Adrian Peel of Digital Journal spoke with our namesake Mr. Trunk. Select quotes from the feature appear below.
Who would Eddie like to have on That Metal Show who’s not been on before?
“Artists I want and what the audience wants might not always be the same thing. I like to give the lesser known guys a shot, but the network always wants the main stars of major bands. We have a good balance. Guys we’ve never had on that are often requested are Eddie Van Halen, Jimmy Page, James Hetfield, Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley, Ozzy… Our door is wide open. For many it’s just a matter of schedule or they aren’t comfortable doing TV but love the show. For a few, they just have issues.”
People often say that they don’t want to meet their heroes as they believe they’ll be disappointed (especially if said hero has “issues”), yet Eddie Trunk has met a number of his. What’s his view on this idea of maintaining a certain “mystique” between artist and fan?
“I understand it and it’s not a bad idea… There are some people I have met over the decades that have had me sour on them because of their behavior. But anyone can have a bad day and fans have to remember that. You also have to remember these guys are constantly getting hammered by fans for stuff and sometimes it becomes over the top, especially if out eating or with family. I’ve seen many fans behave great when they approach celebs and others act way out of line and deserve to be blown off, so it does work both ways.”
Read the entire piece at Digital Journal.
source: digitaljournal.com
95 Responses
I would love Blackmore- but Eddie has said it before. Only wants to talk about Blackmore’s Night. I would love to see some of the more obscure metal acts(at least obscure here in the States) like Kamelot, Nightwish,Arch Enemy, Helloween and Gamma Ray!
Great choices… I get really annoyed when bands like slipknot always get support on American TV while the bands you mentioned get no support here whatsoever. The European bands are pretty much the only ones keeping real Metal alive.
I would love to see some guys from newer bands on TMS. I know they’ve been doing a little more of that lately, but it still, it would be great to see guys like Celldweller, Blue Stahli, Red, Starset, 30 seconds to mars, etc. come on the show. People say rock is dead, but it isn’t. The new bands just don’t get nearly as much exposure.
The channel is called VH1 CLASSIC. That said we have many newer artists featured one way or the other. News flash, the classic guys have nowhere to go either.
Yeah, I realize that. Just my opinion tho. Thanks for replying. 🙂
But seriously, check those new guys out, you won’t be disappointed.
Let’s get TMS on with some new shows first and then let’s talk ideal guests. I need my TMS fix!!!
I know this could never happen but wouldn’t it be great to get Paul McCartney & Ringo Starr on the show? Christ you have have 2 do at least 3 shows just for that epic interview.
Joe in The Cuse, man that would be cool!
Hell yes, Joe in the Cuse!
eddie i would like to see john pertrucci/dream theater,mike mangini,2nd how about ivan from 5 finger death punch.3 trivium,4 bullet for my valentine.5coheed and cambria,thanx go eagles