The WORST episodes of That Metal Show
Every episode of That Metal Show ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of That Metal Show!
That Metal Show is a talk show hosted by Eddie Trunk with co-hosts Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson. It premiered on VH1 Classic on November 15, 2008. New episodes air on VH1 Classic on Saturday nights and are rebroadcast throughout the week. The show focuses on discussions about "all things hard rock and heavy metal", past and present. Among the regular segments are round table discussions and debates between the three regular hosts, interviews with heavy metal musicians, "Stump the Trunk," where audience members ask trivia questions of host Eddie Trunk, and "The Throwdown," where the hosts and guests debate great moments and figures in metal history.
#1 - Alter Bridge & Matt Nathanson
Season 13 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/15/2014
Myles Kennedy and Mark Tremonti of Alter Bridge return to TMS in their first interview together. Later, singer-songwriter and unlikely metalhead Matt Nathanson talks about his metal roots.
#2 - Download Festival '09
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 7/18/2009
Tesla performs "Signs"; Def Leppard performs "Hysteria", "Animal", "Armageddon It" and "Pour Some Sugar on Me."
#3 - Chris Jericho
Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/17/2009
Fozzy front man and former WWE Champion Chris Jericho is interviewed and talks about how he and Eddie came up with the idea for a show that would morph into TMS, Fozzy's new album Chasing the Grail; the hosts meet up with Dave Lombardo and Kerry King from Slayer and they review albums from the hosts' personal collection; in the Throwdown the guest and hosts debate who's the greatest heavy metal singer: Rob Halford or Bruce Dickinson.
#4 - Tribute to Ronnie James Dio
Season 6 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/16/2010
In the season six premiere TMS pays tribute to metal god and icon Ronnie James Dio; Geezer Butler and Vinny Appice from Black Sabbath and Heaven and Hell talk about the passing of Ronnie James Dio; Wendy Dio talks about how she met Ronnie James Dio and their marriage; Rob Halford and Tom Morello talk about the musical influences Ronnie James Dio have had on them; in the Throwdown the hosts, Halford and Morello debate which Ronnie James Dio band was the best: Rainbow or Black Sabbath; and Craig Goldy, former Dio guitarist, is featured as the guest guitarist.
#5 - Slash & Myles Kennedy
Season 6 - Episode 8 - Aired 12/4/2010
Slash is interviewed and talks about his new album Slash, working with different singers on the album, if he would rather work with Axl Rose or Scott Weiland again; Myles Kennedy from Alter Bridge is interviewed; in the the Throwdown the guests and hosts debate which Slash Band was better: Slash's Snakepit or Velvet Revolver; in the Top 5 the hosts put together their definitive list of thrash albums; and the guest guitarist features George Lynch.
#6 - Bobby Blotzer & L.A. Guns
Season 11 - Episode 2 - Aired 8/18/2012
Bobby Blotzer sits down with hosts Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson to discuss the past, present, and future of Ratt, as well as face the wrath of The Vault. Stephen Riley and Phil Lewis of L.A. Guns then join in on the conversation and address the warring factions of the two incarnations of their band. Don't miss the rock liquor nightcap as everyone gathers around the TMS bar for vodka, wine, and Bobby Blotzer's cheese. Steve Stevens shreds on guitar as this week's guest musician.
#7 - Geoff Tate & Zakk Wylde
Season 11 - Episode 3 - Aired 8/25/2012
Geoff Tate returns to give hosts Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson his side of the story on his recent departure from Queensrÿche, as well as the dirt on his new solo project. Then the berserker himself, Zakk Wylde, crashes the set and recounts crazy anecdotes from the road. And to cap the show off in style, Geoff Tate takes a deep long look into The Vault. George Lynch takes his turn as guest guitarist.
#8 - Joey Kramer & Brad Whitford
Season 11 - Episode 4 - Aired 9/1/2012
Aerosmith's Joey Kramer and Brad Whitford stop by That Metal Show, and you won't want to miss a thing. The legendary rockers give hosts Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson their insight on their longevity, past struggles and continued relevance in the music industry. Guest guitarist George Lynch returns to shred.
#9 - Steve Harris
Season 11 - Episode 7 - Aired 9/22/2012
Iron Maiden legend Steve Harris spends the hour with Eddie, Don and Jim as they discuss the band's unrelenting success throughout the years, his new solo project, and the upcoming tours with Maiden. Shock rocker Marilyn Manson joins the guys for the TMS Top 5, and Steve Harris goes back in time as he faces the The Vault. John 5 returns to rock on guitar.
#10 - Heart & Lita Ford
Season 11 - Episode 8 - Aired 9/29/2012
There's female rock energy on set this week as Heart's Ann and Nancy Wilson stop by for the first time to discuss their long career and upcoming album with hosts Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine. Lita Ford rounds out the ladies power hour as she discusses the struggles that have inspired her very personal new record. Then it's Heart's turn to experience the wrath of The Vault. Doug Aldrich is back as this week's guest shredder.
#11 - Sammy Hagar & Michael Anthony
Season 11 - Episode 6 - Aired 9/15/2012
Sammy Hagar co-hosts That Metal Show with Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson. That means tequila shots for all. Sammy's long time bandmate then joins to discuss his uneasy departure from Van Halen and his current project, Chickenfoot. And don't miss this week's surprise guest for Eddie's birthday celebration. Guest guitarist John 5 returns.
#12 - Jason Newsted
Season 12 - Episode 1 - Aired 6/1/2013
Jason Newsted with guest drummer Carmine Appice.
#13 - Corey Taylor & Josh Rand
Season 12 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/8/2013
Corey Taylor and Josh Rand with guest guitarist Richie Kotzen
#14 - Rex Brown & Sebastian Bach
Season 12 - Episode 3 - Aired 6/15/2013
Rex Brown and Sebastian Bach with guest drummer Vinnie Appice
#15 - Jake E. Lee & Rick Allen
Season 12 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/22/2013
Rick Allen and Jake E. Lee with guest drummer Vinnie Appice
#16 - Tom Keifer & Rob Zombie & John 5
Season 12 - Episode 6 - Aired 7/6/2013
Rob Zombie, John 5 and Tom Keifer with guest guitarist Richie Kotzen
#17 - Scott Gorham & Ricky Warwick & Neil Fallon
Season 12 - Episode 7 - Aired 7/13/2013
Scott Gorham, Ricky Warwick and Neil Fallon with guest guitarist Jake E. Lee
#18 - Buck Dharma & Steve Whiteman & Brian Forsythe
Season 12 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/20/2013
Buck Dharma, Steve Whiteman and Brian Forsythe with guest guitarist Jake E. Lee
#19 - That Metal Special
Season 11 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/11/2012
That Metal Show celebrates 11 seasons of National Metal Day straight from Las Vegas. The guys take a look at some of their favorite moments from past seasons, interview Mötley Crüe legend Vince Neil and scour the strip and desert for the elusive Jake E. Lee.
#20 - M. Shadows & Zakk Wylde
Season 13 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/18/2014
That Metal Show comes home to New York for its 13th season! Avenged Sevenfold's M. Shadows joins for the first time on the new set. Zakk Wylde returns to the show to celebrate his birthday with the boys. Five Finger Death punch guitarist Jason Hook makes his debut as guest shredder.
#21 - Joey Kramer
Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 2/13/2010
Joey Kramer, drummer from Aerosmith is interviewed and talks about what the future of Aerosmith is, his new book Hit Hard, coming to grips that Steven Tyler and Joe Perry would be the focal points of Aerosmith, if the band made better albums and songs when everybody was using drugs; in the Throwdown the guests and hosts debate who was the best theatrical rock band: Alice Cooper or KISS.
#22 - Lita Ford
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 11/15/2008
Lita Ford is interviewed and talks about why she took a 15 year hiatus from the music industry; in the Throwdown the guest and the hosts debate who was the best Van Halen frontman: David Lee Roth or Sammy Hagar; Don and Jim go to a Van Halen concert at Madison Square Garden and try to trick fans into thinking they're talking to Eddie Van Halen.
#23 - Blackie Lawless
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/31/2009
Blackie Lawless lead singer and guitarist for W.A.S.P. is interviewed; Eddie and Jim take a backstage tour of Alice Cooper's infamous stage show as he prepares for his "Tour of Terror"; in the Throwdown the guest and hosts debate which KISS live album is better: Alive! or Alive II.
#24 - Yngwie Malmsteen
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 11/22/2008
Yngwie Malmsteen is interviewed; Don and Jim get day jobs at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square; in the Throwdown the guest and hosts debate who was the most influential hard rock band: Led Zeppelin or Black Sabbath.
#25 - Anthrax
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/14/2009
Frankie Bello bassist from Anthrax is interviewed; Don and Jim interview Anthrax at the Red Bull Snowscrapers festival; in the Throwdown the guest and hosts debate which is the better debut album Van Halen's Van Halen or Guns N' Roses' Appetite for Destruction.