Ep 7. Don Dokken / George Lynch
- June 26, 2010
In season 5 episode 7 of That Metal Show, hosts Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine, and Don Jamieson sit down with legendary rockers Don Dokken and George Lynch. The episode kicks off with the hosts discussing some recent metal news, including AC/DC's new album and the upcoming reunion of Van Halen with David Lee Roth. Then, the hosts introduce Don Dokken and George Lynch, who sit down for an exclusive interview.
Dokken and Lynch have a long history together, having played together in the band Dokken in the 1980s. The hosts ask the two musicians about their time together in Dokken, including how they met and how they created their signature sound. Dokken and Lynch share some great stories about their early days in the music industry, including memorable experiences on tour and in the recording studio.
The hosts also ask about Dokken and Lynch's current projects. Dokken talks about his new solo album, which he says is his best work yet. Lynch discusses his work with Lynch Mob and his new band, The End Machine. The hosts also ask about the state of the music industry today, and Dokken and Lynch share their opinions about how technology has changed the way music is consumed and distributed.
Throughout the episode, the hosts take breaks to play some classic metal videos and to showcase some new metal releases. They also play a game called "Stump the Trunk," in which audience members try to stump Eddie Trunk with some obscure metal trivia.
Towards the end of the episode, the hosts bring out the "Throwdown," a segment in which two opposing viewpoints are presented and the hosts debate the merits of each one. This time, the debate is about which is the better metal album: Metallica's "Ride the Lightning" or Megadeth's "Peace Sells... But Who's Buying?" The hosts offer some hilarious arguments for both sides, and the audience chimes in with their opinions as well.
Overall, this episode of That Metal Show is packed with great stories, interesting insights, and plenty of laughs. Don Dokken and George Lynch are engaging, entertaining guests, and the hosts do a great job of keeping the conversation flowing and the energy high. This is a must-see episode for any metal fan.
