STEPHEN PEARCY & BILLY CORGAN: THE ULTIMATE INTERVIEW TRAINWRECK

STEPHEN PEARCY & BILLY CORGAN: THE ULTIMATE INTERVIEW TRAINWRECK

From Classic Metal Show by The Classic Metal Show: Hail and Kill!

May 6, 2026 · 1h 3m

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The episode features an interview with Stephen Pearcy and Billy Corgan, discussing the music industry and the challenges faced by 80s legacy acts.

We’ve been off the YouTube teat for five years for a reason, but the fans keep begging for the full episodes. Well, you got it—sort of. We’re putting a “cleaned up” version on YouTube for a premium price just to pay for the AI it takes to bleep out the truth. But let’s be real: if you’re watching the edited version, you’re getting a lobotomized show. STEPHEN PEARCY’S A VIEW TO A THRILL ON VINYL? YES PLEASE! https://amzn.to/4e6hYO4 Between Stephen Pearcy doing interviews with Billy Corgan (who can’t stop interrupting for five seconds) and the guys from Green Jellÿ fighting over a Christmas album nobody asked for, the industry is eating its own tail. We’re calling out the hacks, the ego-trips, and the absolute “bloodbath” of 80s legacy acts fighting over scraps. The VIP Bridge: The version you’re seeing here is the “sanitized” edit. To hear the full, unfiltered, and legally dangerous deep dive—including the stuff that gets us banned elsewhere—join the Inner Circle at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com . Become a VIP and get the substance the mainstream won’t touch. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit…

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Host: The Classic Metal Show

Guests: Stephen Pearcy, Billy Corgan

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Organizations: Green Jellÿ

Books & works: A View to a Thrill

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