By Ian Liberman RIP CHESTER BENNINGTON… Sadness has once again permeated the world of rock and metal. On July 20, 2017 (Chris Cornell’s birthday), Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington was found dead in his house by his housekeeper. In addition to being a big admirer of Chris Cornell, Bennington sang at the Soundgarden frontman’s funeral […]
An Open Letter to Viacom – The Cancellation of That Metal Show
Dear Viacom, Once upon a time, long before the technological revolution, members of Generation X (like me) were as mesmerized by MTV as today’s generation is by smartphones. It was the summer of 1981, just before the start of the school year. The weather was perfect; the kind of day where I would normally be […]
That Metal Show Returns For Season 14
Hard rock and heavy metal fans rejoice! The wait is finally over, and it won’t be long before you get to spend Saturday nights hanging out with Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson, Jim Florentine and numerous artists on Season 14 of That Metal Show. The centerpiece of VH-1 Classic’s original programming returns for a 12-episode run […]
Hard Rock Daddy Celebrates 1st Anniversary (Part 2 of 2)
On March 1, 2013, an article entitled “Enter Sandman” kicked off the official launch of HardRockDaddy.com. At that time, the plan for the site was to create a unique offering that would focus on hard rock music from the perspective of a modern-day dad. Over the course of the past year, the site has evolved […]
That Metal Show Season 13 Premiere Date Announced
Mark your calendars metal fans! The 13th season of That Metal Show will premiere on January 18, 2014, and this season promises to be the best one yet. Eddie Trunk, Don Jamieson and Jim Florentine are returning to their roots for the upcoming season. The shows will all be recorded in New York City this […]
