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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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Could Chris Finally Escape The House? Sep 15, 2026

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Chris has apparently reached the point where the work-home-work-home routine is starting to drive him fucking crazy.

So what’s the solution? Get the hell out of the house.

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The guys get into getting back to live music, the shows Chris wants to see, and why HammerFall is finally getting another live appearance after all these years. But the conversation also takes a more personal turn as they talk about losing friends, serious health scares, and the uncomfortable realization that you can get way too comfortable doing absolutely nothing.

And naturally, it doesn’t stay serious for long. TVs, smartphones, sleeping with talk radio, true crime, and plenty of completely unnecessary CMS oversharing all make their way into the conversation.

Maybe getting out of the house really is the cure.

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Is Paul Stanley Right About the KISS Sound? (2016 Archive) Sep 14, 2026

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KISS, Paul Stanley, vinyl, studio monitors, Dolby Atmos and Spotify royalties — yeah, this one goes all over the damn place.

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The discussion starts with the long-delayed KISS Rocks Vegas Blu-ray/DVD release and its Dolby Atmos presentation before taking a hard left into Paul Stanley’s incredibly detailed thoughts about studio equipment, JBL 4311s, Yamaha NS-10s and Electric Lady Studios.

Then comes the vinyl argument: is that famous “warmth” really better, or are you giving up some of the high-end detail in the process?

And finally, the conversation gets much more interesting when Stanley’s criticism of streaming and the money artists actually receive from services like Spotify comes into play.

It’s KISS, audio nerd territory and the music industry’s streaming mess — with the usual CMS attitude attached.

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CMS LIVE 9/5/26: Why Did The Scorpions Cancel Their Las Vegas Residency? Sep 14, 2026

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The Scorpions were supposed to tear up Las Vegas—but now the residency is canceled. So what the hell happened? Meanwhile, David Lee Roth is back in full-on DLR mode, Zakk Wylde has some thoughts about the death of the traditional album, and John Corabi explains why he walked away from The Dead Daisies. But is Corabi telling the whole story, or just polishing the exit?

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Add in the usual unfiltered opinions, questionable logic, and absolutely no shortage of metal insanity, and this episode goes places fast.

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Did Dylan Avery Really Change How We See 9/11? Sep 11, 2026

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What happens when a low-budget documentary suddenly becomes one of the most talked-about films on the internet?

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Dylan Avery became the face of Loose Change, a documentary that exploded into the public conversation and turned its young filmmaker into one of the most recognizable names associated with the 9/11 conspiracy-documentary phenomenon.

This interview is a flashback to Avery discussing the film, the reaction it generated, and what it was like to find yourself at the center of a conversation that went far beyond filmmaking.

If you remember Loose Change, this is a serious trip down the rabbit hole. If you don’t, it’s a fascinating look at how an independent film became an internet-era cultural lightning rod.

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Could Brian Stuart Fox's 9/11 Claims Change Your Mind? (2008 Archive) Sep 11, 2026

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From working with Doors producer Paul Rothschild in the 1980s to signing with Warner Bros. as part of The Power Trio From Hell and eventually moving forward with Brian Fox and Load, Fox has spent decades in the music business. Now he’s taking a very different approach with Load The Jet Rocket, releasing it exclusively through Chem Trail Records and taking aim at the major digital music platforms he believes take too much from artists.

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Then the conversation takes a serious left turn.

Fox openly discusses his belief that 9/11 was an inside job, laying out the physical and scientific anomalies he believes raise questions about the official explanation. Chris Akin and Neeley dig into those claims, and a caller jumps into the discussion with questions about the phone calls reportedly made from the hijacked aircraft.

Fox also unloads on government institutions, the Federal Reserve, political leadership and what he sees as media control — while insisting that his response is ultimately about peace, positivity and using music to get his message out.

It’s music, politics, conspiracy theories and one seriously unconventional conversation.

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Why Did VH1 Call This Show “That Metal Show”? (2015 Archive) Sep 11, 2026

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Eddie Trunk sits down with The Classic Metal Show to talk about the music he loves, how That Metal Show actually came together, and why the title of one of rock television’s most recognizable programs was basically the opposite of what he wanted.

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Trunk explains why he originally wanted a title that could cover both hard rock and metal, how VH1’s research pushed the word “metal” into the name, and how the show’s format evolved into a roundtable built around interviews, comedy and plenty of unscripted conversation.

He also talks Black Sabbath, including his longtime love of the Ronnie James Dio era, the massive changes at VH1 Classic, and why his departure from the network had much more to do with a sweeping channel restructure than anything personal.

And then there’s UFO. Trunk makes the case for why their music still holds up decades later — with even major modern rock musicians pointing to the band as a major influence.

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There’s plenty here for anyone who grew up on hard rock, heavy metal and the television that actually treated the music like it mattered.

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What the Hell Is Going On With Sebastian Bach and David Lee Roth? Sep 11, 2026

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Sebastian Bach is singing Twisted Sister songs. David Lee Roth is wearing a cowboy hat, plinking away at an acoustic guitar and telling stories that sound like they were invented after three days without sleep.

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And somehow, this is all happening in the same episode.

The guys take a look at the bizarre Twisted Sister/Sebastian Bach situation and ask the obvious question: what exactly are we watching here? Then things get even more unhinged when Diamond Dave’s latest internet adventures take center stage.

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From questionable guitar playing to completely insane stories involving Ozzy, cowboy mythology and everything in between, this is the kind of rock ‘n’ roll nonsense you simply can’t look away from.

Is it brilliant? Is it terrible? Is it both?

You’ll have to decide.

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Did Dokken Nearly Fall Apart On The Road? (2013 Archive) Sep 10, 2026

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A Dokken show in Las Vegas goes sideways when Mick Brown literally goes down in the middle of “The Hunter.” Then there’s Mark Boals’ ridiculous travel nightmare, a bowling alley pro shop doubling as a dressing room, and a sound system that pushes Don Dokken to the breaking point.

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And just when you think the night couldn’t get more chaotic, Facebook gets involved.

This is the kind of road story where every new detail somehow makes the previous one look normal.

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Is The “Douchiest Guitarists” List Really About Guitar Playing? (2013 Archive) Sep 10, 2026

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What makes a guitarist a “douche”? Apparently, according to one Village Voice article, looking the part and putting on a big enough show can get you there.

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Neeley and Chris Akin take a hard look at Nate Jackson’s “The 10 Douchiest Guitarists Of All Time” and have a problem with what the list seems to value. Is image really a legitimate way to judge a guitarist, or should the conversation be about playing ability, technique and actual musical talent?

That leads to a pretty entertaining debate about what separates genuine guitar skill from stage theatrics — and whether being flashy, arrogant-looking or over-the-top should have anything to do with ranking somebody’s ability as a musician.

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Is Modern Dating Making Women Completely Delusional? (2016 Archive) Sep 10, 2026

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The guys dive into one of those topics guaranteed to piss somebody off: the idea that constant attention from men can completely distort a woman’s perception of herself, her options, and her own accountability.

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From sexual market value and aging to social-media validation, “white knights,” orbiters, and the increasingly popular tendency to call accountability “abuse,” this conversation goes straight into the uncomfortable territory most people would rather avoid.

And yes, there’s a real-life speeding-ticket story that somehow makes the entire argument even crazier.

Agree? Think they’re full of shit? Either way, you’re probably going to have an opinion.

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