In this urgent episode of CMS News, Chris Akin shares the absolutely devastating news that KISS’s original lead guitarist, Ace Frehley, has passed away at the age of 74. The legend died after being hospitalized for a brain bleed following a fall and his family made the difficult decision to turn off his ventilator. Chris pays tribute to “Space Ace,” acknowledging his enormous influence on guitar players (alongside Eddie Van Halen) and the indelible mark he and KISS left on rock and roll, setting the tone for the 70s and early hair metal. It’s a profoundly sad day as we continue to lose our rock and roll heroes.

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On this highlight, Biohazard’s Billy Graziadei recalls telling Ozzy Osbourne of Nirvana’s Kurt Cobain’s passing.

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How far can you push the envelope before your career is over? 🤔 We look back at the infamous Don Imus controversy, where a single comment about a basketball team led to a massive firestorm and set a new bar for political correctness in media. The hosts explore how the changing social climate at the time led to Imus’s suspension and apology tour, establishing the context for modern cancel culture. Do these rules still apply today?#DonImus #ShockJock #CancelCulture #PoliticalCorrectness #Controversy #MediaNews #NappyHeadedHoes #RadioHistory #FreeSpeech #ImusInTheMorning #RadioLegend #ControversialComedy #2000sNews #MediaEthics

Chris Akin dives into hardcore news, praising Agnostic Front, calling them the number one band in the format. He talks about their new album, Echoes in Eternity, set for release on November 7th, 2025, via Reigning Phoenix Music. The big news is their new single, “Matter of Life and Death,” which features a guest appearance by Darryl “DMC” McDaniels of Run DMC. Chris loves the collaboration, noting that DMC has worked with other metal bands like Generation Kill and Patriarchs in Black, and calls the crossover perfect for the hardcore tempo. He also highly recommends the album, calling it one of the heaviest Agnostic Front records ever.

00:00:14 Intro & The Podcasty Stuff

00:00:40 Let’s Talk Hardcore

00:01:07 Agnostic Front is Number One

00:01:22 Talking to Roger Miret & Mike Gallo

00:01:35 New Single: “Matter of Life and Death”

00:01:43 DMC (Run DMC) Feature

00:01:54 New Album Echoes in Eternity Details

00:02:21 Album’s Second Single & Music Video

00:02:46 Chris Akin Anticipates Rap Haters

00:02:52 Run DMC is Top of the Mountain

00:03:22 DMC’s History with Metal/Hardcore

00:03:59 He’s not a “Failed Rapper”

00:04:20 Checking out the New Song

00:04:35 “Matter of Life and Death” Clip

00:06:04 The Crossover Works Perfectly

00:06:16 One of Agnostic Front’s Heaviest Records

00:06:33 How to Pre-Order the Album

00:07:06 Support the CMS Network 00:07:51 Outro

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What’s the real story behind the “new face of Ozempic” comment made about the plus-sized dance team? Neeley and Chris break down the shocking hypocrisy of one announcer keeping his job when Don Imus was fired for a similar jab. We also dive into the Baltimore Mayor’s controversial statement that “America doesn’t deserve Black women,” and what the guys hope he does next. Finally, a fun update on the mechanic who made bank and became a millionaire thanks to OnlyFans!

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An HBCU announcer sparked outrage after calling a rival school’s plus-size dance team, the Honeybees, “the new face of Ozempic” during a halftime show. The hosts dissect the fallout, including the announcer’s apology and critics who called the comment “fat phobic as fuck”. We dive into the absurdity of the criticism, the misuse of “phobic” terms, and the constantly “moving goalposts” of what society deems acceptable speech. Wait until you hear the shocking reason nothing happened to the announcer!

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Is metal losing its soul? Steve Austin of Today Is The Day slams the industry’s hit-driven focus, comparing Never Give In to Pink Floyd’s crafted masterpieces. He explains why music should be an “audio movie” like a Kubrick film. Like, share, and subscribe at

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Ever wonder what it's like to have your son as your drummer? Nils Patrik Johansson opens up about his unique family band dynamic and his new album, "War and Peace," a heavy metal journey for history buffs. Discover how his lifelong passion for history shapes his music and why he finds it more compelling than party anthems.

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Chris Akin is back with CMS news, and he’s not holding back on the controversial topic of reissues, specifically targeting the announcement of Iron Maiden’s Live After Death 40th Anniversary collector’s vinyl edition. While admitting it’s his favorite live album of all time , he calls out the band for constantly repackaging the “same shit” and argues that this new 2LP color vinyl edition is a major “cash grab” since it uses the decade-old 2015 audio remastering. He also touches on other bands like David Coverdale who constantly reissue their catalogs.

00:00:14 Intro & Welcome

00:00:23 Do the Podcasty Stuff!

00:01:06 Iron Maiden’s Latest Reissue

00:01:46 Live After Death 40th Anniversary Vinyl Announced

00:02:00 Favorite Live Album of All Time

00:02:35 How Many Times Are We Getting Reissues?

00:03:04 Hardcore Fans Have Already Bought It

00:03:51 Can’t Blame the Band (It’s a Gig)

00:04:04 It Feels Like a Cash Grab

00:04:34 You Sold Me an Inferior Product on Purpose

00:04:55 Press Release Details: Limited Edition 2LP Color Vinyl

00:05:25 Not a New Remaster

00:05:44 The Other Collectible Goodies

00:06:58 Where to Find the News

00:07:11 The Band That Has Released the Most Live Music

00:07:34 Why Buy an Album a Third or Fourth Time?

00:08:04 David Coverdale Also a Target

00:08:45 How to Follow the Classic Metal Show

00:09:11 Outro

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