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"FUCK THEM!" Tempers EXPLODE After Bob Frantz Firing

"If they can't support you for not wrecking your family, then fuck them. Simple as that. Fuck them." Wait till you hear WHY they said it—it's way beyond typical radio drama 🤯.

The news of Bob Frantz's firing from WHK 1420 AM has sent the online world into a spiral, leading to his producer, Seth Williams, taking all the heat. Seth and Chris Aiken go SCORCHED EARTH on the toxic online community, fake friends, and "pathetic" co-workers demanding Seth quit his job (with a family and a daughter heading to college!) in protest. They dive deep into the messy truth of the radio business, and why the host switch to Jake Underwood (who is a friend and helped Seth after his leg amputation) is not a personal betrayal. Plus, they drop an intense "Dog Pound Details" segment, discussing the Cleveland Browns' losing streak and whether Kevin Stefanski should be fired. Is there any coming back from this much hate ...

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February 23, 2026
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.

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February 20, 2026
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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February 16, 2026
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"
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  • Vertigo and Vomit: Why Tool Fans are "Loyal Idiots"

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November 21, 2025
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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November 21, 2025
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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November 20, 2025
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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Is the "perfect" studio recording actually destroying the spirit of rock and roll? Tommy Skeoch joins Chris Akin to discuss why he’s finally abandoned the hunt for the perfect take in favor of something much more dangerous. He opens up about the "crazy people" that derailed his post-Tesla career and why his new chemistry in Bad Marriage feels like a final redemption. But does sobriety actually make you a better musician, or does it just change the way you see the wreckage left behind?

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- Dealing with the "Freaks": Why Resist & Bite Failed
- Sobriety vs. Creativity: Was the Dark Side Better?
- Trading Licks: The New Dynamic with Mike Fitz
- Making Peace with Brian Wheat and the Tesla Legacy

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Mark Nero Sends The WORST Local Band Ever To CMS! 2012

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This episode originally aired on 10/13/12.

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March 03, 2026
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TEXAN THRASH METALHEADS LIFE CYCLES ANNOUNCES NEW EP, 'NO ONE ESCAPES DEATH,' OUT MARCH 27TH

Texas' incendiary crossover thrash metal band LIFE CYCLES is back with a new EP, No One Escapes Death, due out March 27th via 1126 Records. Following a string of relentless singles and EP's and countless ferocious live shows over the last decade, the five-piece continues their warpath, showing no mercy on their latest release, comprised of 6 face-melting tracks that feature the band's signature concoction of brutal thrash, hardcore and death metal. 



Commenting on the record, drummer Xavier Rios says:

“This record is an expansion of our crossover sound with a focus on groove and detail in the riffs. We really wanted to display the journey we’ve been on as a band the last couple of years through this project. The energy is on 10 and we have a little bit of new flavor this time around.”

Today, the band ups the ante with another sonic assault, "Fatal Path," accompanied by the music video below. 

Vocalist Luis Lopez Jr discusses the track's lyrics:

"'Fatal Path' is about the evil persuasive ways of lust. Letting it drag you to dark places, it tricks you into believing it’s more than just pleasure, ultimately pulling back the curtain and showing that it was all an illusion."

No One Escapes Death Track List: 

1. Hell Beneath (ft. Josh Middleton of Sylosis)
2. Fatal Path
3. No Man’s Land
4. Mouth Of Doubt
5. Soul In Chains (ft. Matt Heafy of Trivium)
6. The End Still Awaits

LIFE CYCLES will join BLEED FROM WITHIN, SYLOSIS and GREAT AMERICAN GHOST on tour this spring in support of the new EP, No One Escapes Death. Tickets are available now at https://www.bleedfromwithin.com/tour-dates/. 

LIFE CYCLES Tour Dates w/BLEED FROM WITHIN & SYLOSIS:

April 2 - Worcester, MA - The Palladium
April 3 - Montreal, QC - Theatre Beanfield (SOLD OUT)
April 4 - Toronto, ON - Opera House
April 6 - Philadelphia, PA - Theatre of the Living Arts
April 7 - Lakewood, OH - The Roxy
April 8 - Millville, PA - Mr Smalls
April 10 - Detroit, MI - St Andrew’s Hall
April 11 - Grand Rapids, MI - Elevation
April 12 - Chicago, IL - House of Blues
April 14 - Minneapolis, MN - Varsity Theatre
April 15 - Lincoln, NE - Bourbon Theatre
April 17 - Englewood, CO - Gothic Theatre
April 19 - Boise, ID - Shrine Social Club
April 20 - Seattle, WA - The Crocodile
April 21 - Portland, OR - Hawthorne Theatre
April 22 - Roseville, CA - Goldfield Trading Post
April 24 - Los Angeles, CA - The Regent Theatre 
April 25 - Pomona, CA - The Glass House
April 26 - Phoenix, AZ - Crescent Ballroom
April 28 - Austin, TX - Come and Take It Live
April 29 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theater 
May 1 - Tampa, FL - The Orpheum
May 2 - Atlanta GA - The Masquerade (Hell)
May 3 - Greensboro, NC - Hangar 1819
May 5 - Richmond, VA - Canal Club
May 6 - Baltimore, MD - Nevermore Hall
May 7 - New York, NY - Gramercy Theatre

About LIFE CYCLES: 


San Antonio thrash prodigies Life Cycles are doubling down on their classic Texas sound with 2026’s No One Escapes Death.
 
The crew’s take on classic Texas thrash is excellent, pairing mean riffs with technical precision while never losing sight of the infectious groove that dominates the sound.
 
“We write music that we genuinely like,” said vocalist Luis Lopez. “That we would listen to, instead of trying to be like something else. This group doesn’t operate in a box—we write the music that we like to hear.”
 
The record perfectly captures the energy of the group’s live shows.
 
“It’s a party when we play,” explained drummer Xavier Rios. “I always tell people that don’t like metal ‘come to these shows’ because you’re going to have a good time.”

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