Chris Akin Presents

Chris and Erik dive into Blackie Lawless's take on today's censorship madness and then unravel a potential conspiracy: is the move to streaming killing off pro sports, movie theaters, and local news to create a captive audience for propaganda? They lay it all out! Plus, a blast from the past with their favorite shows like Columbo and The Six Million Dollar Man. Tune in and question everything.

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Fellow riff junkies, this CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... drop is pure fire. Chris chops it up with Velvet Chains bassist Nils Goldschmidt about their Billboard-smashing "Dead Inside," linking up with Richard Fortus from Guns N’ Roses, and tearing stages apart with Slash. Nils dives deep into their 90s/00s nu metal roots, ditching classic metal vibes, and soaking up wisdom from badass producers. Subscribe now—don’t sleep on this!

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Metal warriors, strap in! CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... brings you the fierce Liv Kristine, dropping truth bombs about her latest sonic assault, AMOR VINCIT OMNIA. She’s peeling back the layers—emotional vocals that shred, lyrics dripping with personal darkness and light, and the chaos of being misunderstood. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s metal as fuck. Subscribe for the full dive into her creative furnace.

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This week's Chris Akin Presents... hits hard. We mourn the loss of iconic producer Roy Thomas Baker. Then, we break down the shocking video of Roger Daltrey seemingly losing his shit on Zak Starkey, leading to his temporary exit from The Who. Prepare for some brutal honesty as we dissect recent AC/DC footage – have they lost their spark? We also stumble upon some truly awkward photos of Brian Johnson and Michael Monroe that need to be seen to be believed. We wrap it up with a look at Netflix's CAM and the unsettling reality of AI-generated fake videos, plus our takes on Black Mirror, Paradise, and the latest Diddy Files drop. It's a wild ride.

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Hell yeah, metalheads! On this CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... episode, Chris slams down with Boston and ex-Sammy Hagar axe-master Gary Pihl. They crank it up about Gary’s killer side project Alliance, featuring Robert Berry and David Lauser, and their badass new album BEFORE OUR EYES. We’re talking 30 years of rocking hard, keeping the creativity blazing, and if Tom Scholz is the damn roadblock to new Boston tunes. This is raw, unfiltered, and heavy as hell—tune in now, headbangers! 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. Smash that like button and scream your thoughts below!

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This week on CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS…, Chris and Erik deliver a gut punch of rock news and opinions. We mourn the loss of Judas Priest's iconic drummer, Les Binks. Then, we get pissed about the recent string of thefts plaguing the rock world, including the unbelievable story of Uriah Heep guitarist Mick Box getting his cross jacked by a cyclist. Finally, we put on our conspiracy theory hats and tear apart the "alleged" Blue Origin flight, presenting video evidence that makes us scream "bullshit!"

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Hey headbangers, buckle up! In this CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... drop, Chris chops it up with Iron Maiden’s riff lord Adrian Smith. They dive deep into BLACK LIGHT/WHITE NOISE, his Smith/Kotzen collab with Richie Kotzen, and how it’s a wild escape from Iron Maiden’s relentless machine. Tour plans? Bruce Dickinson’s solo snub? It’s all here, raw and uncut. Subscribe for the full metal scoop and keep your horns raised!

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Alright, you headbanging freaks, Chris Akin’s got a treat for ya! This time, he’s locked horns with Scorpions legend Herman Rarebell to unpack his latest riff-fest, WHAT ABOUT LOVE, dropped with Herman Rarebell and Friends. We’re talking the why behind this covers album, how he cherry-picked the tunes that slap, when Scorpions started morphing for him, and a ton more gritty details. This ain’t your average chit-chat—it’s raw, loud, and dripping with metal soul. Dive in, share it, and let’s keep the mosh pit alive!

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On this episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS, Chris Akin sits down with Ezra Haynes to discuss his return to Allegaeon after eight years, their crushing new album THE OSSUARY LENS, and his ongoing battle to maintain sobriety. Haynes opens up about the challenges of stepping back into the band, how he’s grown during his time away, and what fans can expect from their upcoming tour with Warbringer. This candid interview gives deep insight into the mind of a technical death metal frontman fighting to stay on top.

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Yo, headbangers! This CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... episode is a full-on riff fest with Chris and Erik jamming alongside drummer Mike Stone. He’s unloading the gritty details of clawing his way into the top 9 of Primus’ drummer search—beating out 6200 other stick-twirlers. We’re also diving into the Ironman madness that hit Erik’s turf, the upcoming James Davis Project video that’s gonna melt faces, ridiculous MLB Opening Day parking fees in Cleveland, and the absolute trash fire that is the Naked Gun reboot trailer. Subscribe now for the raw, uncut truth—no corporate BS here!

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