Ever wondered what it takes to launch a massive metal festival? Nils Patrik Johansson shares his exciting plans and the colossal undertaking involved! He also takes a nostalgic trip down memory lane, mourning the loss of record stores and reminiscing about the thrill of buying new albums like Dio's Holy Diver. Join him in advocating for physical music to support your favorite artists!
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On this highlight, Biohazard guitarist Billy Graziadei talks about how the underground scene is more than just music; it's where a lot of people find belonging in life.
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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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Is YouTube actively trying to destroy the very people who make them money? The guys are tackling the massive controversy around YouTube seemingly crushing small creators, plus the insane ESPN vs. YouTube TV holdout that's leaving millions of sports fans in the dark. We're cutting through the BS and giving you the unfiltered truth about the changing face of streaming. You won't believe the drama Chris ran into with Rockin' Randy Trask this week, either! Like, follow, and share this video everywhere! Get exclusive content by subscribing to Rumble Premium at https://rumble.com/premium.
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Is the music world ready for Tallah? In this intense chat, Chris Akin talks with Tallah's Max Portnoy about their insane sound and how the industry just can't seem to classify it. They dive into Max's unleashed switch from drums to bass, the challenges of touring, and the deep messages behind their new headbanging concept album. You've gotta hear this!
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Hollywood, CA – November 17, 2025 – Hold on to your platform boots, KISS fans: the hottest band in the world might not be done roaring just yet.
In a bombshell new interview, frontman Paul Stanley revealed that brand-new KISS music is looking "more than possible – probable" to accompany two of the band's biggest upcoming projects: the long-awaited Netflix biopic Shout It Out Loud and the groundbreaking KISS Avatar show set to launch in 2026 and beyond."I only write when there's a project – and I've been writing," Stanley told reporters with his trademark grin, refusing to drop specific titles or timelines but making one thing crystal clear: fresh KISS tracks are firmly on the table.
This is the strongest confirmation yet that the "End of the Road" farewell tour might have been exactly what the band said – the end of the road for makeup-and-fire-breathing live shows with the original members – but NOT the end of new KISS music.
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