Classic Metal Show

Temic's Diego Tejeida: Is Modern Prog Metal Ruining Pure Musical Emotion?

Prog metal used to be about pushing boundaries, but now it feels like a giant flexing contest for music nerds. Temic keyboardist Diego Tejeida stops by to break down why

Did A NASCAR Lawsuit Just Set A Dangerous Legal Precedent?

Every single week brings a fresh wave of total nonsense, and the internet has outdone itself once again. Celebrities and influencers are desperately pushing ridiculous ca

Why Are Famous Musicians Throwing Fits Over Simple Questions?

Rock stars used to trash hotel rooms and live on the edge, but today they throw massive temper tantrums over basic interview questions. From Stephen Pearcy dropping new t

Samhain's London May: Can A Heavy Metal Musician Actually Survive A Real Film Set?

Most musicians who try to act look like complete fools the second the camera starts rolling. They think hitting a stage translates to movie stardom, but the reality is us

Is Watching Concerts On Giant TV Screens Worth The Price?

When live rock concerts turn into glorified movie theater screenings where the band looks like microscopic specks on stage, somebody has to call out the absurdity. Chris

Why Did Thunder Break Up—and What Brought Luke Morley Back? (2008 Archive)

Why did Thunder walk away from rock and roll, and what did Def Leppard and Whitesnake have to do with bringing them back? THUNDER’S BANG IS AN AMAZING RELEASE! DON’T MIS

Is Saturday Night Nightlife Totally Dead For Older Rock Fans?

Getting older completely changes how you spend your Saturday nights, and we are diving headfirst into the brutal reality of aging in the rock world. From trying to figure

CMS LIVE 10/3/26: Is Rock Concert Technology Completely Ruining The Live Experience?

The rock world is spiraling out of control, from massive tech spectacles replacing real human performances to aging rockers trying to navigate modern society. Unfiltered

ARE GALACTIC COWBOYS HEAVIER THAN EVER? Monty Colvin Talks “What Planet Are You From?”

After years away, Galactic Cowboys return with their new album, What Planet Are You From? GET ALL YOUR GALACTIC COWBOYS MUSIC AND MERCH HERE: http://galacticcowboys.com/

Why Did Jon Bon Jovi Get Forced To Sing Live At A Wedding? (2016 Archive)

Jon Bon Jovi is back in the news, and it is absolute comedy gold. From selling four identical album variants just to fleece hardcore collectors into buying the same recor

Is Texas Hippie Coalition Bigger Than Ever After 25 Years? Big Dad Ritch Talks THC, New Albums, More

Big Dad Ritch of Texas Hippie Coalition sits down with Chris Akin for a wide-ranging conversation about the past, present and future of one of America's most distinctive

Did Gene Simmons Roast Paul Stanley’s Vocal Abilities? (2016 ARCHIVE)

When the banter gets turned up to eleven, nobody in hard rock is safe from the crosshairs. The hosts dive headfirst into a scathing critique of KISS frontman Paul Stanley

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

Eddie Trunk vs. The Grammys: Unpacking The Rage (2017 Archive)

Can you imagine spending your whole life in the music biz just to watch the Grammys treat metal like a joke? Well, some people can’t even handle the thought without a ful

Should Testament Really Remix Souls of Black?

How much should you mess with a classic? The guys get into Eddie Trunk, what actually makes a great rock interviewer, the bizarre politics of music publicity, and whether

Andrew Hudson: Are We Drowning in Too Much Information?

There’s never been a time when you could find more information faster—and Andrew Hudson thinks that might be exactly what’s screwing everything up. GET HARLOTT'S EXSEQUI

Jim Florentine Says AI Comedy Is TERRIBLE — But This Is What He Uses It For!

Jim Florentine shows up with a #1 comedy album, 26 years of prank calls, and enough stories to derail an entire afternoon. GET JIM FLORENTINE & DON JAMIESON’S TERRORIZIN

Why Are Galactic Cowboys Suddenly Relevant Again?

A new Galactic Cowboys album, an $88,000 Kickstarter, Pantera memories, Christian metal, aging rock bands and one hell of a debate about who actually counts as the real b

Did SickSense Just Become A Completely Different Band?

SickSense isn’t exactly interested in staying in its lane—and the new Funerals EP makes that painfully obvious. Vicky Psarakis opens up about the band’s darker musical d

Are Re-Recorded Classic Rock Albums A Total Scam? (2012 Archive)

When classic 80s bands lose the rights to their original master recordings, they usually run straight to the studio to re-record their biggest hits. But what happens when