Hell yeah, metalheads! On this balls-to-the-wall episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS..., Chris and Erik slam it with drummer Mike Stone. This badass beatkeeper dishes on being a top 9 finalist out of 6200 shredders in the Primus drummer hunt. We’re also riffing on the Ironman chaos crashing Erik’s hood, the killer James Davis Project vid dropping soon, insane MLB Opening Day parking costs in Cleveland, and that trainwreck Naked Gun reboot trailer. Crank it up, subscribe, and join the mosh pit in the comments!
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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.
Vince Neil got the boot, a new powerhouse stepped up, and Mötley Crüe dropped an absolute monster of an album... that almost everybody ignored. But the story doesn't end there. The mastermind behind that forgotten era has a stacked discography full of heavy, blues-infused bangers that put most mainstream rock to shame. We are breaking down the absolute best records from one of hard rock's ultimate journeymen—including a controversial #1 pick that is going to make old-school purists lose their minds.
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!
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!
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!
Neeley will be out with Dokken this weekend, but I'm going to do something rare... I'm going to do an "Off" show. My buddy Matt Hartnett from the HART O' THE MATTER podcast (who I did Aftershocks with for years) will be cohosting with me.
Comedian, friend and the holder of the #1 comedy album in the country, Jim Florentine will be hanging for awhile to talk about his new release, his new comedy special JERSEY TRASH, and all things metal.
Also jumping in will be another friend, Galactic Cowboys bassist Monty Colvin. After 7 years, GC is back with a new release called WHAT PLANET ARE YOU FROM?, plus Monty has a really fun podcast simply called MONTY'S ROCKCAST.
It's going to be fun.
Some notes though. This will be a RUMBLE ONLY show (both music and talking segments). So if you aren't a CMS Rumbler, get there. I'm not gonna lie... it's bound to be a bit sloppy, but we'll get it done.
Also, I'll be taking questions from the chat for Jim and Monty, so start thinking them up if ...
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?
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.
Why are some of the biggest icons in movie history completely torching their own filmographies? From Sylvester Stallone getting roasted for a zero-percent Rotten Tomatoes disaster to Al Pacino churning out direct-to-garbage streaming flicks, we break down why Hollywood's biggest names refuse to walk away. Is it pure greed, massive ego, or do these guys just have no idea how to stop? We tear into their absolute worst modern flops, why nobody wants to watch an 80-year-old action hero, and the unhinged celebrity social media posts that prove some of these stars have officially lost their minds.
Mob Rules guitarist Sven Ludke joins Chris Akin to explain how *Stories from the Verdant Vale* went from a handful of leftover ideas into a full-blown release. Along the way they get into concept albums, writing without overthinking everything, why some great songs never fit the story, working with powerhouse vocalist Klaus Dirks, and even how Udo Dirkschneider unexpectedly ended up on one of their recordings.
If you've ever wondered what really happens behind the scenes when a metal band decides what makes an album—and what doesn't—this conversation pulls back the curtain.
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