- Is LITA FORD'S Legacy Bigger Than Her Hits?on November 6, 2026
Is LITA FORD remembered for the right reasons? Chris Akin and Neeley examine her career, her biggest hits, and the legacy she built beyond THE RUNAWAYS. From KISS ME DEADLY to […]
- Wraith's Jason Schultz: The Darkness Behind Their Most Ambitious Albumon November 6, 2026
Wraith guitarist Jason Schultz joins Chris Akin for a deep dive into *Descent Into Darkness*, an album that delivers savage thrash metal without relying on the usual cartoonish […]
- DID THIS DUMMY GET WHAT HE DESERVED? Football Madness & AI Girlfriend Disaster!on November 6, 2026
You couldn’t make these stories up! Chris and Neeley wrap up the night with two bizarre real-world stories, outrageous commentary, and the kind of uncensored conversation that […]
- AI Already Hit #1. "AI Idol" Is Next.on November 5, 2026
An AI song hit #1 on a country chart, and the CMS crew predicts an American Idol meets Name That Tune for machines. Full shows: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com #AIMusic […]
- Has METALLICA Forgotten How to Make Great Albums?on November 5, 2026
Has METALLICA forgotten how to make a consistently great album? Chris Akin and Neeley question the band's recent releases, bloated tracklists, and questionable production […]

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