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THE DEATH OF COMEDY? Why Bill Burr’s New Special Actually Sucks + Throwback

Tracii Guns continues his streak of being the most "delicate" man in hair metal by allegedly canceling a Florida gig because it was—wait for it—too hot. We dive deep into the absolute disaster that is the L.A. Guns touring schedule and why these "rock stars" have become softer than a marshmallow in a microwave. Plus, we're dissecting Bill Burr’s latest Netflix special to find out where the actual jokes went.

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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.

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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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March 16, 2026

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CHINESE DEMOCRACY IS A TOTAL TURD: Fans Bury Axl Rose! 11/22/08

Axl Rose spent 13 years and millions of dollars to deliver an album that sounds like a mid-90s R&B reject, and we’ve got the fan receipts to prove it. From "Evil Batman" to the "Doghouse," the CMS callers strip away the industry hype and expose this record for the lifeless, over-tweaked disaster it really is. If you want the truth that the corporate rock press is too scared to print, you’re in the right place.

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Controversy: The TRUTH Behind WASP's 1984 To Headless Tour

Blackie Lawless has been one of the most polarizing figures in metal for decades, but what he reveals here about WASP’s long-term absence from American stages will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about the touring industry. While other bands from the 80s are phoning it in with backing tracks and diminished ranges, Blackie explains the "flamethrower" in his throat and why he refuses to follow the "flavor of the month" trends. If you want the raw truth about the evolution from shock rock to cerebral artistry, you aren't going to find it on a corporate press release.

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March 17, 2026

Is Lou Gramm Being A Bitter Has-Been Or Is Foreigner Just A Karaoke Act? + Throwback

Lou Gramm is out here crying about Kelly Hansen "mimicking" him, but here’s the cold, hard truth: nobody wants to hear a version of "Juke Box Hero" that doesn't sound like the record. We’re breaking down the ego, the bitterness, and the absolute insanity of a guy putting expanding foam in his junk just to get an erection. It’s uncensored, it’s offensive, and it’s exactly why you need to be behind the paywall.

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