It’s been a crazy day indeed since I posted the news on VH1’s decision to discontinue new episodes of That Metal Show. So much so this site crashed from the traffic! I can’t thank everyone enough for their kind words of support. I heard from a tremendous amount of fans and many artists. It really means a lot so thanks! Many fans are tossing out network suggestions. I get it. I’d love to be on any of them. But it’s not that easy. The network has to want a show like this and feel it fits. It is not as easy as just saying “lets just go to____”. Any and all options are being explored. Your support and letting these networks know you want the show doesn’t hurt either. This was all not a surprise to me and we have been trying to make a new home for TMS for a little while now. It was important to let you guys know what was up because it was the right thing to do at this time. As loyal fans you needed to know the deal. I have no idea what the plans are for VH1 Classic as a channel. I have been a part of that channel as a host since 2002. But many of the execs that I worked with are now gone. So I am out of the loop at the moment on what they are doing. But they gave me a TV home for 13 + years and for that I am grateful! As soon as there is news to share I’ll let you know. Thank you all!
I leave tomorrow for the Def Leppard cruise. Honored to be hosting this event with many great artists. It should be a great time and a great disconnect for a few days for sure. Tomorrow I host the pre party which is open to all at Magic City Casino with Tom Keifer, Last In Line and more. Then the ship sails Thursday until Monday AM. During that time I will be totally disconnected from all email, online, phone, text, etc. But assuming my flight gets back on time Monday I will go from the airport direct to NYC for a live TrunkNation on SiriusXM at 6P ET. Even if I’m a bit late I will cut into the recorded show. I’ll keep you posted on Twitter.
New podcast this Thursday is with Robert Trujillo of Metallica. And I do discuss TMS in the episode as well. Free on www.podcastone.com and Itunes.
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Eddie, i feel sad but I also feel happy because you, Don and Jim are still very much active and rocking the world. TMS will be back because there’s just too many people of our generation that needs that show. Take care my friend and know there’s legions of fans, me included, that will support you in whatever you do. Nothing else to say other than here’s a couple of of my favorite songs that I know you’ll appreciate.
Doctor Doctor (Live;2008 Remastered Version): https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=lw7IeAjTroE
Love To Love (Live;2008 Remastered Version): https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=IJCcCg1rNMc
ed, start your own network.
that was easy.
Surprised no one has mentioned it, but what about Public Access Channel 10 in Aurora, Illinois? To bad you can’t just broadcast on Youtube’s channel. Your show was pretty stripped down anyway, so it would be pretty easy. Or so I think.
Thanks a lot Eddie. I remember discovering you on VH1 Classic around 2003/2004 when you were doing the RUSH interviews and I think you did a short segment where you shared your opinion on music, I thin. Been a fan since. Thanks for bringing new life to the our era’s Metal/Hard Rock scene. I won’t miss Don, but I will miss Jim. Hahaha Take care, Brent Taskerofpuppets \MMM/
will be putting in the good word with some of the suggested ideas out there for homes for TMS. Can’t tell you enough how much watching TMS has meant to me. Thank you once again, all 3 of you, for what you have done. Have caught you on the road in Houston twice & will try to see you any chance we get. Love You Eddie.
Eddie,
I have a couple of questions: What happens to the eight years worth of TMS episodes? If you find another network, will that network not only own the show but also own rights to the back episodes? It’d be a shame if all those great shows just get shelved one day and are never seen again.