Did Skid Row Blow Their New Singer's Debut?

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Did Skid Row completely blow the introduction of their new lead singer?On this Halloween edition of THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW, Neeley and Chris Akin take a hard look at Skid Row’s introduction of new vocalist Justin Sargent, and they’re not exactly blown away!The band chose to introduce Sargent with a performance of The Who’s “Won’t Get Fooled Again.” But why would Skid Row pick a song that barely demonstrates whether their new frontman can handle the band’s classic material?Chris and Neeley watch the performance, critique the vocals, and question whether the announcement actually accomplished anything. Is Justin Sargent the right singer for Skid Row? And was the choice of song intended as a message to former vocalist Erik Grönwall?The guys also compare Skid Row’s announcement with Quiet Riot’s introduction of John Tora, discussing why the two bands have taken such different approaches to replacing their singers.PLUS:W.A.S.P.’S K.F.D. TOUR — Neeley and Chris revisit Blackie Lawless’s outrageous stage production, controversial imagery, and how dramatically his public persona has changed over the years.JOHN BUSH AND ANTHRAX — The guys discuss John Bush performing his Anthrax-era material, the band’s complicated history with its singers, and whether the Bush years deserve more recognition.CLASSIC CMS INTERVIEW CHAOS — Chris shares stories involving Joey Belladonna, Jack Frost, and Dan Lorenzo, including some of the bizarre situations that have unfolded during interviews over the years.THE GRINDMOTHER — The guys discover one of heavy music’s most unusual vocalists.HORROR ENTERTAINMENT — Chris and Neeley also discuss the Crystal Lake horror series and other Halloween viewing.It’s another hour of classic hard rock, heavy metal, sarcasm, and completely uncensored opinions from THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW!WANT TO WATCH CMS BEFORE EVERYONE ELSE?You’re watching the public VOD edition of THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW, complete with our original commercials.CMS VIP members received this episode on November 1, 2026 — ten days before this public release — completely commercial-free!JOIN CMS VIP FOR JUST $4.99 PER MONTH!Your membership includes:* Early access to THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW episodes* Uncensored, commercial-free CMS replays* THE CUT — our exclusive third segment, available on demand only to paying VIP members* Early access to CHRIS AKIN PRESENTS interviews* Exclusive VIP content and community interactionDon’t settle for getting the show late and missing THE CUT!JOIN CMS VIP: https://classicmetalshow.locals.comSUPPORT THE SHOW — SHOP CLASSIC METAL!🎸 W.A.S.P., Skid Row and classic hard rock releases: https://link.amazon/B05RVuxzy🤘 Anthrax, Quiet Riot and heavy metal collectibles: https://link.amazon/B040FMGE0As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.MORE FROM THE CLASSIC METAL SHOWOfficial website: https://www.theclassicmetalshow.comCMS VIP: https://classicmetalshow.locals.comThanks for watching and supporting independent rock and metal entertainment!DISCLAIMER: THE CLASSIC METAL SHOW features adult language, humor, satire, and strong personal opinions. Speculation about musicians’ motives, relationships, or future plans represents commentary by the hosts and should not be interpreted as established fact. Listener discretion is advised.#TheClassicMetalShow #SkidRow #JustinSargent #WASP #QuietRiot #Anthrax #JohnBush #ChrisAkin This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit cmspn.substack.com/subscribe

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