Hope everyone had a good weekend. Live show tonight 6-10P ET on SiriusXM 39 TRUNKNation. It will be a busy one featuring live interviews with Chris Jericho, Gilby Clarke and Jeff LaBar who has debut solo music to play. Plenty of your calls and new and classic music as well.
Thanks to all for the great response to this weeks podcast with Blitz. New Overkill out tomorrow. New podcast with guest TBA posted this Thursday, be sure to sign up!
Getting a tremendous amount of email from people asking me about new episodes of That Metal Show. I can tell you VH1C has picked up the option to do more shows. That’s the good news. The bad is that they are likely not going to be shooting them for a while. Possibly not before early next year. You must understand this is as frustrating for me as it is for you. Almost EVERY request I get from fans about TMS is the same thing I want. But I do not own the channel and make those decisions. It is hard for many to comprehend but all I can tell you is VH1 CLASSIC is not VH1 or MTV. They have tiny operating budgets by comparison. It is why in 2014 it is still not an HD channel. It is why our episodes are so sparse as far as new shows. I have been a proud part of this channel’s history as a host since 2002. It has grown but in baby steps for sure. I would LOVE to be doing new shows weekly, daily even. And would love to make happen all the things you guys ask for and bring out all the opportunity I am presented with. But I do not own the show or the network. I’m being as honest as I can about all of this. The great news is the show is continuing. The bad news is not quite at the pace many would like. I am so appreciative of the support around the world for this show that was very much my baby, but we all have a boss and I can’t force them to spend more money and do more episodes until they are ready. So when VH1C decides it’s time to do more shows of course I will do them and let you guys know where and when. Like I said, it IS happening and the show WILL continue. Just going to be seeing repeats for a while longer until the network has the funds and ability to do the new ones. In the meantime I will continue to do my best to connect with all of you weekly through my two radio shows, my podcast, and some other new projects I will soon pursue to keep the music and artists we love alive best I can. Thanks for your support and when I have word when and where we tape TMS next I’ll let you all know.
PS: Me, Don & Jim are hosting a show this Friday in Lincoln CA at Thunder Valley with Anthrax, Living Colour, Corey Taylor and Burned Halo. This is NOT a TMS taping. NO upcoming events and appearances are TMS tapings that we do on the road. Thanks.
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Thanks for your honesty Ed, that really does answer all my questions!
BTW, anybody see the last episode of Counting Cars W/ Judas Priest on The History Channel? What a F’N awesome guitar the guys had done for Richie! I want that guitar! There’s a replay of the episode on tonight at 11:03PM (weird start time) on History Ch., if you haven’t seen the episode yet, you should really check it out. My only question is, where was Glenn? 🙂
Ed,
Glad to hear TMS is still going!
The people at VH1 classic need to better people handling the programing and figure out what they want the station to be….besides TMS the programming and occasional concert films it is terrible!
One night I turn it on and Saturday night live re- runs ,Married with children re-runs or some crappy movie…that alone will cause bad ratings! and bring in advertising money to operate!
I mean come on what the hell is the station comedy,music ,old crappy movies??
just venting Ed I know its not your job
Well said Gerry! I enjoy Married with Children and SNL, but what the Hell do either of those shows have to do with music? That WILL hurt the channel’s ratings, and ultimately advertising dollars. Bunch of pinheads running the channel.
TMS fans, vent your frustrations on social media! Go straight to the source. Blow up VH1C twitter feed and fb page. Tell THEM you’re tired of the SNL and Married with Children reruns, and you want more NEW episodes of TMS!
Is there any possibility of rebranding the show and changing networks? I think you’ve proven there is an audience for this. Any interested parties other than VH1 classic?
You find the network I’ll take the call. Anything is possible I assume.. But again, VH1C does plan to do more shows just to be clear. But I am open to everything and anything additionally.
Sounds like more shows being done in the snow again.
Hey Ed –
Is your show on Q104.3 in NYC still live on Friday nights or is it taped?
Eddie has said that non satellite show is taped from now on. Not live anymore