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The legends are dying off and there is nobody left to take the throne. In this episode, Chris and Wendell pay tribute to the late Ross The Boss (Manowar, Death Dealer) and reflect on a decade of ridiculous interviews—including the time Ross did an entire press junket while standing in a batting cage. But it’s not all nostalgia. The guys get real about the "vanishing" of metal icons and the absolute state of the industry. Plus, Chris reveals the "behind the scenes" peace treaty with long-time rivals and why he’s finally ending his personal wars. If you aren't on Locals, you're missing the context that actually matters.

The CMS guys are back and they’re taking no prisoners. This week, we dive into the chaotic streets where Alex Stein is absolutely dismantling "No Kings" protesters with nothing but a microphone and a pair of brass balls. While the world gets softer, Stein is getting louder, and we’ve got the footage that YouTube probably wants to ban. Plus, we pull back the curtain on the "unforeseen personal reasons" sidelining Guns N' Roses' mysterious second keyboardist—does anyone actually care, or is Axl just keeping the payroll bloated for fun? We also take a hard, unfiltered look at the new Black Label Society and Rachel Bolan solo tracks. Is it "amazing" or just more of the same recycled B-side garbage? You won't get this level of honesty anywhere else.

Chris and Neely are back and they are absolutely unloading on the state of the "interview" world. Bobby Blotzer is back in the news after a marathon sit-down with the Hair Metal Guru, and the guys are asking the tough questions: How does anyone sit through three hours of this? From the absolute legal clusterfuck that is RATT’s corporate structure to the delusional "closure" tours Blotzer thinks he’s entitled to, nothing is off-limits. Plus, the guys rip into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s latest desperate move to stay relevant by nominating Iron Maiden while simultaneously disrespecting their entire history. If you want the truth about why your favorite 80s bands are broke and dysfunctional, you’re in the right place.

Sepultura claims they are going away, but are they trying to scam one last payday out of the fans by teasing a reunion that isn’t happening? Chris and Neeley dive into the absolute mess surrounding Andreas Kisser’s claims that he reached out to Max and Iggor Cavalera for the final show. It took less than twelve hours for Gloria Cavalera to come out and call “bullsh*t” on the whole thing. Is this a desperate move to sell tickets for a tour that isn’t moving the needle, or is there genuine bad blood that will never be healed? We break down the ego, the money, and the sad reality of watching legendary bands turn into bitter office cubicle wars.

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Easter Sunday is usually about rebirth, but on this episode, Neeley and Chris are busy dissecting the rotting corpses of rock legacies. From former band members scavenging Ace Frehley’s name like vultures to Nevermore trying to claw their way back onto a Judas Priest stage, the desperation in the air is thick enough to choke on. If you think your favorite rock stars have dignity, this episode is the reality check you didn't know you needed. We're tearing into the greed, the reconstituted lineups, and the absolute lunacy that the mainstream media is too terrified to touch.

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• THE ACE VULTURES: Dissecting the ex-members of Ace Frehley's band who think they can ride his coattails while he’s cold in the ground.

• NEVERMORE’S ZOMBIE TOUR: The reconstituted lineup is opening for Judas Priest, but is anyone actually asking for this?

• THE CRUE’S NEW CLONE: Is John 5 just a high-priced band-aid for Motley Crue’s inevitable studio disaster?

• BRET MICHAELS’ NFL SELLOUT: Why the Poison frontman is the king of inserting himself where he doesn’t belong.

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Anthrax has officially entered “Guns N’ Roses territory,” and that is a death sentence for any band trying to stay relevant. It’s been ten years. Ten years of delays, excuses, and “coming soon” promises that mean absolutely nothing. We expose why this upcoming record is likely a “turd” and why the band’s lack of cohesion—with members scattered across Pantera, Shadows Fall, and journey tributes—is destroying their legacy. Plus, we dive into the “toothless” state of the band and why the hype for the new single is nothing but corporate bullshit.

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THE ANTHRAX DELAY SCAM: Ten years for a record? We break down why this isn’t “perfection,” it’s a lack of effort.

THE PANTERA DISTRACTION: How Charlie Benante’s side gig is killing Anthrax’s momentum.

TOOTHLESS AND WHISTLING: The literal and metaphorical decay of the band’s classic sound.

THE “GUNS N’ ROSES” COMPARISON: Why waiting a decade always results in a disappointing “Chinese Democracy” situation.

STOP BELIEVING THE HYPE: Why band members lying about “the best song ever” is the oldest trick in the book.

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