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Wake up, pour your coffee, and start the day properly—with 30 years of The Classic Metal Show staring back at you while you get ready to deal with whatever bullshit the day throws your way.
When it’s sitting empty or cold, this 11oz ceramic mug keeps things understated with a glossy black exterior and faint hidden artwork. The second you pour in hot coffee, tea, or whatever keeps you functioning during morning listening sessions or late-night arguments over classic riffs, the heat-reactive surface wakes up and reveals the full-color CMS 30th Anniversary wraparound design in vivid detail.
The Specs (No Bullshit):
Heat-Reactive Magic: Starts with a sleek, glossy black exterior and reveals crisp, vibrant full-color wraparound artwork the moment you add a hot drink.
Built for Daily Abuse: Durable 11oz ceramic construction with a clean white interior—sized right for studio breaks, morning coffee, or late-night show replays.
Safe & Solid: 100% lead- and BPA-free, plus microwave-safe when your coffee goes cold while you're busy yelling at bad rock takes.
Care Instructions: Hand wash only—do not throw this in the dishwasher unless you want to ruin the heat-sensitive finish.
Celebrate three decades of Chris Akin and Neeley calling out industry phonies, grab your 30th Anniversary Color-Changing Mug, and get the full uncensored experience at classicmetalshow.locals.com.
Vibrant colors
The latest printing techniques provide bright and crisp colors matching your craziest designs
Microwave-safe
Mug can be safely placed in microwave for food or liquid heating
Glossy Finish
Full color wraparound decoration with a glossy finish
Heat-sensitive design
When the mug is cold, your design will be only faintly visible. The mug has heat-sensitive properties that will reveal your favorite image when pouring in any hot drink
Hand wash only.
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