Ep 1. Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath
- August 20, 2011
In the season 8 premiere of That Metal Show, the hosts Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine, and Don Jamieson welcome Tony Iommi, the guitarist and founding member of Black Sabbath. The episode opens with the hosts giving Iommi a warm welcome and discussing his accomplishments in the world of heavy metal music.
Throughout the episode, the hosts delve into Iommi's career and the history of Black Sabbath, discussing the band's influence on the genre and Iommi's unique guitar riffs. They also ask Iommi about his experience working with legendary metal vocalist Ronnie James Dio, who worked with Black Sabbath on several albums.
The hosts also play a game with Iommi called "Stump the Trunk," where they ask him trivia questions about the history of metal music. The segment becomes particularly entertaining when Iommi is able to stump the hosts with his own trivia questions.
As is typical of That Metal Show, the episode also features musical performances from a variety of guests. In this episode, guitarist Zakk Wylde, known for his work with Ozzy Osbourne and Black Label Society, performs a cover of the Black Sabbath song "War Pigs" with house band TMS Jam.
The episode also features a segment where Iommi talks about his experience battling cancer and the impact it had on his music and personal life. The hosts offer their support and praise Iommi for his bravery and resilience.
Overall, That Metal Show season 8 episode 1 featuring Tony Iommi of Black Sabbath is an entertaining and informative episode for fans of heavy metal music. The show offers insight into Iommi's impressive career and influence on the genre, as well as showcasing some great musical performances.
