Tag Archives: VH1 Classic

VH1 Classic becomes MTV Classic on Monday

Posted by on July 28, 2016

The writing was on the wall when That Metal Show wasn’t renewed, and the rumors have been around for almost as long, but Sunday is the last day you’ll be able to watch VH1 Classic, as on Monday (8/1), the Viacom channel will relaunch as MTV Classic. That date isn’t symbolic, as MTV itself launched on August […]

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Sam Dunn of Banger Films Discusses new VH1 Series Rock Icons; Dave Mustaine to be featured

Posted by on February 27, 2015

Rock Icons is a brand new docu-series on VH1 classic by Banger Films, featuring some of the biggest and most influential names in rock and roll. It premiered this past Saturday on VH1 Classic, and featured the lead singer and bassist of Rush, Geddy Lee. Sam Dunn, founder of Banger Films/music anthropologist recounts how Rock […]

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That Metal Show returns, announces Max Cavalera, Gary Holt among guests

Posted by on February 17, 2015

VH1 Classic’s That Metal Show is returning this Saturday (21), and they’ve announced a pretty diverse lineup of guests for what’s going to be their 14th season. The 12-episode season will kick off this coming Saturday with Rush’s Geddy Lee and Dream Theater’s John Petrucci. Among the guests returning to the show are Anthrax’s Scott Ian, […]

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Internet dog celebrity helps VH1 celebrate National Metal Day

Posted by on November 11, 2014

[youtube]http://youtu.be/DDMozm2jCNA[/youtube] Today is a very important holiday. Yes, of course it’s Veterans Day, and we’ve got mad respect for those that served and are serving. However, it’s also National Metal Day, a day to represent metal, as noted by VH1 Classic. While we’re of the opinion that every day is National Metal Day, VH1 Classic […]

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Revolver Golden Gods Awards will be airing on VH1 Classic

Posted by on April 16, 2014

Many in the West Coast metal industry will be at the Club Nokia in Los Angeles next Wednesday  (23) for the Golden Gods Awards. However, for those not able to make it out that don’t want to hunker down around a computer screen, the event is returning to television, and will air on VH1 Classic […]

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Metal Insider Announces CMJ Comedy Showcase With Don Jamieson And Jim Florentine

Posted by on October 12, 2012

New York City is about to be transformed into one gigantic music and comedy venue as the CMJ Music Marathon takes place next week. You’ve already heard about our Rocks Off! Concert Cruise featuring Prong, Eminence and For Sleeping or Jumping. Now we can announce that we’ll also be sponsoring a night of comedy this […]

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Exclusive: Don Jamieson Gives Preview Of ‘That Metal Show’ Season 10.

Posted by on March 29, 2012

This Saturday, March 31, That Metal Show kicks off its tenth season on VH1 Classic. Featuring appearances from members of Metallica, Iron Maiden, Disturbed, Motörhead, Pantera, Machine Head and many others, we thought it would be nice to have co-host Don Jamieson once again give us a preview of a few episodes. My sideburns and […]

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Disturbed’s David Draiman Working With Former Filter Guitarist On “Industrial” Project

Posted by on March 22, 2012

David Draiman has been revealing a lot about his new project as of late via Twitter. And yesterday, the Disturbed frontman named a collaborator in his new industrial endeavor. In addition to clarifying his project’s sound in response to a fan’s questioning, Draiman also revealed that he’s working with former Filter guitarist Geno Lenardo, saying: […]

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Disturbed’s David Draiman Confirms “Industrial” Project

Posted by on March 20, 2012

Last week, Disturbed frontman David Draiman teased that he had made two “major announcements” during his appearance on That Metal Show. Though it was safe to assume what one of the announcements entailed, Draiman confirmed last night (March 19) in a series of tweets that he indeed is working on a new project. Not only […]

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Disturbed’s David Draiman Hints At Two “Major” Announcements

Posted by on March 16, 2012

Filming for the 10th season of VH1 Classic’s That Metal Show kicked off this past week. This season features appearances from Metallica’s Lars Ulrich, Iron Maiden’s Adrian Smith, Motörhead’s Lemmy Kilmister, and many others. However, thanks to a little tweet, Disturbed’s David Draiman has us buzzing about his guest spot. Shortly after filming his interview […]

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