Hail and Kill! Skid Row put a new singer in the firing line, Aerosmith gave everybody another farewell to argue about, and Triumph, Deep Purple and Cheap Trick dragged the retirement question back onto the stage. Meanwhile, Neeley and Chris opened the vault on their own questionable history, and CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS got into what happens when musicians insist on doing things their own way. Here’s the week in CMS.

THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW

Did Neeley and Chris Reveal Too Much About Their Past?

Chris and Neeley discuss personal history, backstage arguments, relationships, Halloween traditions, aging and on-air confrontations.

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Did Skid Row Blow Their New Singer's Debut?

Skid Row vocalist Justin Sargent's introduction and song choice; Quiet Riot, W.A.S.P., John Bush and Anthrax, Joey Belladonna, Grindmother and Crystal Lake.

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Should Triumph, Deep Purple & Cheap Trick Finally Retire?

Triumph cancellation, Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan's health/aging discussion, Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen seated onstage; when classic bands should retire.

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Was Aerosmith's Final Farewell Just Another Cash Grab?

Aerosmith Hollywood Bowl farewell, guest musicians, Joey Kramer's appearance, Steven Tyler's performance and speculation about the band's future.

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CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS

Can Scardust Break Metal's Rules? Noa Gruman Talks Symphony, Sabaton & Hellscore

What happens when progressive metal collides with pop music, orchestras and a choir? Chris Akin interviews SCARDUST vocalist Noa Gruman about Souls, the band's cover of Symphony featuring Mia Asano, HELLSCORE, collaborations with Sabaton and others, future touring, and independent metal economics.

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Can Phil Soussan Reinvent Himself With Cosmo Fighter?

Former Ozzy Osbourne bassist Phil Soussan joins Chris Akin on CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS to discuss collaborating with William Shatner, the Riot Fest experience, Tony Iommi's involvement, and his COSMO FIGHTER solo project. Phil explains taking control of songwriting, instrumentation, vocals, mixing and mastering; why he is releasing three four-song EPs rather than one album; and the realities of streaming revenue, technology, artistic freedom and supporting musicians.

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THE SETH WILLIAMS SHOW

Has Outrage Over Comedians Finally Killed Stand-Up Comedy?

Seth and Chris take on the outrage surrounding stand-up comedy, from Dave Chappelle and Shane Gillis to viral clips and the consequences of deplatforming. Can comedians still test material in a club without a phone recording turning it into the next online firestorm?

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**Sixteen years without a new studio album. No original members remaining. And Molly Hatchet is STILL going. How?**

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Bobby Ingram joins Chris Akin on CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS for a revealing conversation about the past, present, and future of one of Southern rock’s most recognizable names.

With LOST HORIZON arriving November 27, Bobby explains why the band spent years creating its latest record and how recording at the legendary Abbey Road Studios became an unforgettable experience.

But the conversation gets especially interesting when Chris raises the argument that has followed Molly Hatchet for decades: Can a band still be the same band when none of its original members remain?

Bobby doesn’t dodge the question.

He discusses his relationship with Danny Joe Brown, the decisions that kept Molly Hatchet alive, the band’s trademark, and what he believes the future should look like.

Plus, discover how new vocalist Parker Lee entered the picture, why Bobby compares him to a young Danny Joe Brown, and the message behind LOST HORIZON.

**Is preserving the music more important than preserving the original lineup?**

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What happens when a young metal vocalist goes from screaming in her car to signing with major record labels and sharing stages with some of the biggest names in heavy music? And what happens when success comes faster than you ever expected?

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On this episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS, Chris Akin welcomes Addison, the creative force behind SHOWING TEETH, for an honest conversation about her unexpected rise, the realities of the music business, and the personal experiences that inspired her release, *A Fate Worse Than Loneliness*.

Addison didn’t start Showing Teeth with some carefully calculated industry plan. She was writing songs, practicing her screams in her car, and posting videos online. Those videos exploded, attracting attention from musicians, fans, and eventually record companies. Before long, she was balancing a full-time job with meetings involving executives promising to turn her music into something much bigger.

But was that actually what she wanted?

Addison opens up about her initial reluctance to sign with Republic Records and Spinefarm, the pressure of suddenly attracting millions of streams, and why impressive numbers don’t necessarily mean she’s comfortable with success. She also explains why maintaining creative independence matters more to her than chasing whatever sound happens to be popular.

The conversation goes deeper into the music itself, including the personal meaning behind *A Fate Worse Than Loneliness*, her decision to embrace both aggressive screaming and melodic vocals, and how her upbringing influenced the anger and emotion driving her songwriting.

Chris and Addison also discuss her experiences touring with President, performing alongside major artists like Bring Me The Horizon, and dealing with the internet’s obsession with labeling emerging musicians as industry plants. Addison reveals why performing for an audience that doesn’t know her music can be more exciting than playing for established fans, and why smaller venues can sometimes be more intimidating than massive stages.

**FROM VIRAL VIDEOS TO THE BIG STAGE — IS SHOWING TEETH JUST GETTING STARTED?**

This isn’t another interview filled with rehearsed answers about how amazing everything is. It’s a look at what happens when a passionate musician suddenly finds herself navigating an industry that wants to turn her creativity into a business.

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