Podcast
Chris Akin Presents
Hosted by The CMS Network · EN
Chris Akin is one of the most in demand personalities in the world today. He's best known for his uncensored, shock jock antics on THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW. He's also spent over 20 years being one of the most well respected and quoted rock/metal journalists in the world.
Erik Ferentinos is one of the hardest rockers in the business! He's currently the lead guitarist for RATT Vocalist Stephen Pearcy, as well as previously performing with Earshot and Bow Wow Wow!
With CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS..., Akin and Ferentinos share hard hitting interviews and commentary with you, the fans of hard rock, heavy metal, acting, television and pop culture at large. It's like no show you've heard before!
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RIOT V EXPOSED: The 2024 Album Nobody Can Compete With
Apr 2700:32:28Tap to summarizeThis wasn’t supposed to happen.A legacy band just outperformed the entire modern metal scene.And nobody’s ready to admit it.GREAT PRICE ON MEANSTREETS FROM RIOT V ON VINYL: https://amzn.to/4da3bRqIf you’re watching this here, you’re already behind.The full episode, exclusive 3rd segment, and early interviews are on Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.comChris sits down with Don Van Stavern to break down MEAN STREETS — and what comes out isn’t just another album promo… it’s a reality check.Touring struggles.Festival chaos.Lineup stability most bands would kill for.And the part they didn’t say publicly? That’s not here. 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
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LoMenzo Confesses: Why Mustaine Finally Put the Metallica Ghost to Rest
Feb 2700:05:35Tap to summarizeThe war isn’t over; it just moved into the studio. James LoMenzo just pulled back the curtain on why Dave Mustaine decided to hijack a Metallica classic for Megadeth’s final statement. Was it a tribute, or the most calculated “spider-chord” flex in thrash history? If you think you know the story of the 1983 fallout, you haven’t heard how it ends.👉 JOIN THE VIP INNER CIRCLE: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com* Mustaine’s “Spider-Chord” Revenge* LoMenzo’s Eyebrow-Raising Revelation* Reclaiming the 1984 Masterpiece* The Final Album: Closing the 40-Year Circle🔥 SPONSOR GEAR:* Metallica 88-94: https://amzn.to/4phEFBg* Black Sabbath 70-75: https://amzn.to/4oUeEIg* Motley Crue Dr. Feelgood 35th: https://amzn.to/3Je81AA📚 CHRIS AKIN’S VAULT:* Cause & Effect Metallica: https://amzn.to/4fjrLzN🛒 OFFICIAL MERCH:* CMS All Black Mug: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/listing/the-cms-all-black-mug(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)* Cameo (Custom Video): https://www.cameo.com/chrisakin* Substack (Audio Feed): * Follow on X: https://www.x.com/cmsrocks* Saturday 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
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Why Gene Simmons is Suddenly Resurrecting Ace Frehley’s Lost Classics!
Feb 2600:05:50Tap to summarizeGene Simmons just did the unthinkable in Louisiana, and it’s not another overpriced box set. For the first time in fifty years, the Demon is reaching into the vault to pull out the tracks he spent decades burying. Is this a genuine tribute to the Spaceman, or a calculated move to keep the Kiss brand alive on the back of Ace’s genius? We’re peeling back the makeup to see what’s really happening behind the curtain of this 2026 solo tour.👉 JOIN THE VIP INNER CIRCLE: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com* The Lake Charles Shocker: Gene’s New Setlist.* “Strange Ways” & “Rocket Ride”: Why Kiss Never Played Them.* The Ace Frehley Connection: Tribute or Cash Grab?* Analyzing the Gene Simmons Band 2026 Lineup.* What This Means for the Future of the Kiss Brand.🔥 SPONSOR GEAR:* Van Halen 76-92: https://amzn.to/4oaeFqr* Black Sabbath 70-75: https://amzn.to/4oUeEIg* Sammy Hagar Residency: https://amzn.to/48gl3qj📚 CHRIS AKIN’S VAULT:* Call Me Chris: https://amzn.to/4aFj8Ni🛒 OFFICIAL MERCH:* CMS All Black Mug: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/listing/the-cms-all-black-mug(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)Cameo (Custom Video): https://www.cameo.com/chrisakin Substack (Audio Feed): Follow on X: https://www.x.com/cmsrocks Saturday 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
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Why Ozzy Refused to Die in a Hospital Bed
Feb 2500:06:33Tap to summarizeThe Prince of Darkness didn’t just walk into the sunset; he stared down a medical death sentence and spat in its face. Sharon Osbourne finally pulled back the curtain on the “Back to the Beginning” show, revealing a reality far grimmer than the press releases suggested. While the world cheered for a charity reunion, the doctors were checking their watches, waiting for the inevitable. You think you know how a legend exits? You have no idea how much blood was actually on the tracks.👉 JOIN THE VIP INNER CIRCLE: https://classicmetalshow.locals.comCHAPTER TIMESTAMPS* The Death Warrant: Two Weeks to Live* The Sabbath Reunion Script vs. Reality* Why “Going Out Your Way” is a Messy Business* Holograms and Greed: The Afterlife Revenue Stream🔥 SPONSOR GEAR:* Van Halen 76-92: https://amzn.to/4oaeFqr* Black Sabbath 70-75: https://amzn.to/4oUeEIg* Sammy Hagar Residency: https://amzn.to/48gl3qj📚 CHRIS AKIN’S VAULT:* Call Me Chris: https://amzn.to/4aFj8Ni🛒 OFFICIAL MERCH:* The CMS All Black Mug: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/listing/the-cms-all-black-mug(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)Cameo (Custom Video): https://www.cameo.com/chrisakin Substack (Audio Feed): Follow on X: https://www.x.com/cmsrocks Saturday 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
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The Max/DoorDash Controversy: How The Suits Are Screwing Your Budget
Feb 2400:06:10Tap to summarizeThe corporate shell game just claimed another victim, and this time it’s hitting your wallet and your weekend plans. You thought that “free” Max subscription was a permanent part of your DashPass? Think again. The industry is quietly pulling the rug out from under you, proving once again that if you don’t own the media, you don’t own a damn thing.👉 JOIN THE VIP INNER CIRCLE: https://classicmetalshow.locals.comThe Death of the “Forever” BundleWhy Warner Bros. and DoorDash SplitChecking Your Account Before the BlackoutHow to Stream Metal Docs Without Getting Ripped Off🔥 SPONSOR GEAR:Van Halen 76-92: https://amzn.to/4oaeFqrBlack Sabbath 70-75: https://amzn.to/4oUeEIgSammy Hagar Residency: https://amzn.to/48gl3qj📚 CHRIS AKIN’S VAULT:Call Me Chris: https://amzn.to/4aFj8Ni🛒 OFFICIAL MERCH:CMS All Black Mug: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/listing/the-cms-all-black-mug(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)STANDARD CAP FOOTERCameo (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
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Why Dave Mustaine Will NEVER Shake Hands at Louder Than Life 2026
Feb 2300:05:06Tap to summarizeThe mainstream “rock journalists” are playing nice, but we know the truth about the Louder Than Life 2026 lineup. Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson are finally sharing the same patch of dirt in Kentucky, and the tension is thick enough to choke a horse. While the PR machines spin “farewell tour” magic, the real story is the proximity of the man who fired his bassist over a webcam leak and the man who’s now anchoring Metal Church. Is this a coincidence, or is the industry mocking the fans with a standoff they know will never turn into a reunion?👉 JOIN THE VIP INNER CIRCLE: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com- The “Farewell” Charade: Why Mustaine is calling it quits now.- The Metal Church Factor: Ellefson’s calculated return to the stage.- Backstage Lockdown: How festivals manage feuding legends.- F.A.F.O.: Decoding the message in Metal Church’s new track.🔥 SPONSOR GEAR:Van Halen 76-92: https://amzn.to/4oaeFqrBlack Sabbath 70-75: https://amzn.to/4oUeEIgSammy Hagar Residency: https://amzn.to/48gl3qj📚 CHRIS AKIN’S VAULT:Call Me Chris: https://amzn.to/4aFj8Ni🛒 OFFICIAL MERCH:CMS All Black Mug: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/listing/the-cms-all-black-mug(As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.)Cameo (Custom Video): https://www.cameo.com/chrisakinSubstack (Audio Feed): https://cmspn.substack.comFollow 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
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TROY AIKMAN ADMITS THE NFL IS RIGGED (Audio)
Dec 1001:25:29Tap to summarize“Have you seen the script? Do you know who’s going to play in that one yet? No. I’ll let you know later. “ Wait till you hear WHY they said it—it’s the definitive “Holy-Shit Moment” proof that the NFL is nothing but wrestling with pads.Chris Akin and Erik Ferentinos dive into the latest documentaries, pulling back the curtain on the Sean Combs Reckoning docuseries and the insane behind-the-scenes story of Roar. They get into Eric’s new studio work for Steven Pearcy, Sin Crazy, and the possibility of double-duty touring. But the real heat is on the NFL after a major on-air gaffe exposes the dark secret of the league—is your Sunday football just scripted entertainment designed for gambling?Tired of ads? Grab ad-free episodes, early drops, and bonus rants on our premium platforms!👉 Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com👉 Rumble Premium: https://rumble.com/premium 👉 Substack: SPONSOR: Kiss - KISS Dressed To Kill 50th Anniversary Box Set - https://amzn.to/47VhiawRock our gear: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/CHRIS AKIN’S BOOKS (buy or the algorithm wins): Call Me Chris – https://amzn.to/44TDIZ4 Little Victories – https://amzn.to/43A143y ...AND OTHER THINGS I SHOULD NOT SAY... – https://amzn.to/3SRP3BqEverything here is 100% opinion. DYOR before you @ us.#NFLRigged #PDiddy #TroyAikman #RoarMovie #Gematria #StevenPiercy #WrestlingIsFake #FootballScript #ConspiracyTheory #HairMetal 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
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SPACE X LIES: THE "RESCUE" WAS FAKE & NASA IS A SHAM?!
Dec 301:53:02Tap to summarizeYo, metalheads! Erik is back from the Monsters of Rock Cruise with some absolutely wild stories from the high seas, but the vibe quickly gets heavy when he starts ripping apart the lies surrounding the modern space program. Hear him call total BS on the Space X “rescue” mission for those astronauts stuck for 9 months and drop his proof that the whole program is a sham—stuffed with searchable keywords like Monsters of Rock Cruise, Erik’s stories, Space X, astronauts, NASA, and space program lies. Are you ready to dive into this headbanging episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... and rip apart the LIES together?Tired of ads? Grab ad-free episodes, early drops, and bonus rants on our premium platforms!👉 Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com 👉 Rumble Premium: https://rumble.com/premium 👉 Substack: SPONSOR: Black Sabbath - THE BROADCAST COLLECTION 1970-1975 - https://amzn.to/4oUeEIgRock our gear: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/CHRIS AKIN’S BOOKS (buy or the algorithm wins): Call Me Chris – https://amzn.to/44TDIZ4 Little Victories – https://amzn.to/43A143y ...AND OTHER THINGS I SHOULD NOT SAY... – https://amzn.to/3SRP3BqEverything here is 100% opinion. DYOR before you @ us.#spacex #nasa #conspiracy #monstersofrockcruise #metalheads #fakerescue #podcast #chrisakin #rumble #rockcruise 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
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IS THE GYM A GAY HOOKUP SPOT?! Mean McQueen SPILLS The Tea!
Nov 2701:23:43Tap to summarize“I just got up and walked away. I was like, oh, is that what these guys do? They hang around the gym waiting to hook up with some sweaty dude in there?” Wait till you hear WHY they said it, after Erik Ferentinos catches a guy staring at him mid-leg press! 🤣 Holy hell, the world is wild, bro.Chris Akin and Erik Ferentinos welcome the Chris Akin Presents crowd, only to have Erik completely hijack the whole conversation, starting with a 30-pound free turkey and hitting the gym! Eric discusses his disastrous, ticket-generating flower delivery gig for Mother’s Day, why the Aerosmith x Yungblood collaboration is manufactured celebrity garbage, and why AI will take paralegal jobs. But will Erik’s YouTube channel, Erik Ferentinos Unleashed, survive his birthday live show on Friday?Tired of ads? Grab ad-free episodes, early drops, and bonus rants on our premium platforms!👉 Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com👉 Rumble Premium: https://rumble.com/premium👉 Substack: [SPONSOR: Blackout Coffee - https://www.blackoutcoffee.com?p=BoNofhazE. Use Promo Code CHRIA20 to save 20% on your next purchase!]Rock our gear: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/CHRIS AKIN’S BOOKS (buy or the algorithm wins):Call Me Chris – https://amzn.to/44TDIZ4Little Victories – https://amzn.to/43A143y...AND OTHER THINGS I SHOULD NOT SAY... – https://amzn.to/3SRP3BqEverything here is 100% opinion. DYOR before you @ us.#ErikFerentinosUnleashed, #GymDrama, #GayGym, #MeanMcQueen, #AITakeover, #Youngblood, #Aerosmith, #RunIt, #Thanksgiving2025 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
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Poison Drummer vs. Bret Michaels Guitarist: The BEEF is REAL!
Nov 1201:45:28Tap to summarizeIs the Poison/Bret Michaels band rivalry heating up? Bret Michaels Band guitarist Pete Evick spills the tea on his surprisingly intense online argument with Poison’s drummer, Rikki Rockett! You won’t believe what set them off. Chris and Erik get all the details straight from the source, and also dive into Erik’s newest music project and the buzz around the upcoming film, PREDATOR: BADLANDS. Tune in for the drama, the tunes, and the movies. Like this video, follow our channel, and check out Rumble Premium for commercial-free episodes! Hail and Kill! Join the rebellion!SPONSOR: CMS Airpod Case (Gen I and II) - https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/listing/cms-airpods-case-gen-i-and-iiGet all your favorite CMS Merchandise from our online store: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/BUY CHRIS AKIN’S BEST BOOKS HERE:Call Me Chris by Chris Akin - https://amzn.to/44TDIZ4 Little Victories by Chris Akin - https://amzn.to/43A143y ...AND OTHER THINGS I SHOULD NOT SAY... By Chris Akin - https://amzn.to/3SRP3BqWant more? Get commercial-free episodes, early releases, and exclusive content by subscribing to our premium platforms.We highly recommend our Locals page: https://classicmetalshow.locals.comYou can also find us on Rumble: https://rumble.com/premium and Substack: NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows, are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not.#PeteEvick, #RikkiRockett, #PoisonBand, #BretMichaelsBand, #RockStarFeud, #HairMetal, #ChrisAkinPresents, #PredatorBadlands, #MusicNews, #Podcast 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
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