Classic Metal Show

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  Andrew Hudson: Are We Drowning in Too Much Information? 02.10.2026 31p

  There’s never been a time when you could find more information faster—and Andrew Hudson thinks that might be exactly what’s screwing everything up.GET HARLOTT'S EXSEQUIIS HERE: https://amzn.to/46BEvx9The Harlot guitarist opens up about the overwhelming flood of information, misinformation, algorithms and clickbait that makes even the simplest story impossible to take at face value. Why do people automatically believe the version that agrees with them? Have we gotten so buried in bullshit that we’ve stopped caring about what’s actually true?CHECK OUT HARLOTT'S TRIAL BY FIRE VIDEO HERE: And just when you think the conversation is done going down that rabbit hole, Andrew gets into how technology is changing music, why discovering new bands has become harder, and the bizarre future of AI-generated music.FOLLOW HARLOTT AND SHOP ON THEIR BANDCAMP PAGE: It’s a hell of a conversation about truth, technology, music and the sheer amount of noise coming at us every damn day.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Should Testament Really Remix Souls of Black? 02.10.2026 1ó 6p

  How much should you mess with a classic? The guys get into Eddie Trunk, what actually makes a great rock interviewer, the bizarre politics of music publicity, and whether Testament’s Souls of Black deserves a modern remix.KILLER TESTAMENT RELEASE HERE. GET IT NOW: https://amzn.to/4hln9tyThe full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Jim Florentine Says AI Comedy Is TERRIBLE — But This Is What He Uses It For! 01.10.2026 1ó 27p

  Jim Florentine shows up with a #1 comedy album, 26 years of prank calls, and enough stories to derail an entire afternoon.GET JIM FLORENTINE & DON JAMIESON’S TERRORIZING TELEMARKETERS VOL. 8 HERE AND LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF! https://amzn.to/4y9J3XQThis conversation goes from the art of keeping a straight face during completely ridiculous prank calls to AI trying — and failing — to write comedy. Then the guitars get plugged in.Sebastian Bach and Twisted Sister. Iron Maiden and Nico McBrain. Metallica, 72 Seasons and the evolution of their live shows. Foo Fighters in a tiny club. Marilyn Manson absolutely tearing up a stage. Slayer. Gary Holt. And a whole lot of opinions about what happens when legendary bands get older, lineups change and the music business keeps rolling.Florentine also digs into some of the wildest concert and interview stories he’s accumulated over the years.It’s comedy, classic metal, prank calls and backstage insanity all in one conversation.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Did SickSense Just Become A Completely Different Band? 30.09.2026 26p

  SickSense isn’t exactly interested in staying in its lane—and the new Funerals EP makes that painfully obvious.Vicky Psarakis opens up about the band’s darker musical direction, the surprisingly personal story behind A Moment of Violence, and why chasing whatever happens to be commercially popular can be a fast track to sounding like everybody else.Then the conversation gets downright nasty when AI music enters the picture. Suno, Spotify, musicians skipping the hard work, endless AI-generated albums and the question nobody seems to want to answer: what happens to music when the humans stop being necessary?Add a new North American tour and a completely DIY approach to keeping the band alive, and this interview goes a hell of a lot deeper than simply talking about a new EP.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Why Are Galactic Cowboys Suddenly Relevant Again? 30.09.2026 1ó 8p

  A new Galactic Cowboys album, an $88,000 Kickstarter, Pantera memories, Christian metal, aging rock bands and one hell of a debate about who actually counts as the real band. Monty Colvin doesn’t hold much back.THIS BOX SET IS CRAZY GOOD!! GET GALACTIC COWBOYS’ THE BOX THAT BUD BOUGHT (THE METAL BLADE YEARS HERE: https://amzn.to/4AsNWNiWatch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Are Re-Recorded Classic Rock Albums A Total Scam? (2012 Archive) 29.09.2026 28p

  When classic 80s bands lose the rights to their original master recordings, they usually run straight to the studio to re-record their biggest hits. But what happens when the new versions sound completely unmitigated, flat-out terrible? We listen to Loverboy’s re-recorded tracks side-by-side with the originals, and the drop in quality is mind-blowing. From shot vocal cords to completely lifeless guitar playing, why are bands putting out garbage like this, and does anyone actually buy these things?DON’T MISS OUT ON GETTING LOVERBOY’S ROCK N’ ROLL REVIVAL HERE: https://amzn.to/46SDzVnWatch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Is Nostalgia Keeping Dead Rock Bands Alive? 29.09.2026 41p

  What happens when the guys who built classic metal are still out there playing decades later?GET JIM FLORENTINE’S JERSEY TRASH AT A GREAT PRICE HERE: https://amzn.to/47eA4IRChris Akin and Matt Hartnett get into the uncomfortable questions about aging rock stars, nostalgia, anniversary tours and whether some bands are simply trying to recreate a past that can’t be recreated. They also go behind the scenes on dealing with musicians, publicists and some truly bizarre interviews—including the infamous War Kings experience.But the bigger question is harder to answer: when this generation is finally gone, who is actually left to take its place?The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  CMS LIVE 9/19/26: Could This Be The Wildest Classic Metal Show "Off Show" Yet? 28.09.2026 4ó 24p

  Neeley is off chasing Dokken, which means Chris Akin gets to do something he rarely gets to do — run a LIVE Classic Metal Show “off” show.DON’T WAIT! TERRORIZING TELEMARKETERS VOL. 8 IS AVAILABLE NOW: https://amzn.to/4iDjUjkAnd this one has the potential to get completely out of hand.Joining Chris is Hart O The Matter host Matt Hartnett, along with comedian Jim Florentine and Galactic Cowboys bassist Monty Colvin.Florentine comes in with plenty to talk about, including his new comedy special JERSEY TRASH and TERRORIZING TELEMARKETERS VOL. 8, his comedy album with Don Jamieson that is currently sitting at #1.Then there’s Monty Colvin, who has the new Galactic Cowboys release WHAT PLANET ARE YOU FROM? coming up, plus his MONTY’S ROCKCAST podcast.With this collection of personalities in one room, the real question isn’t whether things will get weird.It’s how weird they’re going to get.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Is Alex Van Halen's $475 Signed Book Really Worth It? 25.09.2026 17p

  Alex Van Halen has a new book coming — and the price tag becomes the real story.GET ALEX VAN HALEN’S BOOK BROTHERS IN HARDCOVER HERE: https://amzn.to/4isjkoENeeley and Chris Akin dig into the book’s expensive signed edition, the unreleased 1974 demo included with it, the option to make monthly payments, and the surprising numbers being discussed when it comes to Van Halen’s alleged net worth.Then the conversation takes a turn into the economics of rock stardom, with comparisons involving Eddie Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Don Henley, Darius Rucker, Steven Tyler and Gene Simmons.And if you thought the $20 meal-ticket story was ridiculous, wait until you hear the towel story.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Are Motley Crue Fans Finally Sick of the Reissues? 25.09.2026 16p

  Motley Crue is back with another reissue, and the reaction here is anything but enthusiastic.GET MOTLEY CRUE’S TOO FAST FOR LOVE 45TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION ON VINYL HERE: https://amzn.to/4AfzHeINeeley and Chris Akin go deep on why they believe Motley Crue has become the king of recycling its own catalog, whether there’s actually anything worthwhile about the latest package, and why the band’s history of anniversary editions has become so frustrating.They also revisit Too Fast for Love, Shout at the Devil, Dr. Feelgood, the influence of Bob Rock, Metallica’s Black Album, and the absurd prices attached to some of the Motley Crue collectibles being sold to fans.And yes, the question comes up: are fans simply willing to keep paying for it?Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Did Grandmaster Flash Really Invent Modern Hip-Hop? 25.09.2026 26p

  What if one of the biggest musical revolutions in history started because a DJ was pissed off that the best part of a record was always over too damn fast?DON'T WAIT! GET YOUR COPY OF GRANDMASTER FLASH'S BOOK BIRTH OF A CULTURE NOW!! https://amzn.to/4bXCiPUThat’s where this conversation gets really interesting.Grandmaster Flash goes deep into the experimentation, science and sheer ingenuity behind the techniques that helped build hip-hop—from extending drum breaks and creating a musical bed for MCs to throwing park parties with makeshift sound systems long before the record industry understood what was happening.He also explains how hip-hop escaped New York, why it took so long for the mainstream to recognize what had been created, and why so many of the people who helped build the culture still aren’t remembered the way they should be.GET ALL THE BEST CMS MERCH HERE: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/And then there’s the really crazy part: techniques invented in the 1970s are now embedded in rock, metal, pop and electronic music all over the planet.It’s a hell of a story—and Birth of a Culture finally puts much of it on paper.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Why Does Harry Whitley Sound So Much Like John Wetton? 25.09.2026 28p

  Walking into Asia as the new vocalist means stepping directly into the crosshairs of fans who know every note, every lyric and every inflection.GET INDIGO FROM ASIA ON VINYL HERE: https://classicmetalshow.locals.comHarry Whitley doesn’t shy away from that pressure. He talks about the John Wetton comparison, the challenge of performing the classic songs, and what changed when he finally got the chance to help create brand-new Asia music with Geoff Downes.Then there’s Indigo — the album that puts his own stamp on the band and forces the obvious question: can a new era of Asia actually satisfy fans who grew up with the classics?Harry also gets into working with some seriously intimidating musicians, the band’s chemistry behind the scenes, touring plans, fan reaction and why buying the music still matters in the streaming era.There’s a lot more going on here than just another new album interview.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Is Slayer Still Better Than Almost Every Metal Band? 24.09.2026 48p

  Slayer is back, but the bigger question is whether a band that supposedly retired can still justify the hype every time it steps onstage.GET SLAYER’S SOUNDTRACK TO THE APOCALYPSE BOX SET HERE: https://amzn.to/46qWmH9Neeley and Chris Akin go deep on why Slayer’s limited appearances may actually make the band more valuable, why the live show remains an absolute assault on the senses, whether six shows a year can make more sense than recording and touring, and why Kerry King’s solo project simply doesn’t have the same pull as Slayer itself.They also revisit the insanity of old-school Slayer shows, the Clash of the Titans era, Seasons in the Abyss, the difference between nostalgia and actually delivering onstage, and the bizarre contrast between Tom Araya’s stage persona and the person they describe away from the microphone.Then the conversation turns to Megadeth, Dokken, lineup changes, and whether some classic metal bands have become little more than the name attached to whoever happens to be in the current lineup.And when they actually watch recent Slayer footage, the reaction is pretty much what you’d expect.Four guys.A ridiculous amount of noise.And Slayer still sounding like Slayer.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Was This 70s Rocker Actually a Satanic Cult Leader? (2018 Archive) 23.09.2026 39p

  70s rock was built on pure degeneracy, but one iconic guitarist allegedly took things to a whole new level of dark, twisted weirdness. From bizarre occult rituals and creepy groupie encounters to accusations of literal black magic, the stories behind Led Zeppelin make regular rock star antics look like Sunday school. Were these guys just completely burnt-out junkies playing mind games, or was there actually something sinister pulling the strings? We dive into the most unhinged allegations from a new tell-all book and break down whether the hype is real or total bullshit.YOU NEED TO HAVE ALL THE LED ZEPPELIN, AND IT’S HERE IN A SINGLE COLLECTION: https://amzn.to/4hkjSuxWatch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Lee Payne: Why Cloven Hoof Thinks Its Best Years Are Happening Right Now 23.09.2026 28p

  Cloven Hoof has been pounding away at heavy metal for decades, but Lee Payne says something very interesting is happening right now: the band may be in the strongest creative period of its entire career.GET NEVER A PROPHET IN YOUR OWN LAND FROM CLOVEN HOOF ON VINYL HERE: https://amzn.to/4qogwKWIn this conversation, Lee gets into the new album Never a Prophet in Your Own Land, why Cloven Hoof keeps pushing itself instead of playing it safe, how Harry Conklin completely changed the band’s songwriting possibilities, and why the new record was far from the end of the road.There’s also the story behind that album title—and why it connects to Cloven Hoof’s history, the British metal press, and the late Russ North in a way that’s much more personal than you’d expect.Then we get into songwriting inspiration, cancelled touring plans, the evolution of heavy metal, and why Lee believes the music has survived for nearly 50 years despite everything the industry has thrown at it.If you’re a fan of Cloven Hoof, the New Wave of British Heavy Metal, classic heavy metal, or just musicians who still have something to say, this one is worth your time.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Was Evel Knievel’s Snake River Canyon Jump Really A Fake? 23.09.2026 47p

  Was Evel Knievel’s infamous Snake River Canyon jump the real deal—or was it one giant piece of television trickery?GET THE EVEL KNIEVEL STUNT CYCLE TOY HERE: https://amzn.to/4gRInQNA CMS fan sent in a theory that takes the conspiracy route: maybe Evel was never actually inside the SkyCycle when it launched, maybe the whole thing was camera manipulation, and maybe the “failed” landing was part of the plan.Neeley and Chris Akin tear into that theory while watching the original footage, looking at what can actually be seen during the launch, the parachute failure, the crash, Evel’s rescue, and his condition immediately afterward.And then there’s the bigger question: if this was all fake, why would anybody bother staging a failure?The discussion also gets into the SkyCycle’s intended landing, the later recreation of the jump, Evel’s other crashes, Wembley Stadium, King’s Island, and why comparing Evel’s motorcycle jumps with Robbie Knievel’s is a lot more complicated than simply comparing the numbers.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Were Fake Shoes the Best Souvenir From Korea? 23.09.2026 10p

  Chris Akin opens up about one of the strangest souvenirs from his time in Korea: buying ridiculously cheap knockoff shoes and eventually sending around 200 pairs home. That leads into stories about fake Rolexes, custom-made tuxedos, a blood-covered white tux jacket, broken hands, and the very questionable lengths he went to in the 1980s to impress girls.GET ALEX VAN HALEN’S BROTHERS IN HARDCOVER HERE: https://amzn.to/4cGGgwHAnd yes, somehow Corey Hart, Adam Ant, The Romantics and Katrina and the Waves all become part of the story.It’s nostalgia, bad decisions, questionable fashion and classic CMS stupidity all rolled into one conversation.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Is This the Most Unprepared Jeff Beck Interview Ever? 22.09.2026 35p

  What happens when you’re supposed to interview the guy who wrote a book about Jeff Beck… and you suddenly realize you know almost nothing about Jeff Beck?Get Steve Rosen’s Jeff Beck Stories: The Original Punk: From Yardbird to The Guitar Shop (Tonechaser) in Hardcover here: https://amzn.to/4AcBnW9 That’s where this conversation goes completely off the rails.There’s also an update on the upcoming CMS book, plans for the 30th-anniversary commemorative logo and merchandise, a brutally honest argument over Pulp Fiction, and a long detour into celebrity-driven sneaker culture involving Nike, Adidas, Puma, Michael Jordan, Run-DMC and Korn.In other words, exactly the kind of conversation you’d expect when nobody is trying too hard to behave.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  Can Anything Good Still Come Back? 22.09.2026 28p

  Chris Akin and Neeley open up about a brutal week, from a sudden death in Chris’s circle and his mother’s surgery to the grind of work and the increasingly bizarre world they see around them.GET SLAYER’S REPENTLESS LIMITED EDITION BOX SET ON VINYL HERE: https://amzn.to/4r8QDzfFrom there, the conversation goes everywhere: Chris’s ongoing attempt to lose weight, AI-generated thumbnails, the insanity of online comments, kids still wearing masks outdoors, Brandon Herrera’s congressional campaign, the state of American politics, and whether the country has reached the point of no return.And naturally, the show takes a hard left turn into a completely unofficial ranking of the women Grok considers the most popular celebrity “jerk-off” targets.It’s a very CMS conversation: serious one minute, completely ridiculous the next.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe
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  CMS LIVE 9/12/26: Are Legacy Bands Turning Their Fans Into Cash Machines? 21.09.2026 3ó 24p

  Slayer destroys Rocklahoma. Alex Van Halen puts a serious price on nostalgia. And Mötley Crüe finds yet another reason to repackage Too Fast For Love.Is this giving fans something worth buying—or just another trip to the cash register?Neeley and Chris Akin break it all down with the usual unfiltered opinions, sarcasm and metal insanity.SLAYER — REIGN IN BLOOD: https://amzn.to/4yswOVYALEX VAN HALEN — BROTHERS: https://amzn.to/4AsqkZhMÖTLEY CRÜE — TOO FAST FOR LOVE: https://amzn.to/46pMihAJoin the CMS Locals / VIP community for the uncensored CMS experience and exclusive content: https://www.theclassicmetalshow.comWARNING: THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW IS OPINION AND ENTERTAINMENT. THE VIEWS, COMMENTS, JOKES, SPECULATION AND ASSHOLE-ERY EXPRESSED ON THIS PROGRAM ARE THE OPINIONS OF THE HOSTS AND CONTRIBUTORS AND SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED AS FACT, NEWS, OR PROFESSIONAL ADVICE. DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AND MAKE UP YOUR OWN MIND.#TheClassicMetalShow #CMS #Slayer #VanHalen #MotleyCrue #Rocklahoma #ClassicMetal This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe