8/12: WHAT’S UP WITH THAT METAL SHOW?
Seems several times each day I get a tweet, email or question asking about new episodes of That Metal Show. I am grateful to all of you for asking and caring about the future of the show. The simple truth is that the network (VH1 Classic) who owns the show and makes all the decisions has decided at this time not to do more episodes until this January, to air starting in Feb 2015. You all must understand this is as frustrating for me as it is for you! TMS is on VH1 CLASSIC, not VH1, in the US. They produce the show and their operating budgets and investment in that channel are very limited (as you all know it is still not available in HD in 2014!). The good news is the show is continuing and they repeat the show constantly, which creates new viewers daily just discovering it. The bad news is there are TONS of releases, events and interview opportunities we are missing without the show being produced. I am always looking for new and additional ways to deliver this content, which is one of the reasons I recently launched a podcast. This, in addition to my two weekly radio shows and this site are the best outlets I have to focus on until we start up again. I would LOVE to be doing a TV show daily or weekly, but it just is not within the ability of the network to produce that at the moment. We may do a special between now and the end of the year but that decision is also VH1’s. They decide when, where, and if we do the show and have final approval on guests as well. It has always been that way. Even though TMS was very much my baby, they own and control it. When I know more I will of course let you know. We will be back, but they have decided to take a hiatus before starting again. I am always looking for and exploring new additional opportunities to do what I do and will keep you posted as things develop. In the meantime please check out the radio shows and podcast. Hopefully I will have some new outlets to announce soon as well. Thanks for all the amazing support for TMS. It will be back! And I’m told maybe with some new things you have all been asking for, but it will be a while longer before we relaunch. I always like to be as open and honest about what’s going on so that’s the deal. Obviously not my vision for momentum for the show but January will be here before you know it. Thanks to all of you and if you have DVR set it to record all episodes. In about 4 weeks I now have 75 on mine! Great chance to see shows you may have missed the first airing. Thanks for caring and supporting this show that means so much to so many around the world. Can’t wait to get it going again in January! Of course things can change and if we do a special or anything sooner I will of course let you all know. But that is the plan now.
What happened to the Ace episode?
Thanks Eddie — keep flying the flag and can’t wait for more episodes! Great interview with Adrian Vandenberg last night, by the way. Dave
Been hearing about the support (or lack of) from VH1 for a while from all three hosts. With the increased awareness of That Metal Show, perhaps its time to shop it around to a network that understands the market better even if it needed to be re-created to get out of contractual obligations if they own the show or the name. VH1 touts that the show is the highest rated on the VH1 Classic network, but shows very little effort in creating new material as is noted by Eddie, Don, and Jim often. With the various platforms everyone has to get the word out and the vast, growing interest in the show, people would follow.
Thanks Eddie, and Happy Belated Birthday!! We are all just desperate metalheads, and we want to know the show isn’t going away. I’m sure the next season will be awesome. Notice how I didn’t even mention you should get ” insert name” on the show sometime? We know you want o get all the best guests you can, and if Ozzy, and EVH, and Gene & Paul were willing, you would have them on as soon as possible.
By the way, good work with the HOF. I’m sure in some small part you were responsible in getting Rush and KISS in the last couple of years. Keep fighting because we need Deep Purple, Maiden, Priest, Journey, Bad Company, as well as many others in the hall as well.
…Yes, Scorpions, Def Leppard, 🙂
ugh! Will contacting the station in droves do any good?