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On this discussion episode of TREMORS, Matt & Chris talk about the current live music environment as we head in to 2022. The guys talk about the fall out from the tragic Astroworld Festival and what impact will it have, if any, on hard rock and metal festivals in the US. They also discuss the current obstacles that underground/independent bands and artists are facing and give suggestions on what bands could do during these challenging times to attract more fans and bring more attention their music.

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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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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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ZAKK WYLDE IS BACK TO CRUSH YOUR SKULL! BLACK LABEL SOCIETY ANNOUNCES MASSIVE AMERICAN CRUSADE TOUR!

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GET READY TO BLEED RIFFS! The legend himself, Zakk Wylde, is bringing the BLACK LABEL SOCIETY wrecking crew back to the streets this August for the second leg of the "American Crusade"! If you aren't pumped for this, you don't have a pulse! This isn't just a concert; it’s a full-blown heavy metal assault!

Check this out—Zakk, JD, and Jeff are doing DOUBLE DUTY every single night! They are opening for themselves with their ZAKK SABBATH tribute project! That is pure insanity! They’re going to play a full set of Black Sabbath classics and then come back out to melt your face with BLS! HELL YEAH! And if that wasn't enough, Dario Lorina’s band DARK CHAPEL is starting the fire every night. This is a non-stop riff-fest from start to finish!

They are touring for their massive new album Engines Of Demolition. It has 15 tracks of pure metal gold, including "Lord Humungus" and a killer tribute to the Godfather himself called "Ozzy's Song." Zakk has been busy touring with Pantera for years, but he finally found time to dig into the "Black Vatican" and write these heavy-as-hell tunes. He doesn't overthink it; he just writes the riffs, records the destruction, and moves to the next one. That’s how real metal is made!

LISTEN UP! You need to get your tickets before the posers do! Use the presale code BBMBLS26 starting Wednesday, April 22 at 2:00 p.m. EDT to grab yours. General tickets go on sale Friday, April 24. Don't wait, or you’ll be left in the dust!

From Albany to Houston to Chicago, the Berserkers are coming to town! Get your vests ready, get your voices loud, and prepare for the loudest night of your life! THIS RULES!

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REST IN POWER! ROCK LEGEND DAVE MASON HAS LEFT THE BUILDING!


LISTEN UP! We lost a real one today! Dave Mason, the co-founder of TRAFFIC and a total rock and roll titan, has passed away at 79 years old. This guy wasn’t some watered-down pop star. He was a road dog! He was the real deal! He spent SIXTY YEARS crushing it on stage and keeping the spirit of rock alive!

The news just dropped that he died peacefully on Sunday, April 19. He had a killer dinner with his wife, sat down for a nap with his dog, and went out on his own terms. THAT IS METAL! No fake stuff, no crying—just a legend finishing his story exactly how he wanted!

Dave was a beast on the guitar and a songwriting machine. He played with everyone! We’re talking Jimi Hendrix, THE ROLLING STONES, and FLEETWOOD MAC! If you don’t know his hits like "Feelin' Alright," then you need to go crank them up right now and show some respect!

What I loved most about this guy? NO FAKE TRACKS! Dave hated that "smoke and mirrors" garbage. He didn’t use backing loops or overdubbed vocals. When you saw him live, it was raw, it was loud, and it was AUTHENTIC! That’s the kind of fire we live for!

He had to quit touring recently because his body was breaking down, but he fought like a warrior until the very end. Even when his heart was acting up and he had nasty infections, he kept his head high. He even put out a book recently for the next generation. He never stopped!

Raise your fist and blast some classic rock today for Dave Mason! He lived the life we all dream of and he never sold out! HELL YEAH!

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Chris Akin Builds Empire While Ranting on Everything + Throwback

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This episode of The Classic Metal Show is pure CMS chaos at its best — two old friends catching up after a busy week, no filter, no corporate bullshit. Chris dives deep into transforming his massive pinball arcade with a powerful new backend system (the same one powering Netflix subscriptions), sharing how it’ll handle everything from bookings to global ticketing. He’s all-in on the grind, even joking about building his own replacement just to collect the checks while chilling.

The conversation gets hilariously unhinged fast: electric bills that’ll make your dick hurt, PTSD scams versus real hustle, women claiming Steven Tyler incidents from 50 years ago, and why Chris would rather scream at aisle-hoggers in Walmart than meander like a lost shopper. Neeley matches the energy, talking studio upgrades that finally killed the static, Amazon vs. Walmart price wars, and why both hosts avoid box stores like the plague.

They roast long-ass interviews (looking at you, Hair Metal Guru), AI accusations on old Don and Blackie Lawless clips, and the pain of flipping sleep schedules at almost 60. Chris announces he’s canceling YouTube Premium at $27/month (“Suck my balls”) and drops SmartTube as the ad-free fix. Plus, they tease upcoming guests like Dave Landau, Jeff Tate, and Armored Saint, hype the Locals for early interviews and requests, and explain why the music break is on the protected stream.

Raw, real, and relentlessly entertaining — this is CMS warming up exactly how fans love it: zero fluff, maximum personality, and plenty of metal talk teases on the horizon (Crimson Glory, Steven Piercy, Annihilator kicking things off).

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Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro: Oppu Leine from Amorphis/Octoploid Welcomes You to CMSTV
00:00:25 - Brand New Crimson Glory "Chasing the Hydra"
00:00:33 - New Steven Piercy Track Tease
00:00:40 - Chris Akin Joins the Mic – What’s Up Boss?
00:01:00 - Chris’ Six Weeks of Pinball PA Overhaul Training
00:01:50 - Netflix-Level Tech Coming to Pinball PA
00:02:20 - Building a System to Replace Himself (And Collect Checks)
00:03:01 - Steven Tyler “Victims” Rant – 50 Years Later Bullshit
00:03:36 - Why Chris Is All-In on This Massive Upgrade
00:04:53 - Electric Bill Reality Check – $2,500 to $4,000 a Month
00:06:19 - Celebrating 10+ Years of Pinball PA Wins & Celebrity Visits
00:07:35 - Mindhunter Netflix Shoot & American Pickers Talks
00:08:05 - Chris’ Stacked Career History & Coming Out on Top
00:08:54 - The Tough Year Chris & Neeley Survived Together
00:10:02 - Neeley’s Studio Upgrades – New Cables & Interface
00:11:48 - Audio Sounds Cleaner Than Ever
00:12:35 - Amazon Praise & Next-Day Delivery Love
00:14:53 - Walmart App vs Amazon Showdown
00:16:09 - Why Chris & Neeley Avoid Box Stores Like the Plague
00:17:38 - Chris’ Epic Walmart Aisle Meltdown Story
00:19:50 - No Meandering – In & Out Shopping Mentality
00:21:06 - Fire Stick Jailbreak Days & Amazon Return Hacks
00:23:20 - Streaming Devices Dying Because TVs Are Smart Now
00:24:38 - Chris’ “Whatever’s Easiest” Life Philosophy
00:25:26 - The Stress of Running Multiple Businesses
00:26:48 - Sheetz Love Fest – Schmagles, Baja Wraps & Gas Station Food
00:30:24 - New Viewer Mally Asks: Does This Channel Talk Metal?
00:31:05 - Warm-Up Phase Explained – Hang In There
00:32:06 - Hair Metal Guru Coming Back Next Week
00:33:11 - Brett Muscat Interview Roast – What Happened to That Haircut?
00:34:54 - Advice for Long Interviews – Give Us the Cliff Notes
00:36:15 - Sleep Schedule Hell at Almost 60 – Six-Hour Shows Won’t Last Forever
00:37:35 - Book Project Update with Co-Author
00:39:20 - AI Accusations on Old Don & Blackie Lawless Interviews
00:41:50 - YouTube Editing & Shadow Bans Suck
00:42:28 - Chris Canceling $27 YouTube Premium – SmartTube Hack Dropped
00:46:49 - New 30-Min Best-Of Screens for In-Betweens
00:49:41 - Locals Plug – Early Interviews & Requests
00:51:20 - Music Break Starts with Annihilator “The Trend”

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