Classic Metal Show

Episodes

• Bombay Black: Why Are American Audiences Quitting Hard Rock Shows? (2008 Archive) 22.07.2026 24m

  American rock crowds have gone completely soft while overseas fans are still blowing the roof off venues. When an active rock band sits down with a hitmaking producer to fix their sound, the truth about the modern music industry comes out fast. Is the American scene officially dead, or are rock bands just doing it wrong? Watch this segment to see what actually happens behind studio doors and on the road.GET ALL YOUR CMS MERCH HERE: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/Watch commercial-free and without a publishing delay by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com.All 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
• Did Def Leppard Ever Make Another Great Album After Hysteria? 22.07.2026 14m

  Most Def Leppard fans stop listening after Hysteria.Maybe they’re right.Maybe they’ve ignored some surprisingly good records.Today I’m ranking my five favorite Def Leppard albums released after Hysteria and explaining why some deserve another chance...while others prove exactly why fans checked out.CLICK HERE TO GET ADRENALIZE FROM DEF LEPPARD HERE: https://amzn.to/3RnM2f1If you’re watching this here, you’re getting the edited version.GET YOUR CMS MERCH HERE: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/The longer conversations, bonus segments, and debates happen on Locals. https://classicmetalshow.locals.com 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
• Why Did Pat Benatar Ban Her Biggest Hit? 22.07.2026 50m

  Classic rock singers are hitting a wall, and some are handling it a hell of a lot better than others. While Mike Tramp figures out a way to rework things within his range, other artists are flat-out canceling their own massive hits because they can’t handle the lyrics anymore. From bizarre self-censorship to aging rockstars pretending they still live in a small town, the entire scene is starting to look like a circus. We break down the real reason your favorite performers can’t—or won’t—deliver the goods like they used to.Watch commercial-free and without a publishing delay by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com.All 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
• Is Streaming Completely Dead? 21.07.2026 56m

  Streaming used to be the ultimate escape from cable television pricing, but now it has turned into a total corporate disaster. The major platforms are hemorrhaging subscribers because they stopped making anything actually worth watching. Instead of fresh entertainment, viewers are getting slapped with endless subscription tiers, platform mergers, and a flood of outdated classic content. The wild corporate greed behind the scenes is completely dismantling the golden age of streaming as fast as humanly possible.Watch commercial-free and without a publishing delay by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com.All 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
• CMS LIVE 7/11/26: Is Bon Jovi REALLY Back... Or Is This Comeback Already Falling Apart? 20.07.2026 3h 33m

  Bon Jovi is back on stage... but is this the comeback fans have been waiting for, or is it another disaster waiting to happen? One person definitely isn’t buying the hype, and he’s not keeping quiet about it.THESE GREAT BON JOVI “FOREVER” T-SHIRTS ARE ON SALE NOW: https://amzn.to/4vY4w53Then things shift into overdrive as Chris drops a take that’s guaranteed to fire people up: he believes Anthrax’s brand new song “The Edge Of Perfection” might actually be the greatest song they’ve ever recorded. Crazy? Maybe. Correct? You’ll have to decide.KILLER PRICE FOR ANTHRAX’S CURSUM PERFICIO ON VINYL HERE: https://amzn.to/4yfxhf1Throw in all the usual insanity, laughs, arguments, and absolutely unfiltered opinions, and you’ve got another episode you won’t want to miss.GREAT PLACE TO LAND YOUR CMS MERCH HERE: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/Watch now and join the chaos.Watch commercial-free with no publishing delay when you become a CMS VIP:https://classicmetalshow.locals.com**Disclaimer:** All 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
• Philip Anselmo Raised More Questions Than Answers (2013) 18.07.2026 15m

  For years, fans focused on the Pantera reunion discussion.But listening back to this interview today raises a different question.GREAT PRICE ON COWBOYS FROM HELL ON VINYL! https://amzn.to/4eu5SN9Was Philip Anselmo trying to explain where his career was heading… or was he quietly explaining why the past couldn’t be recreated?A lot of fans still aren’t sure.If you’re watching this here, you’re already late.The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals:https://classicmetalshow.locals.comVIP members get:- Complete interviews- Uncut discussions- Bonus segments- Early releases- Archive access- Member-only conversationsThe public clip barely scratches the surface. 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
• Bobby Blotzer Called Eddie Trunk A Liar... Then Things Got Weird (2017) 18.07.2026 35m

  In 2017, Bobby Blotzer fired back.Eddie Trunk discussed the ongoing RATT lawsuit, and Blotzer responded publicly with a lengthy Facebook statement accusing him of spreading misinformation.But the reaction wasn’t what many expected.Some fans believe he’s simply defending himself.Others think the constant public battle is making things worse.And the biggest question may not be about the lawsuit at all.It may be about why this fight keeps playing out in public.If you’re watching this here, you’re already late.The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals:https://classicmetalshow.locals.comThe public clip barely scratches the surface.The real discussion happened on Locals.#RATT #BobbyBlotzer #EddieTrunk #ClassicMetalShow 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
• Quiet Riot Fired Him… Then This Happened (2017) 18.07.2026 1h 15m

  Quiet Riot made a change.Then Sean Nichols ended up in the middle of another controversy almost immediately.GET QUIET RIOT’S ROAD RAGE ON VINYL: https://amzn.to/3Q91U4HAnd that’s where things started getting interesting.If you’re watching this here, you’re already late.The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals:https://classicmetalshow.locals.comThis discussion goes far beyond one singer changing bands. It turns into a bigger conversation about legacy acts, fan expectations, loyalty, professionalism, and whether some band names still mean what they used to mean.A lot of fans think Sean simply did what any working musician would do.Others aren’t buying it.What do you think? 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
• The Real Reason The LA Guns Frontman Looks Completely Different Now! 17.07.2026 32m

  He looked in the mirror after a New Year’s Eve show at the Whiskey and completely killed off the 1980s. No more black hair dye, no more heavy studs, and no more pretending to be 30 years old. But when an edited photo hits the internet showing his new look injected into the classic lineup, the internet loses its mind. Some call it a total rock move; others think he looks like he’s about to hand you a receipt at a grocery counter.If you’re watching this here, you’re looking at the scraps.The full, uncensored episode, the exclusive third segment, and early access interviews live on Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com 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
• Spread the Disease Is Back... And They Sound Meaner Than Ever 17.07.2026 24m

  Most bands that disappear for decades come back hoping fans remember who they were.Spread the Disease came back determined to show everyone what they could become.Chris Akin sits down with guitarist Dave Buschemeyer to discuss the making of The Darkness, The Dread and The Suffering, a record that pushes the band’s original sound into far darker territory while avoiding the trap of simply recreating the past.BUY ALL THE SPREAD THE DISEASE RELEASES ON BANDCAMP HERE: https://spreadthedisease.bandcamp.com/The conversation covers everything from songwriting and influences to the legendary Hellfest appearance that still follows the band decades later. Dave also explains why the group avoids turning songs into political lectures, why today’s version of the band writes with far more purpose, and how balancing careers, families and music makes this comeback different from the first chapter.If you’ve been searching for extreme music that still has personality and atmosphere, this conversation is worth your time.- Support the band.- Pick up the record.- Keep independent metal alive. 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
• The Embarrassing Reason Shannon Larkin Just Apologized To Nikki Sixx! 16.07.2026 29m

  The rock world just watched a stadium legend completely lose his mind over a passing comment. Nikki Sixx went nuclear on X, but look closer at what he actually left out of his rant.If you’re watching this here, you’re looking at the scraps. The full, uncensored episode, the exclusive third segment, and early access interviews live on Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com 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
• Is This New Project A Massive Legal Gamble? 15.07.2026 1h 7m

  John Schaffer is back out, and he’s already working on a new project to “show where his head is at.” After the absolute implosion of Iced Earth following January 6th, is releasing a new anti-government record the smartest move, or is he just begging to get put back in a cell? We break down the absolute mess of his plea deal, the reality of the bear spray charges, and why his former bandmates are nowhere to be found.If you’re watching this here, you’re looking at the scraps. The full, uncensored episode, the exclusive third segment, and early access interviews live on Locals:https://classicmetalshow.locals.com 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
• Phantom's JC Necrohex: How Is A 20-Year-Old Keeping Old School Metal Alive? 15.07.2026 23m

  Most young bands chase trends.Phantom went the opposite direction.GET PHANTOM’S NOT MIDNIGHT YET ON RED VINYL AT A GREAT PRICE HERE: https://amzn.to/4eNbVg1During this conversation, JC Necrohex explains why the band embraces classic heavy metal, why Not Midnight Yet became their most personal record, and how a direct invitation to Wacken changed everything.If you’re watching this here, you’re already late.The full discussion, exclusive interviews, and early releases are already on Locals:https://classicmetalshow.locals.comTopics include:• Writing personal songs inside horror-themed albums• Touring Europe and North America• Recording nearly an entire album himself• Why Bandcamp still matters• Physical media vs streamingTell us...Can traditional metal still break through in 2026? 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
• CMS LIVE! 7/4/26: Jon Schaffer's Predicament, Phil Lewis' Look, Vets Hate False Praise and More! 13.07.2026 3h 17m

  Let’s be honest about what’s actually happening here. Jon Schaffer is fresh out of a federal plea deal and immediately tracking an anti-government record. Is anyone actually buying this, or is it just the ultimate grift to recoup legal fees? Meanwhile, Nikki Sixx is taking shots at Godsmack’s legacy while his own band relies on pre-recorded tracks to survive a stadium tour. This is where the story gets messy. We look closer at Phil Lewis cutting his hair, the absolute breakdown of the casino circuit reality, and why the old guard is terrified of losing their grip. A lot of people are completely missing the real point of these stunts.GET ALL YOUR CMS MERCH HERE: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/If you’re watching this here, you’re looking at the scraps. The full, uncensored episode, the exclusive third segment, and early access interviews live on Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com 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
• Skid Row Just Crushed Reunion Hopes (2017) 11.07.2026 50m

  For years fans assumed this reunion would eventually happen.Now we’re hearing that even a serious financial offer wasn’t enough to make it work.GET SKID ROW’S THE ATLANTIC YEARS (1989-1995) HERE ON VINYL: https://amzn.to/4uK0hbUSo what actually happened behind the scenes?And why does it sound like old wounds never healed?If you’re watching this here, you’re already late.The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals:https://classicmetalshow.locals.comThe public clip barely scratches the surface.VIP members already saw the full discussion. 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
• The Weirdest Part Of Vinnie Vincent's Return Wasn't Vinnie Vincent (2018) 11.07.2026 1h 3m

  For years, people wondered if Vinnie Vincent would ever return.Then he finally did.VINNIE VINCENT INVASION’S ALL SYSTEMS GO ON VINYL!! GET YOURS: https://amzn.to/4v9F8IYBut instead of closing the book on decades of rumors and speculation, the appearance seemed to create a whole new set of questions.And the strangest part?The questions everyone expected to be asked never really came.If you’re watching this here, you’re already late.The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals:https://classicmetalshow.locals.comThe public conversation focused on appearances, rumors, and reactions.The deeper discussion is whether this appearance actually answered anything at all.Because after watching the footage, listening to the interviews, and hearing the stories...it feels like the mystery may have gotten bigger. 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
• Dave Landau: The Real Reason I Left The Cumia Show (2021) 11.07.2026 56m

  Most people think they know this story.But after hearing Dave Landau explain it himself, the situation feels very different.GET DAVE LANDAU’S BOOK A PARTY OF ONE HERE: https://amzn.to/4fOLGIqThe public narrative and the private reality may not be the same thing.If you’re watching this here, you’re already late.The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals:https://classicmetalshow.locals.comDave Landau discusses leaving Anthony Cumia, joining Crowder, cancel culture, censorship, YouTube moderation, comedy, politics, and the backlash that followed.Some fans think he made the only move he could make.Others still aren’t buying it.The real discussion happened on Locals. 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
• Fans Really Aren’t Agreeing On This Def Leppard Cruise Disaster (2016) 11.07.2026 51m

  People are still arguing about what really happened on the Def Leppard cruise.Was it an unavoidable situation?GET DEF LEPPARD’S GREATEST HITS AT A KILLER PRICE: https://amzn.to/4fHbTZgOr did fans have every right to be furious?The answers depend on who you ask.If you’re watching this here, you’re already late.The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals:https://classicmetalshow.locals.comOne version of the story says fans were understanding.Another says attendees were left disappointed after paying premium prices.And the more details that come out, the harder it becomes to figure out which version reflects reality.The public clip barely scratches the surface.The real discussion happened on Locals.#DefLeppard #EddieTrunk #ClassicMetalShow #RockNews #JoeElliott 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
• Megadeth, Metallica & The Weirdest Week We've Had in Years 10.07.2026 34m

  One of the strangest interviews we’ve ever done somehow gets even stranger when former Megadeth guitarist Jeff Young spends the conversation paying more attention to a chameleon than the questions.GET YOUR CMS MERCH AT OUR ONLINE STORE: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/Then we dive into Kirk Hammett’s Taylor Swift shirt, the Swiftie backlash, the ridiculous “karma” narrative after his onstage fall, and why today’s music industry simply doesn’t create the next Metallica anymore.It’s another completely unpredictable episode of The Classic Metal Show. 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
• Kings Of Thrash: Jeff Young Has A Surprising Answer About Megadeth's Final Tour 10.07.2026 28m

  Jeff Young had every opportunity to fuel the reunion rumors.Instead, he went somewhere almost nobody expected.GET KINGS OF THRASH’s BEST OF THE WEST : LIVE AT THE WHISKY A GOGO on Vinyl: https://amzn.to/4eDBKyXFrom Kings of Thrash accidentally becoming a worldwide touring act to explaining why he isn’t chasing Megadeth’s farewell tour, Jeff’s perspective may surprise longtime fans.He also shares the story behind “Bullets Ready,” written around unreleased Nick Menza drum performances, and explains why his future may be far bigger than thrash metal.If you’re watching this here, you’re already late.The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals:https://classicmetalshow.locals.comDo you think Jeff should appear during Megadeth’s final shows?Or has Kings of Thrash already become the proper celebration?Tell us below. 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