Classic Metal Show

[Sponsor: Van Halen - THE BROADCAST COLLECTION 1976-1992 - https://amzn.to/4oaeFqr]Look, we all know Roku was the “first in” and they dominated for a reason—the shit actually works. But Chris Akin is FED UP with the 2025 “updates.” While Apple is out here giving you a clean, 10x better interface, Roku is busy figuring out how to shove more ads down your throat.They finally rolled out a feature that rearranges your apps based on what you watch, but Chris smells a rat. Is it for your convenience, or just a way for the Roku Channel and Netflix to park themselves at the #1 spot forever? 🖕😂🤘TIMESTAMPS: 02:00 - The outdated Roku interface vs. Apple. 04:01 - The 2025 “Cosmetic Change” that does nothing. 05:11 - The new “Rearrange Apps” setting explained. 07:53 - Predicting the Roku Channel takeover of 2026.Want tomorrow’s episode TODAY + VIP exclusives + daily AI news pods with ZERO ads? One $4.99 subscription unlocks it all, everywhere: ► Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com ► Substack: https://cmspn.substack.com/subscribe ► Rumble Premium: https://rumble.com/premium/theclassicmetalshowQUESTION: Do you actually move your apps around, or are you one of the “lazy” people Chris is talking about? 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

“And I was like, oh my god, I really love getting back with these people.” Wait till you hear WHY they said it... bro, they didn’t even talk for a DECADE after the band folded! That is NOT how you expect a reunion story to start.BUY GLUECIPHER’S SAME DRUG NEW HIGH HERE: https://store.spv.de/products/gluecifer-same-drug-new-high-exclusive-lp-splatter-red-black-whiteChris Akin sits down with Glucifer frontman Biff Malibu to talk about the band’s 21-year hiatus and the new release, Same Drug, New High. Biff opens up about the band’s break-up, the angry divorce they went through, and how they managed to come back with the same lineup to make new music that sounds like Glucifer. They also dive deep into why the legendary Scandinavian rock scene (including Turbo Negro and The Hellacopters) never fully broke out in the US against the tide of nu-metal. What’s the one thing Biff says is the “core” of rock and roll that you must do to keep it alive?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: https://cmspn.substack.com 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. #Glucifer #SameDrugNewHigh #ScandiRock #NuMetalKilledRock #BandReunion #BiffMalibu #ClassicMetalShow #RockAndRoll #Turbonegro #TheHellacopters 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

🚨 WARNING: PURE CHAOS AND RAGE-BAIT AHEAD! 🚨Chris and Neeley rip into the story of a singer who confessed she doesn’t shave ANYTHING and doesn’t wear deodorant —making her a “wildebeest” with a “tarantula in her shorts”. This leads straight into a full-scale assault on censorship and “toxic masculinity” as they defend Gene Simmons for asking an interviewer if she still models.The chaos is proudly powered by Blackout Coffee - https://www.blackoutcoffee.com?p=BoNofhazE → Code CHRIA20 for 20% off.Want tomorrow’s episode TODAY + VIP exclusives + daily AI news pods with ZERO ads? One $4.99 subscription unlocks it all, everywhere:► Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com► Substack: https://cmspn.substack.com/subscribe► Rumble Premium: https://rumble.com/premium/theclassicmetalshowRock the gear: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/Chris’s books that started half the fights in metal:Call Me Chris → https://amzn.to/44TDIZ4Little Victories → https://amzn.to/43A143y…AND OTHER THINGS I SHOULD NOT SAY… → https://amzn.to/3SRP3BqQ: Do you agree with Neeley: Should Gene Simmons have told the news anchor, “You are an ugly cow” in response to her being offended? 👇 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

YouTube TV is now the biggest “cable” provider on the planet, and they’re celebrating by launching 10+ new pricing plans. Chris Akin explains why this “a la carte” move is just a psychological trick to keep you paying $200 a month once you factor in the damn internet bill. If you aren’t watching live sports or the news, why the hell are you still subsidizing them?01:26 - ESPN Unlimited & the Sports Tier. 03:40 - The $83/month reality check. 07:33 - Why local channels are going to disappear.Want tomorrow’s episode TODAY + VIP exclusives + daily AI news pods with ZERO ads? One $4.99 subscription unlocks it all, everywhere: ► Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com ► Substack: https://cmspn.substack.com/subscribe ► Rumble Premium: https://rumble.com/premium/theclassicmetalshowWant the throwback episode + live chat? Full version on Rumble → [https://rumble.com/premium/theclassicmetalshow]What’s the one channel you’re FURIOUS that you still have to pay for? 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

BRO, rage fueled by the best! This episode is brought to you by Blackout Coffee - https://www.blackoutcoffee.com?p=BoNofhazE → Code CHRIA20 for 20% off. Drink coffee strong enough to survive a Chris Rant! 🤘WHAT. THE. HELL. Gene Simmons had a massive faux pas calling Ace Frehley “dead” due to “bad decisions.” Neeley and Chris are tearing into The Demon, surprisingly agreeing with some of Eddie Trunk’s reaction for once! 🤯But hold your beer, because the real chaos starts when they get to the Kiss/Cheap Trick/Trump award drama. Chris goes into a NUCLEAR, F-BOMB-fueled rant about metal fans who think anyone cares about their “stupid political opinions.” Get ready to spill your drink and start an argument! 🔥🚨 GET TOMORROW’S EPISODE TODAY, BRO! 🚨Want tomorrow’s episode TODAY + VIP exclusives + daily AI news pods with ZERO ads? One $4.99 subscription unlocks it all, everywhere:► Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com► Substack: https://cmspn.substack.com/subscribe► Rumble Premium: https://rumble.com/premium/theclassicmetalshowRock the gear: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/Chris’s books that started half the fights in metal:Call Me Chris → https://amzn.to/44TDIZ4Little Victories → https://amzn.to/43A143y…AND OTHER THINGS I SHOULD NOT SAY… → https://amzn.to/3SRP3BqQuestion for the chat, you animals: What’s one band you still love, even though you HATE their political views? (Don’t mention the politics, just the band!) 👇 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