A few of you have messaged about various questions with Bandcamp... mostly that you guys were surprised by me saying that a very large amount of the music released in our genre (or the heavier stuff that is national that I listen to (ie: six feet under, cannibal corpse, etc.) is all out here on Bandcamp.
https://bandcamp.com/chrisakin/wishlist
I invite you guys that are interested to check out my "wishlist", which is basically how you "save" albums that you can stream at any time. From there you can do a lot - buy them so they never disappear, buy merch from the artist, get concert notifications, etc.
I've been a YouTube music guy for years, but with them announcing they are raising the YouTube premium cost to $26.99 a month (family plan), I'm officially done paying them when so much music is available online.
I'll be making a video soon about how to have all your music available for the car and all your youtube videos streaming ad-free on your computer, phone or even on many of the devices (my Google TV / Android devices work perfectly).
Fuck these greedy pricks.
Neeley and Chris dive into the bizarre legal fallout of a Tennessee school board member facing criminal assault charges after a context-dependent comment to a student. Was it a predatory move, or did an algorithmic outrage mob just destroy a 20-year career over a colloquial phrase? Immediately following that, the hosts react to the shocking viral footage of an elderly woman engaging in a physical brawl with a Tim Hortons shift leader. We break down the footage, look at who threw the first punch, and ask the uncomfortable question: Has public decorum officially collapsed?
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Nazareth founding member Pete Agnew doesn't pull punches when discussing the state of the music industry and the upcoming "Titans of Classic Rock" tour with Foghat. While the world remembers them for the legendary ballad "Love Hurts," Agnew reveals the raw, hard-rocking reality of a band that has survived five decades of industry shifts. From the "gift from the gods" in new vocalist Gianni Pontillo to the polarizing effect of the internet on global setlists, this is an uncensored look at rock royalty still claiming their throne. Discover why the "original rockers" are the only ones left who truly understand the spirit of the 70s.
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Seth Williams and Chris Akin aren't here to play by the rules or read from a corporate script. In this raw, unedited session, the guys are joined by special guest and comedian Don Jamieson to pull back the curtain on the "death" of the legendary Funny Stop. Between Seth’s "swollen ball syndrome" updates and the arrival of restaurant reporter Tony Musachio from the new and improved SHOOTERS, this is the high-octane chaos the mainstream media is too terrified to broadcast. If you want the truth from a comedy veteran who has seen it all, you’re in the right place.
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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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Is there anything more pathetic in rock and roll than a 50-plus-year-old "rebel" playing house for the cameras? We just sat through an interview with Nikki Sixx’s latest "model" girlfriend, Courtney Bingham, and it is the definition of a bloodbath for anyone who values rock authenticity. Sixx has spent his entire career trading in one "celebrity" face for another, treating his love life like a brand partnership rather than a human connection.
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The most egregious part? The absolute fraud of the "rock star" lifestyle while on tour. Bingham sits there and chirps about "Skype sex" and "looking cute" for the webcam while Sixx is out on the road. Let’s be real: Nikki Sixx isn’t sitting in a hotel room waiting for a Skype notification to see a "cute" outfit. He’s a guy who once detailed how he used Taco Bell tacos to clean himself up after groupie encounters. The attempt to paint this as a "healthy, modern relationship" is a total joke. It’s a sanitized, corporate version of metal designed to keep the checks rolling in from a fan base that wants to believe their heroes are still twenty-something studs. It’s boring, it’s fake, and it’s killing the substance of the genre.
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Let’s be entirely honest about what the legacy touring circuit has become: a highly efficient, note-perfect illusion designed to separate aging rock fans from their hard-earned cash. We recently looked at the touring machine behind some of classic metal's biggest legacy vocalists, and the reality is both technically impressive and artistically hollow.
Take the current solo iterations of classic concept records rolling through historic theaters right now. On paper, it’s a triumph—the songs are delivered flawlessly, every high note is met, and the backing band doesn't miss a beat. But if you strip away the nostalgia, what are you actually looking at? You're watching a mercenary band of hyper-proficient musicians recruited from every corner of the globe—Sweden, France, Brazil—who play the notes perfectly but possess absolutely zero emotional connection to the sweat, blood, and tears that built those tracks decades ago. It is a paint-by-numbers execution.
Even worse is the open secret of modern live vocals. While some frontmen hide behind backing tracks so poorly that they forget to hold the mic to their mouths, others have mastered the art of blending live performance with safety nets. They stay perfectly on script, matching pre-recorded vocal layers seamlessly. It sounds phenomenal through the PA system, but it begs the question: are we witnessing a genuine rock-and-roll performance, or are we paying premium theater prices for a glorified live-action karaoke night? The passion is gone, replaced by a revolving door of hired guns and technical failsafes.
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