Classic Metal Show

Skid Row is still a mess—and this time it’s not rumor, it’s firsthand chaos.From backstage blowups to public silence, the cracks are getting louder.And yeah… the part you actually want to hear? Not here.If you’re watching this here, you’re already behind.The full episode, exclusive 3rd segment, and early interviews are on Locals:👉 https://classicmetalshow.locals.comVIPs already saw this play out in real time. Non-members? You’re getting the edited version weeks later. The real conversation—the one that names names and doesn’t hold back—is not public.You either support what you watch—or you’re just another freeloader waiting for scraps.* [Sponsor: Blackout Coffee - https://www.blackoutcoffee.com?p=BoNofhazE → Code CHRIA20 for 20% off]Real fans don’t drink gas station sludge. They fuel up like they mean it.* [Sponsor: Metallica - The Broadcast Collection 1988-1994 - https://amzn.to/4phEFBg]This is what real music sounds like—raw, unfiltered, untouchable.* [Sponsor: Mötley Crüe - Theatre Of Pain 40th Anniversary Exploded Edition - https://amzn.to/48bOVnF]If you don’t own this, you’re not serious about the era.* [Sponsor: CMS Pint Glass - https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/listing/cms-pint-glass]Drink like a CMS insider—not like a casual.* Call Me Chris → https://amzn.to/44TDIZ4You think you know the story? You don’t. This is where it actually gets real.(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.) 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

This episode of The Classic Metal Show is pure CMS chaos at its best — two old friends catching up after a busy week, no filter, no corporate bullshit. Chris dives deep into transforming his massive pinball arcade with a powerful new backend system (the same one powering Netflix subscriptions), sharing how it’ll handle everything from bookings to global ticketing. He’s all-in on the grind, even joking about building his own replacement just to collect the checks while chilling.The conversation gets hilariously unhinged fast: electric bills that’ll make your dick hurt, PTSD scams versus real hustle, women claiming Steven Tyler incidents from 50 years ago, and why Chris would rather scream at aisle-hoggers in Walmart than meander like a lost shopper. Neeley matches the energy, talking studio upgrades that finally killed the static, Amazon vs. Walmart price wars, and why both hosts avoid box stores like the plague.They roast long-ass interviews (looking at you, Hair Metal Guru), AI accusations on old Don and Blackie Lawless clips, and the pain of flipping sleep schedules at almost 60. Chris announces he’s canceling YouTube Premium at $27/month (“Suck my balls”) and drops SmartTube as the ad-free fix. Plus, they tease upcoming guests like Dave Landau, Jeff Tate, and Armored Saint, hype the Locals for early interviews and requests, and explain why the music break is on the protected stream.Raw, real, and relentlessly entertaining — this is CMS warming up exactly how fans love it: zero fluff, maximum personality, and plenty of metal talk teases on the horizon (Crimson Glory, Steven Piercy, Annihilator kicking things off).Watch the full episode for the unfiltered catch-up that sets the tone for another wild night of classic metal. Subscribe, join Locals for extras, and crank the volume.#ClassicMetalShow #CMSNetwork #ChrisAkin #PinballPA #MetalTalk #UncensoredRockTimestamps00:00:00 - Intro: Oppu Leine from Amorphis/Octoploid Welcomes You to CMSTV00:00:25 - Brand New Crimson Glory “Chasing the Hydra”00:00:33 - New Steven Piercy Track Tease00:00:40 - Chris Akin Joins the Mic – What’s Up Boss?00:01:00 - Chris’ Six Weeks of Pinball PA Overhaul Training00:01:50 - Netflix-Level Tech Coming to Pinball PA00:02:20 - Building a System to Replace Himself (And Collect Checks)00:03:01 - Steven Tyler “Victims” Rant – 50 Years Later Bullshit00:03:36 - Why Chris Is All-In on This Massive Upgrade00:04:53 - Electric Bill Reality Check – $2,500 to $4,000 a Month00:06:19 - Celebrating 10+ Years of Pinball PA Wins & Celebrity Visits00:07:35 - Mindhunter Netflix Shoot & American Pickers Talks00:08:05 - Chris’ Stacked Career History & Coming Out on Top00:08:54 - The Tough Year Chris & Neeley Survived Together00:10:02 - Neeley’s Studio Upgrades – New Cables & Interface00:11:48 - Audio Sounds Cleaner Than Ever00:12:35 - Amazon Praise & Next-Day Delivery Love00:14:53 - Walmart App vs Amazon Showdown00:16:09 - Why Chris & Neeley Avoid Box Stores Like the Plague00:17:38 - Chris’ Epic Walmart Aisle Meltdown Story00:19:50 - No Meandering – In & Out Shopping Mentality00:21:06 - Fire Stick Jailbreak Days & Amazon Return Hacks00:23:20 - Streaming Devices Dying Because TVs Are Smart Now00:24:38 - Chris’ “Whatever’s Easiest” Life Philosophy00:25:26 - The Stress of Running Multiple Businesses00:26:48 - Sheetz Love Fest – Schmagles, Baja Wraps & Gas Station Food00:30:24 - New Viewer Mally Asks: Does This Channel Talk Metal?00:31:05 - Warm-Up Phase Explained – Hang In There00:32:06 - Hair Metal Guru Coming Back Next Week00:33:11 - Brett Muscat Interview Roast – What Happened to That Haircut?00:34:54 - Advice for Long Interviews – Give Us the Cliff Notes00:36:15 - Sleep Schedule Hell at Almost 60 – Six-Hour Shows Won’t Last Forever00:37:35 - Book Project Update with Co-Author00:39:20 - AI Accusations on Old Don & Blackie Lawless Interviews00:41:50 - YouTube Editing & Shadow Bans Suck00:42:28 - Chris Canceling $27 YouTube Premium – SmartTube Hack Dropped00:46:49 - New 30-Min Best-Of Screens for In-Betweens00:49:41 - Locals Plug – Early Interviews & Requests00:51:20 - Music Break Starts with Annihilator “The Trend” 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

Great White vocalist Jack Russell stops by the CMS to get real about the band’s latest record, Rising. After years of what Jack admits was a “timid” vibe following their reunion, he claims the band has finally stopped over-rehearsing the soul out of their music. But it wouldn’t be a CMS interview without hitting the nerves that matter. We dive into the revolving door of bass players in the Great White camp—is it a personality crisis or just a lack of strings? Jack gets surprisingly spiritual, comparing his songwriting to a mix of “girls and God,” and explains why the arena rock era of the 80s is dead and buried, thanks to the very platform that built it: MTV. If you want to know where the bodies are buried in the “Shark” tank, this is the segment.GET GREAT WHITE’S RISING HERE: https://amzn.to/4sj012iTHIS EPISODE ORIGINALLY AIRED ON 5/2/09!ON THIS EPISODE* THE TIMID REUNION: Jack admits the band was walking on eggshells during their initial comeback.* THE REVOLVING BASS DOOR: Why Great White has gone through more bassists than Jack has had ex-girlfriends.* MTV KILLED THE ROCKSTAR: How video killed the arena circuit and why the 80s magic can never be replicated.* THE SPIRITUAL SHARK: Jack discusses the deep, borderline religious meaning behind the track “Shine.”WHY YOU SHOULD BE A LOCALS VIP STARTING NOW!The version you’re seeing here? It’s the “safe” version. The real fans know that the Classic Metal Show doesn’t play by the rules, and neither should you. Our Locals VIPs get the full, uncensored experience. This interview dropped weeks ago for them. They see the segments YouTube is too scared to host. If you’re tired of being a casual observer, it’s time to step up. The real segment isn’t public—it’s behind the velvet rope at Locals.HELP KEEP THE CMS ALIVE!Casual fans skip this. Real fans don’t.* SPONSOR: Van Halen - FOR UNLAWFUL CARNAL KNOWLEDGE BOX SET - https://amzn.to/4l600Lh* SPONSOR: Blackout Coffee - https://www.blackoutcoffee.com?p=BoNofhazE. Use Promo Code CHRIA20 to save 20% on your next purchase!* SPONSOR: Metallica - THE BROADCAST COLLECTION 1988 - 1994 - https://amzn.to/4phEFBg* SPONSOR: The Classic Metal Show Stickers - https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/listing/classic-metal-show-stickers* SPONSOR: Little Victories by Chris Akin - https://amzn.to/43A143y(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)IT’S YOUR LAST SHOT - JOIN LOCALS VIPS NOW!Stop being a bystander. While you’re waiting for these clips to hit social media, our VIPs are already in the chatroom with us, getting the news first and hearing the stories that would get us banned anywhere else. This is where it actually happens. Join the inner circle or stay behind. 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