗 GET THE REAL SHOW AT: 👉 www.theclassicmetalshow.com TO ALL OUR LOYAL FCKIES: You know the deal. If you aren’t a pssy, subscribe for the highlights and head to the site for the raw truth. HAIL & KILL! F*CK YOU, PAL! HANDJOB! 🖕 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe