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Hey all,

I know most of you have noticed, but I'm making some changes to the "Chris Akin" brand, such as it is. For awhile now, I've wanted to get back to talking more about music than I've been able to, so I started branching things out. I think that branching is complete now. Going forward, you will be getting as much of me as you can stand, including:

The Classic Metal Show - nothing changes there.

Aftershocks Tremors - Matt Hartnett and I are going to start doing more of a weekly-ish podcast talking about industry stuff, such as we've been doing on occasion the past few months. We both like doing it, and are going to make a go of that.

Talk Toomey (Presented by Knotfest.com) - I'm pleased to announce that Joshua Toomey has asked me to be his co-host on the Knotfest-sponsored platform. Not quite sure what all that entails yet, but we'll be offering some commentary, polls, etc. This will start, I think, in January. I won't be participating in the interviews though, because...

Chris Akin Presents - basically I'll be rebranding what has been called CMS MUSIC w/CHRIS AKIN and before that AFTERSHOCKS TV. This is where I'll be doing interviews with various musicians every week.

There's a lot going on as I grow the various things I'm doing.

There's also two other projects that I'm working on, but aren't quite there to announce yet.

Needless to say, I'm always humbled that anyone cares about anything I'm doing, so thank you if you are one of those that do care.

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Buster Posey Just Drew A Line In The Sand

Sports reporters tried to lay an absolute trap for Buster Posey over his players' personal choices. They expected an immediate corporate apology—but they didn't get one. This standoff just exposed exactly how broken the relationship between sports media and real fans actually is.

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Let's not pretend the media actually cared about baseball during this press conference. They came looking for a very specific, headline-ready quote to crucify an executive and alienate traditional fans. When Buster Posey shut down the narrative by sticking strictly to the game, he didn't just protect his locker room—he exposed the entire corporate playbook. We break down the exact moment the media realized they weren't getting their apology, why sports culture is being cannibalized by corporate sponsorships, and how the entire ...

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This Viral Restaurant Tantrum Is Total Chaos

A routine lunch stop turned into a viral standoff when a customer decided to film her exit over a song playing on the loudspeaker. Plus, a disastrous road trip breakdown that resulted in a professional pyrotechnician's car melting down at a truck stop.

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Why Social Media Addiction Is Breaking People’s Brains

Peacock’s The TikTok Murders takes a look at a massive modern problem, but it might leave you looking at the entire social media landscape a little differently. Neeley and Chris break down the chilling details and dive into the deeper, darker trend of documentable internet fame.

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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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Agnostic Front BASSIST on DMC & Their Bold New Sound! (Audio)
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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The Seth Williams Show Returns July 8th

A quick announcement guys! Seth and I will be live Wednesday for a fresh new edition of THE SETH WILLIAMS SHOW!

Seth has obviously been through a hell of an ordeal, and I’m pretty sure it’ll be the only topic this week.

Please join us live Wednesday for the show!

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RIP SHAUN GLASS

Very sad to see. One of the good ones!

@classicmetalshow Chris, I know you're a fellow mafia buff. If you've ever wondered if Thomas "Tommy Karate" Pitera really sounded like Mickey Mouse or Michael Jackson, here's your chance to find out. It tells you where you can find the interview in its entirety.

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Why Is Eddie Trunk Losing His Mind Over Gene Simmons Again? (2017)

Eddie Trunk finally hit his breaking point with Gene Simmons, and it is a glorious, shrill disaster. Gene did his usual routine—complaining about file-sharing from a decade ago to justify why he won't put out a new record—and Eddie completely lost his composure on live radio. We break down the exact moment Eddie realized he's totally irrelevant to the Kiss camp, plus the embarrassing moment a caller "stumped" Eddie with a piece of Van Halen trivia that literally everyone else has known since 2001.

 

 

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This Is Why You Never Trust An Underground Operation

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It feels like common sense is completely dead. Multiple operators look a person right in the face, help them prep for a massive risk, and completely fail at the only job they actually had. It makes you wonder what's really happening behind the scenes of these sketchy, underground setups.

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The public clip barely scratches the surface of what went down. We dive into the legal fallout, the wild west of unregulated industries, and the side of social media people don't want to talk about. The real discussion happened on Locals.

 

 

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Fans Are Finally Agreeing on This Night Ranger Era (VIP)
There’s a lot of buzz surrounding the upcoming Night Ranger release, BEST OF NIGHT RANGER, and it’s creating a really great debate among the fans.

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There’s a lot of buzz surrounding the upcoming Night Ranger release, BEST OF NIGHT RANGER, and it’s creating a really great debate among the fans. A lot of people aren't sure what to make of a career-spanning collection that leans so heavily into the band's recent history, but the reaction has taken a surprisingly positive turn.

 

 

Instead of just looking backward, listeners are discovering that the energy this band has kept alive in the studio over the last 15 years is the real deal. Keyboardist Eric Levy opens up about stepping into a legendary legacy and finding a way to keep the music moving forward without losing that classic arena rock soul. Some fans think this era might actually rival their biggest years, while others are just starting to realize how much great music they've missed out on.

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