Chris Akin Presents

Seven years is an absolute eternity to vanish from the heavy metal world, but what actually happened behind closed doors after 2019 was total chaos. Lineup walkouts, tour exhaustion, and near-mental breakdowns completely stalled everything. But instead of throwing in the towel, Exumer brought in fresh blood, locked themselves away, and unleashed a level of pure aggression nobody saw coming. Mem Stein drops in to expose the real story behind their massive hiatus, the dark real-world cults behind their lyrics, and what really went down when teaming up with Nasty Savage.
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Getting tapped to front an iconic pop culture soundtrack isn’t just luck—it’s cutthroat competition. Power metal vocalist Brittany Slayes opens up about beating out major vocalists to land a massive theme song, surviving the brutal reality of the modern music industry, and navigating the absolute chaos of balancing touring life with a growing family. Plus, hear the truth about taking on massive legacy tracks, why fan-favorite covers become a blessing and a curse, and what wild risks are being cooked up for the next record.
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Some true-crime stories become cases people follow for years. Others become part of a family’s life forever.
In this deeply personal conversation, Amy Mihaljevic’s father, Mark, and Ryan Ruiz talk about Amy before the headlines — the kid she was, the things she loved, and the memories that existed before October 27, 1989 changed everything.
They also talk about what came after: decades of grief, the impact Amy’s disappearance had on her family, what those years have meant for her brother Jason, and the Bay Village community that has refused to let Amy’s name disappear.
This isn’t about sensationalizing Amy’s murder or turning her story into another piece of true-crime entertainment. It’s about remembering Amy as a daughter, a sister, a friend and a child who had her entire life ahead of her.
Mark also reflects on the emotional toll of 37 years without answers, the people who have helped him keep going, and the hope that one day the person responsible will finally be identified.
After nearly four decades, the question remains:
Will Amy’s family ever get the answers they have been waiting for?
This is a conversation about Amy, the people who loved her, and why remembering her still matters.
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An underground European power house is putting out pure hard rock gold, but radio programmed drones in the States don’t even know they exist. Riffs so heavy they steal straight from classic metal giants, twin-guitar harmonies, and hooks so nasty they get stuck in your brain like gum in your hair. Are American rock fans completely out of their minds for sleeping on this, or is the hype totally fake?
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The metal scene is bigger than ever, but something behind the scenes is getting stripped away. Everyone claims they want heavier music, but the second a band takes a real risk, the internet turns on them. Is the pressure to look cool online completely killing actual musicianship?
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We sit down with Jake Luhrs of August Burns Red to tear into modern studio gimmicks, vocal coaches, and why trying to stay “normal” in this business is a trap.
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