On this episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS..., Chris and Erik welcome vocalist Stevie Rachelle to the show. Rachelle called in to discuss his most recent scathing article on Metal Sludge about vocalist Don Dokken and his vocal struggles. They also talk at length about what Erik can expect on the MONSTERS OF ROCK CRUISE, Wolfgang Van Halen, if Erik is going to have problems getting pot onto the cruise, and a whole lot more.
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Hold on, did Hollywood make the Predator sympathetic now? Neeley and Chris are diving headfirst into the new PREDATOR: BADLANDS movie! We'll tell you what we really think—the good, the bad, and the slightly "Disney-fied." Plus, we're talking about all the latest in music, from massive farewell tours to those juicy Grammy nomination surprises and snubs. It’s the unfiltered, raw take you can only get here.
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The Classic Metal Show is back after a music only show last week. Neeley and Chris will talk about the unfortunate passing of Kiss guitar legend Ace Frehley, some shows they saw last week, and all the normal chaos!!
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Ever wonder what it's like to open for your heroes? Chris Akin sits down with Christian Ramos and Justin Ton of Dead Heat to talk about their new album, PROCESS OF ELIMINATION, and the hellion of a ride it's been opening for legendary bands.
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The World Series has been fire, and Neeley and Chris are stoked about the action! They're giving their hot takes on the baseball madness. But hold onto your hats, because they also sit through a clip of JP Saxe's attempt at singing "O Canada," and the results are cringeworthy. If you love baseball and hate awful singing, this one's for you. Share the pain with your friends and hit that follow button!
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What's better than a break from work? A dive into the bizarre! Neeley's vacation is the kick-off, but things get dark fast. Chris and Neeley tear into a surprising new Pee-wee Herman documentary and then switch gears to talk about the terrifying Aileen Wuornos true crime documentary. You won't believe what they think. Smash that follow and share button!
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Just a quick note! If you are online, you are probably aware of the “Poison vs Bret Michaels” fight that broke out today between Rikki Rockett and Pete Evick.
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Stockholm, Sweden – November 11, 2025 – The battlefield just got hotter. Swedish war-metal masters SABATON have unleashed their latest single and cinematic music video, "A Tiger Among Dragons", from their explosive eleventh studio album "Legends", which stormed global charts upon release on October 17 via Better Noise Music – marking the band’s thunderous label debut.
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- #1 Metal Album (U.S.)
- #1 Rock Album (U.S.)
- #1 Current Hard Albums (U.S.)
- #2 iTunes Album (Global)
- #10 Spotify Debut (Global)
Now, "A Tiger Among Dragons" brings ancient Chinese legend to life with blistering riffs, thunderous drums, and a melodic edge that cuts deeper than a halberd. The song immortalizes Lü Bu, the "Flying General" of the late Han Dynasty – a warrior of mythic proportions who rode the lightning-fast **Red ...
METAL APOCALYPSE UNLEASHED: Iron Maiden, Bring Me the Horizon, Limp Bizkit, and The Offspring to Ignite Hellfest 2026 in a Four-Day Inferno of Riffs, Rebellion, and Pure Mayhem!
Clisson, France – Get Ready to Headbang into Oblivion! The gates of hell are swinging wide open once more as Hellfest 2026 erupts from June 18-21 in the heart of France's metal mecca. This isn't just a festival—it's Europe's colossal open-air beast, the undisputed titan of metal gatherings, drawing legions of die-hards for an unrelenting sonic assault across six blistering stages. After clawing back from pandemic darkness with a triumphant double-weekend in 2022 and evolving into a four-day frenzy in 2023 boasting over 200 bands, Hellfest is set to shatter records again. Pre-COVID, it lured 180,000 savage souls in 2019 alone, with 90% international acts and 20% global pilgrims turning Clisson into a temporary kingdom of chaos.
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