Is the “Starchild” actually a well-oiled robot repeating the same lines for four decades? Neeley and Chris dig into the archives to prove that Paul Stanley hasn’t had an original thought on stage since 1973. Does the mainstream rock media actually believe this “Public Service Announcement” routine is organic, or are they just too scared to call out the KISS machine for being a total scripted sham? You won’t believe how identical these rants are until you hear the side-by-side evidence—hit play and see the mask slip. This episode originally aired on 9/12/09.

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• The “Open Loop” Mystery: Does Paul Have a Script?
• 1975 vs 1996: The “Alcohol” Speech Evolution
• “How Many Animals?” – Paul Insults Detroit
• The “Madison Square Garden” Fraud
• The Band Isn’t Ready! Paul’s Epic Script Fail

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The industry just lost its "Kryptonite," but why does the timing feel so damn wrong? Brad Arnold was only 47 years old—practically a kid in rock years—and the CMS News Exclusive is the only place with the balls to ask if the rock lifestyle finally claimed another victim or if the system failed him. The mainstream media is giving you the Hallmark version of the story, but Alicia and Alex are digging into the wreckage. Do you want the sanitized obituary, or do you want the scorched-earth reality of what happens when a rock soul burns out too soon? Hit play and find out why the rock community is actually pissed off.

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Think you know what happens behind the scenes of a major rock star’s press conference? You’re being fed a sanitized, corporate lie by "journalists" who have no business holding a microphone. Neeley and Chris expose a room full of major publication hacks asking questions so mind-numbingly stupid that you’ll wonder how they still have jobs. Is the mainstream media deliberately trying to kill Rock 'N' Roll with fluff, or are they just too lazy to do a five-minute Google search? Hit play to hear the exact moment the "professional" press officially lost the plot. This is from the 10/31/09 episode of THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW.

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9:14 - The Worst Question in the History of Journalism
17:40 - Rob Zombie’s "Big Announcement" is Total Bullsh*t
19:18 - The Most Embarrassing KISS Army Member Alive
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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 listen—hit that share button, follow us, and subscribe to Rumble Premium for more! Hail and Kill! Join the rebellion!

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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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The Silicon Valley overlords finally bent the knee and gave the CMS its legacy channel back, but don’t think for a second these corporate suits are letting us play fair. While the “YouTube Gods” graced us with our return, they’ve already started the digital execution of 77 of our most legendary episodes under the banner of “Hate Speech”. Are Neeley and Chris finally ready to pull the plug on the platform that hates them, or is this just the start of a massive migration to the only places left with actual balls?

While we battle the censors, the rock world is crumbling from within. Dave Mustaine wants you to believe he’s riding off into the sunset with a “pleasant goodbye,” but Chris and Neeley just caught him red-handed in a web of career-ending lies. Why is Mustaine using his “final” movie to bury David Ellefson and rewrite history about legendary members like Nick Menza?...