That Metal Show

That Metal Show

  • 2008
  • 14 Seasons
  • 129 Episodes
  •  7.7  (6)
  •   Ended

That Metal Show is a talk show hosted by Eddie Trunk with co-hosts Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson. It premiered on VH1 Classic on November 15, 2008. New episodes air on VH1 Classic on Saturday nights and are rebroadcast throughout the week. Discussions on the show focus on "all things hard rock and heavy metal", past and present. Among the regular segments are round table discussions between the three regular hosts, top-5 debates, interviews with heavy metal musicians, "Stump the Trunk," where audience members ask provided trivia questions of host Eddie Trunk in hopes of acquiring prizes, and "The Throwdown," where the hosts and guests vote on and debate great moments and figures in metal history. The guitar & bass-heavy theme song, "Day to Remember" was co-written by co-host Jim Florentine and Guns N' Roses lead guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal and performed by Thal. The intro to "Stump the Trunk" was composed by Mark Fain.

That Metal Show
Seasons
Joe Elliot/Bobby
12. Joe Elliot/Bobby "Blitz" Elsworth/Franki Banali
May 09, 2015
The season finale will feature Joe Elliott, Frankie Banali from Quiet Riot and Bobby Blitz from Overkill. The musical guess is the master Billy Sheehan.
Mark Slaughter/Taime Downe/Andy Biersack
11. Mark Slaughter/Taime Downe/Andy Biersack
May 02, 2015
This week it’s first time guests Mark Slaughter and from Black Veil Brides Andy Biersack, and from Faster Pussycat Taime Downe. On guitar for the first time Mike Orlando from Adrenaline Mob.
Ace Frehley & Mark Farner
10. Ace Frehley & Mark Farner
April 25, 2015
Ace Frehley & Mark Farner with guest musician Nita Strauss
Kirk Hammet & Michael Schenker
9. Kirk Hammet & Michael Schenker
April 18, 2015
Kirk Hammet & Michael Schenker with guest musician Damon Johnson
Kerry King & Zakk Wylde
8. Kerry King & Zakk Wylde
April 11, 2015
Chris Jericho/Max Cavalera/Billy Corgan
7. Chris Jericho/Max Cavalera/Billy Corgan
April 04, 2015
Chris Jericho, Max Cavalera and Billy Corgan with guest musician Rich Ward
Mark Tremonti/Taylor Momsen
6. Mark Tremonti/Taylor Momsen
March 28, 2015
Mark Tremonti returns to the show, and The Pretty Reckless' front woman Taylor Momsen makes her debut. Twisted Sister members Jay Jay French, Eddie Ojeda and Mark Mendoza pay their respects to AJ Pero. Frank Hannon shreds.
Jamey Jasta/Joey Vera/John Bush
5. Jamey Jasta/Joey Vera/John Bush
March 21, 2015
Hatebreed's Jamey Jasta waves the metal flag as he joins Ed, Don and Jim in the studio. Armored Saint's John Bush and Joey Vera discuss their latest project. Jason Becker dials up the Metal Modem. Michael Angelo Batio shreds.
Marky Ramone/Darryl McDaniels/Gary Holt
4. Marky Ramone/Darryl McDaniels/Gary Holt
March 14, 2015
Punk legend Marky Ramone, Run DMC's Darryl McDaniels and Exodus guitarist Gary Holt join the boys for the ultimate genre-fusing TMS episode. David Coverdale dials up the Metal Modem. Joel Hoekstra is "incendiary" on guitar.
Dave Lombardo/John 5
3. Dave Lombardo/John 5
March 07, 2015
Drummer king Dave Lombardo sits down with Ed, Don & Jim to discuss his new projects and clears the air on Slayer. John 5 pulls double duty as a guest on set and shredder on the musician stand. Motörhead dials the Metal Modem.
Anthrax
2. Anthrax
February 28, 2015
Anthrax take over TMS as Charlie, Frank and Scott catch up with the boys and talk new music. Joey Belladonna dials in on the Metal Modem. Alex Skolnick tears it up on guitar as guest musician.
Geddy Lee
1. Geddy Lee
February 21, 2015
Ed, Don and Jim welcome Geddy Lee to celebrate 40 years of Rush. Joe Elliott joins the boys for a TOP 5 battle, and Trunk continues to fight against stumps. Dream Theater's John Petrucci shreds on guitar.
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That Metal Show is a talk show hosted by Eddie Trunk with co-hosts Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson. It premiered on VH1 Classic on November 15, 2008. New episodes air on VH1 Classic on Saturday nights and are rebroadcast throughout the week. Discussions on the show focus on "all things hard rock and heavy metal", past and present. Among the regular segments are round table discussions between the three regular hosts, top-5 debates, interviews with heavy metal musicians, "Stump the Trunk," where audience members ask provided trivia questions of host Eddie Trunk in hopes of acquiring prizes, and "The Throwdown," where the hosts and guests vote on and debate great moments and figures in metal history. The guitar & bass-heavy theme song, "Day to Remember" was co-written by co-host Jim Florentine and Guns N' Roses lead guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal and performed by Thal. The intro to "Stump the Trunk" was composed by Mark Fain.
  • Premiere Date
    November 15, 2008
  • Rating
    7.7  (6)