DIRTY KINGS' ANDREW SAMPLE: Everybody Says They Want Real Rock... So Why Is Nobody Listening?

Everybody keeps saying they want “real rock” back.Then a band like Dirty Kings shows up with twin guitars, big riffs, live-in-the-room energy, and people still act like nothing good has been made in 30 years.SUPPORT THE BAND BY SHOPPING ON THEIR BANDCAMP: That’s where this conversation takes a turn.Andrew Sample joins Chris Akin to talk about Dirty Kings 3, but it quickly becomes something much bigger than a record promotion interview. They get into why fans keep saying there’s no new music worth hearing, why the touring business doesn’t develop younger bands anymore, why legacy acts stopped pulling up the next generation, and why independent bands have to do everything themselves.If you’re watching this here, you’re getting the edited version.The full uncensored episode, exclusive segments, and early releases are available for our VIP members on Locals: https://classicmetalshow.locals.comGET YOUR CMS MERCHANDISE HERE: https://classicmetalshow.creator-spring.com/If you’re tired of hearing people complain that rock is dead, this conversation might change your mind.Maybe the music isn’t missing.Maybe people just stopped looking. 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