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June 04, 2022

I almost NEVER POST anything political here, but to me this is more funny than political (even though the reason is 900% political). Mark Dice talking in front of a town council is HILARIOUS! The fake mustache is the clincher!!

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Did SickSense Just Become A Completely Different Band?

SickSense isn’t exactly interested in staying in its lane—and the new Funerals EP makes that painfully obvious.

Vicky Psarakis opens up about the band’s darker musical direction, the surprisingly personal story behind A Moment of Violence, and why chasing whatever happens to be commercially popular can be a fast track to sounding like everybody else.

Then the conversation gets downright nasty when AI music enters the picture. Suno, Spotify, musicians skipping the hard work, endless AI-generated albums and the question nobody seems to want to answer: what happens to music when the humans stop being necessary?

Add a new North American tour and a completely DIY approach to keeping the band alive, and this interview goes a hell of a lot deeper than simply talking about a new EP.

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September 25, 2026

Does Asia Still Sound Like Asia? Harry Whitley Talks Indigo!

Walking into Asia as the new vocalist means stepping directly into the crosshairs of fans who know every note, every lyric and every inflection.

Harry Whitley doesn't shy away from that pressure. He talks about the John Wetton comparison, the challenge of performing the classic songs, and what changed when he finally got the chance to help create brand-new Asia music with Geoff Downes.

Then there's Indigo — the album that puts his own stamp on the band and forces the obvious question: can a new era of Asia actually satisfy fans who grew up with the classics?

Harry also gets into working with some seriously intimidating musicians, the band's chemistry behind the scenes, touring plans, fan reaction and why buying the music still matters in the streaming era.

There's a lot more going on here than just another new album interview.

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August 04, 2026

Why Did This Rocker Really Have A Meltdown In Japan? (2018 Archive)

When classic rock frontmen drop their guard, the real stories finally come spilling out. From the truth behind high-stakes reunion tours and backstage meltdowns to what really goes on when multi-million dollar bands hit the road, nothing is off-limits. Get ready for an unfiltered look at arena rock ego, ridiculous rider demands, and the shocking reality of why your favorite line-ups just can't stay together. You think you know the whole story behind the rock headlines? Think again.

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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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November 21, 2025

Agnostic Front BASSIST on DMC & Their Bold New Sound! (Audio)

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November 20, 2025

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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September 29, 2026

Are Re-Recorded Classic Rock Albums A Total Scam? (2012 Archive)

When classic 80s bands lose the rights to their original master recordings, they usually run straight to the studio to re-record their biggest hits. But what happens when the new versions sound completely unmitigated, flat-out terrible? We listen to Loverboy’s re-recorded tracks side-by-side with the originals, and the drop in quality is mind-blowing. From shot vocal cords to completely lifeless guitar playing, why are bands putting out garbage like this, and does anyone actually buy these things?

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September 28, 2026

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Why Are Galactic Cowboys Suddenly Relevant Again?

A new Galactic Cowboys album, an $88,000 Kickstarter, Pantera memories, Christian metal, aging rock bands and one hell of a debate about who actually counts as the real band. Monty Colvin doesn’t hold much back.

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Local media is failing, local radio is losing its grip, and nobody seems willing to call out the real issues hitting our streets.

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September 29, 2026

“This Was Never In The Plan” — So Why Does Little Angels Have New Music All of a Sudden?

Little Angels did the one thing most hard rock bands never have the guts to do: they walked away on top. No. 1 album. Sold-out Royal Albert Hall farewell. Then silence. Now, 32 years later, they’re handing you five new songs and calling it a homecoming. That’s not a victory lap. That’s a dare.

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Here’s the reality: most reunion records exist because the calendar said so. Little Angels are claiming the opposite. The band says new music “was never in the plan.” Then the Big Bad & Back tour tickets started flying, rehearsals in Scarborough turned into jams, and suddenly Toby Jepson had songs. That’s either chemistry or a very convenient conversion.

They were not some forgotten club act dusting off a logo. This was Britain’s last true hair-metal champion class — 11 U.K. Top 40 singles, four hit albums, and Jam sitting at No. 1 in 1993 while they shared bills with Van Halen, Guns N’ Roses, Faith No More, ZZ Top, Aerosmith and Bon Jovi. Then they split in 1994. Grunge was eating the room. They didn’t wait to get embarrassing. They left.

That choice still splits rooms.

Some of you call it integrity. Some of you call it quitting. Both of you have been waiting three decades to be proven right.

The lineup that matters is back: Toby Jepson, guitarist Bruce Dickinson — their Bruce Dickinson, not the other one — Jim Dickinson, Mark Plunkett and Mark Richardson. That’s the Jam-era band. Not a hired-gun tribute with the original singer stapled on. The same five who made the records you actually bought.

They already had one “final” chapter. Funeral in 2008. Download 2012. Isle of Wight 2013. Bow. Exit. That was supposed to be it. Thirteen more years go by, and now they’re Big, Bad & Back for a sold-out U.K. and Ireland run with Thunder’s Luke Morley opening. Manchester, Leeds, Nottingham, Wolverhampton, Shepherd’s Bush — gone. Demand did the talking before a single new note existed.

Then the EP showed up.

Big Bad & Back lands November 6. Five tracks: All For One, Hero (That Was Then, This Is Now), Small Town Boys, You Want Love, Raised To The Ground. First new Little Angels music since 1994. The lead single is already out, and the title is doing a lot of work. That Was Then, This Is Now is either honest or a warning label.

Jepson isn’t pretending they’re 22.

“Lyrically, the challenge was always going to be, how do you take what Little Angels represented back then and bring it into the modern world with guys that are now in their mid-50s?” he said. “This wasn’t about youth anymore — of course not; it’s about reflecting on where we had come from, and the kind of people we are now… this is about returning home.”

That’s the line that will divide this audience.

If you wanted Young Gods with extra wrinkles, you’re going to hate that quote. If you wanted grown men who still know how to write a chorus, that’s the only quote that matters.

They tracked it the old way — in a room, live, Chapel Studios in Lincolnshire after hometown rehearsals — then shipped the tapes to Vancouver for Mike Fraser. That’s not a random name. Fraser mixed Aerosmith’s Permanent Vacation and Pump. Little Angels mixed Jam at Little Mountain, the same city, the same era, the same muscle-car sheen. Little Mountain is gone. Fraser isn’t. They told him to chase that spirit on purpose.

So no — this is not some laptop reunion slapped together between radio shifts.

But let’s not get cute. An EP is not an album. Five songs after 32 years is a test balloon, not a manifesto. They said they would never make a new record unless they still had something to say. Fine. Then say it for more than twenty minutes, or admit the tour was the product and the EP is the merch table.

Drop your take in the comments. Don’t hide behind “I’ll wait to hear it.” You already know how you feel about bands that leave at the peak and come back when the rooms are full again.

What happens next is the only part that counts. November 6, the EP hits. November 9, Dublin starts the run. If Hero is a one-off sugar rush, this dies as a sold-out nostalgia circuit. If those five tracks have the old cocky snap — the Don’t Prey For Me / Young Gods / Jam snap — then every band that overstayed the ‘90s owes Little Angels an apology for quitting too late.

They left you hanging after the Royal Albert Hall. They’re asking you to come home now. That’s a hell of a request.

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August 19, 2026

Is Modern Heavy Metal Ruining Its Own Identity?

The metal scene is bigger than ever, but something behind the scenes is getting stripped away. Everyone claims they want heavier music, but the second a band takes a real risk, the internet turns on them. Is the pressure to look cool online completely killing actual musicianship?

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We sit down with Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red to tear into modern studio gimmicks, vocal coaches, and why trying to stay "normal" in this business is a trap.

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