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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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Subject: $108 BILLION Hostile Takeover? Warner Says NO! 🛑 Dec 22, 2025

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The streaming wars just went NUCLEAR. Warner Brothers Discovery just spurned a massive hostile bid from Paramount/Skydance, and the accusations are flying! Chris Akin dives into the corporate greed as Netflix and Paramount try to gut HBO for its content.

Netflix wants the NFL, the WWE, and your soul. Meanwhile, Apple is sitting in the corner failing with “Ted something.” It’s a bloodbath, and your wallet is the target!

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The Classic Metal Show LIVE 12/13/25 (Full Show) Dec 22, 2025

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Neeley and Chris are dropping F-bombs and spilled beer talking about the dark ages of THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW. No internet? No problem! Except, wait... it was a fucking disaster! 😂 They’re pulling the curtain back on the early days, the people they met and lost, and how they adjusted to this “internet thing.” You gotta hear Chris’s Triumph interview story, too. This is pure nostalgia and pure chaos. WHAT THE HELL WERE THEY THINKING?!

WHAT. THE. HELL. Gene Simmons had a massive faux pas calling Ace Frehley “dead” due to “bad decisions.” Neeley and Chris are tearing into The Demon, surprisingly agreeing with some of Eddie Trunk’s reaction for once! 🤯 But hold your beer, because the real chaos starts when they get to the Kiss/Cheap Trick/Trump award drama. Chris goes into a NUCLEAR, F-BOMB-fueled rant about metal fans who think anyone cares about their “stupid political opinions.” Get ready to spill your drink and start an argument! 🔥

WHAT THE HELL is Charlotte Church doing?! Neeley and Chris are ripping into the singer’s gross admission that she doesn’t shave or use deodorant. It’s a full-on rage fest that leads right into the ridiculous story of Milana Vayntrub’s “Only Philanthropy” site. Is it genius or a total disaster? You decide. Plus, we talk about Miss Finland losing her crown over a racial slur motion, and the drunken cop who got fired for trying to bang a colleague. Pure, uncut, argument-starting chaos! 🔥

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We’re slamming lazy, irresponsible journalists this week! Neeley and Chris tear into the absurd story about Stevie Nicks “allegedly” forgetting the words to “Landslide,” which was complete BS, but the writer was too fucking lame to even check the video! Chris goes NUCLEAR on the writer’s pathetic lack of effort. 🤯

Plus, we talk about:

• The drunken policewoman who got canned for trying to bang a fellow cop at an event.• Sharon Osbourne’s wild confession: she only cared about Ozzy cheating when he brought the mistress home! What the hell?!

This highlight is pure argument fuel! 🔥

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Question for the chat, you animals: What’s the biggest BS metal news story you’ve read recently that was completely untrue? 👇

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Chappelle says Saudi Arabia is FREE? America is COOKED! 💀 Dec 21, 2025

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“He talked a good deal about how there’s more freedom to be yourself in Saudi Arabia than here. Because when you do comedy here, when you tell a joke here, you’re always taking the risk of being canceled.”

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Dave Chappelle just dropped a surprise special called The Unstoppable and it’s pure chaos. Chris Akin dives into why this isn’t just a “comedy” special—it’s Dave in “storyteller mode” telling the world to kiss his ass. From making “life-changing money” in Saudi Arabia to addressing the death of Charlie Kirk, Dave is touching all the third rails.

EPISODE BREAKDOWN:

* The “Un-Funny” Factor: Why traditional comedy fans might hate this.

* Ohio Power: Dave’s plan to buy his town.

* The Cancellation Risk: Why Dave thinks America is more restrictive than the Middle East.

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Does Dave being a “storyteller” work for you, or do you just want the damn jokes?

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VULGAR DISPLAY OF POWER: Jake Paul’s Jaw is GONE! Dec 20, 2025

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Bro, did you see that?! Anthony Joshua saved the entire sport of boxing last night. If he had lost to the “YouTube guy,” it was game over for the elites. Chris dives into the absolute carnage, the rigged-looking “low blow” timeouts, and the fact that Netflix’s commentary team was basically a Jake Paul fan club while he was spitting teeth.

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Did you actually pay for Netflix just for this, or are you just here for the wreckage?

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B-52s' Retirement FAIL, Scromiting, & Frosty's Dark Side! (Audio) Dec 19, 2025

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Didn’t The B-52s already retire? They’re back on tour! Neeley and Chris also talk about country legend Billy Don Burns’ bizarre self-attack and a new, terrible cannabis side effect called “scromiting.” Plus, the holiday classic is ruined: hear the shocking true-life legend of Frosty The Snowman’s voice actor!

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STOP PAYING FOR CABLE JUNK! 📺🔥 Dec 18, 2025

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“Writing me a check for a hundred thousand dollars as a donor... whatever you choose to do, do it, all right?”

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Look, we all have that “background noise” show. For Chris, it’s Law & Order. But paying for YouTube TV or cable just to watch reruns is freaking insanity when FAST channels (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) are out here killing the game. Chris breaks down why platforms like XUMO are actually running better than regular TV now—no weird cuts, better quality, and zero subscription fees. If you’re still paying $100/month for “motocross” channels you don’t watch, you’re doing it wrong.

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Are you still paying for cable like a total chump, or have you finally cut the cord?

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Gene Simmons Battles Radio! Plus: New GnR & Internet Chaos (Audio) Dec 18, 2025

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Kiss legend Gene Simmons is taking the fight for artists’ rights straight to Washington against commercial radio—get the details! Neeley and Chris also drop their uncensored review of the new Guns N’ Roses tracks, “Nothin’“ and “Atlas.” They also break down major internet legislation that could change everything for users and talk about the free music platform, Demus.

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Did Joe Perry FAKE His Guitar Parts?! Plus: Insane Tour Prices! + Throwback Dec 17, 2025

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Get ready for a bombshell! Aerosmith just hit a huge milestone with hits in six decades, but the glow quickly fades when Neeley and Chris talk about a former producer who claims Joe Perry couldn’t nail some of their most iconic studio tracks. They also dive into the new Chicago and Styx tour, but be warned: the ticket prices they discuss are absolutely out of control and will blow your mind. Watch, share with everyone you know, hit that Follow button, and subscribe for more premium content! Hail and Kill! Join the rebellion!

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Little Victories by Chris Akin - https://amzn.to/43A143y

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NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows, are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not.

#Aerosmith, #JoePerryLies, #SixDecadeBand, #ChicagoStyx, #ConcertTickets, #MusicIndustry, #RockGuitarist, #StudioSecrets, #CMS, #ClassicMetalShow

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ANTHRAX SUCKS: DEATH DEALER SINGER ROASTS THRASH LEGENDS Dec 17, 2025

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“…which is what Anthrax would sound like if they were actually a good band.” Wait till you hear WHY they said it, and hold onto your beer, because the gloves are officially OFF! 🥊

Vocalist Sean Peck (of Cage and The Three Tremors) and Chris Akin are diving into the bone-crushing new Death Dealer album, Rain of Steel, which is hitting hard like a steel girder. They spill the tea on recording 80 songs in the pandemic, the drama with the album artwork, and why their music is the exact opposite of the “garbage” written during the quarantine. But does Sean Peck really believe he’s the only singer in heavy metal fighting for louder guitars in the mix?

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Is John Corabi's New Single A MASSIVE Home Run?! 🤘🔥 Dec 17, 2025

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This new John Corabi solo track? Holy hell, bro, he absolutely crushed it! It’s got that raw, classic vibe we’ve been waiting for. This is a massive, F-bomb-worthy home run!

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John Corabi drops his debut solo album, NEW DAY, and the title track is straight fire! Chris Akin Presents is losing their minds—but for the right reasons this time! Is this the best thing Corabi has released in years? Did he just deliver a perfect dose of that raw, classic hard rock? We are AMPED over this, bro! This track absolutely slays.

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Call Me Chris → https://amzn.to/44TDIZ4Little Victories → https://amzn.to/43A143y…AND OTHER THINGS I SHOULD NOT SAY… → https://amzn.to/3SRP3Bq

Question for the group-chat: Corabi fans, is this the strongest track he’s put out in a decade? Let us know if you’re as stoked as we are! 🤘

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