VH1 Classic has cancelled That Metal Show after 14 seasons, which ran over the course of eight years. As the TV series title suggests, That Metal Show is a hard rock and metal-oriented talk show.
The cast of That Metal Show includes: co-hosts Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine, and Dom Jamieson, with Jennifer Gottlieb, as Miss Box of Junk. Past guests include: Sammy Hagar, Lita Ford, Zakk Wylde, Dee Snider, Ace Frehley, and Alice Cooper.
Trunk, Florentine, and Jamieson posted this message on Trunk’s website:
A message to the loyal fans of That Metal Show from Eddie, Jim & Don:
We are sorry to report that VH1 Classic will not continue to make any new episodes of That Metal Show. It has been an incredible run of eight years, roughly 125 episodes and some really cool specials. The global response to TMS has been simply amazing, and we will be eternally grateful for the support from the rock and metal fans that have showed us so much love. We truly would have never made it as long as we did without you! A huge thanks also to the great crews we had over the years both in NYC and Los Angeles, to our producer Jeff Baumgardner, and to all the executives at VH1. And finally, thanks to the hundreds of artists that joined us on our set, had fun with us, shared their stories and many, many laughs. From the biggest names in rock history, to the up-and-comers: we thank you all for being a part of it.
Of course we very much want to keep That Metal Show alive, and with the blessing of VH1 Classic, we’ve got the keys to the show and are currently searching for a new home. We’re not sure where we’ll land, but we hope to be back in our studio and your living rooms as soon as possible. In the meantime, keep an eye out for us on the road and come say, “Hello.”
Thank you for watching all these years, and we’ll keep you posted as soon as we have news to share.
Trunk then took to Periscope, today, at 2:00pm ET, with a live address to fans.
When fans suggested AXS as a new show home, Trunk encouraged them to express their enthusiasm for the show to AXS and Mark Cuban.
Fans have suggested shopping That Metal Show to Palladia TV. On Twitter, Trunk pointed out that VH1 owns that outlet.
Here are some of Trunk’s tweets on the cancellation of That Metal Show:
Amazing response today from everyone about the TMS news. I can't thank you all enough for the support. Appreciate it https://t.co/yZk40u7QnG
— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) January 19, 2016
If you feel that way then tell @AXSTV and @mcuban , not me. THEY have to want the show. Thanks! https://t.co/vQY4pS4KdC
— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) January 19, 2016
I get that it's easy to just call out networks for the show to land. But they have to WANT the show. It's not that easy. We are trying. Thx!
— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) January 19, 2016
And by the way, @Palladia is owned by @VH1 . So if they wanted the show they could have seamlessly moved it there. Just an FYI.
— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) January 19, 2016
Trust me I have a great agent on the case & there are discussions so fingers crossed we can make it bigger & better! We'll see soon. Thanks!
— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) January 19, 2016
Any & all options are being explored everyone. Again I can not thank u enough for the support. In the meantime all my other stuff rolls on!
— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) January 19, 2016
The very 1st guest in @ThatMetalShow history was @litaford , last episode was Joe Elliott, @FrankieBanali @BillyonBass Blitz @OverkillBand
— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) January 19, 2016
The support has been overwhelming today! I'm almost at a loss for words. Which is never the case for me haha! https://t.co/8sr02scBlK
— Eddie Trunk (@EddieTrunk) January 19, 2016
What do you think? Do you like That Metal Show? Do you think VH1 Classic should have canceled this TV show? Would you have watched at 15th season?
VH1’s loss and maybe a new networks gain! I will miss TMS and hope they find a new home soon. If all the fan base means something to other networks along with their persistence, I’m sure they will find a place or some way to keep this going. We have to keep our fingers crossed and support them no matter where they land next, as TMS or something new.
Why did VH-1 have to change? Who makes these decisions? Now it’s cartoons that I do not watch! I want the old channel back. What will it take to hear all of us? You have lost me and all my friends from watching the old VH-1.
Why won’t VH-1 show early episodes instead of the same tired 14 or so from the last few seasons? I can’t believe they cut on this how. This show was the only reason I got VH1 as a must have. Now it’s useless! The other stuff VH1 has mostly blows. Hope they, Metal Show, finds a home soon, maybe at a real network!
They cancelled show but are showing the same episodes to death. One of the few original programming on network. Oh that’s right it’s not Hip-Hop. By the way I’m sixty-five and love metal and hard rock
i AM 57 YEARS OLD,AND DID NOT MISS A SHOW, GOOD STUFF, EVEN IF YOU AREN’T INTO THE REAL HEAVY STUFF. GREAT GUESTS. WHY DO THEY TAKE ORIGINAL STUFF OFF, SO THEY CAN MAKE ROOM FOR MORE REALITY CRAP!
I’m not a metal fan and I loved That Metal Show. I admired its dedication and Eddie’s unbelievable store of trivia. Damned shame it was cancelled.
I can not believe that VH1 Classic would cancel That Metal Show!!! What are these people thinking! A true travesty!!!! Please reconsider such a moronic decision!