Chris Akin Presents

Chris Akin is one of the most in demand personalities in the world today. He's best known for his uncensored, shock jock antics on THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW. He's also spent over 20 years being one of the most well respected and quoted rock/metal journalists in the world. Erik Ferentinos is one of the hardest rockers in the business! He's currently the lead guitarist for RATT Vocalist Stephen Pearcy, as well as previously performing with Earshot and Bow Wow Wow!With CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS..., Akin and Ferentinos share hard hitting interviews and commentary with you, the fans of hard rock, heavy metal, acting, television and pop culture at large. It's like no show you've heard before! cmspn.substack.com

Chris Akin Presents is a music podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 174 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Unknown Host hosts Chris Akin Presents, a music show with 174 episodes published.

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  RIOT V EXPOSED: The 2024 Album Nobody Can Compete With

  Apr 27, 202632 minS0

  <p>This wasn’t supposed to happen.</p><p>A legacy band just outperformed the entire modern metal scene.</p><p>And nobody’s ready to admit it.</p><p>GREAT PRICE ON MEANSTREETS FROM RIOT V ON VINYL: https://amzn.to/4da3bRq</p><p>If you’re watching this here, you’re already behind.</p><p>The full episode, exclusive 3rd segment, and early interviews are on Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com</p><p>Chris sits down with Don Van Stavern to break down MEAN STREETS — and what comes out isn’t just another album promo… it’s a reality check...

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  LoMenzo Confesses: Why Mustaine Finally Put the Metallica Ghost to Rest

  Feb 27, 20266 minS0

  <p>The war isn’t over; it just moved into the studio. James LoMenzo just pulled back the curtain on why Dave Mustaine decided to hijack a Metallica classic for Megadeth’s final statement. Was it a tribute, or the most calculated “spider-chord” flex in thrash history? If you think you know the story of the 1983 fallout, you haven’t heard how it ends.</p><p>👉 JOIN THE VIP INNER CIRCLE: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com</p><p>* Mustaine’s “Spider-Chord” Revenge</p><p>* LoMenzo’s Eyebrow-Raising Revelation</p><p>* Reclaiming the 1984 Masterpiece</p><p>* The Final Album: Closing the 40-Year Circle</p><p>🔥 SPONSO...

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  Why Gene Simmons is Suddenly Resurrecting Ace Frehley’s Lost Classics!

  Feb 26, 20266 minS0

  <p>Gene Simmons just did the unthinkable in Louisiana, and it’s not another overpriced box set. For the first time in fifty years, the Demon is reaching into the vault to pull out the tracks he spent decades burying. Is this a genuine tribute to the Spaceman, or a calculated move to keep the Kiss brand alive on the back of Ace’s genius? We’re peeling back the makeup to see what’s really happening behind the curtain of this 2026 solo tour.</p><p>👉 JOIN THE VIP INNER CIRCLE: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com</p><p>* The Lake Charles Shocker: Ge...

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  Why Ozzy Refused to Die in a Hospital Bed

  Feb 25, 20267 minS0

  <p>The Prince of Darkness didn’t just walk into the sunset; he stared down a medical death sentence and spat in its face. Sharon Osbourne finally pulled back the curtain on the “Back to the Beginning” show, revealing a reality far grimmer than the press releases suggested. While the world cheered for a charity reunion, the doctors were checking their watches, waiting for the inevitable. You think you know how a legend exits? You have no idea how much blood was actually on the tracks.</p><p>👉 JOIN THE VIP INNER CIRCLE: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com</p><p>CHAPTER TIMESTAMP...

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  The Max/DoorDash Controversy: How The Suits Are Screwing Your Budget

  Feb 24, 20266 minS0

  <p>The corporate shell game just claimed another victim, and this time it’s hitting your wallet and your weekend plans. You thought that “free” Max subscription was a permanent part of your DashPass? Think again. The industry is quietly pulling the rug out from under you, proving once again that if you don’t own the media, you don’t own a damn thing.</p><p>👉 JOIN THE VIP INNER CIRCLE: https://classicmetalshow.locals.com</p><p>The Death of the “Forever” Bundle</p><p>Why Warner Bros. and DoorDash Split</p><p>Checking Your Account Before the Blackout</p><p>How to Strea...

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