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Classic Metal Show
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Since 1996, THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW has been the ultimate destination for honest, no-holds-barred talk about hard rock, heavy metal, and everything in between. This isn't just another channel. It's an uncensored community. On our paid tier, you get commercial-free access to all of our daily episodes, plus bonus content, behind-the-scenes insights, and the opportunity to interact with us directly. I... more

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Matt Harvey
Guitarist for Left To Die
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Episode: Left To Die: Can Anyone Touch Early DEATH Without Ruining It?
Mike Bufis
Frontman of Beautifully Deranged
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Episode: Beautifully Deranged's Mike Bufis: Is This the Next Metal Band You’ll Be Kicking Yourself for Missing?
Jake Louris
Guest introduction on CMS TV
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Don Dokken
Lead singer of Dokken, veteran hard rock/metal musician
Dokken
Episode: Don Dokken Explains Exactly Why He Hates Digital Music Streaming (2014)
Jericho Green
Political commentator and YouTube personality
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Episode: Jericho Green - Legacy Media Outlets Really Don’t Want You Hearing This (2019)
Blaze Bayley
Singer, former Iron Maiden vocalist and solo artist
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Episode: Blaze Bayley: Fans Are Still Debating Blaze Bayley's Iron Maiden Years (2008)
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Frederik Anderson
Guitarist of Fimbul Winter
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Episode: Fimbul Winter: Can Ex-Amon Amarth Members Escape Their Own Legacy?
Stevie Rachelle
Lead vocalist of Steel Panther
Steel Panther
Episode: Why Does Eddie Trunk Hate Steel Panther So Much? (2018 Archive)

Host

Chris Akin
Co-host with long-running involvement in CMS; main commentator and interviewee on rock/metal topics; known for unfiltered takes and audience engagement.

Reviews

3.7 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • ANTISEMITES. Shame on you two !

    What was the need to call David Lee Roth “a Jew with a Jew hook nose”

    Episode name: “David Lee Roth’s last performance - a total train wreck” six minutes in.

    I wonder if they’d say it to David Lee Roth’s face or the people they report to or Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons and many more.

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    DP’67
    United States9 months ago
  • Always Entertaining!!!

    I look forward to and enjoying every single episode!!!

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    RocknRoller
    United Statesa year ago
  • Racists. Shame on you two !

    What was the need to call David Lee Roth a Jew “with a Jew hook nose”

    Episode “David Lee Roth’s last performance - a total train wreck” six minutes in.

    I wonder if they’d say it to David Lee Roth’s face or the people they report to.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DP’67
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fun show!

    Awesome show! Great content and never ever boring!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PJCobi
    United Statesa year ago
  • Awesome fun show

    Awesome fun show to listen to!

    Apple Podcasts
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    Wyldman999
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the unabashed, unfiltered metal-centric humor and guest depth.
Fans value the sense of community and long-running storytelling about touring and band history.
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Left To Die: Can Anyone Touch Early DEATH Without Ruining It?
Q: Is there potential for a second release or an EP if the response to Initia Mortis is strong enough?
If the reception is positive and it feels right to continue, there could be a part two, but there is no formal plan; it would depend on whether there's sufficient material and audience interest to justify more work.
Left To Die: Can Anyone Touch Early DEATH Without Ruining It?
Q: What was the biggest challenge with translating old tapes into a new album-ready production?
The biggest challenge was deciphering degraded boombox-era recordings and then making decisions about how the riffs and lyrics likely evolved, while maintaining the essential vibe and energy of the teenage writers who originally created the material.
Left To Die: Can Anyone Touch Early DEATH Without Ruining It?
Q: Did Rick and Terry step in at any point to push for fleshing out sections that might have been left sparse?
Yes, having their editorial input helped prevent us from overreaching and kept the arrangements faithful to the original spirit while allowing room for thoughtful, appropriate expansions.
Beautifully Deranged's Mike Bufis: Is This the Next Metal Band You’ll Be Kicking Yourself for Missing?
Q: What are your main influences and how do you keep your sound authentic without just copying others?
The band strives to play their influences rather than hide them, using the early 2000s metalcore experience of members and integrating melodic hooks from pop and other genres to create something genuine and uniquely theirs, while openly acknowledging bands like Avenged Sevenfold, Killswitch Engage, and Bullet for My Valentine as touchstones.
Beautifully Deranged's Mike Bufis: Is This the Next Metal Band You’ll Be Kicking Yourself for Missing?
Q: How did Beautifully Deranged come together as a band and what was the initial spark?
The core came from long-time friends in different projects who eventually linked up in 2023 through a shared guitarist; Haley joined as vocalist after a mutual friend connection, and the project grew from there, with a strong emphasis on being a heavy, melodic metal band that blends diverse influences.

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What is Classic Metal Show about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A rambunctious, uncensored metal-focused show that blends hard-hitting opinions on culture, music careers, and industry dynamics with deep dives into classic rock history and contemporary metal conversations. Regular hosts riff on politics, media, and fan communities, while teasing and sometimes interviewing established musicians and industry figures. Listeners can expect bold takes, nostalgia-driven stories from decades in broadcasting, and a steady stream of guest perspectives from metal and rock scenes. The show stands out for its unfiltered humor, strong community ties, and consistent sponsorship integration that keeps it independent and listener-centric. Potential listeners who want candid band anecdotes, behind-the-scenes industry cha... more

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Recent guests on Classic Metal Show include:

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2. Mike Bufis
3. Jake Louris
4. Don Dokken
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