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!
- Update frequency
- every 2 days
- Average duration
- 46 minutes
- Episodes
- 165
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Monolith's Motley & Mangini: The Birth of a Metal Monster (Free)
This week on CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS..., dive deep into the creation of Monolith with the visionary Hernan "Motley" Rodriguez and the legendary Mike Mangini. They dissect the band's origin story, Mangini…
Russ Ballard Unleashes New Songs & Epic Hits (Free)
Yo, metalheads! Chris Akin is back with a badass sit-down featuring the one and only Russ Ballard on CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... This songwriting titan dishes on his latest, NEW SONGS FROM THE WAREHOUSE A…
Lauren Babic’s Metal Journey: New EP Unleashed (Free)
Alright, you headbanging freaks, Chris Akin’s got Lauren Babic in the hot seat for CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS...! Her new EP, TOO MUCH AND NEVER ENOUGH, is a sonic gut-punch, and she’s dishing dirt on her m…
🔥 Jim Florentine UNFILTERED: Sabbath, ACDC, Jelly Roll & Comedy That'll Make You Spit Coffee! (Free)
In this brutally funny episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS…, legendary comedian Jim Florentine joins Chris Akin and guitarist Erik Ferentinos for an absolutely unfiltered roast of everything ridiculous in…
The Sweet’s Richie Onori & Jimmy Burkard Unleash Insane Vibes (Free)
Rock fiends, strap in! Chris Akin Presents... jams with Richie Onori and Jimmy Burkard of The Sweet, spillin’ the grit on their new single Insane. They’re fusing that old-school Sweet snarl with toda…
Yngwie Malmsteen Unleashes Tokyo Live Madness (Free)
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Metal freaks, buckle up! On this Chris Akin Presents... sesh, we’re divin’ headfirst into the sonic chaos with Yngwie Malmsteen. The axe legend dishes …
Blackie Lawless on Censorship & The Great Media Conspiracy! (Free)
Chris and Erik dive into Blackie Lawless's take on today's censorship madness and then unravel a potential conspiracy: is the move to streaming killing off pro sports, movie theaters, and local news …
Chains’ Nils Goldschmidt on Nu Metal & Slash (Free)
Fellow riff junkies, this CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... drop is pure fire. Chris chops it up with Velvet Chains bassist Nils Goldschmidt about their Billboard-smashing "Dead Inside," linking up with Richard…
Liv Kristine: AMOR VINCIT OMNIA’s Dark Light Unleashed (Free)
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Metal warriors, strap in! CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... brings you the fierce Liv Kristine, dropping truth bombs about her latest sonic assault, A…
RIP Roy Thomas Baker + The Who's On-Stage Inferno & AC/DC's Decline? (Free)
This week's Chris Akin Presents... hits hard. We mourn the loss of iconic producer Roy Thomas Baker. Then, we break down the shocking video of Roger Daltrey seemingly losing his shit on Zak Starkey, …
Gary Pihl Riffs on Alliance’s New Album & Boston Secrets (Free)
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Hell yeah, metalheads! On this CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... episode, Chris slams down with Boston and ex-Sammy Hagar axe-master Gary Pihl. The…
Les Binks Gone, Rock Robberies, and Blue Origin's Bogus Flight (w/Commercials)
This week on CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS…, Chris and Erik deliver a gut punch of rock news and opinions. We mourn the loss of Judas Priest's iconic drummer, Les Binks. Then, we get pissed about the recent st…
Adrian Smith Talks Smith/Kotzen and Iron Maiden Freedom (Free)
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Hey headbangers, buckle up! In this CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... drop, Chris chops it up with Iron Maiden’s riff lord Adrian Smith. They dive deep i…
Herman Rarebell on Scorpions, Covers, and What About Love (Free)
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Alright, you headbanging freaks, Chris Akin’s got a treat for ya! This time, he’s locked horns with Scorpions legend Herman Rarebell to unpack his…
Ezra Haynes Returns to Allegaeon – Sobriety, The Ossuary Lens & More
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On this episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS, Chris Akin sits down with Ezra Haynes to discuss his return to Allegaeon after eight years, their crushing new alb…
Mike Stone: Primus Drummer Finalist Spills All (Free)
Yo, headbangers! This CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... episode is a full-on riff fest with Chris and Erik jamming alongside drummer Mike Stone. He’s unloading the gritty details of clawing his way into the top…
Skinlab’s “Flesh Wounds” Premiere + Steev Esquivel Unraveled (Free)
Yo, headbangers! Chris Akin’s droppin’ a banger with the world premiere of Skinlab’s “Flesh Wounds” video on this CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS... special. He’s sittin’ down with Steev Esquivel to rip apart th…
Skinlab - "Flesh Wounds" (Official Music Video)
SKINLAB UNLEASHES BRUTAL NEW MUSIC VIDEO FOR “FLESH WOUNDS” – FIRST SINGLE IN SIX YEARS – AND WELCOMES GUITARIST ANGELO MILES
San Francisco Bay Area heavy metal titans Skinlab are back with a vengeanc…
Phil X Unleashes POW! RIGHT IN THE KISSER with Chris Akin
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Yo, metalheads! Chris Akin is slammin’ it hard with Bon Jovi axe-slinger Phil X on this episode of CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS…! They’re rif…
Clusterfux’s Josh Lent on DEFY and Punk-Metal’s Big Comeback
Oi, metalheads and punk rockers! Chris Akin Presents... brings you Josh Lent from Clusterfux, diving deep into their latest rager, DEFY. They rip apart the crossover scene’s evolution, surviving the …