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• L.A. GUNS' NEW ALBUM LEOPARD SKIN IS A GODDAMN TURD

  “If you’re going to make a record, make a good record, you know? And L.A. Guns’ Leopard Skin album is a turd. It’s a goddamn turd.” Wait till you hear WHY they said it... The guys go off on the sheer inconsistency of bands like L.A. Guns, contrasting their “turd of an album” with the flawless careers of thrash legends Testament and Overkill!Neeley and Chris are back, picking up on the debate over Metallica’s St. Anger before diving into the controversial new lineup of Metal Church. They praise the total consistency of bands like Testament and Overkill, then deliver a brutal one-two punch against L.A. Guns’ album LEOPARD SKIN. Finally, they dig into the reports that Death Angel singer Mark Osegueda is losing focus on recording a new album, especially when Slayer is still “brilliant live”. What happened to L.A. Guns?Tired of ads? Grab ad-free episodes, early drops, and bonus rants on our premium platforms!👉 Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com👉 Rumble Premium: https://rumble.com/premium 👉 Substack: [SPONSOR: CMS Black Mug Clean - https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/listing/cms-black-mug-clean]Rock our gear: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/CHRIS AKIN’S BOOKS (buy or the algorithm wins): Call Me Chris – https://amzn.to/44TDIZ4 Little Victories – https://amzn.to/43A143y ...AND OTHER THINGS I SHOULD NOT SAY... – https://amzn.to/3SRP3BqEverything here is 100% opinion. DYOR before you @ us.LA Guns, Leopard Skin, album review, Metal Church, Testament, Overkill, thrash metal, Slayer, Kerry King, Death Angel, Mark Osegueda, Bruce Dickinson, Graham Bonnet, CMS #LAGuns #LeopardSkin #MetalChurch #Testament #Slayer #DeathAngel #RageBait #ThrashMetal #CMS 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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• ST. ANGER IS A GENIUS METALLICA ALBUM RUINED BY ONE THING

  “Some of the songs are actually decent, except for the drums. But if they could remix it and reproduce it or something... holy shit, this thing sounds amazing.” Wait till you hear WHY they said it... Chris defends Metallica’s St. Anger, claiming the notorious ‘clanky drums’ are the only thing preventing it from being a masterpiece!Neeley and Chris dive into the bizarre news of Glenn Danzig singing Elvis covers for New Year’s Eve at the House of Blues and the even weirder planned Sex Pistols shows featuring a new singer instead of Johnny Rotten. They talk about the new BOMBSHELL EP from Tommy Thayer and Jamie St. James before delivering a scorching take on The Hair Metal Guru’s interview length. The episode closes by asking the ultimate question: Could Metallica’s ST. ANGER have been good if they just fixed the ridiculous clanky drums?Tired of ads? Grab ad-free episodes, early drops, and bonus rants on our premium platforms!👉 Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com👉 Rumble Premium: https://rumble.com/premium 👉 Substack: [SPONSOR: CMS Logo Desk Mat - https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/listing/cms-desk-mat]Rock our gear: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/CHRIS AKIN’S BOOKS (buy or the algorithm wins): Call Me Chris – https://amzn.to/44TDIZ4 Little Victories – https://amzn.to/43A143y ...AND OTHER THINGS I SHOULD NOT SAY... – https://amzn.to/3SRP3BqEverything here is 100% opinion. DYOR before you @ us.#Metallica #StAnger #Danzig #SexPistols #RageBait #HeavyMetal #TommyThayer #Megadeth #MusicNews #CMS 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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• OLD ROCKERS ARE STEALING MONEY AND KILLING THE NEXT GENERATION

  “They are taking some of those dollars away, I guess. ... The new guys cannot get footing, they need every advantage they can get, you know what I mean? That’s all I’m saying.” Wait till you hear WHY they said it... Chris swears that geriatric rockers like Deep Purple‘s Ian Gillan (who is going blind!) and Don Dokken are actively blocking younger bands like Wolfgang Van Halen from ever making their mark!Neeley and Chris tackle the controversial comments from Deep Purple singer Ian Gillan that the band has “no end in sight,” even though Gillan is 80 and going blind. They defend Don Dokken against trolls for performing while sitting, admitting he’s lost the ability to play guitar. Ultimately, Chris swears these old bands not retiring hurts the next generation. Do these legendary rockers have a responsibility to step aside for younger acts, or should they truly rock till they drop?Tired of ads? Grab ad-free episodes, early drops, and bonus rants on our premium platforms!👉 Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com👉 Rumble Premium: https://rumble.com/premium 👉 Substack: [SPONSOR: Motley Crue - DR. FEELGOOD 35TH ANNIVERSARY LP BOX SET - https://amzn.to/3Je81AA]Rock our gear: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/CHRIS AKIN’S BOOKS (buy or the algorithm wins): Call Me Chris – https://amzn.to/44TDIZ4 Little Victories – https://amzn.to/43A143y ...AND OTHER THINGS I SHOULD NOT SAY... – https://amzn.to/3SRP3BqEverything here is 100% opinion. DYOR before you @ us.#DeepPurple #Dokken #IanGillan #Retirement #HeavyMetal #RageBait #WolfgangVanHalen #GeorgeLynch #ClassicRock #CMS 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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• Alcatrazz's Jimmy Waldo: "No! I DON'T CARE How Good You Are!"

  In this exclusive interview, Chris Akin chats with Jimmy Waldo, the legendary keyboardist for the heavy metal band Alcatrazz, about their new release, Prior Convictions, which features new recordings of classic material and some fresh tracks. Jimmy gets super real about the band’s decision to show off their current incredible lineup , including singer Giles Lavery, rather than chasing a “famous name” singer who might lack the right chemistry. He also spills the details on his knack for finding guitar phenoms, from Yngwie Malmsteen to Steve Vai and now Joe Stump , explaining that aggressive playing and genuine attitude are what he looks for, not just speed. Finally, Jimmy confirms that the songs, not the star power, are what matter most to the audience.BUY PRIOR CONVICTIONS HERE: https://amzn.to/44CVi2zGet commercial-free versions of our episodes, early releases, and exclusive content by subscribing to our premium platforms.We highly recommend our Locals page: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com You can also find us on Rumble: https://rumble.com/premium and Substack: Sponsor: Motley Crue - DR. FEELGOOD 35TH ANNIVERSARY LP BOX SET - https://amzn.to/3Je81AAGet all your favorite CMS Merchandise from our online store: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/BUY CHRIS AKIN’S BEST BOOKS HERE:Call Me Chris by Chris Akin - https://amzn.to/44TDIZ4 Little Victories by Chris Akin - https://amzn.to/43A143y ...AND OTHER THINGS I SHOULD NOT SAY... By Chris Akin - https://amzn.to/3SRP3BqNOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows, are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not.#Alcatrazz #JimmyWaldo #SteveVai #YngwieMalmsteen #HeavyMetal #ClassicMetalShow #PriorConvictions #GilesLavery #JoeStump #BandChemistry 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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• I WAS A MEAN FUCKING ASSHOLE FOR YEARS (Angry Akin Confession)

  “That was a real ugly person that used to exist. It’s a joke based on a lot of reality because I was a very mean fucking asshole for a lot of years, but yeah. Thankfully, that day is done.” Wait till you hear WHY they said it... Chris drops a HUGE confession about his “Angry Akin” past and the emotionally “crazy” truth about why he used to fight all the time!Neeley and Chris are back after the holiday to share their Thanksgiving stories, including Chris’s self-described sad and pathetic day working and watching football. They rip on the new season of STRANGER THINGS for its weirdly grown-up “kids” and predict the impending death of movie theaters. The episode closes with incredible CMS history destined for the new book coming in 2026, including Chris’s past life as a “mean fucking asshole.” Are you still mad at the Angry Akin, or is the new, tempered Chris better?Tired of ads? Grab ad-free episodes, early drops, and bonus rants on our premium platforms!👉 Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com👉 Rumble Premium: https://rumble.com/premium 👉 Substack: [SPONSOR: Blackout Coffee - https://www.blackoutcoffee.com?p=BoNofhazE. Use Promo Code CHRIA20 to save 20% on your next purchase!]Rock our gear: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/CHRIS AKIN’S BOOKS (buy or the algorithm wins): Call Me Chris – https://amzn.to/44TDIZ4 Little Victories – https://amzn.to/43A143y ...AND OTHER THINGS I SHOULD NOT SAY... – https://amzn.to/3SRP3BqEverything here is 100% opinion. DYOR before you @ us.#AngryAkin #ChrisAkin #CMSHistory #ThanksgivingFail #Slayer #MovieTheaters #StrangerThings #MetalPodcast #RageBait #CMSBook 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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