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
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We all have to squint at the TV when TMS is on with the low def (“No adjustment of your set is necessary…”) Might as well bring back the black and white I grew up with, complete with having to get up and change channels.
Looks great on my 50″ screen. : – (
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Lol, you are on fire today!
Ivan Moody and Jacoby Shaddix would be cool !
How about Randy Rhoads’ sister?
Here’s a short list of some who I think would be cool guests:
Roger Glover
Ozzy (it’d be the first TMS with subtitles)
Ian Hill
Jerry Cantrell
Jon Oliva
Fast Eddie Clark
Pete Way
Nicko McBrain
All 3 members of Kyng
Rita Haney (not a musician of course, but she’s a cool lady and does more than anyone to keep Dimebag’s memory alive and they knew each other 30 years and were a couple for 20 years. She’s got great Dime stories for sure!)
Of course, whoever you get on the show will be great. I’m just excited and happy the show is coming back. Lets just keep our fingers crossed that another blizzard doesn’t hit NYC when the taping starts.
Yes Pete Way but no sure he is allowed in this country.
Maybe there is clarification?
How about Kobra Paige from Kobra And The Lotus? ANy members of the band Epica
Robert Plant, any member of iced earth, but please no steel panther interviews