[Las Vegas, NV – May 16, 2024] — Multi-platinum hard rock powerhouse FIVE FINGER DEATH PUNCH are celebrating their 20th anniversary with the release of “Best Of – Volume 1”, a collection of re-recorded versions of their most iconic chart-topping songs. This move comes in response to the recent sale of the band’s original master recordings by their former label, an action made without their knowledge or the opportunity to reclaim their own work.
Founding guitarist Zoltan Bathory says: “We would have loved to have a shot at reclaiming our masters, or at least to be involved in the transaction but we found out after the fact. Surprised, but not surprised. These kinds of behind closed doors deals have become far too common in the music industry. Labels buy, sell or trade artist’s work without their knowledge or consent, reducing them to soulless commodities. But life is a chess game so when this happened to Taylor Swift, she responded by re-recording her catalog. After that respectably bold move, her fans ...
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In this edition of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... NEWS, Chris weighs in on Sevendust's upcoming 21st-anniversary celebration of their acoustic album, Southside Double-Wide: Acoustic Live. He poses a thought-provoking question: are these anniversary tours genuine milestones, or simply a modern necessity for bands to maintain a touring presence? Chris offers his perspective on this growing trend in the music industry.
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Seth and Chris dive into the fake outrage surrounding comedian Shane Gillis's ESPYs appearance. They'll expose the "delusional" WNBA players demanding more money and tackle other hot topics. Seth shares a personal story about an online argument that crossed the line, dragging his family into it. Finally, they close out with Donald Trump's surprising support for the Cleveland Indians and Washington Redskins reinstating their original names.
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Iron Maiden has officially turned down The Sphere in Las Vegas—and Neeley & Chris think it might mean The Sphere is already doomed. Meanwhile, Kiss is asked to be featured at the Kennedy Honors by President Trump, and Our Lady Peace actually demanded $1300 for a 10-minute interview request. You won’t hear this kind of raw, unfiltered breakdown anywhere else. Share it, smash that follow button, and support us by becoming a VIP for early releases, exclusive content, contests, and more!
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Neeley & Chris dive into a loaded episode: Chris shares stories from a hospital trip with his mom, Neeley explains why the heat is killing his motorcycle rides, and they rip into sports stations for babbling about Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce instead of real sports. Plus—does Plush even have a future in rock anymore? This is the kind of blunt, uncensored talk you’ll never get from corporate media. Share it, hit follow, and become a VIP for early releases, exclusive content, contests, and more!
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Chris Akin goes full berserker with GWAR’s Blothar as they rip into the band’s new release THE RETURN OF GOR GOR, the hellish state of summer touring, and the evolution of GWAR after Oderus’ death. This is 40 years of pure alien chaos—and it’s still not safe for humans. Like, share, and follow us—and become a VIP for early access, exclusive chaos, contests, and more!
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