Why Nazareth’s Pete Agnew Thinks the Internet is KILLING Rock and Roll

You’re listening to last week’s news—our VIPs already finished this episode commercial-free seven days ago. Stop waiting in line and get instant access to every show, advance interviews, and exclusive bonus content for just $4.99 at https://classicmetalshow.locals.com.Nazareth founding member Pete Agnew doesn’t pull punches when discussing the state of the music industry and the upcoming “Titans of Classic Rock” tour with Foghat. While the world remembers them for the legendary ballad “Love Hurts,” Agnew reveals the raw, hard-rocking reality of a band that has survived five decades of industry shifts. From the “gift from the gods” in new vocalist Gianni Pontillo to the polarizing effect of the internet on global setlists, this is an uncensored look at rock royalty still claiming their throne. Discover why the “original rockers” are the only ones left who truly understand the spirit of the 70s.FIRST LINK: 👉 JOIN THE VIP INNER CIRCLE: https://classicmetalshow.locals.comON THIS EPISODE: - The Titans of Classic Rock: Why the Foghat pairing took decades to happen.- Rejuvenation: How Gianni Pontillo saved the Nazareth sound.- The Setlist Curse: Why you can’t play “Deep Cuts” without fans demanding their money back.- The “Love Hurts” Misconception: How a ballad redefined (and misrepresented) a hard rock legacy.- “Woke” Rock? Pete Agnew’s blunt take on why the 70s couldn’t happen today.🔥 SPONSOR GEAR:SPONSOR: Journey - THE BROADCAST COLLECTION 1976-1983 - https://amzn.to/48rPif8SPONSOR: Black Sabbath - SABOTAGE COLLECTOR’S EDITION BOX SET - https://amzn.to/45gHgDcSPONSOR: Metallica - THE BROADCAST COLLECTION 1988 - 1994 - https://amzn.to/4phEFBg📚 CHRIS AKIN’S VAULT:Little Victories by Chris Akin - https://amzn.to/43A143y🛒 OFFICIAL MERCH:SPONSOR: The CMS Hail and Snore Pillow - https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/listing/hail-and-snore-pillow(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)Cameo (Custom Video): https://www.cameo.com/chrisakinSubstack (Audio Feed): Follow on X: https://www.x.com/cmsrocksSaturday Night Live: THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW is Live Saturdays 9pm-3am EST on Rumble/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