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Classic Metal Show

Since 1996, THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW has been the ultimate destination for honest, no-holds-barred talk about hard rock, heavy metal, and everything in between.

This isn’t just another channel. It’s an uncensored community.

On our paid tier, you get commercial-free access to all of our daily episodes, plus bonus content, behind-the-scenes insights, and the opportunity to interact with us directly.

If you’re tired of corporate music media and you want the truth from two guys who have been doing this for over two decades, this is your new home.

Disclaimer: If you can’t handle opinions that aren’t your own, you’re in the wrong place. We’re not here to make friends. We’re here to talk metal. Deal with it, crybabies!

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Is Streaming Completely Dead? Jul 21, 2026

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Streaming used to be the ultimate escape from cable television pricing, but now it has turned into a total corporate disaster. The major platforms are hemorrhaging subscribers because they stopped making anything actually worth watching. Instead of fresh entertainment, viewers are getting slapped with endless subscription tiers, platform mergers, and a flood of outdated classic content. The wild corporate greed behind the scenes is completely dismantling the golden age of streaming as fast as humanly possible.

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All comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual.

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CMS LIVE 7/11/26: Is Bon Jovi REALLY Back... Or Is This Comeback Already Falling Apart? Jul 20, 2026

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Bon Jovi is back on stage... but is this the comeback fans have been waiting for, or is it another disaster waiting to happen? One person definitely isn’t buying the hype, and he’s not keeping quiet about it.

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Then things shift into overdrive as Chris drops a take that’s guaranteed to fire people up: he believes Anthrax’s brand new song “The Edge Of Perfection” might actually be the greatest song they’ve ever recorded. Crazy? Maybe. Correct? You’ll have to decide.

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Throw in all the usual insanity, laughs, arguments, and absolutely unfiltered opinions, and you’ve got another episode you won’t want to miss.

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Watch now and join the chaos.

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Philip Anselmo Raised More Questions Than Answers (2013) Jul 18, 2026

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For years, fans focused on the Pantera reunion discussion.

But listening back to this interview today raises a different question.

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Was Philip Anselmo trying to explain where his career was heading… or was he quietly explaining why the past couldn’t be recreated?

A lot of fans still aren’t sure.

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The public clip barely scratches the surface.

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Bobby Blotzer Called Eddie Trunk A Liar... Then Things Got Weird (2017) Jul 18, 2026

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In 2017, Bobby Blotzer fired back.

Eddie Trunk discussed the ongoing RATT lawsuit, and Blotzer responded publicly with a lengthy Facebook statement accusing him of spreading misinformation.

But the reaction wasn’t what many expected.

Some fans believe he’s simply defending himself.

Others think the constant public battle is making things worse.

And the biggest question may not be about the lawsuit at all.

It may be about why this fight keeps playing out in public.

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The real discussion happened on Locals.

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Quiet Riot Fired Him… Then This Happened (2017) Jul 18, 2026

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Quiet Riot made a change.

Then Sean Nichols ended up in the middle of another controversy almost immediately.

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And that’s where things started getting interesting.

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This discussion goes far beyond one singer changing bands. It turns into a bigger conversation about legacy acts, fan expectations, loyalty, professionalism, and whether some band names still mean what they used to mean.

A lot of fans think Sean simply did what any working musician would do.

Others aren’t buying it.

What do you think?

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The Real Reason The LA Guns Frontman Looks Completely Different Now! Jul 17, 2026

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He looked in the mirror after a New Year’s Eve show at the Whiskey and completely killed off the 1980s. No more black hair dye, no more heavy studs, and no more pretending to be 30 years old. But when an edited photo hits the internet showing his new look injected into the classic lineup, the internet loses its mind. Some call it a total rock move; others think he looks like he’s about to hand you a receipt at a grocery counter.

If you’re watching this here, you’re looking at the scraps.

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Spread the Disease Is Back... And They Sound Meaner Than Ever Jul 17, 2026

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Most bands that disappear for decades come back hoping fans remember who they were.

Spread the Disease came back determined to show everyone what they could become.

Chris Akin sits down with guitarist Dave Buschemeyer to discuss the making of The Darkness, The Dread and The Suffering, a record that pushes the band’s original sound into far darker territory while avoiding the trap of simply recreating the past.

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The conversation covers everything from songwriting and influences to the legendary Hellfest appearance that still follows the band decades later. Dave also explains why the group avoids turning songs into political lectures, why today’s version of the band writes with far more purpose, and how balancing careers, families and music makes this comeback different from the first chapter.

If you’ve been searching for extreme music that still has personality and atmosphere, this conversation is worth your time.

- Support the band.- Pick up the record.- Keep independent metal alive.

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The Embarrassing Reason Shannon Larkin Just Apologized To Nikki Sixx! Jul 16, 2026

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The rock world just watched a stadium legend completely lose his mind over a passing comment. Nikki Sixx went nuclear on X, but look closer at what he actually left out of his rant.

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Is This New Project A Massive Legal Gamble? Jul 15, 2026

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John Schaffer is back out, and he’s already working on a new project to “show where his head is at.” After the absolute implosion of Iced Earth following January 6th, is releasing a new anti-government record the smartest move, or is he just begging to get put back in a cell? We break down the absolute mess of his plea deal, the reality of the bear spray charges, and why his former bandmates are nowhere to be found.

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Phantom's JC Necrohex: How Is A 20-Year-Old Keeping Old School Metal Alive? Jul 15, 2026

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Most young bands chase trends.

Phantom went the opposite direction.

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During this conversation, JC Necrohex explains why the band embraces classic heavy metal, why Not Midnight Yet became their most personal record, and how a direct invitation to Wacken changed everything.

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Topics include:

• Writing personal songs inside horror-themed albums

• Touring Europe and North America

• Recording nearly an entire album himself

• Why Bandcamp still matters

• Physical media vs streaming

Tell us...

Can traditional metal still break through in 2026?

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