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Why is Don Jamieson the Last National Act to Play This Iconic Club?

Seth Williams and Chris Akin aren't here to play by the rules or read from a corporate script. In this raw, unedited session, the guys are joined by special guest and comedian Don Jamieson to pull back the curtain on the "death" of the legendary Funny Stop. Between Seth’s "swollen ball syndrome" updates and the arrival of restaurant reporter Tony Musachio from the new and improved SHOOTERS, this is the high-octane chaos the mainstream media is too terrified to broadcast. If you want the truth from a comedy veteran who has seen it all, you’re in the right place.

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Special Guest Don Jamieson: The comedy vet discusses being the final national headliner at the Funny Stop.

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Don't Wait For Our GREAT Chat with Heaven & Hell's Vinny Appice!

Vinnie Appice reveals the "drum machine" drama behind Black Sabbath's final studio album with Dio. Lawsuits, legends, and loud drums. Watch now! #Metal #Sabbath

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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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Outside Of The CMS World, But In The CHRIS AKIN World...

I know some of you are fascinated with my whole "burn" story, so I'll share this for you. I recently did the "Girls with Grafts" podcast, which is the official podcast of The Phoenix Society. The Phoenix Society is the biggest burn organization in the world. I was really honored to be asked to be on, and this might just lead to me speaking at their huge annual convention in July.

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REVIEW: Van Halen - 5150 (Expanded Edition)

Yo, you party-hardy rock animals! Van Halen just slammed down the 5150 Expanded Edition today and holy shit, it's like they time-warped back to '86 and cranked everything up to eleven! This ain't just the same old album with Sammy Hagar screamin' his lungs out—it's remastered from the original tapes and sounds bigger, punchier, and way more badass than before. Eddie Van Halen's guitar is shreddin' like a madman, those synths are huge, and the whole thing hits you right in the chest like a rocket ship blastin' off!

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REVIEW: BLS - ENGINES OF DEMOLITION

Yo, you filthy metal maniacs! Black Label Society just dropped ENGINES OF DEMOLITION and it’s a straight-up skull-smashing beast that’ll have you thrashing in your basement like a pissed-off bull! Zakk Wylde and the crew come out swingin’ with riffs so chunky and heavy they’ll cave your chest in, man. That opener “Name In Blood” hits like a freight train—big fat guitars, killer solos that scream and squeal, and Zakk’s voice growlin’ like he’s about to eat your face off. Fuck yeah!

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They keep that bluesy groove goin’ the whole way, mixin’ in Sabbath-style hammer riffs that make your neck snap and some slower, meaner tracks that stomp like a pissed-off giant. But here’s the cool part—they throw in real heart too, like those tear-jerkin’ ballads that hit you in the feels without goin’ all soft. And that last song, the Ozzy tribute? Dude, it’s piano and acoustic stuff that ...

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The Portland Metal Scene Is A LIE? Stainless Breaks The Industry Silence

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The mainstream media wants you to think Portland is just coffee and riots, but Stainless is proving the underground is far more dangerous. Damien and Larissa sit down with Chris Akin to reveal the frantic, high-stakes production of Lady of Lust and Steel—a record that almost didn't happen thanks to a last-minute lineup implosion. Are they the second coming of Plasmatics, or something much more calculating?

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DIMMU BORGIR ANNOUNCE NEW ALBUM GRAND SERPENT RISING

Eight years after the release of their critically acclaimed album Eonian, Norwegian symphonic black metal titans DIMMU BORGIR return with a towering new opus: Grand Serpent Rising. Set for release on May 22 via Nuclear Blast Records, the album delivers thirteen punishing yet remarkably diverse tracks that reaffirm the band’s status as one of the most formidable forces in extreme music.



Shagrath comments: “I truly feel we’ve outdone ourselves musically on this album. It’s been a long and demanding process, but seeing how it all came together makes it incredibly rewarding. Grand Serpent Rising reflects every era of Dimmu Borgir - This album carries echoes of every chapter of Dimmu Borgir’s legacy - I believe our fans will recognize that, and find something within it that truly resonates.”

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Even the sheer weight of the album title speaks volumes.

"It fits perfectly," guitarist Silenoz explains. “Dimmu Borgir is a leviathan of a band on a grand scale and we are rising once again. While the serpent represents evil to some, for us it symbolizes something else: renewal, growth, knowledge, and liberation. Shedding our skin, so to speak. And let’s not forget that February 2026 marks the end of the Year of the Snake, roughly the same moment this album was completed.”

Grand Serpent Rising was recorded in Gothenburg with acclaimed producer Fredrik Nordström, whose legacy with the band includes landmark releases Puritanical Euphoric Misanthropia and Death Cult Armageddon. The collaboration once again captures the band at their most expansive and ferocious, blending orchestral grandeur with unrelenting black metal intensity.

Alongside the album announcement, the band unveils a cinematic video for the track 'Ulvgjeld & Blodsodel'. Sung in Norwegian, the song stands as a punishing epic rooted in themes of heritage and bloodline - the passing of something essential from one generation to the next.

In October 2026, two of the most influential forces in extreme metal join together for a monumental live assault: DIMMU BORGIR and BEHEMOTH will embark on the 'In League With Satan' Co-Headline Tour, storming across Europe and the UK. As special guests, the Swedish black metal icons Dark Funeral will add even more ferocity to an already devastating lineup.

TOUR DATES

IN LEAGUE WITH SATAN TOUR 2026

09 Oct 2026 – Zurich, Switzerland – Halle 622
10 Oct 2026 – Zwickau, Germany – Sparkassen-Arena Zwickau
11 Oct 2026 – Esch-sur-Alzette, Luxembourg – Rockhal
13 Oct 2026 – Milan, Italy – Alcatraz
14 Oct 2026 – Munich, Germany – Zenith
16 Oct 2026 – Paris, France – Zenith
18 Oct 2026 – Den Bosch, Netherlands – Mainstage
20 Oct 2026 – Cologne, Germany – Palladium
22 Oct 2026 – Hamburg, Germany – Inselpark Arena
23 Oct 2026 – Berlin, Germany – Columbiahalle
24 Oct 2026 – Brno, Czech Republic – Hala Vodova
27 Oct 2026 – Helsinki, Finland – Ice Hall
29 Oct 2026 – Stockholm, Sweden – B-K
30 Oct 2026 – Copenhagen, Denmark – K.B. Hallen

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Shagrath - vocals
Silenoz - guitars
Damage - guitars
Victor - bass
Gerlioz - keyboards
Daray - drums

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Ticketmaster’s Private Slack Messages Reveal How Much They HATE You

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Live Nation and Ticketmaster aren't just overcharging you; they are laughing at your "stupid" ass while they do it. New court documents reveal private messages between executives calling fans "stupid" for paying $300 for parking and $1,800 in "service fees" for Metallica tickets. We're breaking down the corporate greed that has turned the concert industry into a legal mugging.

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- Corporate Scumbags: Private Slack messages prove Live Nation thinks you're a moron.
- The Metallica "Sphere" SCAM: How an $1,800 service fee is actually possible.
- Monopoly Money: Why the DOJ's "settlement" is a total joke that changes nothing.
- The Passion Tax: Why being a ride-or-die metalhead makes you the perfect victim.

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