Hosted by The CMS Network · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 174 episodes
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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
The CMS Network hosts Chris Akin Presents, a music show with 174 episodes published.
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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 calcu
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 thi
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 real
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 indust
The mainstream “rock journalists” are playing nice, but we know the truth about the Louder Than Life 2026 lineup. Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson are finally sharing the same patch of dirt in Kentucky, and the tension i
“Have you seen the script? Do you know who’s going to play in that one yet? No. I’ll let you know later. “ Wait till you hear WHY they said it—it’s the definitive “Holy-Shit Moment” proof that the NFL is nothing but wres
Yo, metalheads! Erik is back from the Monsters of Rock Cruise with some absolutely wild stories from the high seas, but the vibe quickly gets heavy when he starts ripping apart the lies surrounding the modern space progr
“I just got up and walked away. I was like, oh, is that what these guys do? They hang around the gym waiting to hook up with some sweaty dude in there?” Wait till you hear WHY they said it, after Erik Ferentinos catches
Is the Poison/Bret Michaels band rivalry heating up? Bret Michaels Band guitarist Pete Evick spills the tea on his surprisingly intense online argument with Poison’s drummer, Rikki Rockett! You won’t believe what set the
Is AI really coming for all your favorite online Influencers? Chris and Erik are breaking down how fast the online world is changing! We also get real talking about when you’d say “no thanks” to cancer treatment and why
What’s the weirdest thing you’ve ever seen on Facebook Marketplace? Chris and Erik dive into some seriously crazy finds, the ongoing EBT craziness that’s happening, and their take on the new Netflix feature, Perfect Neig
Chris and Eric start the show with a look back at some of the weird stuff they acquired during their divorces, including a bizarre musket lamp and ridiculous framed art. This leads them into an extended riff on collectib
Wait, did one of the guys get a call to sing for Poison?! 📞 Stevie Rachelle spills on shutting down the toxic Metal Sludge message board, the drama with Matt Starr, and that wild rumor about Ace Frehley‘s health. We’re
Remember the wild, unfiltered chaos of the Metal Sludge gossip board? 💀 After 27 years, it’s officially gone! We’re talking about why it had to end, the insanity of music copyright strikes, a mysterious “crop circle guy
Have you ever been a thief? Join Chris and Erik as they delve into Erik’s road stories, Chris’s past life as a “thief,” and a new documentary on Hurricane Katrina. It’s a real storm of stories! Get commercial-free versio
What's weirder, a movie about a space clone or the rock and roll road? Chris and Erik are here to talk about both! We'll get into the strange world of the movie Mickey 17 and then hear all about Erik’s blazing live shows
Ever wondered if the new TV show The Paper could crank up the laughs like a killer 80s metal riff? Chris and Erik dive deep into this mockumentary gem about a dying newspaper fighting back with volunteer reporters—think
Did Netflix lose its shredding edge? Erik's killer debut with The Project ignites the stage! We talk brewery tours and Netflix's content woes, plus the mystery of "Cracula." Subscribe and become a Substack VIP at for exc
Was Paul McCartney replaced by a double in 1966? Chris and Erik dive into the infamous “Paul / Faul” conspiracy, debate day stripper lunch buffets, break down how guitars really make their sound, and weigh in on Mike Por
Sharon Osbourne
Osbourne family
1 appearance on this show
David Ellefson
founder and former member · Ellefson & Megadeth
1 appearance on this show
Dave Mustaine
of Megadeth · Megadeth
1 appearance on this show
Rikki Rockett
1 appearance on this show
Pete Evick
Music Director/Guitarist - Solo Artist, Bret Michaels Band · Bret Michaels Band
1 appearance on this show
Erik
Captain · Free League Publishing
1 appearance on this show
Chris
Pastor · unknown
1 appearance on this show
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