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.
I’m from Lima,Peru
I love TMS, but it’s incredible that VH1 does not have the budget to produce at least 20 or 25 programs
a year , anyway I always see the episodes,
I have your first book, waiting to get the second one
Rahm
Yeah … VH1 needs to make sure they have enough money to air more crap like Miley, Bieber, Gaga, and whatever “reality” show they’re pooting forth this week. Pathetic!
Could they at least replay some of the older episodes of TMS instead of running this last season’s programs into the ground?
I’m assuming you have a contract. As soon as that has expires you need to use your years of connections and start producing your own show. I’m sure you would tweak the show if given the chance. Maybe I don’t understand the television format but your long form interviews are fantastic and sometimes TMS seems to cater to the casual fan. It is a great show but I wish it was more in depth. These are probably battles you already fight. The podcasts have been excellent. Keep up the good work!
Can’t wait to hear that interview with Michael Anthony. I just seen him back on AUG 1st in Atlantic City with Hagar, Bonham & Johnson, MAD ANTHONY still plays the bass like it was invented for him! I can’t wait to hear what he has to say about Van Halen, and everything else. Honestly, at first I had no idea what the hell a “podcast” even was, (embarrassed to say) but now I love them, keep them coming! 🙂
Don’t be embarrassed Doug R. I still don’t know how to find the podcast, or what it was really before the last few months…we’re getting old…hahaha!!
George, just go to http://www.podcastone.com and you’ll see Eddie’s podcast right there on the page. Yeah I’m totally “old school” myself, and wasn’t really sure about this podcast thing, but once I gave it a shot, found out it’s pretty easy to follow. Cheers! 🙂