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Who Has the Balls to Sing for Eddie? The Brutal Search for the New Van Halen Voice! (VIP)
This isn't your daddy's music journalism—this is AI-Driven Combat Research. While the mainstream media plantation begs for table scraps from PR firms, we’ve deployed Alex and Alicia Iverson to bypass the gatekeepers and extract the raw, "jailbroken" truth from the Van Halen vault. We don’t do "rumors"; we do industrial-strength data reclamation for the real fans who refuse to consume the sterilized slop served by the corporate machine.
- Opening the Vault: 4 Records of Eddie’s Ghost!
- The Spackle: Why Steve Lukather Isn’t Playing a Single Note.
- "No Young Punks": Alex Van Halen’s Brutal Rule for Singers.
- The Cucumber vs. Wisdom: The Quote of the Century.
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STEPHEN PEARCY TEASES NEW MUSIC WITH SNIPPET OF SONG “DRIVE” FROM HIS FORTHCOMING ALBUM DUE OUT LATER THIS YEAR
STEPHEN PEARCY—the voice of RATT—has teased his upcoming sixth solo album by rolling out a snippet of the song “Drive.” The track was written by PEARCY and features one of the album’s many special guests on lead guitar—someone whose name will soon be revealed. PEARCY and early RATT bassist (circa 81’) Matt Thorne co-produced the album, which will be released on PEARCY’s own Top Fuel Records (exact release date is TBA).
PEARCY will take a break from recording to perform on February 26 at the Yaamava’ Theater in Highland, CA with guitarist extraordinaire Warren DeMartini—his longtime bandmate in RATT and current touring partner under the Pearcy/DeMartini moniker. This is one of the shows on “The Undercover Tour,” a mix of solo dates and ones with Pearcy/DeMartini.
PEARCY—the vocal powerhouse, prolific songwriter, seasoned entrepreneur, and indefatigable force of nature recently sat down for a Q&A answering a wide range of questions in a voice that’s uniquely his.
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The SPHERE SCAM: Why Tool is Risking Everything for a "Robot Eyeball" (VIP)
Mainstream metal media is drooling over the "lights and lasers," but they’re too damn scared to ask the real question: Is Tool flushing their legacy down a Vegas toilet? Danny Carey says they’re the "perfect band" for the Sphere, but is this just a massive cash grab to fund a 16K ego trip? We’re diving into the secret negotiations that have the "Octopus" getting vertigo and the fans getting ripped off. Only the CMS has the balls to tell you why this "cinematic experience" might be the final nail in the coffin for new music.
- Danny Carey Spills the Beans: Tool in the "Robot Eyeball"
- The Financial Black Hole: Why This "Art" is a Trap
- 16K Resolution vs. 13-Year Wait Times
- Metallica is Moving In? The Battle for Sphere Supremacy
- Vertigo and Vomit: Why Tool Fans are "Loyal Idiots"
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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!
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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!
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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!
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Why Dave Mustaine Will NEVER Shake Hands at Louder Than Life 2026
The mainstream "rock journalists" are playing nice, but we know the truth about the Louder Than Life 2026 lineup. Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson are finally sharing the same patch of dirt in Kentucky, and the tension is thick enough to choke a horse. While the PR machines spin "farewell tour" magic, the real story is the proximity of the man who fired his bassist over a webcam leak and the man who’s now anchoring Metal Church. Is this a coincidence, or is the industry mocking the fans with a standoff they know will never turn into a reunion?
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- The "Farewell" Charade: Why Mustaine is calling it quits now.
- The Metal Church Factor: Ellefson’s calculated return to the stage.
- Backstage Lockdown: How festivals manage feuding legends.
- F.A.F.O.: Decoding the message in Metal Church’s new track.
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CMS CLASSIC: IS CHRIS AKIN FINALLY INSANE? The Truth About The "Belly Button" Incident!
Think you’ve heard it all? Think again. While the mainstream "metal" media is busy kissing ass and playing it safe, Chris Akin is out here redefining rock and roll depravity. We’re talking about a night of pure, unadulterated chaos involving "Human Shot Glasses," Jim Beam, and a level of debauchery that would make Motley Crue blush. Why is the mainstream hiding the real stories of rock excess? Do Chris and Neeley finally have the balls to admit they’ve gone too far? You won't believe what happened at the bottom of a bottle of bourbon—hit play to witness the wreckage.
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- Chris’s Radio Shack Mic Fail
- The Total Lack of Technical Skills
- The "Human Shot Glass" Mystery
- Lupus: A Fake Disease?
- Slurping Jim Beam Out Of A Belly Button
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🤘 THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW: Unfiltered. Unapologetic. Since 1996, THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW has caused global chaos. Neeley and Chris deliver the best "shock jock" radio today—a scorched-earth look at pop culture, sex, and the 80s Hard Rock we live for.
THE LINEUP: We dive deep into the legends: Motley Crue, Metallica, Judas Priest, Poison, Metal Church, Dokken, Lynch Mob, Journey, Ratt, and our favorite target, Eddie Trunk.
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The Classic Metal Show LIVE! 2/14/26 (Full Show)
The music industry is a house of cards, and one of its biggest architects just admitted it's about to fall. Why does Jimmy Iovine believe streaming services are destined for the graveyard, and is Hollywood playing you for a fool with celebrity GoFundMe campaigns? Neeley and Chris are asking the questions no one else has the balls to: has commerce officially killed the soul of rock and roll? From secret mall apartments to $100 handshakes with Eddie Trunk, hit play to see the industry exposed.
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– The Ghost in the Machine: Technical issues haunt the studio as the hosts discuss secret mall apartments and toxic dating disasters.
– Metal Church & The Psycho Singer: Neeley rips into the "psycho" look of the new Metal Church frontman and the industry’s refusal to acknowledge Julian Lennon's true talent.
– Pro-Pain’s Return: Breaking down "Oceans of Blood," Gary Meskil’s first Pro-Pain release in over a decade.
– Phil Anselmo Channels ZZ Top: A look at the weird new Down track and the death of traditional music commerce.
– The Streaming Scam: Why the "Family Plan" is a tech giant pick-pocketing scheme and why streaming is destined for collapse.
– The $100 Handshake: Blasting Eddie Trunk’s shameless meet-and-greets and the extortionate price of modern "Ghetto" pavilion seats.
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THE LINEUP: We dive deep into the legends: Motley Crue, Metallica, Judas Priest, Poison, Metal Church, Dokken, Lynch Mob, Journey, Ratt, and our favorite target, Eddie Trunk.
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