That Metal Show Cancelled

[kaos2900]

https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/vh1-classic-will-no-longer-produce-that-metal-show/

Sad news. Loved the show and hopefully someone else will pick it up. Wasn't this the only thing watched on VH1 Classic?

[cramx3]

Well that sucks because it is the only "metal" or hard rock TV show out there.  Got to say though, the show would have been way more watchable if Trunk was not the host.  He is boring and the discussions sometimes got awkward or weird with him (like they would stall).  I would think a reworked version of this show with TV personalities (not radio like Trunk) would be better off, but then again it's a niche type of TV show and it may never be successful in reality.

[Prog Snob]

I just really can't stand Eddie Trunk. Coming from my best friend who works in the industry and has met Trunk on a few occasions, he is apparently extremely full of himself. I picture him being this big spoiled baby. Kind of like the metal version of Kanye.

[King Postwhore]

No one can match Kanye's ego.



No one.

[Kotowboy]

Trunk was the one who spoiled mangini getting the DT gig before the band did.

Plus he strokes MP's ego.

[Sir GuitarCozmo]

Major bummer, because I ALWAYS looked forward to new seasons of TMS.  That said, I've always felt the same way about ET.  He seems really self important.  Plus, he's a little snotty about Steel Panther, so yeah, he can piss up a rope.

[SystematicThought]

Trunk was the one who spoiled mangini getting the DT gig before the band did.

Plus he strokes MP's ego.

That's why I guess I always feel awkward at first when JP or JR (or in the case of last night, them together) go on a Trunk program because I feel like he's more a MP fan and obvious friend.

[Big Hath]

that sucks.  I always looked forward to the show.

[Dr. DTVT]

The show is being cancelled because Eddie can't accept that metal as moved on from the 80s.  Almost every guest was in a band that started in the 70s or 80s, and I get that Eddie has his preferences, but that show reeked of nostalgia and stagnation.  I met Don J from the show once and talked about why more modern acts didn't get talked about on the show, and he answered it as diplomatically as possible while still pointing the finger and Eddie.  In a way, it might be for the best - we need a better face / spokesperson for the genre.

[Nick]

Eddie Trunk is pretty awful. I hope a show with a better host takes the place of this.

[black_biff_stadler]

I'm pretty unaffected. I enjoyed some of it but Mason conveyed my point of view perfectly. A lot of excellent metal bands established themselves in the 90s and beyond yet they (or Trunk specifically) couldn't give less of a shit about it. That ain't doin any favors for metal since unless any other metal shows eventually emerged we're stuck with just one show carrying the torch and that gap from 1990 onward just keeps getting bigger and metal just ends up seeming like some stagnant old fart shit to up and coming kids who may have had more interest in it otherwise (your fringe crowd, not the ones who'd find metal in other ways but fringe fans are even more important to a fringe genre than mainstream genres.)

[Outcrier]

No one can match Kanye's ego.



No one.

Thank God.

[ZirconBlue]

I think Trunk is an ass, but they've explained more than once on the show why they focus mostly on older acts:  They're on VH-1 Classic, and have to cater to the (perceived) interest of that audience..  They did have some guests from newer groups from time to time, though.  And Don and Jim would talk up music by less mainstream bands.

[King Postwhore]

No one can match Kanye's ego.



No one.

Thank God.

I'm not sure if you agree/disagree. 

[kaos2900]

I'm also not the biggest Trunk fan but I learned about a ton of amazing bands from the show. The most recent example is Rival Sons. I wouldn't mind if they change the format to include more discussion on newer band and even change up the hosts. Bring in Chris Jericho!

[TAC]

I enjoyed the show for what it was. They talked about the bands I grew up listening to and it was good (mostly) to see how these bands look today. It did have its cringeworthy moments and was horribly edited.

The episode with Kirk Hammet and Michael Schenker was epic.

[cramx3]

I'm also not the biggest Trunk fan but I learned about a ton of amazing bands from the show. The most recent example is Rival Sons. I wouldn't mind if they change the format to include more discussion on newer band and even change up the hosts. Bring in Chris Jericho!

That's actually a good idea.  Jericho is a TV personality and would probably do very well on that show.  He is also a musician and in the scene so knows a lot.

[Stadler]

I think Trunk is an ass, but they've explained more than once on the show why they focus mostly on older acts:  They're on VH-1 Classic, and have to cater to the (perceived) interest of that audience..  They did have some guests from newer groups from time to time, though.  And Don and Jim would talk up music by less mainstream bands.

yeah, but even that doesn't explain why they have Taime Downe on the show, who was a washed up has-been even before the modest hit of "House of Pain".

Look, Eddie's the guy flying the flag, I get it, but he never quite got that people were watching because of who he knew, not because of who he was.   I loved "Stump the Trunk" but not because of his nonsense or antics, but because once in a blue moon I would learn something.  But listening to Trunk recite the first eight Sabbath records in order isn't really that impressive. 

My beef with Trunk is that he is a ridiculous self-promoter.  He prides himself as being somehow responsible for things like The Winery Dogs, and that is just ridiculous.  I don't care if you prompted the introduction, there are SO many other variables...

I will miss some of the conversation with guys like Tom Keifer, who don't get an outlet otherwise, but beyond that, I probably won't miss this much.

[cramx3]

The only thing I would miss are the guests.  It's practically the only spot in the US to get to see hard rock musicians on TV being interviewed or better yet when they were the guest musicians. 

Definitely my favorite moment of the show was when MP was guest drummer and he did his thing and they shoot to the guest for the show (Lars) and he looks just amazed 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kAmCyRIJLI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwHnmxtu8BQ

[Prog Snob]

The only thing I would miss are the guests.  It's practically the only spot in the US to get to see hard rock musicians on TV being interviewed or better yet when they were the guest musicians. 

Definitely my favorite moment of the show was when MP was guest drummer and he did his thing and they shoot to the guest for the show (Lars) and he looks just amazed 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kAmCyRIJLI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LwHnmxtu8BQ

I don't think he was amazed. I think he was just wondering if Metallica could get a drummer that good.

[TempusVox]

I think Trunk is an ass, but they've explained more than once on the show why they focus mostly on older acts:  They're on VH-1 Classic, and have to cater to the (perceived) interest of that audience..  They did have some guests from newer groups from time to time, though.  And Don and Jim would talk up music by less mainstream bands.

yeah, but even that doesn't explain why they have Taime Downe on the show, who was a washed up has-been even before the modest hit of "House of Pain".

Look, Eddie's the guy flying the flag, I get it, but he never quite got that people were watching because of who he knew, not because of who he was.   I loved "Stump the Trunk" but not because of his nonsense or antics, but because once in a blue moon I would learn something.  But listening to Trunk recite the first eight Sabbath records in order isn't really that impressive. 

My beef with Trunk is that he is a ridiculous self-promoter.  He prides himself as being somehow responsible for things like The Winery Dogs, and that is just ridiculous.  I don't care if you prompted the introduction, there are SO many other variables...

I will miss some of the conversation with guys like Tom Keifer, who don't get an outlet otherwise, but beyond that, I probably won't miss this much.

All of this.  And has been mentioned too many times there was awkwardnees during interviews with his guests. I do hope someone else can pick up the mantle for the genre though.

[ozzy554]

I used this show for music recommendations. The pick of the week segment in particular introduced me to some great bands.

[DebraKadabra]

I'm also not the biggest Trunk fan but I learned about a ton of amazing bands from the show. The most recent example is Rival Sons. I wouldn't mind if they change the format to include more discussion on newer band and even change up the hosts. Bring in Chris Jericho!

Yes, Trunk is a raving asshat but the Metal Summit radio shows ET would do with MP, Jericho, and others (I for the life of me CANNOT remember who else was involved in the Metal Summits) were gold. Especially since ET would LET Jericho and MP take the show over. Say what you will about Jericho AND MP, but between the both of them they made up for the fact that ET is stuck in the metal of the 70s/80s. People just do not realize how ON Jericho is with later metal, same with MP.

As for TMS itself, it was good to a point. I liked how Don and Jim would throw in more recent recommendations on Pick of the Week. We'll see what happens, but I've always thought that ET is just an insufferable asshole.

[pogoowner]

I always loved the idea of the show, but it wasn't executed very well. Like people have already said, Trunk isn't very good on television.

[Cable]

I had no problem with it, and watched parts of it online.

That one guy with the middle hair part was creepy or something to me. He had this intense stare. The other guy was kind of annoying, and Trunk had the most knowledge. So I guess it all balanced out well. The transitions and segues were kind of rough, outside of tossing it to the rock wanker on the top of the bleachers.

So as others have said, Trunk is better on the radio- I think all three are better for that format.

[Stadler]

I'm also not the biggest Trunk fan but I learned about a ton of amazing bands from the show. The most recent example is Rival Sons. I wouldn't mind if they change the format to include more discussion on newer band and even change up the hosts. Bring in Chris Jericho!

Yes, Trunk is a raving asshat but the Metal Summit radio shows ET would do with MP, Jericho, and others (I for the life of me CANNOT remember who else was involved in the Metal Summits) were gold. Especially since ET would LET Jericho and MP take the show over. Say what you will about Jericho AND MP, but between the both of them they made up for the fact that ET is stuck in the metal of the 70s/80s. People just do not realize how ON Jericho is with later metal, same with MP.

As for TMS itself, it was good to a point. I liked how Don and Jim would throw in more recent recommendations on Pick of the Week. We'll see what happens, but I've always thought that ET is just an insufferable asshole.

But this points to one of the problems with the whole endeavor:  it was always treated as some big inside joke, which is fine, except it presupposes a lot.   I get it, Jericho is a knowledgeable guy, but if you're a fan and you're not down with the "New Jersey Triumverate" of Trunk and his cronies (Jim and Don), Portnoy and his cronies (thinking the Anthrax guys, especially Charlie) and Jericho and his cronies, you're kind of out of the loop.

I'm the biggest Portnoy fan here (I seriously may be) but that's not always enough.  I don't know Jericho (musically) from a row of assholes, and what I heard of Fozzy isn't enough to make me want to change that (Though I must say, when Portnoy went in and brought some gems from his "vault" that was radio gold, Jerry. Gold.)

[cramx3]

Jericho actually introduced me to my favorite band, Iron Maiden.

I used to love wrestling as a kid and Jericho was one of my favorite wrestlers.  His first two Fozzy albums were just covers and both albums had an Iron Maiden song (Where Eagles Dare and The Prisoner).  Since I loved him, I got his albums and loved both of those songs... next thing you know I am a die hard maiden fan.  I can't say I listen to Fozzy anymore, but I have a lot of love for Jericho.

[ytserush]

Can't say I'll miss it much. Radio show is always there if I care enough.