That Metal Show

That Metal Show
Starring Eddie Trunk
Don Jamieson
Jim Florentine
Narrated by David Coverdale (season 12)
Bobby Blitz (season 13)
Leslie West (season 14)
Theme music composer Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 14
No. of episodes 127
Production
Location(s) New York City (seasons 1-4)
Hard Rock Cafe
New York City (season 3 premiere)
Duff's Bar
Brooklyn, New York (seasons 4, 5 & 6 finale)
Sony Pictures Studios
Los Angeles, California (seasons 5-12)
American Airlines Arena
Miami, Florida (season 9 premiere)
Metropolis Studio
New York City (seasons 13-14)
Running time 21 min. (seasons 1-5)
43-45 min. (season 3 premiere & seasons 6-14)
Release
Original network VH1 Classic
Picture format 4:3 (seasons 1-8)
16:9 (seasons 9-14)
Original release November 15, 2008 – May 9, 2015

That Metal Show is a talk show hosted by Eddie Trunk with co-hosts Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine. It premiered on VH1 Classic on November 15, 2008.

VH1 Classic discontinued producing more episodes of That Metal Show on January 19, 2016 due to the network's transition to MTV Classic seven months later.[1][2] Despite this, all three hosts have the keys to shop the show to other networks.

Recurring segments

Discontinued segments

Miss Box of Junk Girl

The duties of the Miss Box of Junk Girl are to bring out the prize box for Stump the Trunk and to place choices in order for TMS Top 5.

Series overview

Season Episodes Originally aired
Season premiere Season finale
1 7 November 15, 2008 December 27, 2008
2 8 March 7, 2009 April 27, 2009
3 9 October 3, 2009 November 28, 2009
4 10 February 6, 2010 April 24, 2010
5 9 May 8, 2010 July 17, 2010
6 9 October 16, 2010 December 11, 2010
7 8 March 19, 2011 May 14, 2011
8 10 August 20, 2011 October 22, 2011
9 9 November 11, 2011 January 14, 2012
10 8 March 31, 2012 May 19, 2012
11 8 July 21, 2012 September 29, 2012
12 8 June 1, 2013 July 20, 2013
13 12 January 18, 2014 April 5, 2014
14 12 February 21, 2015 May 9, 2015

Episodes

Season 1: 2008

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Title Guest(s) Original air date
11"Lita Ford"Lita FordNovember 15, 2008 (2008-11-15)
22"Yngwie Malmsteen"Yngwie MalmsteenNovember 22, 2008 (2008-11-22)
33"Twisted Sister"Dee Snider & Jay Jay FrenchNovember 29, 2008 (2008-11-29)
44"Mike Portnoy"Mike PortnoyDecember 6, 2008 (2008-12-06)
55"Mike Piazza"Mike PiazzaDecember 13, 2008 (2008-12-13)
66"Ace Frehley"Ace FrehleyDecember 20, 2008 (2008-12-20)
77"Rush"Geddy Lee & Alex LifesonDecember 27, 2008 (2008-12-27)

Season 2: 2009

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Title Guest(s) Original air date
81"Vinnie Paul"Vinnie PaulMarch 7, 2009 (2009-03-07)
92"Frank Bello"Frank BelloMarch 14, 2009 (2009-03-14)
103"Extreme"Nuno Bettencourt & Gary CheroneMarch 21, 2009 (2009-03-21)
114"Anvil"Steve "Lips" Kudlow & Rob ReinerMarch 28, 2009 (2009-03-28)
125"Duff McKagen"Duff McKagenApril 4, 2009 (2009-04-04)
136"Geoff Tate"Geoff TateApril 11, 2009 (2009-04-11)
147"Scott Gorham"Scott GorhamApril 18, 2009 (2009-04-18)
158"Heaven & Hell"Ronnie James Dio & Geezer ButlerApril 27, 2009 (2009-04-27)

Season 3: 2009

The season premiere kicked off as a one-hour special featuring live performances from Anvil, Q&A with the band and special guests.

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Title Guest(s) Original air date
161"Anvil & Sacha Gervasi"Steve "Lips" Kudlow, Rob Reiner, G5 and Sacha GervasiOctober 3, 2009 (2009-10-03)
172"Rob Halford"Rob HalfordOctober 10, 2009 (2009-10-10)
183"Chris Jericho"Chris JerichoOctober 17, 2009 (2009-10-17)
194"Overkill"Bobby Blitz & D.D. VerniOctober 24, 2009 (2009-10-24)
205"Blackie Lawless"Blackie LawlessOctober 31, 2009 (2009-10-31)
216"Steve Vai"Steve VaiNovember 7, 2009 (2009-11-07)
227"Jamey Jasta"Jamey JastaNovember 14, 2009 (2009-11-14)
238"Ratt"Stephen Pearcy & Warren DeMartiniNovember 21, 2009 (2009-11-21)
249"Peter Criss"Peter CrissNovember 28, 2009 (2009-11-28)

Season 4: 2010

Keri Leigh Tucker, the first Miss Box of Junk Girl, died in late 2009 and was replaced by Jennifer Gottlieb. A memorial dedicated to Keri Leigh was shown after the end credits to the season premiere.[3] This season also marks the last to be filmed in New York before the show relocated to Los Angeles beginning with seasons 5 through 12.

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Title Guest(s) Original air date
251"Dave Mustaine"Dave MustaineFebruary 6, 2010 (2010-02-06)
262"Joey Kramer"Joey KramerFebruary 13, 2010 (2010-02-13)
273"Accept"Wolf Hoffmann & Mark TornilloFebruary 20, 2010 (2010-02-20)
284"Joe Lynn Turner"Joe Lynn TurnerFebruary 27, 2010 (2010-02-27)
295"Scott Ian & Pearl Aday"Scott Ian & Pearl AdayMarch 13, 2010 (2010-03-13)
306"Steve Vai"Steve VaiMarch 20, 2010 (2010-03-20)
317"Brian Posehn"Brian PosehnMarch 27, 2010 (2010-03-27)
328"Winger"Kip Winger & Reb BeachApril 3, 2010 (2010-04-03)
339"Joe Satriani"Joe SatrianiApril 17, 2010 (2010-04-17)
3410"Scrap Metal"noneApril 24, 2010 (2010-04-24)

Season 5: 2010

By season 5, The show moved to a new location in Glendale, California (a suburb of Los Angeles) to film their episodes until season 12.

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Title Guest(s) Original air date
351"Lemmy Kilmister"Lemmy KilmisterMay 8, 2010 (2010-05-08)
362"Zakk Wylde"Zakk WyldeMay 15, 2010 (2010-05-15)
373"Rob Halford"Rob HalfordMay 22, 2010 (2010-05-22)
384"Steven Adler & Chip Z'Nuff"Steven Adler & Chip Z'NuffJune 5, 2010 (2010-06-05)
395"Alice Cooper"Alice CooperJune 12, 2010 (2010-06-12)
406"Rob Zombie"Rob ZombieJune 10, 2010 (2010-06-10)
417"Dokken"Don Dokken & George LynchJune 26, 2010 (2010-06-26)
428"Slayer"Kerry King & Dave LombardoJuly 10, 2010 (2010-07-10)
439"Scrap Metal"noneJuly 17, 2010 (2010-07-17)

Season 6: 2010

Beginning with season 6, the show aired in a one-hour format in addition to including a musical guest for each episode.

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Title Guest(s) Musical Guest Original air date
441"Tribute to Ronnie James Dio"Geezer Butler, Vinny Appice, Wendy Dio, Simon Wright, Rob Halford and Tom MorelloCraig GoldyOctober 16, 2010 (2010-10-16)
452"Michael Anthony/Kip Winger/Carrie Keagan"Michael Anthony, Kip Winger and Carrie KeaganTracii GunsOctober 23, 2010 (2010-10-23)
463"Philip Anselmo & Bruce Kulick"Philip Anselmo & Bruce KulickGeorge LynchOctober 30, 2010 (2010-10-30)
474"Phil Collen & Frankie Banali"Phil Collen & Frankie BanaliRichie KotzenNovember 6, 2010 (2010-11-06)
485"Tesla & Chuck Billy"Jeff Keith, Frank Hannon and Chuck BillyTracii GunsNovember 13, 2010 (2010-11-13)
496"Bill Ward & Glenn Danzig"Bill Ward & Glenn DanzigRichie KotzenNovember 20, 2010 (2010-11-20)
507"Jason Bonham & Rikki Rocket"Jason Bonham & Rikki RocketCraig GoldyNovember 26, 2010 (2010-11-26)
518"Slash & Myles Kennedy"Slash & Myles KennedyGeorge LynchDecember 4, 2010 (2010-12-04)
529"Scrap Metal"nonenoneDecember 11, 2010 (2010-12-11)
Season 6 outtakes and unseen extras

Season 7: 2011

Once again, season 7 was presented in a one-hour format. The show continued to have a guitarist for each episode and also introduced a bassist for the first time.

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Title Guest(s) Musical Guest Original air date
531"Kirk Hammet & Uli Jon Roth"Kirk Hammett & Uli Jon RothDoug AldrichMarch 19, 2011 (2011-03-19)
542"Ace Frehley & Billy Sheehan"Ace Frehley & Billy SheehanGilby ClarkeMarch 26, 2011 (2011-03-26)
553"David Coverdale & Lita Ford"David Coverdale & Lita FordDoug AldrichApril 2, 2011 (2011-04-02)
564"Chris Jericho & Yngwie Malmsteen"Chris Jericho & Yngwie MalmsteenGilby ClarkeApril 9, 2011 (2011-04-09)
575"Duff McKagen & Glenn Hughes"Duff McKagen & Glenn HughesBilly SheehanApril 16, 2011 (2011-04-16)
586"Matt Sorum/Cherie Currie/Jim Norton"Matt Sorum, Cherie Curie and Jim NortonPaul GilbertApril 23, 2011 (2011-04-23)
597"Sebastian Bach & Anvil"Sebastian Bach, Steve "Lips" Kudlow and Robb ReinerPaul GilbertApril 30, 2011 (2011-04-30)
608"Carmine Appice & Dave Meniketti"Carmine Appice & Dave MenikettiBilly SheehanMay 7, 2011 (2011-05-07)

Season 8: 2011

The Michael Sweet/Jani Lane/Taime Downe episode marks Jani Lane's final appearance as this episode was taped prior to his death on August 11. It was originally scheduled to air on October 1 but was moved to August 27 as the second episode with included a special opening dedicated Lane's memory. In addition, the Stephen Pearcy/Tim "Ripper" Owens episode now aired as the seventh episode.

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Title Guest(s) Musical Guest Original air date
611"Tony Iommi"Tony IommiPhil CollenAugust 20, 2011 (2011-08-20)
622"Michael Sweet/Jani Lane/Taime Downe"Michael Sweet, Jani Lane and Taime DownePhil CollenAugust 27, 2011 (2011-08-27)
633"Tom Morrello & Doug Pinnick"Tom Morrello & Doug PinnickTony MacalpineSeptember 3, 2011 (2011-09-03)
644"Corey Taylor & Night Ranger"Corey Taylor, Jack Blades and Brad GillisBilly SheehanSeptember 10, 2011 (2011-09-10)
655"Anthrax and Dave Sabo"Scott Ian, Charlie Benante and Dave SaboVinnie MooreSeptember 17, 2011 (2011-09-17)
666"Sammy Hagar"Sammy HagarAlex SkolnickSeptember 24, 2011 (2011-09-24)
677"Stephen Pearcy & Tim "Ripper" Owens"Stephen Pearcy & Tim "Ripper" OwensBilly SheehanOctober 1, 2011 (2011-10-01)
688"Mike Portnoy & John Sykes"Mike Portnoy & John SykesTony MacalpineOctober 8, 2011 (2011-10-08)
699"Rick Nielsen & Graham Bonnet"Rick Nielsen & Graham BonnetVinnie MooreOctober 15, 2011 (2011-10-15)
7010"Lars Ulrich"Lars UlrichAlex SkolnickOctober 22, 2011 (2011-10-22)

Season 9: 2011–12

The season premiere was filmed during Guns N' Roses' Chinese Democracy Tour at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, FL. Season 9 is also the first to be presented in a widescreen format.

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Title Guest(s) Musical Guest Original air date
711"Axl Rose Special"Axl Rose & DJ AshbanoneNovember 11, 2011 (2011-11-11)
722"Slash & Sam Dunn"Slash & Sam DunnGlenn HughesNovember 19, 2011 (2011-11-19)
733"Brian Johnson"Brian JohnsonWarren DeMartiniNovember 26, 2011 (2011-11-26)
744"Dave Mustaine & Kill Devil Hill"Dave Mustaine, Vinnie Appice and Rex BrownWarren DeMartiniDecember 3, 2011 (2011-12-03)
755"Marilyn Manson & Biff Byford"Marilyn Manson & Biff ByfordChris BroderickDecember 10, 2011 (2011-12-10)
766"Sully Erna & Jesse James Dupree"Sully Erna & Jesse James DupreeGlenn HughesDecember 17, 2011 (2011-12-17)
777"Tracii Guns & Michael Monroe"Tracii Guns & Michael MonroeJohn 5December 31, 2011 (2011-12-31)
788"Paul Rodgers & Buckcherry"Paul Rodgers, Josh Todd and Keith NelsonJohn 5January 7, 2012 (2012-01-07)
799"Herman Rarebell & Andrew Dice Clay"Herman Rarebell & Andrew Dice ClayChris BroderickJanuary 14, 2012 (2012-01-14)

Season 10: 2012

Season 10 is the first to feature a drummer as a musical guest. According to Eddie Trunk, 8 out of the 10 episodes were shown while two of them debuted in season 11 after the network revised the schedule. Jason Newsted, who was originally scheduled to appear in the fifth episode, cancelled his appearance at the last minute during the taping and was replaced by the members of Warrant.

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Title Guest(s) Musical Guest Original air date
801"Lars Ulrich & Robb Flynn"Lars Ulrich & Robb FlynnMike PortnoyMarch 31, 2012 (2012-03-31)
812"Alice Cooper & Jack Russell"Alice Cooper & Jack RussellBrian TichyApril 7, 2012 (2012-04-07)
823"T&N"George Lynch, Jeff Pilson and Mick BrownBrian TichyApril 14, 2012 (2012-04-14)
834"Adrian Smith"Adrian SmithMichael SchenkerApril 21, 2012 (2012-04-21)
845"Lemmy Kilmister & Warrant"Lemmy Kilmister, Jerry Dixon and Robert MasonMichael SchenkerApril 28, 2012 (2012-04-28)
856"Michael Schenker & Mike McCready"Michael Schenker & Mike McCreadyFrank HannonMay 2, 2012 (2012-05-02)
867"The Cult & Doro"Ian Astbury, Billy Duffy and DoroFrank HannonMay 12, 2012 (2012-05-12)
878"Vinnie Paul & Styx"Vinnie Paul, Tommy Shaw and James YoungSteve StevensMay 19, 2012 (2012-05-19)

Season 11: 2012

The "David Draiman/Adrenaline Mob" and "Bobby Blotzer/L.A. Guns" episodes were originally going to be included in the previous season after both episodes were taped but were moved to season 11 after VH1 Classic revised the season 10 schedule. The TMS marathon premiered the "David Draiman/Adrenaline Mob" as a sneak preview ahead of its August 11th premiere.

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Title Guest(s) Musical Guest Original air date
881"David Draiman & Adrenaline Mob"David Draiman, Russell Allen and Mike OrlandoMike PortnoyJuly 21, 2012 (2012-07-21)
892"Bobby Blotzer & L.A. Guns"Bobby Blotzer, Steve Riley and Phil LewisSteve StevensAugust 18, 2012 (2012-08-18)
903"Geoff Tate & Zakk Wylde"Geoff Tate & Zakk WyldeGeorge LynchAugust 25, 2012 (2012-08-25)
914"Aerosmith"Joey Kramer & Brad WhitfordGeorge LynchSeptember 1, 2012 (2012-09-01)
925"King Diamond & Mark Tremonti"King Diamond & Mark TremontiDoug AldrichSeptember 8, 2012 (2012-09-08)
936"Sammy Hagar & Michael Anthony"Sammy Hagar & Michael AnthonyJohn 5September 15, 2012 (2012-09-15)
947"Steve Harris"Steve HarrisJohn 5September 22, 2012 (2012-09-22)
958"Heart & Lita Ford"Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson and Lita FordDoug AldrichSeptember 29, 2012 (2012-09-29)

Season 12: 2013

Season 12 introduced several new segments with only two "Top 5" lists being debated in the series. Another new inclusion to the show is an announcer for the opening credits as well as surprise special guests appearing via satellite to chat with the hosts in the new segment "Metal Modem". This is the last season to be taped in Los Angeles before returning to New York in season 13. Season 12 is also the only season to include the round table format.

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Title Guest(s) Musical Guest Original air date
961"Jason Newsted"Jason NewstedCarmine AppiceJune 1, 2013 (2013-06-01)
972"Stone Sour"Corey Taylor & Josh RandRichie KotzenJune 8, 2013 (2013-06-08)
983"Rex Brown & Sebastian Bach"Rex Brown & Sebastian BachVinny AppiceJune 15, 2013 (2013-06-15)
994"Jake E. Lee & Rick Allen"Jake E. Lee & Rick AllenVinny AppiceJune 22, 2013 (2013-06-22)
1005"Queensrÿche & Dave Mustaine"Scott Rockenfield, Todd La Torre and Dave MustaineCarmine AppiceJune 29, 2013 (2013-06-29)
1016"Rob Zombie/John 5/Tom Keifer"Rob Zombie, John 5 and Tom KeiferRichie KotzenJuly 6, 2013 (2013-07-06)
1027"Black Star Riders & Neil Fallon"Scott Gorham, Ricky Warwick and Neil FallonJake E. LeeJuly 13, 2013 (2013-07-13)
1038"Buck Dharma & Kix"Buck Dharma, Steve Whiteman and Brian ForsytheJake E. LeeJuly 20, 2013 (2013-07-20)

Season 13: 2014

It was announced that season 13 will be moved to New York for the first time since season 4 with episodes being taped every Tuesday at the Metropolis Studio for 12 weeks except for the last two episodes that were both filmed on the same day. This season also marks the return of "The Throwdown", "Pick of the Week" and "What Going On With..." after they were absent in season 12. Ace Frehley was originally supposed to appear on the same episode as Peter Criss but was unable to make it.

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Title Guest(s) Musical Guest Original air date
1041"M. Shadows & Zakk Wylde"M. Shadows & Zakk WyldeJason HookJanuary 18, 2014 (2014-01-18)
1052"Living Colour & Morgan Rose"Corey Glover, Vernon Reid and Morgan RoseJoel HoekstraJanuary 25, 2014 (2014-01-25)
1063"Dave Ellefson & Frank Bello"Dave Ellefson & Frank BelloRon "Bumblefoot" ThalFebruary 1, 2014 (2014-02-01)
1074"Ted Nugent"Ted NugentGary HoeyFebruary 8, 2014 (2014-02-08)
1085"Alter Bridge & Matt Nathanson"Mark Tremonti, Myles Kennedy and Matt NathansonSteve BrownFebruary 15, 2014 (2014-02-15)
1096"Lamb of God"Randy Blythe & Chris AdlerCharlie BenanteFebruary 22, 2014 (2014-02-22)
1107"Mick Jones & Leslie West"Mick Jones & Leslie WestLita FordMarch 1, 2014 (2014-03-01)
1118"Mick Mars"Mick MarsTom KeiferMarch 8, 2014 (2014-03-08)
1129"Dee Snider"Dee SniderChris CafferyMarch 15, 2014 (2014-03-15)
11310"Peter Criss"Peter CrissRichard ChristyMarch 22, 2014 (2014-03-22)
11411"The Winery Dogs & Vinnie Paul"Mike Portnoy, Richie Kotzen, Billy Sheehan and Vinnie PaulYngwie MalmsteenMarch 29, 2014 (2014-03-29)
11512"Joe Satriani/Artie Lange/Jim Breuer"Joe Satriani, Artie Lange and Jim BreuerYngwie MalmsteenApril 5, 2014 (2014-04-05)

Season 14: 2015

Season 14 premiered on February 21, 2015, in their new timeslot 9/8c with a repeat airing in their former 11/10c slot. All the episodes were once again filmed on Tuesday nights at the Metropolis Studios in New York City while episodes 9 and 10 were both filmed on the same day. A special last-minute tribute to Twisted Sister drummer A.J. Pero, who died a week earlier on March 20, was included in the sixth episode along with an appearance by his bandmates. Despite Trunk telling the audience at the end of the season, now series finale, "We'll see you next season on That Metal Show", Season 14 proved to be the show's final season after VH1 Classic announced its decision not to renew the show for a 15th season in January 2016 a year after Season 14's airing and before the network's re-branding to MTV Classic in August of that year.

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Title Guest(s) Musical guest Original air date
1161"Geddy Lee"Geddy LeeJohn PetrucciFebruary 21, 2015 (2015-02-21)
1172"Anthrax"Scott Ian, Charlie Benante and Frank BelloAlex SkolnickFebruary 28, 2015 (2015-02-28)
1183"Dave Lombardo & John 5"Dave Lombardo & John 5John 5March 7, 2015 (2015-03-07)
1194"Marky Ramone/Darryl McDaniels/Gary Holt"Marky Ramone, Darryl McDaniels and Gary HoltJoel HoekstraMarch 14, 2015 (2015-03-14)
1205"Jamey Jasta & Armored Saint"Jamey Jasta, John Bush and Joey VeraMichael Angelo BatioMarch 21, 2015 (2015-03-21)
1216"Mark Tremonti & Taylor Momsen"Mark Tremonti & Taylor MomsenFrank HannonMarch 28, 2015 (2015-03-28)
1227"Chris Jericho/Max Cavalera/Billy Corgan"Chris Jericho, Max Cavalera and Billy CorganRich WardApril 4, 2015 (2015-04-04)
1238"Kerry King & Lzzy Hale"Kerry King & Lzzy HaleZakk WyldeApril 11, 2015 (2015-04-11)
1249"Kirk Hammett & Michael Schenker"Kirk Hammett & Michael SchenkerDamon JohnsonApril 18, 2015 (2015-04-18)
12510"Ace Frehley & Mark Farner"Ace Frehley & Mark FarnerNita StraussApril 25, 2015 (2015-04-25)
12611"Taime Downe/Mark Slaughter/Andy Biersack"Taime Downe, Mark Slaughter and Andy BiersackMike OrlandoMay 2, 2015 (2015-05-02)
12712"Bobby Blitz & Franki Banali"Bobby Blitz & Franki Banali plus pre-recorded interview with Joe ElliotBilly SheehanMay 9, 2015 (2015-05-09)

Specials

Title Guest(s) Original air date
"The Best of..."N/AJanuary 10, 2009 (2009-01-10)
"That Metal Show Presents: Download Festival '09"Tommy Lee, Slipknot, Hatebreed, Tesla, Mike Portnoy, Buckcherry, Duff McKagan, Tim "Ripper" Owens and many othersJuly 18, 2009 (2009-07-18)
"That Metal Special"Vince Neil with cameo appearances by Jake E. Lee, Frank DiMino, Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal and Chris KaelNovember 11, 2012 (2012-11-11)

References

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