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The Last Man Standing? Can Danny Rexon Keep Crazy Lixx Alive?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2025


The Last Man Standing? Can Danny Rexon Keep Crazy Lixx Alive? On this episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS…, Chris dives deep with Crazy Lixx frontman Danny Rexon about the band’s latest album, THRILL OF THE BITE. But the real bombshell? Rexon is now the only original member left in the band! What happened to the […]

Did April Rose Gabrielli’s Near-Death Experience Create a Nu-Metal Icon?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2025


In this explosive interview, she opens up about a near-death experience that nearly ended everything—her life, her career, and her dreams.

Dark Mile’s Secret: Better Than Dio?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2025


Tracy G from Dark Mile spills the beans on their new self-titled album.

Phil Soussan Reveals Ozzy’s #1 Lesson!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2025


Chris Akin talks with Phil Soussan about Prophets Of Addiction's new album, music philosophy, and Ozzy's lesson.

How Has Raven Survived 50 Years of Heavy Metal Madness?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2025


Chris Akin sits down with heavy metal legend John Gallagher of Raven in this explosive episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS…!

Can Thundermother Survive the Chaos?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2025


Chris Akin sits down with the fierce Filippa Nassil from Thundermother on CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS… where they dive into the drama of the band's new album DIRTY & DIVINE

Is BONE COLLECTOR Grave Digger’s Best Yet?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025


Chris Boltendahl on BONE COLLECTOR, Wacken, '80s Metal!

Is the Super Bowl REALLY Free on TubiTV? Here's What You Need to Know!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025


TubiTV is set to stream the Super Bowl LIVE—for free!

Is Your City Next in Fire Crisis?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025


We expose our truth about arson, insurance scams, and the political circus around the fires.

Can Andrew Freeman Save Rock with Electric Temple?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2025


Chris Akin with Andrew Freeman on Electric Temple's new album.

Is Dominum’s Music Truly Deadly?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2025


Chris chats with Dominum's Dr. Dead on THE DEAD DON'T DIE, Wacken, Bruce Dickinson.

Aging Reversed? Doc Shocker Revealed!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025


Aging Reversed? Doc Shocker Revealed!

Is Matt Starr’s New Band a Supergroup Threat?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2025


Matt Starr on Electric Temple, Mr. Big & KISS Fans

Is Plush’s Moriah Formica Dating? Pressure & Debut

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025


Moriah Formica on Plush's debut, tour lessons, dating.

Night Stalker Tapes: Shocking Truths Revealed?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2025


Night Stalker Tapes: Shocking Truths Revealed? Chris reviews the chilling docuseries on Peacock about Richard Ramirez. NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not. Please […]

Why Didn’t Boiler Room Explode in 2000?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024


Why Didn’t Boiler Room Explode in 2000? Chris Lino on Boiler Room’s return, history, & future. NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not. Please […]

Fright Bite: Santa Jaws!

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2024


Chris and Count Crackula bring out VIPs a very special edition of FRIGHT BITE!

Empires Of Eden’s Stu Marshall: Can One Guitarist Fit All Voices?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024


Stu Marshall discusses crafting music for Empires Of Eden.

Why Did Nicko McBrain Shockingly Retire?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2024


Nicko McBrain retires, Bulletboys reunion, Judas Priest PAINKILLER tour.

Jim Florentine on Metal, Comedy Specials, and Eddie Trunk

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2024


Chris checks in with Jim Florentine on his comedy special, podcast, and metal.

Is Tribulation’s History Darker Than You Think?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024


Is Tribulation’s History Darker Than You Think? Adam Zaars discusses Tribulation’s latest album, band history, and more. NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not. […]

Is Your Favorite Musician Respected Enough?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2024


Chris, Erik on Thanksgiving, Respect for Musicians, Tim Lambesis

Is Elon Musk Our New Messiah or Deceiver?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024


Is Elon Musk Our New Messiah or Deceiver? Gear costs, rock star sobriety, Elon Musk savior? NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions are true or not. Please […]

Is Tungsten's New Album The Grand Inferno Their Darkest Yet?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2024


Mike Andersson dives deep into Tungsten's *The Grand Inferno* and touring insights.

THANKSKILLING SHOCKER: Fright Bite #9 Highlights Revealed!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2024


Chris & Count Crackula highlight THANKSKILLING in FRIGHT BITE #9.

Did Chris Ruin Erik’s Sea World Experience?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024


Did Chris Ruin Erik’s Sea World Experience? Chris ruins Erik's Sea World trip, tour announcements, Stephen Pearcy’s lyrics, and rock news. NOTE: Everything said here, and on every episode of all of our shows are 100% the opinions of the hosts. Nothing is stated as fact. Do your own research to see if their opinions […]

Did Lions In The Streets Reject Fame for Rock Integrity?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2024


Did Lions In The Streets Reject Fame for Rock Integrity? Support Our Sponsor: THE CMS STORE! https://cmsstore.cmspn.com. On this episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS…, Chris sits down with Lions In The Streets singer and guitarist Chris Kinnon. Kinnon shares insights on their new release, MOVING ALONG, and the band’s journey over the years. He discusses […]

Is Astral Doors Saying Goodbye with The End of It All?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2024


On this episode of Chris Akin Presents…, Chris sits down with Astral Doors guitarist Joachim Nordlund. Joachim dives deep into the making of the band's latest release, The End of It All.

Why Did DD Verni Ask Jason Bittner to Change His Drumming?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2024


Chris sits down with Overkill bassist DD Verni. Verni talks about his new project "Verni" and their latest release, DREADFUL COMPANY.

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Is Richie Kotzen Ready to Replace Chris Cornell in Soundgarden?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2024


Chris welcomes guitar legend Richie Kotzen to the show. Kotzen talks about his latest release, NOMAD, diving into some of the standout tracks on the album.

How Did Vicky Hamilton Break Barriers in Rock Management?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2024


Chris sits down with legendary manager Vicky Hamilton. Vicky and Chris discuss her experiences managing iconic bands like Guns N' Roses and Poison.

Is Crobot’s OBSIDIAN Their Best Album Yet?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024


Chris Akin interviews Brandon Yeagle and Chris Bishop of Crobot. They discuss their latest album, OBSIDIAN, sharing the story behind their new bass player and why the former one left to rejoin Alien Ant Farm.

Did 80s Bands Keep The Sweet Relevant Today?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2024


Did 80s Bands Keep The Sweet Relevant Today? Support Our Sponsor: CAUSE & EFFECT: METALLICA by Chris Akin. https://amzn.to/36quhlA On this edition of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS…, Chris sits down with The Sweet guitarist and founding member Andy Scott. Andy discusses the band’s new release, FULL CIRCLE, and the creative process behind various tracks. They explore […]

Did Legion Of Doom’s Ron Holzner Consider Quitting After Eric Wagner Died?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024


Did Legion Of Doom’s Ron Holzner Consider Quitting After Eric Wagner Died? Support Our Sponsor: CAUSE & EFFECT: METALLICA by Chris Akin. https://amzn.to/36quhlA In this episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS…, Chris sits down with Ron Holzner, the bassist for Legions of Doom, The Skull, and ex-Trouble. Ron talks about the new release from Legions of […]

Is Judas Priest Regretting Any of Their Albums?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2024


Chris sits down with Judas Priest bassist Ian Hill. Hill discusses the current INVINCIBLE SHIELD tour and how the band adapted when Richie Faulkner and Andy Sneap joined.

What’s Behind Eradicator’s Top-Tier Production on THE PARADOX?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024


What’s Behind Eradicator’s Top-Tier Production on THE PARADOX? Support Our Sponsor: Blackout Coffee – https://www.blackoutcoffee.com?p=BoNofhazE / Use PROMO CODE CHRIA20 and save 20% on your next purchase. Chris Akin sits down with Seba Stober of Eradicator to discuss their latest release, THE PARADOX. In this interview, they dive into what sets this album apart from […]

Can Iron Maiden's Legacy Still Captivate Today's Fans?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024


They dive into his updated edition of *IRON MAIDEN: ALBUM BY ALBUM*. Discover Popoff's insights on Iron Maiden's enduring legacy.

How Dangerous Was Guns N’ Roses Really?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2024


Marc discusses his book "RECKLESS ROAD," giving us an inside look at the rise of Guns N' Roses.

What's Behind Linkin Park's New Singer Controversy?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2024


Chris and Erik dive into Chris's interview with Richie Kotzen, where Richie responds to whether he would consider becoming the singer for Soundgarden or Audioslave.

Why Is Mike Tramp Forever Tied to Vito Bratta?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024


Chris chats with White Lion vocalist Mike Tramp. Tramp checked in to talk about the new release SONGS OF WHITE LION, VOLUME 2.

Did Planes Just Collide in Atlanta? Watch the Shocking Video!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2024


On this episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS…, Chris and Erik return after a week off with a loaded show.

What's Pushing Michael Sweet Toward Retirement?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2024


Sweet opens up about Stryper's latest release, *When We Were Kings*, sharing insights into the album's creation and what it means to him personally.

What’s Next for Dream Theater? Jordan Rudess Reveals!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024


Chris sits down with Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess. Jordan discusses his new solo release, PERMISSION TO FLY.

How Did Manowar Influence All For Metal’s Sound?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024


How Did Manowar Influence All For Metal’s Sound? Support Our Sponsor: Blackout Coffee – https://www.blackoutcoffee.com?p=BoNofhazE / Use PROMO CODE CHRIA20 and save 20% on your next purchase. On this episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS…, Chris chats with Antonio from the band All For Metal. They dive into their latest release, GODS OF METAL (YEAR OF THE […]

Will Ken Mary Retire from Touring Soon?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024


Ken discusses the band's latest release, I AM THE WEAPON. He shares insights into the changes in touring today.

How Does Udo Spend His Time Off Tour?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2024


Chris sits down with Udo and Sven Dirkschneider of U.D.O. They discuss the band's upcoming US tour in support of their latest album, TOUCHDOWN.

Is Bigfoot vs. Megalodon 2 the Best Worst Movie Ever?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2024


Chris and Count Crackula dive into the outrageous world of low-budget cinema. The duo takes on the sequel to one of the most bizarre films ever: BIGFOOT VS. MEGALODON 2.

Prong’s Tommy Victor on Crafting Killer Riffs

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2024


Get ready for an explosive episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... as Chris Akin sits down with Prong's legendary vocalist/guitarist, Tommy Victor!

What Makes Chris Watts’ Case So Horrifying?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2024


Chris and Erik dive into the long-awaited debut of HOMICIDE: LIFE ON THE STREET on Peacock. After years of being unavailable on streaming platforms, fans can finally revisit this iconic show.

Has Social Media Killed Rock Star Icon Status?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2024


They explore how the late Jack Russell and Jani Lane struggled with emotional battles, exacerbated by harsh reviews and cruel comments.

How Did Erik Survive a Crazy Flight to His Gigs?

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2024


Chris and Erik kick off this episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS… with a deep dive into Erik's action-packed weekend. Erik recounts his recent gigs in Chicago and Kentucky, sharing the highs and lows of performing on the road.

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