Interview | Don Jamieson of That Metal Show

That Metal Show on VH1 Classic

If you have never heard of That Metal Show and you are a fan of Hard Rock and Heavy Metal music, this is a must see show. Launched on VH1 Classic November 15th, 2008 the show is in it’s fourth season on the air.

Metalheads Unite

That Metal Show is co-hosted by Radio DJ and rock and metal music aficionado Eddie Trunk along with comedians and Metalheads Jim Florentine and Don Jamieson.

Eddie Trunk, known as the straight man on the show is a walking encyclopedia of rock knowledge which is put to the test on every episode with a segment called ‘Stump The Trunk’ where the studio audience asks rock and metal related trivia questions to test his knowledge.

Long time friends Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine who have collaborated on various projects such as the Comedy Central series ‘Meet The Creeps,’ released a series of prank call CD’s called ‘Terrorizing Telemarketers’ and have made several appearances on and contributed to the Howard Stern Show, handle the lighter side of That Show Metal.

Don Jamieson

The chemistry on the show relies on the hilarious (and sometimes mean spirited) banter between the three co-host’s, which is always fun and sometimes informative. It’s not uncommon for the three of them to knock each others taste in music, clothing or hair styles – which makes for a fun half hour.

Metal Royalty Appears On Every Show

That Metal Show always features guest appearances by some of the biggest names in Hard Rock and Heavy Metal music including; Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson of RUSH, Dave Mustaine of Megadeth, Rob Halford of Judas Priest, Ronnie James Dio and Geezer Butler of Heaven and Hell. It’s a very impressive list and I can’t wait to see who they bring out next season.

Along with the ‘Stump The Trunk’ segment, they also have ‘The Throw Down’ where two similar musicians or bands are brought up and pitted against one another in a heated, but fun debate between the guest and hosts (the studio audience making the final decision). They also tell us ‘Whatever Happened To…’ regarding a musician or band, and a quick feature telling us about a new record, book or website regarding Hard Rock and Metal music.

I recently had the opportunity to speak with Don Jamieson who said, “VH1 just picked up ten more episodes of That Metal Show, so the metal train just keeps rollin’.”

Hear Don’s discussion with me regarding his involvement with That Metal Show, his comedy career and love for Hard Rock and Heavy Metal music on The Rockphiles below.

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See full episodes of ‘That Metal Show’ on VH1 Classic here.