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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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Michelle Kath: The Terry Kath Mystery That Still Hasn't Been Solved (2014) Jun 27, 2026

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What started as a documentary project became something far more personal.

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Michelle Kath joined The Classic Metal Show to discuss her years-long journey to tell the story of her father, legendary Chicago guitarist Terry Kath. Along the way she discovered new stories, hidden footage, handwritten lyrics, and a mystery that still remains unsolved.

But the biggest surprise may be what she learned about her father after spending years interviewing the people who knew him best.

And not everybody agrees on what Terry Kath’s legacy should be today.

If you’re watching this here, you’re already late.

The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals:

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#TerryKath #ChicagoBand #ClassicRock #RockHistory #Chicago #MusicDocumentary #ClassicMetalShow

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Steel Panther Pulled Off The Perfect Troll Of Eddie Trunk (2015) Jun 27, 2026

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Did Eddie Trunk genuinely misunderstand Steel Panther’s audience...

Or does he simply dislike what Steel Panther represents?

That’s where the real debate starts.

A simple caller asked Eddie Trunk about Steel Panther.

What happened next raised a lot of questions.

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Because the more Eddie explained his position, the more divided fans became.

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Some fans think Eddie is defending the legacy of 80s metal.

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Others think he’s completely missing the joke.

And once the possibility emerged that Satchel himself was the caller, the discussion went in a direction nobody expected.

The public clip barely scratches the surface.

The real discussion happened on Locals.

#SteelPanther #EddieTrunk #ClassicMetalShow #HeavyMetal #HairMetal

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Bill Peters Saw Judas Priest In Germany... And What He Said Shocked Fans (2008) Jun 27, 2026

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Bill Peters went to Germany expecting to witness a legendary Judas Priest performance.

Instead, he came back with a completely different story.

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And not every fan is going to agree with what he had to say.

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Bill Peters joined The Classic Metal Show after returning from the Bang Your Head Festival and delivered a review of Judas Priest that immediately sparked debate among metal fans. While some agreed with his assessment, others felt he went way too far.

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Was Priest really struggling?

Or are fans refusing to accept what time eventually does to every legendary band?

The public clip barely scratches the surface.

The real discussion happened on Locals.

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What Bill Leverty Said About Touring In 2009 Still Hits Today (2009) Jun 27, 2026

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Bill Leverty wasn’t trying to make headlines.

But some of what he revealed about touring, promoters, record sales, and the reality of surviving as a rock musician still raises questions today.

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And the deeper you listen, the more relevant it sounds.

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In this discussion:

- The making of Deep South- Why Firehouse stopped traditional touring- The reality of fly-in weekend shows- Promoter horror stories- The collapse of record sales- Rocklahoma and the festival boom- How technology changed recording forever

The public clip barely scratches the surface.

The real discussion happened on Locals.

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Did Vinnie Vincent Just Destroy His Own Comeback? (2018) Jun 26, 2026

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For years, fans wanted Vinnie Vincent back.

Now some of the very people who helped make that happen say everything changed at the last minute.

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Was this simply business...or something much bigger?

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In this episode we discuss:

- the Rock N Pod controversy- what organizers claim happened- why fans are divided- whether business and fandom should mix- and why this story may have bigger consequences than one canceled appearance.

Tell us what YOU think in the comments.

Was this just business?

Or did Vinnie Vincent damage his own comeback?

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Def Leppard: One New Song Just Created A Problem Nobody Saw Coming Jun 26, 2026

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Def Leppard may have done something a lot of fans thought was impossible.

A new song sparked a reaction nobody expected.

And somehow that conversation led directly into a bizarre influencer scandal that raised even more questions.

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Most people will focus on the music.

The bigger story might be what all of these topics reveal about authenticity, success, and how quickly public perception can change.

The public clip barely scratches the surface.

The real discussion happened on Locals.

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Embryonic Autopsy: Why Is Soil's Tim King Making Music Like THIS? Jun 26, 2026

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Tim King thought Embryonic Autopsy would be a side project.

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Instead, it turned into a three-album storyline involving alien hybrids, horror themes, death metal legends, and some of the heaviest music he’s ever recorded.

But that’s not the part fans are debating.

The real question is why he keeps pushing the concept further.

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In this interview Tim discusses:

- Rise Of The Mutated- The completed trilogy story- James Murphy and Terrance Hobbs contributions- Death metal vs horror movies- The surprising inspiration behind the vocals- Balancing Soil, management, and extreme music

The public clip barely scratches the surface.

The real discussion happened on Locals.

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What Happened To Phil Lewis? Jun 25, 2026

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Something happened during this LA Guns performance that longtime fans immediately noticed.

Not everybody agrees on what it means.

And the more you watch it, the more questions it raises.

If you’re watching this here, you’re already late.

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In this episode:

* Phil Lewis debuts a look that has fans talking

* Is LA Guns changing or simply evolving?

* George Lynch claims Air Supply was harder than expected

* Why some fans support these changes

* Why others aren’t buying it

The public clip barely scratches the surface.

The real discussion happened on Locals.

#LAGuns #PhilLewis #GeorgeLynch #ClassicMetalShow #HardRock

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Manraze's Phil Collen: This Doesn't Sound Like A Band That's Finished Jun 24, 2026

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Most box sets signal the end.

This one might be doing the exact opposite.

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Phil Collen and Simon Laffy revealed far more than fans expected, and some of what they said raises bigger questions than answers.

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During this conversation, Phil discusses:

- Why MANRAZE isn’t finished- New music currently being developed- Potential future live performances- Rediscovering forgotten recordings- The challenge of scheduling around Def Leppard- The surprising story behind “Pour Some Sugar On Me”

The public clip barely scratches the surface.

VIP members already got the deeper discussion.

Join the real conversation on Locals.

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This Might Be The Weirdest CMS Segment Yet Jun 24, 2026

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A guy sneaks chicken nuggets onto a roller coaster.

A UFC fighter shows up publicly looking completely hammered.

A prison documentary takes a turn nobody expected.

And somehow that still wasn’t the strangest part of this discussion.

Something about all of this feels connected.