That Metal Show Discussion Thread

Season 11 with Steve Harris \m/

8/11: David Draiman of Disturbed, Russell Allen, Mike Orlando of Adrenaline Mob, Mike Portnoy on drums. (this show was a sneak preview as well during the recent marathon but makes it official premiere)

8/17: Bobby Blotzer of Ratt, Stephen Riley & Phil Lewis of LA Guns, Steve Stevens on guitar.

The following shows will be the 6 new that will be added that we tape starting this weekend. Premiere dates TBA:

Geoff Tate & Zakk Wylde

Joey Kramer & Brad Whitford of Aerosmith, Tom Petersson of Cheap Trick

Steve Harris of Iron Maiden

Anne & Nancy Wilson of Heart, Lita Ford

Sammy Hagar & Michael Anthony

King Diamond, Mark Tremonti

In addition, we have 3 returning guitar greats to play in the above 6 shows; John 5, Doug Aldrich & George Lynch. Former Biohazard frontman Evan Seinfeld will appear in a Guest Top 5. Maybe a few more surprises as well. Be sure to follow on Twitter @EddieTrunk for photos and updates as we shoot these shows. Thanks for watching and hope you like what's headed your way very soon! And a special thanks to all the above artists for being a part of the show and making the time to be on TMS!

Geoff Tate should be an interesting one! Now they need to get Michael Wilton, Eddie Jackson and Scott Rockenfield!!!!

Some interesting guests this season. I kinda lost interest in this show. I used to watch it religiously, but last season I pretty much skipped out on and haven't really missed it.

I might try to tune in for a couple this season. Or at the very least, watch one of the endless repeats they air.

They need to widen their scope by covering other subgenres otherwise it'll be just hippies and older people watching them, the show sucks by the way

EmoElmo wrote:

They need to widen their scope by covering other subgenres otherwise it'll be just hippies and older people watching them, the show sucks by the way

But then they run the risk of losing sponsors. Hippies and older people have the disposable income that advertisers want. The show is only as good as it's profit margin to a tv network.

MetalGuy71 wrote:

EmoElmo wrote:

They need to widen their scope by covering other subgenres otherwise it'll be just hippies and older people watching them, the show sucks by the way

But then they run the risk of losing sponsors.

If they want sponsors and bigger audience share then they should re-format it to cater bands such as Nickelback, Maroon 5 and other wussy feel-good bands.


The name of the show isn't even aptly-titled

EmoElmo wrote:

MetalGuy71 wrote:

EmoElmo wrote:

They need to widen their scope by covering other subgenres otherwise it'll be just hippies and older people watching them, the show sucks by the way

But then they run the risk of losing sponsors.

If they want sponsors and bigger audience share then they should re-format it to cater bands such as Nickelback, Maroon 5 and other wussy feel-good bands.


The name of the show isn't even aptly-titled

Now you're talking a re-format of the entire show, including new hosts and stuff. The format they have now, while not perfect, fits the demographic of the channel, VH-1 Classic. They found a niche audience that gets some viewship and sponsors. The show's not gonna change till either one of those 2 things start to drop.

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The format they have now, while not perfect, fits the demographic of the channel, VH-1 Classic. They found a niche audience

Exactly...and it will never change.

MetalGuy71 wrote:

EmoElmo wrote:

MetalGuy71 wrote:

EmoElmo wrote:

They need to widen their scope by covering other subgenres otherwise it'll be just hippies and older people watching them, the show sucks by the way

But then they run the risk of losing sponsors.

If they want sponsors and bigger audience share then they should re-format it to cater bands such as Nickelback, Maroon 5 and other wussy feel-good bands.


The name of the show isn't even aptly-titled

Now you're talking a re-format of the entire show, including new hosts and stuff. The format they have now, while not perfect, fits the demographic of the channel, VH-1 Classic. They found a niche audience that gets some viewship and sponsors. The show's not gonna change till either one of those 2 things start to drop.

It's also a niche network, not a huge ratings draw And so what! TMS is one of the more highly rated programs on the network. As MG71 said, it's not perfect but it works. And it brings in the ad revenue to support the show. They have expanded the format to add rock in with hard rock and heavy metal. At least there is SOMETHING that is on the air! Granted, Eddie Trunk is one of the punching bags of HoM, and can be a blow hard know-it-all, but at least it's a nationally aired show based on metal.

I'll probably check out the Steve Harris and Heart episodes at some point.

Definitely will wanna tune in for the Tate and Steve Harris episodes.

That said, I still wanna "stump the Trunk" ... with a baseball bat.

This is a show that I'll watch if I happen to come across it but don't actively look for it when it's supposed to be airing. That said , I'd love to catch the Harris and Tate shows as well.

Fat Freddy wrote:

That said, I still wanna "stump the Trunk" ... with a baseball bat.

I enjoy the show although the top 5 stuff really makes me in bewilderment.

jettafiend wrote:

I enjoy the show although the top 5 stuff really makes me in bewilderment.

The top 5 thingie is merely an excuse to give the hot metal chick some added screen time in addition to her "Box of Junk" duties.

Fat Freddy wrote:

The top 5 thingie is merely an excuse to give the hot metal chick some added screen time in addition to her "Box of Junk" duties.

And that is a problem somehow??????????

Fat Freddy wrote:

jettafiend wrote:

I enjoy the show although the top 5 stuff really makes me in bewilderment.

The top 5 thingie is merely an excuse to give the hot metal chick some added screen time in addition to her "Box of Junk" duties.

thejokeriv wrote:

Fat Freddy wrote:

The top 5 thingie is merely an excuse to give the hot metal chick some added screen time in addition to her "Box of Junk" duties.

And that is a problem somehow??????????

No problem at all. Shoot, if they really want to increase the show's ratings, make her the host(ess). Even if she knows nothing about metal, I'd rather look at her than Eddie and the Twin Doofuses.

Fat Freddy wrote:

thejokeriv wrote:

Fat Freddy wrote:

The top 5 thingie is merely an excuse to give the hot metal chick some added screen time in addition to her "Box of Junk" duties.

And that is a problem somehow??????????

No problem at all. Shoot, if they really want to increase the show's ratings, make her the host(ess). Even if she knows nothing about metal, I'd rather look at her than Eddie and the Twin Doofuses.

nice tate, harris and the king? finally some people i want to watch.

The Wilson sisters and Lita Ford one sounds interesting too

The Steve Harris and King Diamond episodes will be good to see.

Some interesting guests for sure. But they do need new people instead of rehashing guests like they do. WTF is Draiman on for????? STUPID!

Funny how they call the show "That METAL Show" when only half their coverage is metal. I still like the show though, just certain things that irritate me.

And YES I could do a better job!!

Lurideath wrote:

Some interesting guests for sure. But they do need new people instead of rehashing guests like they do. WTF is Draiman on for????? STUPID!

Funny how they call the show "That METAL Show" when only half their coverage is metal. I still like the show though, just certain things that irritate me.

And YES I could do a better job!!

They say they cover the world of hard rock and Heavy Metal.

I know, but hard rock is not heavy metal. It just bothers me thats all.