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Sepultura claims they are going away, but are they trying to scam one last payday out of the fans by teasing a reunion that isn't happening? Chris and Neeley dive into the absolute mess surrounding Andreas Kisser’s claims that he reached out to Max and Iggor Cavalera for the final show. It took less than twelve hours for Gloria Cavalera to come out and call "bullsh*t" on the whole thing. Is this a desperate move to sell tickets for a tour that isn't moving the needle, or is there genuine bad blood that will never be healed? We break down the ego, the money, and the sad reality of watching legendary bands turn into bitter office cubicle wars.

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• The Sepultura Reunion Scam: Why Andreas Kisser is floating fake rumors to drum up ticket sales for a dying tour.

• Gloria Cavalera Slaps Back: The instant denial that proves the bridge between the Cavaleras and the current lineup is permanently incinerated.

• Farewell Tour or Cash Grab?: Analyzing the tell-tale signs that Sepultura’s "end" isn't going as planned.

• The 83-Year-Old Rocker: Donnie Iris is still out-performing guys half his age while looking like your Uncle June.

• The Death of the "Must-See" Show: Why there isn't a single band left on earth that commands an "automatic" ticket buy anymore.

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Mark Zonder is a god among drummers, but what he reveals here will piss off every "prog-snob" on the planet. From the calculated stress of Fates Warning to the raw, visceral heartbeat of Warlord’s new era, Zonder pulls back the curtain on why "playing simple" is actually a masterclass in deception. We’re talking about the upcoming Force From Hell and Deliverance tour and why this lineup—featuring Giles Lavery and Eric Juris—is the tightest Warlord has ever been. If you think technicality equals talent, Zonder is about to blow your world apart.

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Chris and Neeley are back and they are absolutely unloading on the state of the "interview" world. Bobby Blotzer is back in the news after a marathon sit-down with the Hair Metal Guru, and the guys are asking the tough questions: How does anyone sit through three hours of this? From the absolute legal clusterfuck that is RATT’s corporate structure to the delusional "closure" tours Blotzer thinks he’s entitled to, nothing is off-limits. Plus, the guys rip into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s latest desperate move to stay relevant by nominating Iron Maiden while simultaneously disrespecting their entire history. If you want the truth about why your favorite 80s bands are broke and dysfunctional, you’re in the right place.

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• The Hair Metal Guru Obsession: Why Blotzer and Corabi are sitting for three-hour "fan historian" therapy sessions.

• The RATT Legal Suicide: How a 30-year-old agreement is still bankrupting every member of the band.

• Blotzer’s Payday Prayer: The real reason Bobby wants "closure" with the fans (Hint: It’s green).

• Rock Hall Desperation: Why adding Blaze Bayley to the Maiden nomination proves the Hall is a total joke.

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