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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! cmspn.substack.com
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- 2 days ago53 min
Why Did David Lee Roth Spend $30,000 After Stopping For A Hot Dog?
David Lee Roth has a story for everything — and this one somehow turns a stop at Pink’s Hot Dogs into a $30,000 private-jet bill.GET VAN HALEN’S STUDIO ALBUMS 1978-1984 HERE: https://amzn.to/4iPQuytDiamond Dave goes deep into the Van Halen days, talking supermodels, chili dogs, missed flights, limousines, private jets and the kind of rock-and-roll excess that makes you wonder how any of these guys survived the ‘80s.And the best part? Neeley and Chris Akin are sitting there watching this absolute insanity unfold and loving every second of it.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. 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
- 2 days ago22 min
Did Yngwie Malmsteen Push Frozen Crown in a New Direction?
Frozen Crown isn’t exactly backing away from the power metal formula — they’re turning the damn thing up.GET FROZEN CROWN’S THE LEGEND OF THE SIX KINGS HERE: https://amzn.to/3U0v2g1Federico Mondelli explains why The Legend of the Six Kings sounds darker, rougher and more aggressive than what came before, how playing live changed the band’s songwriting, and why one Yngwie Malmsteen song helped define the direction.Then it gets even more interesting: building the band’s fantasy world, finally having the money to bring those ideas to life, touring America with Kamelot, and why Federico refuses to regret the earlier records.This is a great look inside the head of a guy who clearly has a very specific vision — and isn’t afraid to say no when somebody screws with it.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. 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
- 2 days ago25 min
Is This Medical Crisis the Real Reason for Cinderella's Shocking Cancellation? (2008 Archive)
When a massive summer tour suddenly gets pulled out from under the fans, everyone starts pointing fingers. Is it internal band drama, or did a terrifying medical emergency completely derail their comeback? Eric Brittingham steps up to clear the air about what went down in the rehearsal room right before everything imploded, how a sudden throat issue changed everything, and what this means for his own side project, The Naked Beggars. Plus, hear the raw truth about surviving heart attacks, keeping a band together when you’re married to the singer, and why Lemmy Kilmister will always be the ultimate rock god.DIDN’T EVEN KNOW THIS EXISTED!! CINDERELLA - THE MERCURY YEARS HERE: https://amzn.to/4h7RawzWatch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. 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
- 3 days ago4 min
Is This the Worst Radio Call In History? (2009 Archive)
An unruly caller thinks they can step into the ring and command the airwaves, but things take a wild turn real fast. Watch how a simple request turns into complete chaos, unfiltering raw reactions, insults, and classic guitar-shredding showdowns. You have to hear how this caller gets absolutely dismantled on live radio.GREAT NEWS!! PLUSH’S MASS HYSTERIA IS HERE: https://amzn.to/4diD2j2Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. 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
- 3 days ago46 min
Could Classic Rock's Biggest Stars Be Hurting Their Own Legacy?
How do you know when a rock star has reached the point where it's time to walk away?SCORPIONS’ BOX OF SCORPIONS AVAILABLE HERE: https://amzn.to/46tCCTrThe Scorpions postponing their Las Vegas residency kicks off a much bigger conversation about aging performers, declining live shows and whether continuing to tour can actually damage the legacy an artist spent decades building.GET ALL THE BEST CMS MERCH HERE: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/But the discussion doesn't stop there. Could artists like David Lee Roth find a completely different way to stay in the spotlight — one built around stories, fan questions and stripped-down performances instead of trying to recreate the past?And what happened to the old-school system where seeing one established band could lead you to discovering the next great one?It's a pretty damn good argument about where classic rock is headed — and whether the old guard knows when it's time to make room.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. 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
- 4 days ago39 min
Can Don Dokken Survive This Stage Feedback Meltdown? (2016 Archive)
What happens when a veteran rock frontman loses his cool over bad audio monitor mix issues on stage? Don Dokken found out the hard way after unleashing a viral rant on his own venue crowd. Neeley and Chris Akin dive straight into the brutal fallout from a disastrous Michigan concert where bad sound and outrageous remarks sent half the audience heading for the exit.You Can’t Live Without Dokken’s The Elektra Albums 1983-1987 [5 LP Boxset] - https://amzn.to/4xXFjbLGet the unfiltered backstage truth about what the band members actually said, hear live fan caller reactions from people who were in the venue, and find out if Don Dokken went too far this time.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. 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
- 4 days ago59 min
Is Journey Already Looking For Its Next Singer?
John Corabi has finally opened up about what happened with The Dead Daisies — and his explanation has us wondering if walking away was really the only option.JOHN CORABI’S NEW DAY HERE ON VINYL: https://amzn.to/4yh2EoyCorabi says he was told the band was taking a year off, only to see plans change around the Live at Stone Dead release and the timing of his solo album. Did the Dead Daisies move the goalposts, or did Corabi simply decide he’d had enough?And then there’s Journey. A Steve Perry look-alike and sound-alike named Hugo Valentin suddenly appeared onstage in Japan to sing “Faithfully.” Was it just a guest appearance, or could Journey be giving fans a preview of what’s next?Two huge rock stories, two very different situations, and plenty for us to argue about.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. 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
- 4 days ago27 min
BURTON C. BELL: Did Fear Factory's Obsolete See the Future Coming?
Nearly 30 years later, Fear Factory’s Obsolete isn’t sounding quite as fictional as it once did.GREAT DEAL OF FEAR FACTORY’S OBSOLETE ON SPECIAL EDITION VINYL: https://amzn.to/4xnBYliOn this episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS..., Burton C. Bell takes a deep dive into the story behind Obsolete and the completely different way he’s now bringing that story to an audience.Burton explains “Obsolete by Word of Mouth,” his intimate performance built around the original material he wrote for the album, including his handwritten and typed manuscripts, the stories behind the songs, and a theatrical reading of the Obsolete narrative.And here’s where things get weird.Ideas that sounded like futuristic science fiction when Obsolete was released can now hit a lot closer to home. Burton talks about his fascination with apocalyptic science fiction, how writers often use imagined futures to reflect the world they’re actually living in, and why revisiting his own material today has produced some pretty startling reactions from audiences.He also goes back to the making of Obsolete and tells the story of how Fear Factory’s version of Gary Numan’s “Cars” came together — including Numan flying to Vancouver to record his vocals, knocking them out in one take, and then hanging out with Burton for an unlikely trip to the movies to see Dark City.But Burton isn’t simply cashing in on another anniversary by playing the album live.Instead, he’s created an intentionally small and personal experience limited to roughly 50 people, where the audience becomes part of the performance and the story is delivered without the distance of a massive concert.So after almost three decades, the question is pretty damn obvious:Was Obsolete really ahead of its time?Watch and decide for yourself.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. 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
About 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! cmspn.substack.com
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