Fans Really Aren’t Agreeing On This 2012!

Something about the way rock media used to operate just hits differently, but not everybody agrees on what that actually means for the scene today. A look back at how “metal experts” used to handle regional festivals has left a lot of fans completely split.Some people are calling it the funniest, most authentic representation of raw rock radio culture out there, while others are wondering how this even made it to air.Let’s not pretend the industry is the same as it used to be. Today, everything is sanitized, corporate-approved, and deeply self-serious. But when you look back at how things used to be handled behind the mic, it raises a lot of questions about where the dangerous edge of rock media actually went—or if it was just a chaotic mess all along. 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