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 EXSEQUIIS HERE: https://amzn.to/46BEvx9The Harlot guitarist opens up about the overwhelming flood of information, misinformation, algorithms and clickbait that makes even the simplest story impossible to take at face value. Why do people automatically believe the version that agrees with them? Have we gotten so buried in bullshit that we’ve stopped caring about what’s actually true?CHECK OUT HARLOTT'S TRIAL BY FIRE VIDEO HERE: And just when you think the conversation is done going down that rabbit hole, Andrew gets into how technology is changing music, why discovering new bands has become harder, and the bizarre future of AI-generated music.FOLLOW HARLOTT AND SHOP ON THEIR BANDCAMP PAGE: It’s a hell of a conversation about truth, technology, music and the sheer amount of noise coming at us every damn day.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. 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

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 Testament’s Souls of Black deserves a modern remix.KILLER TESTAMENT RELEASE HERE. GET IT NOW: https://amzn.to/4hln9tyThe full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. 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

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 TERRORIZING TELEMARKETERS VOL. 8 HERE AND LAUGH YOUR ASS OFF! https://amzn.to/4y9J3XQThis conversation goes from the art of keeping a straight face during completely ridiculous prank calls to AI trying — and failing — to write comedy. Then the guitars get plugged in.Sebastian Bach and Twisted Sister. Iron Maiden and Nico McBrain. Metallica, 72 Seasons and the evolution of their live shows. Foo Fighters in a tiny club. Marilyn Manson absolutely tearing up a stage. Slayer. Gary Holt. And a whole lot of opinions about what happens when legendary bands get older, lineups change and the music business keeps rolling.Florentine also digs into some of the wildest concert and interview stories he’s accumulated over the years.It’s comedy, classic metal, prank calls and backstage insanity all in one conversation.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. 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

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 band. Monty Colvin doesn’t hold much back.THIS BOX SET IS CRAZY GOOD!! GET GALACTIC COWBOYS’ THE BOX THAT BUD BOUGHT (THE METAL BLADE YEARS HERE: https://amzn.to/4AsNWNiWatch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. 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

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 direction, the surprisingly personal story behind A Moment of Violence, and why chasing whatever happens to be commercially popular can be a fast track to sounding like everybody else.Then the conversation gets downright nasty when AI music enters the picture. Suno, Spotify, musicians skipping the hard work, endless AI-generated albums and the question nobody seems to want to answer: what happens to music when the humans stop being necessary?Add a new North American tour and a completely DIY approach to keeping the band alive, and this interview goes a hell of a lot deeper than simply talking about a new EP.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. 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

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 the new versions sound completely unmitigated, flat-out terrible? We listen to Loverboy’s re-recorded tracks side-by-side with the originals, and the drop in quality is mind-blowing. From shot vocal cords to completely lifeless guitar playing, why are bands putting out garbage like this, and does anyone actually buy these things?DON’T MISS OUT ON GETTING LOVERBOY’S ROCK N’ ROLL REVIVAL HERE: https://amzn.to/46SDzVnWatch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. 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

What happens when the guys who built classic metal are still out there playing decades later?GET JIM FLORENTINE’S JERSEY TRASH AT A GREAT PRICE HERE: https://amzn.to/47eA4IRChris Akin and Matt Hartnett get into the uncomfortable questions about aging rock stars, nostalgia, anniversary tours and whether some bands are simply trying to recreate a past that can’t be recreated. They also go behind the scenes on dealing with musicians, publicists and some truly bizarre interviews—including the infamous War Kings experience.But the bigger question is harder to answer: when this generation is finally gone, who is actually left to take its place?The full episode, exclusive third segment, and early interviews are already on Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. 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

Neeley is off chasing Dokken, which means Chris Akin gets to do something he rarely gets to do — run a LIVE Classic Metal Show “off” show.DON’T WAIT! TERRORIZING TELEMARKETERS VOL. 8 IS AVAILABLE NOW: https://amzn.to/4iDjUjkAnd this one has the potential to get completely out of hand.Joining Chris is Hart O The Matter host Matt Hartnett, along with comedian Jim Florentine and Galactic Cowboys bassist Monty Colvin.Florentine comes in with plenty to talk about, including his new comedy special JERSEY TRASH and TERRORIZING TELEMARKETERS VOL. 8, his comedy album with Don Jamieson that is currently sitting at #1.Then there’s Monty Colvin, who has the new Galactic Cowboys release WHAT PLANET ARE YOU FROM? coming up, plus his MONTY’S ROCKCAST podcast.With this collection of personalities in one room, the real question isn’t whether things will get weird.It’s how weird they’re going to get.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. 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

Walking into Asia as the new vocalist means stepping directly into the crosshairs of fans who know every note, every lyric and every inflection.GET INDIGO FROM ASIA ON VINYL HERE: https://classicmetalshow.locals.comHarry Whitley doesn’t shy away from that pressure. He talks about the John Wetton comparison, the challenge of performing the classic songs, and what changed when he finally got the chance to help create brand-new Asia music with Geoff Downes.Then there’s Indigo — the album that puts his own stamp on the band and forces the obvious question: can a new era of Asia actually satisfy fans who grew up with the classics?Harry also gets into working with some seriously intimidating musicians, the band’s chemistry behind the scenes, touring plans, fan reaction and why buying the music still matters in the streaming era.There’s a lot more going on here than just another new album interview.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. 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

Alex Van Halen has a new book coming — and the price tag becomes the real story.GET ALEX VAN HALEN’S BOOK BROTHERS IN HARDCOVER HERE: https://amzn.to/4isjkoENeeley and Chris Akin dig into the book’s expensive signed edition, the unreleased 1974 demo included with it, the option to make monthly payments, and the surprising numbers being discussed when it comes to Van Halen’s alleged net worth.Then the conversation takes a turn into the economics of rock stardom, with comparisons involving Eddie Van Halen, David Lee Roth, Don Henley, Darius Rucker, Steven Tyler and Gene Simmons.And if you thought the $20 meal-ticket story was ridiculous, wait until you hear the towel story.Watch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comAll comments are merely the opinions of the people speaking them, are for comical performance, and are in no way stated as factual. 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