We’re taking a sledgehammer to your favorite 90s nostalgia today. Ever stop and think about how completely messed up Forrest Gump actually is? We break down why Jenny might be the biggest villain in cinematic history and why everyone in that beloved movie is basically garbage. Then, we’re ripping into the absolute insanity of modern TV commercials—from shameless government cash grabs to pharmaceutical ads that make zero sense. Finally, brace your eardrums. We found some of the most horrifyingly bad music covers lurking in the dark corners of the internet, including a supposed rock star’s sister butchering Fleetwood Mac and a Bandcamp “artist” who will completely ruin your favorite pop songs forever. You’ve been warned.GET ALL YOUR CMS MERCH HERE: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/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

Thomas Youngblood explains why Kamelot refuses to become a band that simply copies its past. He dives into the creative philosophy behind Dark Asylum, songwriting, Tommy Karevik’s evolution, and bringing guest artists into the band’s world.GET KAMELOT'S DARK ASYLUM ON VINYL: https://amzn.to/4fIHclXWatch CMS commercial free and without publishing delays by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comGET ALL YOUR CMS MERCH HERE: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/Disclaimer: All 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

Wait until you hear how a legendary Sunset Strip insider was secretly pulling the strings for massive 80s rock bands before anyone even knew who they were! Plus, things go completely off the rails when wild international travel stories come to light, involving absurd taxidermy, border control nightmares, and unfiltered late-night antics that you have to hear to believe.Get all your best CMS merch at https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/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

Watching aging arena acts stumble their way through concert sets is getting harder to ignore. Between shot vocal cords, bizarre mumbles, and guys who look completely lost under the spotlight, a lot of classic performers are testing their audience’s patience. Are these guys giving the fans what they want, or is it pure greed keeping them on stage way past their prime? Neeley and Chris Akin roll the tapes and rip into recent live concert footage.Get all of the best CMS Merch at https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/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

Radio personality Eddie Trunk went on an unhinged rant about Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, and Neeley and Chris Akin are breaking down every single second of the madness. From high-priced box sets filled with cassette-quality demos to bizarre conspiracy theories about why bandmates aren’t hanging out in the same city, Eddie is absolutely beside himself. Is there actual drama brewing behind the scenes, or is this just another case of a fanboy getting way too emotionally invested? Watch as Neeley and Chris rip apart the entire rant with zero filter.THE KISS DRESSED TO KILL 50TH ANNIVERSARY BOX SET IS AVAILABLE HERE: https://amzn.to/4xwZUTQWatch 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

Neeley and Chris Akin tear into one of the most trainwreck interview recordings to ever hit the airwaves. Watch as a former metal guitarist stumbles through a broadcast, coughing his lungs out, slamming doors, and completely missing every single point thrown his way. From bizarre Ozzy Osbourne audition claims to absurd comparisons of legendary 80s bands to cheap malt liquor, this entire trainwreck proves why some rock stars should never be handed a live microphone.YOU NEED WASP’S THE 7 SAVAGE IN YOUR COLLECTION NOW: https://amzn.to/3UnaX3oWatch commercial free and without delayed publishing by becoming a CMS VIP at https://classicmetalshow.locals.comCHRIS HOLMES IS SH*TTING BRICKS HERE: https://amzn.to/4gnMwvmAll 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

Why are some of the biggest icons in movie history completely torching their filmographies? Neeley and Chris Akin rip into Sylvester Stallone, Al Pacino, and Clint Eastwood to figure out why these guys refuse to get off the big screen. From zero-percent Rotten Tomatoes trainwrecks to embarrassing streaming shows, we break down why nobody wants to watch an 80-year-old action hero pretend he’s still in his prime. Plus, a bizarre social media rant from a famous actress that will leave you wondering if Hollywood has completely lost its mind.GET ALL YOUR BEST CMS MERCH HERE: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/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

Another week, another celebrity apology—and this one might be the most ridiculous yet. The guys tear into the Jason Alexander controversy, the never-ending apology culture surrounding Hollywood, and why some people suddenly decide they’re victims more than a decade later. Then the conversation takes a hard turn into a bizarre Snapchat hacking case that proves common sense isn’t so common anymore.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

Privacy, online revenge, and the internet’s obsession with reviews all collide in this one. From a phone passcode that allegedly wiped a device during a border search to a dealership owner firing back at a customer’s business with negative reviews, this conversation goes places most people won’t expect. Is protecting your privacy now a crime? And when does online retaliation go way too far?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

Matt Harvey walks into this conversation carrying one hell of a burden...and he doesn’t duck a single question.GET INITIUM MORTIS FROM LEFT TO DIE ON VINYL HERE: https://amzn.to/4he45yQPlaying music tied to one of the most untouchable catalogs in metal history sounds awesome until you realize every note gets compared to perfection. Matt opens up about the pressure, why Left To Die exists in the first place, how these forgotten recordings were rebuilt from ancient cassette demos, and why creating brand new material might be a bigger gamble than most fans realize.If you’ve ever wondered whether some music should stay in the past—or deserves another shot—this one’s going to get you thinking.GET YOUR CMS MERCH HERE: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/Watch ALL CMS content commercial-free and before it hits YouTube by becoming a CMS VIP: https://classicmetalshow.locals.comDisclaimer: All 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