Has modern recording technology taken something essential away from rock music? THE PINEAPPLE THIEF frontman Bruce Soord thinks there’s something irreplaceable about musicians creating together in the same room.

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In this exclusive CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS interview, Chris Akin sits down with Soord to discuss the band’s new album, *Far and Wide*, their move from longtime label Kscope to InsideOut, and why the group deliberately returned to a more traditional approach to writing and recording.

Soord explains how working together as a band helped capture the energy of their live performances, why drummer Gavin Harrison pushed everyone to become better musicians, and why this new creative direction isn’t just a temporary experiment.

The conversation also gets personal. Soord reveals the heartbreaking experience involving his father’s final days that inspired “Still Living,” discusses his changing approach to vocals and songwriting, and explains why the band’s musical complexity must serve the emotion of a song.

PLUS:

- Why THE PINEAPPLE THIEF left Kscope after approximately 20 years.

- How Gavin Harrison helped elevate the band’s musicianship.

- Why recording together can accomplish things remote collaboration cannot.

- The emotional story behind “Still Living.”

- Why “No Exceptions” represents the band’s collaborative approach.

- How Bruce Soord’s singing voice has evolved.

- Why touring America is becoming increasingly expensive.

- Why Soord wants fans supporting independent record stores.

Is the future of rock music actually hiding in the way bands made records 50 years ago?

Watch the full interview and decide for yourself.

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Happy Halloween, you degenerates. While the rest of the world was carving pumpkins and pretending to be scared of plastic skeletons, Neeley and I spent the week staring down the genuinely terrifying stuff: Sebastian Bach in our comments again, YouTube's robot executioners wiping out creators, Metallica tickets priced like a used Camaro, and Roger Waters lecturing James Hetfield from his very expensive soapbox. Throw in a Spanish metal army, a proper send-off for Cleveland's loudest mouth on the radio, and you've got a week heavier than a Sabbath riff at half speed. Grab a beer, crank it, and catch up before we go live tonight. Hail and Kill.

THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW

WHY IS SEBASTIAN BACH THREATENING US?
Sebastian Bach is back in THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW comments, and he's apparently not happy with Chris Akin and Neeley! According to the hosts, the former Skid Row frontman has been criticizing CMS and challenging them to confront him face-to-face. Chris and Neeley respond to the latest exchange and ask why Bach keeps engaging with the show.

PLUS: KK's Priest live performance discussion; Chris's experience at Akron's new Killbox comedy club.

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IS YOUTUBE CENSORSHIP DESTROYING CREATORS?
A creator with roughly half a million followers reportedly lost a channel over an older video. Chris Akin and Neeley discuss the risks of automated YouTube enforcement, how a platform decision can disrupt a creator's livelihood, and why creators should keep backups and build an audience beyond one platform. Are creators too dependent on YouTube? Join the discussion.

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WHY ARE TICKETS SO EXPENSIVE?
Why are concert tickets so expensive, and who's actually making the money? David Reece (Bangalore Choir, ex-Accept) joins Neeley and Chris Akin to discuss $7,000 Metallica tickets, corporate control of concert venues, and the growing disconnect between what fans pay and what artists earn.

Is the live music business still working for the musicians and fans who built it, or has corporate greed taken over?

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ROGER WATERS VS JAMES HETFIELD?
Roger Waters criticized Metallica's James Hetfield after Hetfield said Metallica keeps politics off its stage. Neeley and Chris Akin discuss the exchange, whether politics belongs at concerts, and the reactions it sparked. The hosts also react to concert footage of Beach Boys legend Mike Love and debate the challenges of performers continuing to tour later in life.

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CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS

Is STREAMER Leading Spain's Traditional Heavy Metal Revival?
Is traditional heavy metal healthier today than it was in the 80s, or are we just hearing more bands because of the internet? Cristian Blade of STREAMER makes an interesting case for Spain's growing metal scene. Give INTO THE VOID a listen, then tell us: Which newer traditional metal band deserves a bigger audience? And if you like STREAMER, support them by buying music or merchandise, not just streaming it!
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THE SETH WILLIAMS SHOW

Remembering Cleveland Radio Legend Mike Trivisonno: 5 Years Later
On today's edition of THE SETH WILLIAMS SHOW, Seth Williams and Chris Akin look back at the life, career, and enduring legacy of Cleveland talk radio giant Mike Trivisonno on the 5th anniversary of his passing.

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Known affectionately as "Mr. Cleveland," "Triv" was a dominating presence on 1100 WTAM for decades—setting the standard for blunt, opinionated, and unfiltered radio. As a direct mentor to Seth Williams, Trivisonno’s impact on local broadcasting and the talk radio format remains undeniable. Seth and Chris share personal stories, discuss his radio dominance, and examine how his approach shaped local media.

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Hail and Kill.

On this episode of The Classic Metal Show, Neeley and Chris Akin examine Roger Waters calling Metallica’s James Hetfield a “nobody” after Hetfield declared Metallica keeps politics off their stage. The hosts also react to horrifying concert clips of Beach Boys legend Mike Love looking like a living corpse being propped up on stage.

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