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Metallica Vs. Megadeth Debate Tonight!!

Anyone who is interested, Jon Drake and I will go head to head (well, in a streamyard stream) to figure out which is the better album - Metallica's ...AND JUSTICE FOR ALL or Megadeth's RUST IN PEACE!

We will be LIVE from 6:30pm EST.

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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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DEAD ARTIST LAWSUITS & AIRPLANE SEAT SQUATTERS! (Audio)
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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LEMMY SMASHES MIXING BOARD! KING DIAMOND'S $26K HANDOUT! (Audio)
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!

https://rumble.com/c/tsws

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Happy 4th of July to all my fellow CMSers who live in this great country of ours.
Rock On 🤘

RIP SHAUN GLASS

Very sad to see. One of the good ones!

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Stryper Finally Said What They Were Avoiding For Years (2017)
Tim Gaines left Stryper and everyone moved on.

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For years the public story was simple.

Tim Gaines left Stryper and everyone moved on.

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But now the band is finally speaking openly about what allegedly happened behind the scenes—and fans aren't sure what to believe.

Was this really about divorce?

Was it about behavior?

Or is there still a major piece of the story missing?

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The public clip barely scratches the surface.

The real discussion happened on Locals.

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Vinnie Vincent's Collection Could Bring In Half A Million Dollars

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Vinnie Vincent has launched an auction featuring KISS memorabilia, stage-used guitars, handwritten lyrics, contracts, clothing, publishing rights and more. Some of the asking prices—including a $50,000 belt and $200,000 music copyrights—have become major talking points. We break down the most surprising items and prices from the collection.

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Vinnie Vincent is putting decades of KISS and Vinnie Vincent Invasion history on the auction block—and some of the prices are turning heads.

From stage-used guitars and handwritten lyrics to clothing, contracts, passports and even music copyrights, the collection includes some truly unique pieces of rock history.

Would you pay $50,000 for a belt or $90,000 for a guitar?

Check out the full breakdown and decide for yourself. 🤘💰

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The Vince Neil Debate Just Got Louder (2013)

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Something about this conversation between Chris Akin and guest host Jim Bartek hits a nerve.

 

 

What started as a discussion about Geoff Tate's comments quickly turned into a much bigger question about legacy, performance, and what fans are willing to overlook.

Some fans think people are being too harsh.

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Others think the criticism is long overdue.

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What do YOU think?

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