Mainstream metal media is drooling over the "lights and lasers," but they’re too damn scared to ask the real question: Is Tool flushing their legacy down a Vegas toilet? Danny Carey says they’re the "perfect band" for the Sphere, but is this just a massive cash grab to fund a 16K ego trip? We’re diving into the secret negotiations that have the "Octopus" getting vertigo and the fans getting ripped off. Only the CMS has the balls to tell you why this "cinematic experience" might be the final nail in the coffin for new music.

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On this highlight, Bad Marriage guitarist Tommy Skeoch opens up about the mudslinging he did previously with Tesla's Brian Wheat, and how he's moved passed it.

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Ross The Boss is facing a death sentence with ALS, and suddenly the "Kings of Metal" have a heart?. Give us a f*cking break. While the mainstream media laps up Manowar’s "deeply saddened" press release, we’re digging into the 35 years of backstabbing and lawsuits that Manowar wants you to forget. Is this a genuine peace offering, or is Joey DeMaio just terrified of the fans finally seeing him for the greedy "monster" he really is?. Alex and Alicia aren't playing nice—hit play to hear the brutal truth about the "evil" that Ross himself says destroyed the band.

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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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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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Ghost have just dropped the new video for their song ‘Umbra’

MICHAEL SWEET, the acclaimed singer-songwriter and frontman for the multi-platinum rock band STRYPER, has just released his new single “Lord” - the second single from his upcoming solo album. His most personal and spiritually resonant solo album yet, 'The Master Plan' is set for release on April 3, 2026, via Frontiers Music Srl. The album is now available for pre-order HERE - https://frontiers-us.shop/collections/michael-sweet.

With its heartfelt lyrics and spiritual sincerity, 'The Master Plan' is designed to inspire peace, faith, and encouragement — music that comforts the weary, uplifts the spirit, and celebrates the profound love at the center of SWEET’s faith journey.

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The heavy metal world is buzzing with feverish speculation — and now the truth is out: Angela Gossow is NOT rejoining ARCH ENEMY as vocalist!

But don't click away just yet — this cryptic saga has fans on the edge of their seats, and the legendary growler just dropped a bombshell statement that reveals the real fire behind the "2026" teasers.

It all started with a mysterious video that exploded across social media: a shadowy figure hoisting a flaming torch high, the screen flashing just one word — "2026". Both ARCH ENEMY and Gossow posted the identical teaser, then wiped their accounts clean. No bios, no posts, nothing. The metal internet lost its mind.

Was the torch being passed back to the iconic frontwoman who defined the band's golden era? Gossow fronted ARCH ENEMY from 2001's groundbreaking Wages of Sin through 2011's Khaos Legions, delivering ferocious growls that helped cement their status as melodic death metal gods. She shocked fans in 2014 by stepping away from the mic, citing a loss of ...