The Classic Metal Show for 8/30/25 (Best Of)

Chris Akin shocks fans with a brutal confession about his past—rage, violence, and addictions. 😲 Has he truly found redemption, or is his “new persona” nothing but a façade? Neeley pulls no punches in confronting him. Subscribe now and become a VIP for exclusive episodes, early releases, contests, and more!

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When Chris Akin joined Dave Landau and 1/4 Black Garrett on NORMAL WORLD, the unfiltered rawness even caught him off guard. How is this show still surviving on YouTube while others get silenced? Subscribe today and become a paid VIP for exclusive episodes, contests, early access, and more.

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When a caller dropped The Classic Metal Show name on Eddie Trunk’s show, things got brutal fast. Neeley and Chris break down the madness, plus a preview of Eddie’s new show That Rocks with Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson. Are Trunk’s fans the most savage in rock radio? Subscribe and become a paid VIP now for exclusive episodes, early releases, contests and more!

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Injured but unstoppable—Chris hosts this episode of THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW from bed! Neeley and Chris tear into Chris Rock’s new Netflix special and the absurd controversy over a woman laughing “too much.” Is society too soft for comedy now? Subscribe and become a paid VIP for exclusive episodes, early releases, contests, and more.

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The media wants you to believe Elon Musk is the villain, but is he really saving free speech? And what about Pantera’s massive return to the stage—will it succeed or fail? Neeley and Chris cut through the noise. Subscribe and become a VIP for exclusives, early access, contests, and more!

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