The Classic Metal Show LIVE 1/3/26 (Best Of)

“Throwing out a statement like an already strained relationship in public without anything to back it up is a bitch move. That’s a bitch move.” — Chris Akin

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Bro, the Megadeth camp is a MESS. Chris and Bob Nalbandian go toe-to-toe on whether Dave Mustaine caved to cancel culture or if David Ellefson finally just pushed the envelope too far with his side projects and “negligence.”

But the real “spit-your-beer-out” moment is Eddie Trunk. He spent his whole show “just saying” why he’s more qualified for the Radio Hall of Fame than Alice Cooper. You can’t make this shit up.

TIMESTAMPS:

00:04:30 – Tabloid metal news vs. Reality. 00:19:47 – The “management statement” breakdown. 01:15:30 – Houston teen learns assault isn’t a YouTube prank. 01:32:30 – Why Eddie Trunk thinks he’s the first rock DJ ever (LOL).

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Is Eddie Trunk the most self-important guy in radio, or does he have a point about “pre-recorded” celebrity shows?

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