Crowbar’s frontman will be performing this tour sitting down — and Chris wants to know: is this just the new reality for metal shows? Are we lowering the bar for live performance, or adapting to age and health? Subscribe as a paid VIP for exclusive episodes, early releases, contests and more.

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Think band merch is simple? Kirk Windstein of Crowbar spills the gut-busting truth about designing terrible T-shirts, like Down’s pelican-Mardi Gras flop. Why does New Orleans’ fleur-de-lis dominate? Subscribe and go VIP for exclusive episodes, early releases, and contests that rock!

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Is Kirk Windstein the ultimate doom metal godfather? He reveals how Crowbar’s raw sound outlasts lineup changes and inspires new bands, with a nod to Lemmy’s grit. Unfiltered and intense! Subscribe and become a paid VIP for exclusive episodes, early releases, contests, and more heavy metal madness!

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Could you survive touring on $5 a day? Kirk Windstein of Crowbar spills uncensored, gritty stories of ’90s DIY metal life—filthy vans, shared rooms, and T-shirt hustles. Raw and real for metalheads who love it unfiltered. Subscribe and go VIP for exclusive episodes, early releases, and contests!

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Kirk Windstein, frontman of sludge legends Crowbar, has announced he’ll perform the next tour seated because of back problems. Chris HATES the growing “chair show” trend and asks Neeley — and the audience — if this is the death of stage energy in rock and metal. Have we normalized something that kills the live experience? SHARE this, FOLLOW CMS for more unfiltered talk, and sign up as a paid VIP for early releases, exclusive episodes, contests, and more!

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Before dropping the big news, Neeley takes fans down Cinderella’s memory lane — the glory, the grit, and the chaos. Now Keifer’s pen is moving again. Is this the comeback hard rock’s been starving for? Subscribe now and become a paid VIP for exclusive episodes, early releases, contests, and more.

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In this clip, we get the exclusive scoop on the making of the track "Inheriting Ruin" from the EP Necrosis. Virulence drummer Mike Petrak explains that the song was born from a freestyle jam session and details the full recording process, including the involvement of Christian Donaldson on mixing and mastering. Let us know in the comments what you think of "Inheriting Ruin" and don't forget to buy the EP!

On this episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... INTERVIEWS, Chris sits down with Mike Petrak, drummer for the burgeoning death metal band Virulence. Petrak delves into their new EP, NECROSIS, and candidly discusses the inherent difficulties faced by a new death metal act in the current landscape. He also shares insights into his notable association with Pantera drummer Vinnie Paul, the unique challenges of forming a band during the pandemic, and the crucial role of industry connections in their journey.

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Get the shocking details behind the scenes of Virulence's new album! Drummer Mike Petrak reveals how a hurricane destroyed their rehearsal space, forcing them to completely change their writing process. He also gives a sneak peek into what fans can expect from their new full-length album, which will feature a more diverse sound. Support the band and their journey by listening to their music and checking out their socials!

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