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What Happened To Phil Lewis?
Jun 25, 2026
48m 29s
Manraze's Phil Collen: This Doesn't Sound Like A Band That's Finished
Jun 24, 2026
25m 17s
This Might Be The Weirdest CMS Segment Yet
Jun 24, 2026
49m 46s
How Is Vince Neil Still Getting Paid $80,000 For This? (2015)
Jun 23, 2026
28m 18s
David Lee Roth - The Fans May Have Finally Had Enough
Jun 23, 2026
1h 01m 11s
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| 6/25/26 | ![]() What Happened To Phil Lewis? | 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.The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals:https://classicmetalshow.locals.comIn 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 itThe public clip barely scratches the surface.The real discussion happened on Locals.#LAGuns #PhilLewis #GeorgeLynch #ClassicMetalShow #HardRock 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 | 48m 29s | ||||||
| 6/24/26 | ![]() Manraze's Phil Collen: This Doesn't Sound Like A Band That's Finished | Most box sets signal the end.This one might be doing the exact opposite.GET THE AUTOGRAPHED MANRAZE POSTER HERE: https://amzn.to/4fNgZD8Phil Collen and Simon Laffy revealed far more than fans expected, and some of what they said raises bigger questions than answers.If you’re watching this here, you’re already late.The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals:https://classicmetalshow.locals.comDuring 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.#Manraze #PhilCollen #DefLeppard #ClassicMetalShow 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 | 25m 17s | ||||||
| 6/24/26 | ![]() This Might Be The Weirdest CMS Segment Yet | 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.If you’re watching this here, you’re already late.The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals:https://classicmetalshow.locals.comThe public clip barely scratches the surface.VIP members already saw the uncensored discussion and the segment that couldn’t be posted publicly.The real conversation happened on Locals. 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 | 49m 46s | ||||||
| 6/23/26 | ![]() How Is Vince Neil Still Getting Paid $80,000 For This? (2015) | We’ve all seen artists age, and we know live vocals change over a multi-decade career. But what happens when a legendary rock frontman stops even attempting to sing the words to his biggest hits?A recently surfaced clip of Vince Neil performing live in New Zealand has completely divided fans. On one hand, you have people who are genuinely appalled by the lack of effort, pointing out that paying stadium-level prices for incoherent noises feels like a total rip-off. On the other hand, some claim it’s just part of the classic rock package at this stage in the game.But the real debate isn’t just about a bad night on stage. It’s about the industry economics keeping it alive. When a solo artist can pull in an estimated $80,000 a night from casinos and festivals while putting zero preparation into the performance, it raises a massive question about what we are actually paying for. Are we supporting the music, or are we just funding a machine that doesn’t care about the audience?If you’re watching this here, you’re already late. The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com 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 | 28m 18s | ||||||
| 6/23/26 | ![]() David Lee Roth - The Fans May Have Finally Had Enough | Something changed this week.Not just with David Lee Roth.Not just with Steven Piercy’s band.Something bigger may be happening with fans themselves.The public conversation is one thing.What happened backstage is another.If you’re watching this here, you’re already late.The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals:https://classicmetalshow.locals.comThis episode covers:Steven Piercy’s current lineupJoel Hoekstra’s impactDavid Lee Roth’s canceled showFan reactionsThe upcoming CMS bookCMS 30th Anniversary plansThe business side nobody seesThe public clip barely scratches the surface. 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 | 1h 01m 11s | ||||||
| 6/22/26 | ![]() CMS LIVE 6/13/26: George Lynch's AIR SUPPLY Moment? | Def Leppard Better NOW Than Their Prime? | George Lynch may have just crossed into Air Supply territory... and somehow it might be one of the most metal things he’s ever done. On this episode of THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW, Neeley and Chris break down Lynch’s unexpected musical direction and why it may not be as crazy as it sounds.The guys also dive into the latest posthumous John Sykes release and the controversy that refuses to die. Is the music finally speaking for itself, or are the questions surrounding the release becoming the bigger story?Plus, Def Leppard continues their Las Vegas dominance, raising a question that would have seemed impossible years ago: are they actually better now than they were during their peak years? Chris and Neeley examine the evidence.Also on tap:🔥 Joe Holmes accomplishes something most former Ozzy Osbourne guitarists never managed to do.🔥 Sepultura announces the final show of their legendary career.🔥 HelloFresh ignites internet outrage with a Pride Month campaign that sparked intense online debate.🔥 The latest hard rock and metal news, commentary, and completely unfiltered opinions.If you love hard rock, heavy metal, and honest discussion without the corporate filter, you’re in the right place.#GeorgeLynch #JohnSykes #DefLeppard #JoeHolmes #Sepultura #HelloFresh #ClassicMetalShow #CMSLive #HardRock #HeavyMetal #RockNews #MetalNews #OzzyOsbourne #LasVegas #MetalPodcastSubscribe to THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW for weekly hard rock and heavy metal news, interviews, commentary, and uncensored discussion.🎸 Rumble: https://www.rumble.com/c/cms🎸 Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com🎸 Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music & moreTHE CLASSIC METAL SHOW — THE BEST, THE WORST, THE UNFILTERED. 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 | 3h 21m 38s | ||||||
| 6/20/26 | ![]() Benedictum: The Comment Veronica Freeman Never Expected To Hear (2008) | What happens when one vocalist publicly suggests another band’s success came from money and connections?GET BENEDICTUM’S THEATER OF TRAGEDY HERE: https://amzn.to/4xhnwMLThat’s exactly what happened when comments about Benedictum, Jeff Pilson, and industry support were brought directly to Veronica Freeman.Her response surprised a lot of people.Some fans thought she should have fired back harder.Others think she handled it perfectly.Either way, the conversation raised more questions than answers.If you’re watching this here, you’re already late.The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals:https://classicmetalshow.locals.comThe public clip barely scratches the surface.The real discussion happened on Locals.#Benedictum #VeronicaFreeman #ClassicMetalShow 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 | 25m 56s | ||||||
| 6/20/26 | ![]() Poison: This Meet-And-Greet Turn of Events Might Backfire On Classic Bands (2012) | The public clip barely scratches the surface of what actually goes down when the cameras stop rolling. We love the songs that defined an era, but what happens when meeting your rock ‘n’ roll idols completely ruins the magic? Fans seem deeply split over how much bad behavior we should tolerate just because someone wrote a few hits.POISON’S FLESH & BLOOD ON VINYL IS HARD TO COME BY, BUT IT’S HERE: https://amzn.to/4ahtnrvIf you’re watching this here, you’re already late.The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals:https://classicmetalshow.locals.comFrom multi-platinum hair metal icons pulling diva stunts backstage to legendary guitar gods showing unexpected class, the real discussion happened on Locals. The public version is just a tease—get the uncensored, full experience inside our VIP community. 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 | 37m 02s | ||||||
| 6/20/26 | ![]() Did AC/DC Just Make The Most Corporate Move In Rock History? (2008) | AC/DC is finally back with a massive 15-track album and a stadium tour, but the way they’re selling it has left a lot of purists incredibly uncomfortable. By locking down an exclusive deal with Walmart, the world’s biggest rock band might have just traded their gritty identity for corporate convenience. The guys break down whether this strategy is brilliant marketing or an absolute betrayal of the genre’s roots.PUT THAT AC/DC BLACK ICE VINYL ON YOUR WALL TODAY! GREAT PRICE! https://amzn.to/4uoU591If you’re watching this here, you’re already late.The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals:https://classicmetalshow.locals.com 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 | 6m 40s | ||||||
| 6/20/26 | ![]() Anvil's Lipps: Why Mainstream Fans Suddenly Cared About This Underground Band (2009) | The music industry has been feeding fans polished lies for decades, but one underground metal legend just pulled back the curtain. When Anvil finally got their moment in the mainstream spotlight, they didn’t bring the usual corporate hype—they brought the uncomfortable reality of the underground grind.GET ANVIL’S THE STORY OF ANVIL ON HARDCOVER: https://amzn.to/43ivzeAIf you’re watching this here, you’re already late. The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.comIs the mainstream finally tired of the corporate music narrative, or is this just another temporary trend? Lipps breaks down why the band’s legendary struggles became their biggest asset and why real authenticity can’t be bought. 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 | 24m 10s | ||||||
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| 6/19/26 | ![]() This Is Where A Routine Stop Goes Horribly Wrong | A routine traffic stop quickly escalates into total chaos when a driver decides the side of the highway is the perfect place to argue law with state troopers. What starts as a simple refusal to exit the vehicle spirals into a high-speed pursuit, wrecked police cruisers, and a desperate attempt to swallow the evidence. Fans are completely torn over how this takedown was handled, with many wondering if the escalation could have been avoided entirely.If you’re watching this here, you’re already late.The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com 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 | 42m 48s | ||||||
| 6/19/26 | ![]() SPREAD EAGLE ON OLD HEADS STUCK IN 1989: “Stop Demanding We Rehash the Past” | Let’s cut through the absolute horse shit that has completely paralyzed the modern hard rock community. For the last three decades, the entire genre has been held hostage by a bunch of “old heads” who stopped evolving the exact second Nirvana dropped “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” They want their favorite bands locked in a permanent, pathetic 1989 time capsule, rehashing the same three guitar hooks and hairspray anthems just so they can feel like welcome, nostalgic houseguests at festivals like M3.GET SPREAD EAGLE’S THE BRUTAL DIVINE HERE: https://amzn.to/4wUMZLTSpread Eagle is openly spitting in the face of that corporate, sanitized nostalgia machine.With their brand new record The Brutal Divine, vocalist Ray West and bassist Rob DeLuca aren’t chasing the safe, predictable cash of the past. They are dropping a slab of modern, raw, metal-punk-infused adrenaline that actually reflects the universal, grinding madness of the real world we live in today. They aren’t trying to sell you a fictional story about dragons, and they certainly aren’t trying to write a calculated, focus-grouped radio hit. They’re writing about the absolute clown show of modern culture, from gullible, uninformed herds to the everyday street level grind. It’s old school pedigree armed with unapologetic new school sensibilities. If you’re looking for another safe, corporate Motley Crue clone, you’re looking in the wrong place. This is pure, untamed, hundred-percent-live substance. 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 | 23m 48s | ||||||
| 6/18/26 | ![]() This Is What Rock Star Parenting Looks Like Now | The school system went completely off the rails over a yearbook quote, and nobody can tell if it’s a setup or sheer panic. Plus, the entertainment pipeline has officially shifted from high-end premium dramas to selling foot pics on reality TV. A lot of fans aren’t sure what to make of how cheap things have gotten.If you’re watching this here, you’re already late.The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com 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 | 33m 54s | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | ![]() Silence Equals Death's Frank DeAngelis: Why Hardcore Fans Suddenly Feel Divided | Hardcore was built on unity. So why do so many fans feel disconnected from the scene now?This conversation with Silence Equals Death turned into something much bigger than a simple album interview.GREAT DEAL ON FROM THE ASHES FROM SILENCE EQUALS DEATH ON VINYL HERE: https://amzn.to/3PC97dbFrankie DeAngelis joined Chris Akin Presents to talk about:- modern hardcore becoming political- why fans are split right now- bands surviving on merch sales- touring becoming nearly impossible- younger fans waiting too long to support bands- hardcore evolving into metal- perseverance, survival, and loss- the moment he saw Kublai Khan before they explodedWatch “Tortured Souls” from Silence Equals Death Here: And honestly… some of the most interesting parts weren’t even planned.A lot of fans are going to agree with this conversation. Others absolutely won’t.That’s probably why people are going to keep talking about it.Get the uncensored version and exclusive CMS content here: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com#SilenceEqualsDeath #Hardcore #Metal #CMSNetwork #ChrisAkinPresents 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 | 21m 48s | ||||||
| 6/17/26 | ![]() The Fake Retirement Tour Trend Is Getting Worse | Madonna pops up in Times Square looking unrecognizable, while George Lynch announces a new album weeks after dropping a “final” live record. Are legacy artists losing their grip on reality, or are we just watching the desperate reality of the modern music business?The guys break down the cringe, the contradictions, and the side hustles keeping 80s icons alive.If you’re watching this here, you’re already late.The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com 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 | 59m 19s | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | ![]() Megadeth After The Classic Era: Better Than You Remember? | How good has Megadeth really been since the classic era ended?That's the question Chris tackles on this episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... as he counts down his Top 5 Megadeth songs from 2001 through today.GET MEGADETH'S DYSTOPIA ON VINYL HERE AT A KILLER PRICE: https://amzn.to/4uwtpDkSome fans believe the band's best work ended decades ago.Others argue that Dave Mustaine has continued releasing incredible material that deserves far more attention than it gets.That's where things get interesting.Because once you move beyond Rust In Peace, Countdown To Extinction, and the albums most fans automatically point to, the debate gets a lot louder.Did Chris choose the right songs?Did your favorite make the list?Or did he leave out a track that should have been an automatic inclusion?If you're watching this here, you're already late.The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early releases are already available on Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.comThe public clip gives you the ranking.The real discussion continues on Locals.Leave your Top 5 in the comments.#Megadeth #DaveMustaine #HeavyMetal #ThrashMetal #ChrisAkinPresents #MetalNews #ClassicMetalShow 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 | 11m 05s | ||||||
| 6/16/26 | ![]() This Huge Spectacle Proves We Don't Build Cool Things Anymore | Something about the relentless daily grind just hits different when you contrast it with a literal 1.2-million-pound piece of living American history rolling through town. Why are thousands of people flooding small-town tracks just to see something built in 1941? Is it pure nostalgia, or are people just desperate for a real escape from their screens? Meanwhile, the reality of keeping an independent business alive behind the scenes is pushing creators to the absolute brink. If you’re watching this here, you’re already late.The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.comWe dive way deeper into what happened when the crowds cleared out, the backstage realities of the current summer festival circuits, and the uncensored stories that the public algorithms won’t let us host here. 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 | 51m 53s | ||||||
| 6/15/26 | ![]() CMS LIVE 6/6/26: This Might Backfire Horribly For Legacy Rock Acts | The public clip barely scratches the surface of what’s happening to the live touring market. While the public gets the sanitized PR statements, the real discussion about who is actually selling tickets, who is using backing tracks, and which legendary bands are on the absolute brink of financial disaster happened behind closed doors on Locals. VIP members already saw the full segment breaking down the real numbers the promoters don’t want you to see.If you’re watching this here, you’re already late. The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com 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 | 3h 07m 53s | ||||||
| 6/14/26 | ![]() Pantera's Biggest Problem Never Went Away (2017) | The music may be legendary, but the wounds never healed.Years after Pantera ended, the same arguments keep resurfacing: Rex Brown’s book, Vinnie Paul’s resentment, Phil Anselmo’s role in the breakup, and the lingering question of whether any reunion was ever possible.For years, fans have argued about who was right.Now the same questions are back.And the answers still don’t seem any clearer.If you’re watching this here, you’re already late.The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals:https://classicmetalshow.locals.comThis discussion dives into Vinnie Paul’s comments about Rex Brown’s book, the never-ending Pantera reunion debate, and why fans still can’t agree on what really happened behind the scenes.Some listeners think Vinnie was justified.Others think the band should have found a way to move forward.Not everybody agrees.And that’s exactly why this conversation never goes away. 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 | 26m 18s | ||||||
| 6/13/26 | ![]() Rob Zombie Was Dying Inside During This Leaked Press Conference (2009) | Neeley and Chris Akin dive into a leaked 2009 press conference featuring shock rock icon Rob Zombie that went completely off the rails—not because of the artist, but because of the jaw-droppingly lazy questions from corporate rock journalists. From pulling out of historical timelines to avoid admitting record contract negotiations, to being forced to ranks his top three favorite Halloween candies for a major regional newspaper, watch the exact moment an iconic musician realizes he’s trapped in a corporate marketing prison.STRONG PRICE ON THE VINYL OF ROB ZOMBIE’S THE GREAT SATAN HERE: https://amzn.to/4uNSLNTThe public clip barely scratches the surface of how broken the music media ecosystem truly is. If you’re watching this here, you’re already late. The full, uncensored episode, exclusive third segment, and completely unfiltered artist takedowns are already waiting for you on Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAs an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Real fans stay connected. Casuals move on. 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 | 1h 06m 12s | ||||||
| 6/12/26 | ![]() This Might Completely Backfire On Millie Bobby Brown✨ | celebrity cultureonline criticism+3 | — | — | — | Millie Bobby BrownJake Bongiovi+4 | — | 39m 32s | |
| 6/12/26 | ![]() Chris Poland Reveals How Great Music Still Happens✨ | music creativitymusician inspiration+5 | Chris Poland | BLACK FLAME ON VINYLBLACK FLAME ON CASSETTE+3 | — | Chris PolandNuclear Messiah+5 | — | 30m 26s | |
| 6/11/26 | ![]() Something About The New Metal Church Feels Completely Off✨ | Metal Churchmusic industry+4 | — | Metal ChurchRat Pak Records+1 | — | Metal ChurchStet Howland+7 | — | 37m 58s | |
| 6/11/26 | ![]() Iron Maiden's Post-Bruce Return Albums Ranked | This List Might Start Arguments✨ | Iron Maidenalbum ranking+3 | — | Iron Maiden | — | Iron MaidenBruce Dickinson+3 | — | 14m 11s | |
| 6/10/26 | ![]() Something About Modern Fame Feels Completely Broken✨ | modern famestardom+3 | — | Classic Metal ShowLocals+1 | — | famestardom+4 | — | 1h 08m 44s | |
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