Chris Akin Presents

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Chris Akin and Erik hit hard on the sudden passing of longtime Stephen Pearcy/Ratt associate, Chris Hager. Then, they take a twisted turn into the realm of Meta AI, pushing it to its limits with some seriously graphic and dirty creations. Get ready for a wild ride from somber reflection to unhinged AI experiments!

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This week on CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS..., we're joined by the fierce Carla Harvey! We dive deep into her journey joining the legendary Lords of Acid, the birth of her killer new band The Violent Hour, takeaways from her time in The Butcher Babies, and some inside scoop on Charlie Benante joining Pantera. Get ready for a no-holds-barred conversation.

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Guitar wizard Anthony Gomes joins Chris Akin to unpack his latest record, PRAISE THE LOUD. They dive into the tightrope walk of being "too blues for rock" and "too rock for blues," plus killer stories about sharing the stage with the one and only BB King and teaming up with Jim Peterik. Find out what's next for Gomes on tour and get the real deal on his musical journey.

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Dive into the mind of a true guitar slinger as he discusses his craft and the hurdles of genre-bending in the music world. This is a deep dive you won't want to miss!

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Crank it up, metalheads! On this killer episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS..., Chris and Erik slam it with The Project, debuting their badass new video "Death of Me." Get the raw scoop on how this epic project formed, Erik’s role, and what’s next for these riff lords. Don’t miss the world premiere—pure metal chaos awaits! 🤘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 Rumble button and join the mosh pit in the comments!

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This week on CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS..., dive deep into the creation of Monolith with the visionary Hernan "Motley" Rodriguez and the legendary Mike Mangini. They dissect the band's origin story, Mangini's transition after his Dream Theater exit, and their unique approach to crafting textured, brutal music. Get the inside scoop on the hard-hitting singles "Mother Martyr" and "Oligarchs", the overarching narrative driving their sound, and the unexpected drop date for a complete album. Prepare for the sonic onslaught!

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Yo, metalheads! Chris Akin is back with a badass sit-down featuring the one and only Russ Ballard on CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... This songwriting titan dishes on his latest, NEW SONGS FROM THE WAREHOUSE AND THE HITS REIMAGINED—think fresh tracks and killer reworks of classics. They dive deep into his legacy, the raw creation of "New York Groove" and "Since You've Been Gone", why he’s never crossed paths with Frida, and what drove him to master songwriting over stage glory. Touring stories? Hell yes. Read on, rockers—this one’s loud and proud!

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Top tags to shred the charts: #RussBallardMusic #RockSongwriting #MetalInterviews #NewSongs2025 #ClassicRockReimagined

Alright, you headbanging freaks, Chris Akin’s got Lauren Babic in the hot seat for CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS...! Her new EP, TOO MUCH AND NEVER ENOUGH, is a sonic gut-punch, and she’s dishing dirt on her meteoric rise via YouTube, TikTok, and Spotify. From post-hardcore roots to genre-mashing insanity, she’s rewriting the rules for young artists. Singles or full-lengths? Touring chaos? It’s all here—subscribe now and dive into the riff-soaked madness!

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In this brutally funny episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS…, legendary comedian Jim Florentine joins Chris Akin and guitarist Erik Ferentinos for an absolutely unfiltered roast of everything ridiculous in music, culture, and life.

Florentine breaks down seeing AC/DC live in 2025—and why Brian Johnson still crushes it! He also shares plans to fly to England for what could be the final Black Sabbath reunion, and speculates if Ozzy Osbourne will even make it to the mic.

🎤 Topics that’ll make you laugh (and cringe):

* The overexposure of Jelly Roll

* David Lee Roth’s cringey comeback

* Deepfake Down syndrome porn (yes, really)

* Why celebrity worship is pure garbage

* Vegan poop lies, fake online "heroes," and more!

💀 Chris literally spits coffee during one of Jim’s rants—and you will too. This one’s fast, filthy, and flat-out hilarious.

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Rock fiends, strap in! Chris Akin Presents... jams with Richie Onori and Jimmy Burkard of The Sweet, spillin’ the grit on their new single Insane. They’re fusing that old-school Sweet snarl with today’s tech, dodgin’ the two-band mix-up, and holdin’ back from overcooking the riffs. Plus, they’re diggin’ into their legendary heritage. This chat’s got teeth—hit subscribe for more rock ‘n’ roll chaos!

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Metal freaks, buckle up! On this Chris Akin Presents... sesh, we’re divin’ headfirst into the sonic chaos with Yngwie Malmsteen. The axe legend dishes on Tokyo Live, his latest riffstorm, and why he’s always been a lone wolf in the metal jungle. From Far East stage domination to crafting those epic live sets, Yngwie’s droppin’ knowledge that hits harder than a double-kick drum. Does he vibe off other players? Find out, ‘cause this chat’s pure molten steel!

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