Chris Akin had the week from absolute hellācars breaking down, life imploding, and just general bullshit. But the real fire starts when Neeley checks in from Chicago after seeing the John Bush "Music of Anthrax" set. This isn't just a review; it's a goddamn declaration of war against the Belladonna loyalists. Plus, the guys talk about the end of Chrisās show with Erik Ferentinos and why you NEED to follow Erikās new solo path.
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00:00 - Chrisās car is a piece of sh*t / Life update
05:30 - Erik Ferentinos: The end of an era?
08:42 - THE HOOK: John Bush vs. Joey Belladonna
12:15 - Why the Chicago crowd lost their damn minds
18:40 - Final verdict on the Anthrax legacy
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Nazareth just pulled the ultimate Grinch move and fired their singer right before the holidays. No "future endeavors," just a cold-blooded "he's gone." Chris is dive-bombing into why this was so brutal and why Carl Sentence thinking he can pull off a solo tour is pure delusion. šš„
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Yo family! Chris is in the house showing how YouTube TV is officially the "New King," and surpriseātheyāre acting just like the old bosses. Theyāre dropping 10+ new tiers to "save you money," but Chris calls bullshit. Itās all about analytics and squeezing every last cent out of your pocket.
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Winger is retiring from touring because Kip Winger wants to sing f*king classical music?! WHAT?! Heās sacrificing the power ballads for Mozart?! Thatās the most pretentious, pinky-up bullsht Iāve ever heard! Good luck selling out an opera house, Kip, you soft-rock F**k!
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THE METAL NEWS BREAKDOWN (CHAOS EDITION) š¤ Bro, Winger is calling it quits on touring so Kip can go full Opera. We are RAGING. What kind of metal frontman ditches the road for sheet music?! Plus, Triumph is making us ask if itās even a reunion if half the ...
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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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 listenāhit that share button, follow us, and subscribe to Rumble Premium for more! Hail and Kill! Join the rebellion!
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Whatās 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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This is the epitome of the AI in news stories. I donāt remember her on the show and how ābelovedā and an āactressā if she sporadically appeared on one show?
š„ BIG NEWS: The Roger Miret Interview is on Blabbermouth! š„
Family, I am beyond stoked to share that Blabbermouth.net just featured my interview with the absolute legend and godfather of NYHC, Roger Miret (Agnostic Front)!
Roger is never one to pull punches, and in this sit-down, we got deep into some heavy topicsāincluding why he feels Americans have become non-appreciative of the things we have. Itās a raw, honest, and perspective-shifting conversation that only a veteran like Roger can deliver.
Huge thanks to the team at Blabbermouth for picking this up and helping spread the word. This is exactly the kind of deep-dive content I love bringing to you all right here on Locals.
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Twisted Sister's anthems bulldozed Dokken's dreamscapesā'You Can't Stop Rock 'n' Roll' > 'Alone Again' by miles. Dokken's too weepy.
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