That Metal Show
That Metal Show

That Metal Show

2008 14 Seasons 129 Episodes ⭐ 7.7 Talk

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 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.

Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Lita Ford

Lita Ford is interviewed and talks about why she took a 15 year hiatus from the music industry; in the Throwdown the gue

EP 2

Yngwie Malmsteen

Yngwie Malmsteen is interviewed; Don and Jim get day jobs at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square; in the Throwdown the gu

EP 3

Twisted Sister

Dee Snider and Jay Jay French from Twisted Sister are interviewed; in the Throwdown the guests and hosts debate who has

EP 4

Dream Theater

Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy is interviewed and talks about Dream Theater's fan base, being inducted into the Mode

EP 5

Mike Piazza

Former MLB player Mike Piazza is interviewed; Eddie and Jim interview AC/DC's Brian Johnson and Angus Young; in the Thro

EP 6

KISS

Ace Frehley original and former member of KISS is interviewed and talks about relaunching his solo career, how he came t

EP 7

Rush

Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson from Rush are interviewed and talk about if they are bothered by the fact they haven't been i

EP 8

The Best of...

TMS hosts look back at the first season, including Don and Jim going to a Van Halen Concert; memorable moments from the

EP 1

Pantera

Vinnie Paul drummer from Pantera is interviewed and talks about the death of his brother Dimebag Darrell and producing a

EP 2

Anthrax

Frankie Bello bassist from Anthrax is interviewed; Don and Jim interview Anthrax at the Red Bull Snowscrapers festival;

EP 3

Extreme

EP 4

Anvil

Steve Kudlow and Robb Reiner from Anvil are interviewed; in the Throwdown the guests debate which guitarist has the best

EP 5

Guns N' Roses

Duff McKagen former Guns N' Roses bassist is interviewed and talks about his current band Loaded, the early days of Guns

EP 6

Queensryche

Geoff Tate frontman of Queensrÿche is interviewed and talks about the band's new album American Soldier, Eddie goes on

EP 7

Thin Lizzy

Scott Gorham guitarist from Thin Lizzy is interviewed; Eddie is given an "Eddie Trunk Day" at Vintage Vinyl, while Don a

EP 8

Heaven and Hell

Ronnie James Dio and Geezer Butler from Heaven & Hell and Black Sabbath are interviewed; in the Throwdown the guests hos

EP 9

That Metal Show Presents: Download Festival 09

Tesla performs "Signs"; Def Leppard performs "Hysteria", "Animal", "Armageddon It" and "Pour Some Sugar on Me."

EP 1

Anvil II

Broadcasting from the Hard Rock Cafe in New York City. Steve Kudlow, Robb Reiner and Glenn Five from Anvil are interview

EP 2

Rob Halford

Judas Priest front man Rob Halford is interviewed and talks about the 30th anniversary of British Steel; Don and Jim hea

EP 3

Chris Jericho

Fozzy front man and former WWE Champion Chris Jericho is interviewed and talks about how he and Eddie came up with the i

EP 4

Overkill

Bobby Ellsworth and D.D. Verni from Overkill are interviewed; Eddie and Don play 10 questions with Guns N' Roses drummer

EP 5

Blackie Lawless

Blackie Lawless lead singer and guitarist for W.A.S.P. is interviewed; Eddie and Jim take a backstage tour of Alice Coop

EP 6

Steve Vai

Steve Vai is interviewed; Eddie and Don hit the road to interview the members of Chickenfoot; in the Throwdown the guest

EP 7

Jamey Jasta

Jamey Jasta front man from Hatebreed is interviewed; Eddie and Don ask Lemmy 10 questions; in the Throwdown the guest an

EP 8

Ratt

Stephen Pearcy and Warren DeMartini from Ratt are interviewed; the hosts meet up with Joe Perry and he reviews albums fr

EP 9

Peter Criss

KISS original drummer Peter Criss is interviewed and talks about the infamous merchandising practices of KISS, his succe

EP 1

Megadeth

Dave Mustaine, lead guitarist and lead vocalist for Megadeth is interviewed and talks about if the Big 4 tour will ever

EP 2

Aerosmith

Joey Kramer, drummer from Aerosmith is interviewed and talks about what the future of Aerosmith is, his new book Hit Har

EP 3

Accept

Wolf Hoffmann and Mark Tornillo from Accept are interviewed; Don and Jim open up for Twisted Sister's Christmas show tha

EP 4

Joe Lynn Turner

Joe Lynn Turner, former frontman for Rainbow and Deep Purple is interviewed; Don and Jim babysit Eddie's children after

EP 5

Anthrax

Scott Ian, guitarist from Anthrax is interviewed and talks about performing at Sonisphere and reuniting with former Anth

EP 6

Quiet Riot

Quiet Riot bassist Rudy Sarzo is interviewed and talks about his new book Off the Rails, his relationship with Randy Rho

EP 7

Brian Posehn

Comedian Brian Posehn is interviewed; Kirk Windstein from Kingdom of Sorrow gets a tattoo of the TMS logo on his chest;

EP 8

Winger

Kip Winger and Reb Beach from Winger are interviewed and talk about how looks influenced the band in the 1980's because

EP 9

Joe Satriani

Joe Satriani is interviewed; in the Throwdown the guest and hosts debate who's the best heavy metal guitarist: Megadeth'

EP 10

Scrap Metal - Season 4 Outakes/Unseen Extras.

Outtakes and extras from season four, including Scott Ian telling the story about the first time he met Meat Loaf when h

EP 1

Lemmy

Lemmy, vocalist and bassist from Motörhead is interviewed and talks about collaborating with Dave Grohl and Ozzy Osbour

EP 2

Zakk Wylde

Zakk Wylde, lead guitarist and vocalist for Black Label Society is interviewed and talks about his recent health scare,

EP 3

Rob Halford

Rob Halford, lead vocalist for Judas Priest is interviewed and talks about the 30th anniversary of Priest's landmark alb

EP 4

Steven Adler & Chip Z'Nuff

Steven Adler and Chip Z'Nuff from Adler's Appetite are interviewed and talk about how they met, working for High Times,

EP 5

Alice Cooper

Alice Cooper is interviewed and talks about performing drunk and the injuries he sustained from doing so, when he went t

EP 6

Rob Zombie

Rob Zombie is interviewed and talks about how he manages to split time between his music and directing careers, his musi

EP 7

Dokken

Don Dokken and George Lynch from Dokken are interviewed and talk about how their relationship is and how the combination

EP 8

Slayer (Kerry King / Dave Lombardo)

Dave Lombardo and Kerry King from Slayer are interviewed and talk about their rabid fan base, the health of band mate To

EP 9

Scrap Metal

Outtakes and extras from season five, including the members of Dokken telling a story how they got into a fight over a b

EP 1

Ronnie Dio Tribute (featuring Geezer Butler, Tom Morello, Vinny Appice, Simon Wright, Wendy Dio, and 3rd time guest Rob Halford)

In the season six premiere TMS pays tribute to metal god and icon Ronnie James Dio; Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice from

EP 2

Michael Anthony (Van Halen / Chickenfoot), Carrie Keagan and Kip Winger

Michael Anthony, former Van Halen bassist is interviewed and talks about if he knows why he isn't in Van Halen anymore,

EP 3

Philip Anselmo (Pantera / Down) and Billy Sheehan (David Lee Roth Band, Mr. Big)

Philip Anselmo, lead vocalist for Pantera is interviewed and talks about the anniversary of Cowboys from Hell, how the b

EP 4

Phil Collen (Def Leppard) and Frankie Banali (Quiet Riot)

Phil Collen, lead guitarist from Def Leppard is interviewed; Frankie Banali, drummer for Quiet Riot is interviewed; in t

EP 5

Tesla (Jeff Keith and Frank Hannon) and Testament (Chuck Billy)

Jeff Keith and Frank Hannon from Tesla are interviewed; Chuck Billy, vocalist for Testament is interviewed; in the Throw

EP 6

Bill Ward (Black Sabbath) and Danzig

Bill Ward, drummer and a founding member of Black Sabbath is interviewed; Glenn Danzig is interviewed; in the Throwdown

EP 7

Jason Bonham and Rikki Rockett (Poison)

Jason Bonham, son of Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham and drummer for Black Country Communion is interviewed; Rikki Rock

EP 8

Slash and Myles Kennedy (Slash's singer)

Slash is interviewed and talks about his new album Slash, working with different singers on the album, if he would rathe

EP 9

Scrap Metal

The hosts look back at show outtakes and backstage footage from the sixth season of TMS.

EP 1

Kirk Hammett (Metallica) and Uli John Roth (Scorpions)

Kirk Hammett lead guitarist for Metallica is interviewed and talks about his surfing habits, his obsession with horror f

EP 2

Ace Frehley (Kiss) and Billy Sheehan (UFO, David Lee Roth)

Ace Frehley, original guitarist from KISS is interviewed; Billy Sheehan, bassist for Mr. Big is interviewed; in the Thro

EP 3

David Coverdale (Whitesnake, Deep Purple) and Lita Ford (The Runaways)

David Coverdale, frontman for Whitesnake is interviewed; Lita Ford is interviewed; in the Throwdown the guests and hosts

EP 4

Chris Jericho (Fozzy, Former WWE Wrestling World Champion) and Yngwie Malmsteen (Alcatrazz, Steeler, Rising Force)

Chris Jericho frontman for Fozzy and former WWE Champion is interviewed; Yngwie Malmsteen is interviewed; in the Throwdo

EP 5

Duff McKagan (Guns N' Roses, Velvet Revolver, Jane's Addiction) and Glenn Hughes (Deep Purple, Black Country Communion)

Duff McKagan fromer Guns N' Roses bassist is interviewed and talks about if Velvet Revolver has found a new singer and p

EP 6

Matt Sorum (Guns N' Roses) & Cherie Currie (The Runaways) and Jim Norton (comedian on Opie and Anthony and Howard Stern)

Matt Sorum, Velvet Revolver drummer and Cherie Currie, former Runaways lead vocalist is interviewed and talk about their

EP 7

Sebastian Bach (Skid Row) and Anvil

Sebastian Bach is interviewed; Steve Kudlow and Robb Reiner from Anvil are interviewed; Sacha Gervasi and Sebastian Bach

EP 8

Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge, Ozzy Osbourne Band, Beck Bogert Appice, Rod Stewart) and Dave Meniketti from Y&T

Carmine Appice is interviewed; Dave Meniketti singer and guitarist for Y&T is interviewed; in the Throwdown the guests a

EP 1

Black Sabbath

Tony Iommi from Black Sabbath is interviewed. In the Throwdown, the guest and hosts debate who was the best replacement

EP 2

Stryper/Warrant/Faster Pussycat

This marks Jani Lane's final appearance as this episode was taped prior to his death in August 2011.

EP 3

Rage Against the Machine/King's X

Tom Morello from Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, and dUg Pinnick from King's X are interviewed. In the Throwdow

EP 4

Slipknot/Night Ranger

Corey Taylor from Slipknot, and Brad Gillis and Jack Blades from Night Ranger are interviewed. In the Throwdown, the gue

EP 5

Anthrax/Skid Row

Scott Ian and Charlie Benante from Anthrax and Snake Sabo from Skid Row are interviewed. In the Throwdown, the guests an

EP 6

Sammy Hagar

Sammy Hagar is interviewed. In the Throwdown, the guest and hosts debate who is the better guitar player: Eddie Van Hale

EP 7

Ratt/Tim 'Ripper' Owens

Stephen Pearcy and Tim "Ripper" Owens are interviewed. In the Throwdown, the guests and hosts debate who was the better

EP 8

Dream Theater/Whitesnake

Mike Portnoy former drummer of Dream Theater, and John Sykes from Whitesnake are interviewed. In the Throwdown, the gues

EP 9

Cheap Trick/Rainbow

Rick Nielsen from Cheap Trick, and; Graham Bonnet former vocalist for Rainbow are interviewed. In the Throwdown, the gue

EP 10

Metallica

Lars Ulrich from Metallica is interviewed. In the Throwdown, the guests and hosts debate which Metallica album is the be

EP 1

Axl Rose

Axl Rose is interviewed and talks about his preparation for a live show, which often lead to late start times, if he fee

EP 2

Guns n' Roses/Sam Dunn

Slash and Sam Dunn are interviewed. In the Throwdown, the guests and hosts debate which Guns N' Roses album is the best:

EP 3

AC/DC

Brian Johnson from AC/DC is interviewed. In the Throwdown, the guests and hosts debate which Bon Scott-era AC/DC album i

EP 4

Megadeth/Kill Devil Hill

Dave Mustaine from Megadeth and Vinny Appice and Rex Brown from Kill Devil Hil are interviewed. In the Throwdown, the gu

EP 5

Marilyn Manson/Saxon

Biff Byford from Saxon, and Marilyn Manson are interviewed. In the Throwdown, the guests and hosts debate which Saxon al

EP 6

Godsmack/Jackyl

Sully Erna from Godsmack, and Jesse James Dupree from Jackyl are interviewed. In the Throwdown, the guests and hosts deb

EP 7

L.A. Guns/Hanoi Rocks

Tracii Guns from L.A. Guns, and Michael Monroe are interviewed. In the Throwdown, the guests and hosts debate who has th

EP 8

Bad Company/Buckcherry

Josh Todd and Keith Nelson from Buckcherry, and Paul Rodgers are interviewed. In the Throwdown, the guests and hosts deb

EP 9

Scorpions/Andrew Dice Clay

Herman Rarebell from Scorpions, and Andrew Dice Clay are interviewed. In the Throwdown, the guests and hosts debate whic

EP 1

Metallica/Machine Head

Lars Ulrich from Metallica and Robb Flynn from Machinehead are interviewed. In the Throwdown, the guests and hosts debat

EP 2

Alice Cooper/Great White

Alice Cooper is interviewed. Jack Russell from Great White is interviewed. In the Throwdown, the guests and hosts debate

EP 3

Dokken

George Lynch, Jeff Pilson and Mick Brown from T&N are interviewed. In the Throwdown, the guests and hosts debate which w

EP 4

Iron Maiden

Adrian Smith from Iron Maiden is interviewed. In the Throwdown, the guests and hosts debate which was the best Iron Maid

EP 5

Motörhead/Warrant

Lemmy from Motörhead, Jerry Dixon and Robert Mason from Warrant are interviewed. In the Throwdown, the guests and hosts

EP 6

UFO/Pearl Jam

Michael Schenker is interviewed. Mike McCready from Pearl Jam is interviewed. In the Throwdown, the guests and hosts deb

EP 7

The Cult/Warlock

Ian Astbury and Billy Duffy from the Cult and Doro, former vocalist from Warlock, are interviewed. In the Throwdown, the

EP 8

Pantera/Styx

Vinnie Paul from Pantera, Tommy Shaw and James Young from Styx are interviewed. In the Throwdown, the guests and hosts d

EP 1

Disturbed/Adrenaline Mob

David Draiman, Russell Allen and Mike Orlando with guest drummer Mike Portnoy

EP 2

Ratt/L.A. Guns

Bobby Blotzer, Steve Riley and Phil Lewis with guest guitarist Steve Stevens

EP 3

Black Label Society/Queensrÿche

Zakk Wylde and Geoff Tate with guest guitarist George Lynch

EP 4

Aerosmith

Joey Kramer, Brad Whitford with guest guitarist George Lynch

EP 5

Mercyful Fate/Creed

King Diamond and Mark Tremonti with guest guitarist Doug Aldrich

EP 6

Sammy Hagar/Van Halen

Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony with guest guitarist John 5

EP 7

Iron Maiden

Steve Harris with guest guitarist John 5

EP 8

Heart/The Runaways

Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson and Lita Ford with guest guitarist Doug Aldrich

EP 1

Jason Newsted

Jason Newsted with guest drummer Carmine Appice.

EP 2

Corey Taylor & Josh Rand

Corey Taylor and Josh Rand with guest guitarist Richie Kotzen

EP 3

Rex Brown/Sebastian Bach

Rex Brown and Sebastian Bach with guest drummer Vinnie Appice

EP 4

Jake E. Lee/Rick Allen

Rick Allen and Jake E. Lee with guest drummer Vinnie Appice

EP 5

Scott Rockenfield & Todd La Torre & Dave Mustaine

Dave Mustaine, Scott Rockenfield and Todd LaTorre with guest drummer Carmine Appice

EP 6

Tom Keifer & Rob Zombie & John 5

Rob Zombie, John 5 and Tom Keifer with guest guitarist Richie Kotzen

EP 7

Scott Gorham & Ricky Warwick/Neil Fallon

Scott Gorham, Ricky Warwick and Neil Fallon with guest guitarist Jake E. Lee

EP 8

Buck Dharma/Kix

Buck Dharma, Steve Whiteman and Brian Forsythe with guest guitarist Jake E. Lee

EP 1

M. Shadows/Zakk Wylde

That Metal Show comes home to New York for its 13th season! Avenged Sevenfold's M. Shadows joins for the first time on t

EP 2

Living Colour/Sevendust

Living Colour's Corey Glover and Vernon Reid discuss the span of their career from opening for the Rolling Stones to new

EP 3

David Ellefson/Frankie Bello

David Ellefson & Frankie Bello stop by to discuss their new collaborative effort, Altitudes & Attitude. The boys then ta

EP 4

Ted Nugent

It's Motor City Mayhem for the first time on That Metal show, as Ed, Don and Jim sit down with the always outrageous Ted

EP 5

Alter Bridge/Matt Nathanson

Myles Kennedy and Mark Tremonti of Alter Bridge return to TMS in their first interview together. Later, singer-songwrite

EP 6

Lamb of God

Lamb of God's Randy Blythe & Chris Adler make their TMS debut and discuss fans, touring and their upcoming documentary '

EP 7

Mick Jones/Leslie West

Foreigner's Mick Jones and king of tone Leslie West (Mountain) make their TMS debut and discuss their storied careers. L

EP 8

Mick Mars

Motley Crue's Mick Mars makes his TMS debut and discusses everything from the band's inception to their decision to emba

EP 9

Dee Snider

Dee Snider returns to TMS for an in-depth and hilarious look back at his career, his outrageous new musical, and a peek

EP 10

Peter Criss

Peter Criss returns to TMS to give his thoughts on Kiss' induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and take the boys

EP 11

The Winery Dogs/Vinnie Paul

Billy Sheehan, Mike Portnoy and Richie Kotzen join the show together for the first time as a band (The Winery Dogs). Vin

EP 12

Joe Satriani

Guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani returns to TMS for the season 13 finale to talk music and his new memoir. Metalhead comedia

EP 1

Geddy Lee

Ed, Don and Jim welcome Geddy Lee to celebrate 40 years of Rush. Joe Elliott joins the boys for a TOP 5 battle, and Trun

EP 2

Anthrax

Anthrax take over TMS as Charlie, Frank and Scott catch up with the boys and talk new music. Joey Belladonna dials in on

EP 3

Dave Lombardo/John 5

Drummer king Dave Lombardo sits down with Ed, Don & Jim to discuss his new projects and clears the air on Slayer. John 5

EP 4

Marky Ramone/Darryl McDaniels/Gary Holt

Punk legend Marky Ramone, Run DMC's Darryl McDaniels and Exodus guitarist Gary Holt join the boys for the ultimate genre

EP 5

Jamey Jasta/Joey Vera/John Bush

Hatebreed's Jamey Jasta waves the metal flag as he joins Ed, Don and Jim in the studio. Armored Saint's John Bush and Jo

EP 6

Mark Tremonti/Taylor Momsen

Mark Tremonti returns to the show, and The Pretty Reckless' front woman Taylor Momsen makes her debut. Twisted Sister me

EP 7

Chris Jericho/Max Cavalera/Billy Corgan

Chris Jericho, Max Cavalera and Billy Corgan with guest musician Rich Ward

EP 8

Kerry King & Zakk Wylde

EP 9

Kirk Hammet & Michael Schenker

Kirk Hammet & Michael Schenker with guest musician Damon Johnson

EP 10

Ace Frehley & Mark Farner

Ace Frehley & Mark Farner with guest musician Nita Strauss

EP 11

Mark Slaughter/Taime Downe/Andy Biersack

This week it’s first time guests Mark Slaughter and from Black Veil Brides Andy Biersack, and from Faster Pussycat Tai

EP 12

Joe Elliot/Bobby "Blitz" Elsworth/Franki Banali

The season finale will feature Joe Elliott, Frankie Banali from Quiet Riot and Bobby Blitz from Overkill. The musical gu

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