The news is in — Howard Stern is DONE at SiriusXM. Neeley and Chris tear into the shocking announcement, breaking down how a man who once ruled the airwaves with an iron mic has completely lost his audience, influence, and credibility… despite raking in more money than anyone else in radio history. SHARE this with friends, FOLLOW for more unfiltered talk, and sign up as a paid VIP for early releases, exclusive episodes, contests, and more!

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Neeley hits Sturgis with Dokken, and the stories get as loud as the bikes. From backstage chaos to the kind of road tales only a metal lifer can tell — would YOU survive a week on this trip?

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Neeley’s trip to Sturgis for a Dokken show took an unexpected turn — and Chris is gearing up for a comedy-packed night with Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson. What happened in South Dakota? What’s coming on stage? Subscribe and become a paid VIP for exclusive episodes, early releases, contests, and more.

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Get a rare look into the mind of a doom metal icon. In this clip, Johnny Kelly shares his personal stories and deep admiration for Black Sabbath and drummer Bill Ward, explaining why Ward's feel and swing were irreplaceable to the band's legacy. Hear his heartfelt take on the band's retirement, the importance of Bill Ward's final performance, and how Black Sabbath changed his life forever. Without Black Sabbath, Johnny says he would be "fixing cars" instead of making music.

In this clip, Vernon Reid explains the flow state—where playing guitar stops being about scales and becomes pure expression.

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Ever wonder what it's like to be one of the busiest drummers in rock and heavy metal? In this hilarious and shocking clip, Johnny Kelly reveals the wild side of his packed schedule. He shares a story about being in the studio with Glenn Danzig and not even recognizing his own drumming on a track. This is a must-watch for anyone curious about the reality of a musician's life, showing how constantly creating music can sometimes lead to forgetting it!

Classic Metal Show takes aim at Eddie Trunk, who recently reacted in horror after guitarist Jason Hook introduced him to Suno AI—the platform that cranks out full songs in seconds. Eddie’s terrified… and also hilariously behind the curve.

Neeley and Chris break down the audio and give their uncensored take on Eddie’s cluelessness, the rise of AI in music, and the industry’s reaction to tech that’s not slowing down.

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Vince Neil hits the stage after a 10-month health scare. John Bush is doing Anthrax songs… with Category 7? Should Armored Saint be pissed? Neeley and Chris don’t hold back. Subscribe and become a paid VIP to get early episodes, contests, exclusive content and more raw metal truth!

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On this interview episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS..., Chris sits down with Janne and Antti Wirman of the band Warmen (and formerly of Children of Bodom). They discuss Warmen's compelling new release, BAND OF BROTHERS, exploring its heavier musical direction and the strategic choice of the title track as the first single. The conversation also takes a poignant turn as they reflect on the tragic passing of Children of Bodom guitarist Alexi Laiho due to his addictions, sharing their heartfelt thoughts on whether they harbor regrets for not intervening more, and much more.

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Sascha Gerstner of Helloween reveals what it’s like to perform for fans from teenagers to retirees — all at the same show.

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