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CMS | Did Marilyn Manson Torture Women In A Glass Box?

On this episode of THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW, Neeley and Chris talk about Marilyn Manson recently selling his home and the allegations against him. Following, they talk about Toto's estate selling some of the rights to their songs, which leads to a discussion about some of their music. Finally, they talk a bit about the new Alanis documentary JAGGED.

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NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not.

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TOWNSEND: Heavy Metal is for Hypersensitive Kids

Devin explains why the heaviest music comes from the most sensitive people, not "sociopaths".

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75-Year-Old Grandma Picks The Wrong Shift Leader At Tim Hortons (VIP)

Neeley and Chris dive into the bizarre legal fallout of a Tennessee school board member facing criminal assault charges after a context-dependent comment to a student. Was it a predatory move, or did an algorithmic outrage mob just destroy a 20-year career over a colloquial phrase? Immediately following that, the hosts react to the shocking viral footage of an elderly woman engaging in a physical brawl with a Tim Hortons shift leader. We break down the footage, look at who threw the first punch, and ask the uncomfortable question: Has public decorum officially collapsed?

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Why Nazareth’s Pete Agnew Thinks the Internet is KILLING Rock and Roll

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Nazareth founding member Pete Agnew doesn't pull punches when discussing the state of the music industry and the upcoming "Titans of Classic Rock" tour with Foghat. While the world remembers them for the legendary ballad "Love Hurts," Agnew reveals the raw, hard-rocking reality of a band that has survived five decades of industry shifts. From the "gift from the gods" in new vocalist Gianni Pontillo to the polarizing effect of the internet on global setlists, this is an uncensored look at rock royalty still claiming their throne. Discover why the "original rockers" are the only ones left who truly understand the spirit of the 70s.

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DEAD ARTIST LAWSUITS & AIRPLANE SEAT SQUATTERS! (Audio)

Why is everyone still suing Michael Jackson's estate? Neeley and Chris are giving their honest take on the skepticism surrounding the latest legal battle and reviewing the trailer for the upcoming MICHAEL biopic. We're also talking about the tragedy of the woman who fell off the cruise ship and the infuriating new trend of "seat squatting" on planes. Finally, CMS Producer Weezie honors our lost friend, Bob Nalbandian. Share and follow for the metal-fueled truth! Get commercial-free episodes by joining Rumble Premium at https://rumble.com/premium. Hail and Kill! Join the rebellion!

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Agnostic Front BASSIST on DMC & Their Bold New Sound! (Audio)

Seriously, how do you keep your music fresh when you're a band with a decades-long history? It's tough! Chris chats with Agnostic Front bassist Mike Gallo about their latest, ECHOES OF ETERNITY. They talk about the killer sound improvements, what it was like working with a legend like DMC for the first time, and the guts it takes to try new things as a legacy act. Don't just listen—hit that share button, follow us, and subscribe to Rumble Premium for more! Hail and Kill! Join the rebellion!

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LEMMY SMASHES MIXING BOARD! KING DIAMOND'S $26K HANDOUT! (Audio)

What’s crazier: Lemmy destroying a multi-million dollar mixing board with a cheeseburger, or King Diamond getting $26,000 a year from his government just for being an artist? Neeley and Chris tackle these wild metal stories! We also review George Lynch's new single, which he released after admitting he totally lied about retiring. Hint: the guys are NOT impressed. Plus, check out the insane guitar talent from a young private school student. Like, follow, and share this video! Get commercial-free episodes and more by joining Rumble Premium at https://rumble.com/premium. Hail and Kill! Join the rebellion!

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Well, ole Roger Waters is back. Spewing his pro-“Palestinian” rhetoric. Not with a new song, but yet another reimagining of a classic. He seems to only care about certain “genocide” and not the worldwide slavery or a truer genocide in the Africican nations of people of a certain religion. But let’s stick with the cause celeb.

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Benedictum: The Comment Veronica Freeman Never Expected To Hear (2008)

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What happens when one vocalist publicly suggests another band's success came from money and connections?

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That'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.

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The public clip barely scratches the surface.

The real discussion happened on Locals.

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The Def Leppard Interview Nobody Expected
Let’s not pretend the music industry makes any sense anymore.

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The Def Leppard Interview Nobody Expected

Let’s not pretend the music industry makes any sense anymore. Usually, guys in bands the size of Def Leppard don’t talk to anyone outside of rolling stone, corporate radio, or major television networks. They live behind a wall of publicists and management teams whose entire job is to keep things sterile.

 

 

But somehow, things took a completely different turn this week.

Chris Akin ended up on a call with Phil Collen to talk about his side project, Manraze. If you’re a casual fan, you probably didn’t even know this project existed. But for real music fans, it raises a lot of questions about how these legacy artists view their own massive hits versus the music they make when nobody is forcing them into a stadium.

Something about the way this came together feels completely different from the standard corporate press junket. Chris didn’t just ask the same three questions everyone else has been asking for forty years. He actually pushed for a real answer on what it feels like to write a song like “Pour Some Sugar On Me”—a track that transcends rock music and became an absolute cultural permanent fixture.

But as good as the interview was, it sparked a much darker, much more cynical conversation between the hosts about what happens the second you put content like this out on the modern internet.

The Toxic Reality Of Modern Fans

A lot of fans aren’t sure what to make of the host’s attitude lately, but let’s be entirely honest. The second you achieve something cool in the modern landscape, the internet comment sections show up to ruin it.

The hosts didn’t hold back on the absolute state of social media platforms, specifically targetting the “white knights” who feel the need to defend multi-millionaire rock stars from hypothetical insults. There’s a bizarre entitlement with modern music fans where every opinion that isn’t blind praise is treated like an act of aggression.

It’s reached a point where creators are openly admitting they don’t even want to interact with the people listening. It makes you wonder—if the fans are this toxic, and the platforms reward the worst behavior, how much longer do we actually have before the real, unfiltered conversations disappear completely?

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The Part Of Beatallica's Success Nobody Saw Coming

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What happens when a parody band stops feeling like a parody?

 

 

That question comes up repeatedly during this conversation with Beatallica founder Jaymz Lennfield.

What started as a mashup idea somehow turned into international tours, label deals, growing fan support, and even discussions about future projects that most people never saw coming.

But not everyone loved it.

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Some fans embraced the creativity.

Others thought the band shouldn't exist at all.

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Did Beatallica become something bigger than a novelty act?

Or was that always the point?

Let us know in the comments.

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