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The CMS Network’s Substack Podcast
by The CMS Network
The Substack of all the shows of THE CMS NETWORK. cmspn.substack.com
Episodes
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Does Twisted Sister REALLY Deserve The Rock Hall? JJ French Wants Answers!
JJ French is back on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame warpath — and once again, he’s calling out the Hall for keeping Twisted Sister on the outside looking in. GET TWISTED SISTER’S STAY HUNGRY 40TH ANNIVERSARY ON VINYL: https://amzn.to/4xMOdrA But before anybody starts demanding an induction…
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Is John Torra Just The LATEST Singer To Inherit Quiet Riot’s Impossible Job?
Quiet Riot has a new voice — **but is John Torra walking into one of the toughest jobs in rock?** The guys dig into young vocalist John Torra becoming the latest in a long, increasingly crowded line of singers to step behind the microphone for Quiet Riot. What does it actually take for a new...
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Are Classic Rock Fans Getting RIPPED OFF? Concert Prices Have Gone Completely Insane!
Metal isn’t dead — **but holy shit, the price of being a classic rock fan might be!** GET OZZY OSBOURNE’S MEMOIRS OF A MADMAN ON VINYL HERE: https://amzn.to/4hMZTpA The guys tear into the absolutely insane economics of modern concertgoing, including one VIP package so ridiculously expensive that...
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Did This 80s Rock Tour Just Prove Classic Metal Isn't Dead?
The guys are back to break down a chaotic week of live shows, wild backstage encounters, and the relentless speed of time passing by. From road stories with Dokken, Lita Ford, and Lynch Mob to surprising run-ins with faces from two decades ago, nothing is off-limits. Plus, a dive into…
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CMS 9/26/26 LIVE: Is Classic Metal a Nostalgia Franchise or Does It Have a Future?
Quiet Riot just hired a 23-year-old singer. Judas Priest is giving Sad Wings Of Destiny another 50th-anniversary treatment. And Jay Jay French is still asking why Twisted Sister can’t get the Rock Hall’s respect. AFTER ALL THESE YEARS, METAL HEALTH IS AVAILABLE AGAIN ON VINYL! GET IT BEFORE IT…
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This Story Got Way Too Weird (2015)
We’ve covered some bizarre stories over the years, but this headline completely breaks the scale. It’s a fast descent into absolute media madness, and honestly, the deeper you look into the details, the less sense the whole thing makes. If you’re watching this here, you’re already late.The full...
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Running A Backyard Enterprise In 1985!
Before the internet ruined everything, high school had a completely different economy. Chris opens up the vault to share how a 15-year-old kid in the mid-180s managed to run a highly lucrative, neighborhood-level operation right under his parents’ noses. From pre-rolling joints in a hidden pool…
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Vinnie Vincent's Collection Could Bring In Half A Million Dollars (2014)
Vinnie Vincent has launched an auction featuring KISS memorabilia, stage-used guitars, handwritten lyrics, contracts, clothing, publishing rights and more. Some of the asking prices—including a $50,000 belt and $200,000 music copyrights—have become major talking points. We break down the most...
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The Vince Neil Debate Just Got Louder (2013)
Something about this conversation between Chris Akin and guest host Jim Bartek hits a nerve. What started as a discussion about Geoff Tate’s comments quickly turned into a much bigger question about legacy, performance, and what fans are willing to overlook. GET MOTLEY CRUE’S GREATEST HITS ON…
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John Sykes Says David Coverdale Lied (2017)
For decades, fans believed they knew the story behind Whitesnake’s massive 1987 album. Now John Sykes is challenging that version of history. From claims about songwriting credit to accusations involving David Coverdale’s recording sessions, this interview has reopened one of hard rock’s...
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The Def Leppard Interview Nobody Expected
Let’s not pretend the music industry makes any sense anymore. Usually, guys in bands the size of Def Leppard don’t talk to anyone outside of rolling stone, corporate radio, or major television networks. They live behind a wall of publicists and management teams whose entire job is to keep things...
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Something About This Rock Hall Induction Feels Off
The gatekeepers of rock history are making decisions that don’t make any sense, and legacy artists are scrambling to handle the fallout. From the messy politics behind who gets into the Rock Hall to veteran musicians dropping “reimagined” tracks nobody asked for, the line between honoring the…
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The Day Dave Mustaine Made Sense (And Why Anthrax Is Begging For Your Approval)
Let’s face it—we’ve spent the better part of the last two decades on this show laughing at the stupid things Dave Mustaine says. He’s usually the poster child for shooting off his mouth before engaging his brain. But hell has officially frozen over, because Mustaine just dropped a truth bomb that...
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Why the Music Industry is a Fraudulent Pay-to-Play Hellscape | Snew 2012
Let’s be real: the “modern rock” industry is a sanitized, corporate circle-jerk where talent goes to die unless you’ve got a massive pile of cash to buy your way onto a tour. Curtis Don Vito from SNEW joined us, and what started as a standard interview quickly turned into a cold, hard look at the...
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Rockline Exposed: The Night a CMS Fan Highjacked the Airwaves! 5/2/09
THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW has been exposing the soft underbelly of mainstream rock radio for decades, and this highlight is a total bloodbath. Watch as a CMS fan penetrates the legendary Rockline to ask Heaven and Hell a better question than host Bob Coburn ever could. Stop listening to the…
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CMS CLASSIC: Chris Is A Radio HACK? The Rocket vs. The Classic Metal Show!
Is mainstream radio nothing more than a sanctuary for “radio hacks” and recovering cops? This week, Chris takes a text from “The Rocket” and decides to light a match and toss it into the studio. Was it a friendly visit, or did the CMS just expose how soft terrestrial radio has truly become? You...
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CMS CLASSIC: THE INDUSTRY LIE: Why Every Mediocre DJ Becomes A Saint After Death (2009)
This episode originally aired on 11/7/09. Most “tributes” in the radio industry are filled with fake tears and sanitized memories, but Neeley and Chris just stumbled upon a “memorial” so cringeworthy it defies logic. Who was Brian “Bad Ass” Boone, and why is a certain segment of the 80s hair…
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David Ellefson: Why He Tells Stories on the Road (Audio)
Why is a rock star hitting the road to tell stories instead of shredding? Chris chats with Grammy winner David Ellefson about his upcoming South American BASSTORY tour, the deep reasons behind his storyteller shows, and his time at the BACK TO THE BEGINNING concert. It’s a look behind the bass!…
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He’s Legally Blind, but He’s a Touring Rockstar. (No Excuses)
If your world went pitch black tomorrow, would you stop moving, or would you start listening closer? We all talk a big game about “resilience,” but Wayne Stokely is living it on a global stage with a pair of drumsticks and zero vision. Most people treat their worst day like a finish line, but…
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Sammy Hagar STOLE The Montrose Legacy? The Truth About Why They Never Reunited
Why did one of the most influential guitarists in rock history spend decades running away from the very songs that made him a star? Was Sammy Hagar’s solo success actually the final nail in the coffin for Montrose’s legacy as a “classic rock staple”? Keith St. John joins Chris Akin to pull back…
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Why Your Prosthetic Doesn’t Fit (And How to Trust Your "Fake" Knee)
How would you react if the one thing that connects you to the world—your ability to walk—was stripped away in an instant? Most people see the prosthetic leg; they don't see the sweat, the blood, or the rotting sleeves that feel like "death" after three years of wear. Join Chris and Seth as they...
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The First Week!
On this episode of LIMPING OUT OF THE FIRE, Chris and Seth talk about the first week after a traumatic injury; the mental anguish, the confusion, dealing with family that have no idea how to handle your situation, and more. GET CALL ME CHRIS BY CHRIS AKIN HERE: https://amzn.to/3ZhyxxQ 🚀 SUPPORT...
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Why Your Prosthetic Doesn’t Fit (And How to Trust Your "Fake" Knee)
How would you react if the one thing that connects you to the world—your ability to walk—was stripped away in an instant? Most people see the prosthetic leg; they don't see the sweat, the blood, or the rotting sleeves that feel like "death" after three years of wear. Join Chris and Seth as they...
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"We Told KK Downing NO!" - Tailgunner’s Unfiltered Studio Truth
Is the “British Wave” of Heavy Metal actually dead in its own home country? Most new bands are too afraid to challenge their idols, but what happens when a young group tells a legend like KK Downing that his ideas aren’t right for their record? Bones from Tailgunner joins Chris Akin to reveal the...
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CMS HALL OF FAME: Is This 4-Year-Old Kid Actually Better Than a Rock Legend?
GET EDDIE MONEY - THE COVERS on Vinyl: https://amzn.to/4suNHgr Think you’ve heard the worst AC/DC cover in history? You haven’t seen anything until you witness the mainstream media trying to prop up a “legend” while a literal toddler out-shines them with zero effort. Why is the industry lying to...
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Is The New ANACONDA Actually Good Or Just A "Tubi" Special?
Is the new Anaconda movie a high-stakes thriller or just another piece of low-budget streaming fodder? Most people saw the trailer and immediately wrote it off as a joke, but is there a layer of self-aware humor that everyone is missing? Chris Akin breaks down why this "reboot" isn't what it…
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BEST OF: BELT WHIPPINGS & ANT SNACKS! Pirates Employee Goes OLD SCHOOL! 🔥
“He took his belt off and started whipping him like a slave!” [Sponsor: Blackout Coffee - https://www.blackoutcoffee.com?p=BoNofhazE → Code CHRIA20 for 20% off] Bro, the world has officially gone off the rails! First, we’re talking about Belgian kids smuggling 5,000 ants out of Kenya because…
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How to Rebuild Your Life When Everything—Even the Way You Sleep—Changes Forever
If the world as you knew it ended at 7:20 PM on a Tuesday, would you have the grit to laugh about it four years later? Chris Akin and Seth Williams aren’t interested in your “thoughts and prayers”—they’re interested in how you survive the 22 surgeries, the necrotic smells, and the people who walk...
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The Best Band You’ve NEVER Heard Of? My Shocking #1 Album of 2025
Think you know what “Real Metal” sounded like in 2025? While the mainstream media was busy worshipping the same three legacy bands, a massive shift was happening underground that most fans completely missed. Why has Chris Akin officially turned his back on the “Hair Metal” classics that built the...
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DISNEY’S STREAMING NIGHTMARE: Hulu Is Getting KILLED! 🔥
“Nobody is enjoying going to your screen and working their way between Star Wars crap and, um, whatever is on there—DC or Marvel...” [Sponsor: Metallica - The Broadcast Collection 1988-1994 - https://amzn.to/4phEFBg] Disney has a “convoluted problem”. They bought Hulu, assumed they could just…
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NAZARETH FIRES SINGER AT XMAS! 🎅🔥 CHRIS TRASHES "GHOST" SOLO TOUR!
[Sponsor: Blackout Coffee - https://www.blackoutcoffee.com?p=BoNofhazE → Code CHRIA20 for 20% off] Merry Christmas, ya filthy animals! Chris Akin is back and someone just got the boot right before Santa arrived. Nazareth officially kicked Carl Sentance to the curb, and Chris is losing his mind…
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"NOBODY GIVES A SHIT ABOUT YOUR POLITICS!" Chris EXPLODES! 🤯
BRO, rage fueled by the best! This episode is brought to you by Blackout Coffee - https://www.blackoutcoffee.com?p=BoNofhazE → Code CHRIA20 for 20% off. Drink coffee strong enough to survive a Chris Rant! 🤘 WHAT. THE. HELL. Gene Simmons had a massive faux pas calling Ace Frehley “dead” due to…
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WE CALLED A DEAD ROCK STAR'S PHONE. IT ANSWERED.
Chris and Neeley are reminiscing about the early days of The Classic Metal Show, and Chris drops a story that will make you spit out your beer. You wouldn’t believe the lengths we went to for content back then... including calling a rock star after he was dead and getting his voicemail. What the...
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Drunk Cop Gropes Colleagues, Gets FIRED. It's His FAULT! + THROWBACK
🚨 NEELEY RAGES: IT’S HIS FAULT SHE GOT FIRED! 🚨 A drunken female police officer groped two colleagues, and Neeley is losing his mind not because she got fired, but because the male officer reported her! Bro, she wanted to get FUCKED. Take advantage, don’t report her, you dummy! The chaos is...
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THE DEATH OF FREE TV (Coming 2026) 💀📺
“By 2026, the local news anchor you’ve watched for twenty years is going behind a fucking paywall or they’re going extinct. Free TV is a corpse, and the streamers are just waiting for the smell to get bad enough to bury it.” [Sponsor: Black Sabbath - SABOTAGE COLLECTOR’S EDITION BOX SET -...
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2011 Metal Albums: Hits, Misses & Lulu's Epic Fail
This being the second of them and this was the I don’t know if you can call it the bigger one because it was a collaboration, but it is absolutely one of the shittiest pieces of shit that ever shit out of shit, ate the shit, then shit it out again and made a bigger piece of shit.” Bro, this Lulu...
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Lord Nelson: “Thumb In Ass Is NOT My Party” NEW SINGLE DROPS!
Plastic Catastrophe With Lord Nelson just dropped the grooviest, head-nodding, “IF U WANNA PARTY” single and these two go FULL chaos talking music biz, direct-to-fan, and why nobody’s buying albums anymore… until this absolute nuke drops. SPONSOR: Blackout Coffee – Strongest shit on the planet....
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I'M TALKING BLOWJOBS, HE'S TALKING KENNEDY: WTF IS MY LIFE?! (Audio)
Seth and Chris kick off a manic Monday talking about long weekends and shocking Browns game decisions. Then, they bring on Jake Underwood, the new host of the Jake Underwood Show on WHK 1420, who hired Seth as his producer, to talk about his political background, his vision for the show’s local...
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SHE MET A FAIRY AND NOW SHE'S CHANNELING ALIENS, I'M NOT KIDDING
Join Bill as he takes an absolutely mind-stretching journey with the incredible Dr. Yafi Yair, exploring how the recent lockdowns unleashed a powerful global energetic shift toward multidimensional travel and extraterrestrial awakening. This episode dives deep into light language activations…
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"THEY CAN'T STOP YOU!": RICK JAMES TAUGHT US ALL TO BE A SUPER FREAK!
“It’s a beautiful thing to know that you’re so good, they can’t stop you! You can do whatever you want! They’ll still buy your music!” 🤯 Wait till you hear WHY the Big Guy with the Big Show, LORD NELSON, said that about the absolute legend, Slick Rick James... you’ll spit your coffee, bro. ☕️...
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I WAS AN ARMY PARACHUTE RIGGER ON LSD WHO WANTED TO DIE
Former parachute rigger Christopher Morgan sits down for a raw, inspiring conversation about his turbulent upbringing, his time in the military, and the shocking mistakes that led to a General Under Honorable discharge. This mental health specialist got brutally honest about battling the demons…
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ED DANIEL: 'WE DISMANTLED THE ENTIRE BLUEPRINT OF WHAT A RECORD IS!'
In this groundbreaking conversation, Ed Daniel “The Architect,” the mastermind behind the new collaborative album COLLABORATIONS, educates us on his intentional creativity, how he unites diverse talent, and the process of building tracks from the ground up. We’re talking about a musical…
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The Trenton Effect: Regret, Redemption & The Journey Ahead
In this episode of The Trenton Effect, Trenton opens up about one of the most painful moments of his life — a moment heavy with regret, confusion, and heartbreak… but also the spark that ignited everything he’s building today. He reflects on how that dark season from his past became the…
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The Trenton Effect: Regret, Redemption & The Journey Ahead
In this episode of The Trenton Effect, Trenton opens up about one of the most painful moments of his life — a moment heavy with regret, confusion, and heartbreak… but also the spark that ignited everything he’s building today. He reflects on how that dark season from his past became the…
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Sal "Nunz": Passion, Power, and Pure Authenticity
Does the music world still have room for real emotion? The Lord talks with New Haven original Sal “Nunz” about putting your whole heart and soul into every note. Get commercial-free versions of our episodes, early releases, and exclusive content by subscribing to our premium platforms, including...
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THANKFUL WE'RE CLOSE TO DEATH? THE FUTURE IS F*CKED
This younger generation is totally screwed, and one of the hosts is thankful they’ll be dead before things get worse! Wait till you hear WHY they think the USA is weak enough for a country like China to just walk in, kill everyone, and take over. The Seth Williams Show is on a Wednesday rant,...
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THEY NAMED THE BAND AFTER DOING WHAT?!
“Well, I wanted like a hot rock and roll name like The Radiators, but I’m like, well, you know, we all smoke a lot of weed, so let’s go with The Roasters thing.” Wait till you hear why they said it... bro, it’s the real reason the band got its name, and it’s pure fire. 🔥 ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: * 00:00 –...
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“Inside the Shockwave” | The Trenton Effect
On this edition of The Trenton Effect, Trenton pulls back the curtain and takes you straight into The Shockwave — the official community of The Trenton Effect. This episode features a series of raw, unfiltered video moments straight from Trenton’s world — what he’s thinking, what he’s building…
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Award-Winning Producer MATT MILLER Spills Studio Secrets! 🤫
Are the best modern albums really made by a “true master” of sound? You bet they are! The Lord is back on LIVE AND LOUD WITH THE LORD, and this time he’s talking shop with the incredibly talented, award-winning producer, engineer, and songwriter Matt Miller. This episode is packed with killer...
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Stryper's Michael Sweet: A Christmas Album That Rocks!
Can a band known for killer metal riffs deliver a holiday album that actually hits? Michael Sweet from Stryper is here to tell us all about their new release, The Greatest Gift of All, and why it’s a game-changer for them. We cover the inspiration, the message, and what’s coming next for Stryper...
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